Anti-Congestion Tax Act
USA116th CongressHR-2523| House
| Updated: 5/6/2019
Josh Gottheimer
Democratic Representative
New Jersey
Cosponsors (1)
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Ways and Means Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Anti-Congestion Tax Act This bill prohibits the Department of Transportation (DOT) from awarding capital investment grants to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for projects in New York until DOT certifies that drivers using certain vehicular crossings (Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, or George Washington Bridge) to enter into Manhattan receive exemptions from congestion fees. Drivers entering Manhattan using any of the three crossings receive a federal tax credit at the end of the year equal to the amount paid in congestion fees.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Transportation and Public Works
Income tax creditsMotor vehiclesNew JerseyNew York CityNew York StateRoads and highwaysTax administration and collection, taxpayersTransportation costsUser charges and fees
Anti-Congestion Tax Act
USA116th CongressHR-2523| House
| Updated: 5/6/2019
Anti-Congestion Tax Act This bill prohibits the Department of Transportation (DOT) from awarding capital investment grants to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority for projects in New York until DOT certifies that drivers using certain vehicular crossings (Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, or George Washington Bridge) to enter into Manhattan receive exemptions from congestion fees. Drivers entering Manhattan using any of the three crossings receive a federal tax credit at the end of the year equal to the amount paid in congestion fees.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.
Josh Gottheimer
Democratic Representative
New Jersey
Cosponsors (1)
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Ways and Means Committee, Highways and Transit Subcommittee
Transportation and Public Works
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Income tax creditsMotor vehiclesNew JerseyNew York CityNew York StateRoads and highwaysTax administration and collection, taxpayersTransportation costsUser charges and fees