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Opposition to New York City's Central Business District Tolling Program

The House of Representatives expresses opposition to New York City's Central Business District Tolling Program. This program proposes charging drivers up to $23 daily to enter Manhattan below 60th Street, potentially imposing significant burdens on commuters, students, low-income families, and small businesses, while also increasing congestion in outer boroughs.
Key points
Drivers could face charges of up to $23 per day to enter downtown Manhattan, potentially costing daily commuters around $5,000 annually.
The program is expected to particularly harm small businesses that need to travel into Manhattan and could lead to increased costs for consumers.
The House of Representatives recommends halting the program and conducting a publicly available economic impact report.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HRES_609
Sponsor: Rep. D'Esposito, Anthony [R-NY-4]
Process start date: 2023-07-24
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing opposition to Central Business District Tolling Program of New York City.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_609.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-07-24.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Drivers could face charges of up to $23 per day to enter downtown Manhattan, potentially costing daily commuters around $5,000 annually.
  • The program is expected to particularly harm small businesses that need to travel into Manhattan and could lead to increased costs for consumers.
  • The House of Representatives recommends halting the program and conducting a publicly available economic impact report.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. D'Esposito, Anthony [R-NY-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 96.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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Transport Economy