H.R. 5008 – Affordable Commutes Act of 2025
This bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to conduct an investigation and study relating to purchasing certain toll roads owned by private entities and transferring ownership of such toll roads to States, and for other purposes.
Key Points
- Investigation of pricing practices on private toll roads, including instances of price gouging, unfair practices, or unreasonable toll price setting.
- Referral of cases with evidence of such practices to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission.
- Study on the feasibility and fiscal implications of the Federal Government purchasing and transferring ownership of private toll roads to States.
- Examination of the benefits for consumers, procedural framework, and policies relating to tolling facilities that can lower costs for commuters.
- Report to Congress with results of investigations, studies, and recommendations within a year of enactment.
Details
The bill was introduced by Mr. S UBRAMANYAM in the House of Representatives on August 19, 2025, and was referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
Source: https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/BILLS-119hr5008ih
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