Anti-Congestion Tax Act

This legislation aims to provide financial relief to drivers entering Manhattan's congestion tolling zone. It proposes to prohibit the Department of Transportation from awarding capital investment grants to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) until the agency ensures that drivers using major crossings, such as the Holland Tunnel, Lincoln Tunnel, and George Washington Bridge, are not double-charged. Specifically, the bill would require the MTA to credit the cost of these bridge and tunnel tolls against any congestion fees charged for entering the Central Business District.

In addition to the grant restrictions, the bill proposes a new federal tax credit for commuters. If enacted, drivers who pay congestion tolls when entering Manhattan through these specific crossings could claim a credit on their year-end federal tax returns equal to the total amount of congestion tolls paid. These measures are designed to reduce the financial burden on suburban commuters and travelers who must pass through tolled entry points to reach the designated congestion relief zone.