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I119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 8801IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 13, 2026Mr. Perry introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government ReformA BILLTo prohibit a congestion toll in the District of Columbia.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the DC Rejecting Oppressive Automotive Driving Surcharges Act or the DC ROADS Act.

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Prohibition on congestion toll in District of Columbia

(a)

In general

The Council of the District of Columbia may not enact, and the Mayor of the District of Columbia may not enforce, any act, resolution, or other requirement which imposes a congestion toll. (b)

Conforming amendment to Home Rule Act

Section 602(a) of the District of Columbia Home Rule Act (sec. 1–206.02(a), D.C. Official Code) is amended— (1)in paragraph (9), by striking office; or and inserting a office;; (2)in paragraph (10), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; or; and (3)by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (11)enact any act, resolution, regulation or other requirement which imposes a congestion toll (as such term is defined in the DC ROADS Act).. (c)

Definitions

In this Act: (1)

Congestion toll defined

The term congestion toll means any charge for entry into or passing through a congestion tolling zone. (2)

Congestion tolling zone

The term congestion tolling zone means any roadways, bridges, tunnels, approaches, or ramps that are located within, or enter to, the geographic area of the District of Columbia.