H.R. 8801 — Introduced in House

I 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8801 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 13, 2026Mr. Perry introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform A BILL To prohibit a congestion toll in the District of Columbia. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the DC Rejecting Oppressive Automotive Driving Surcharges Act or the DC ROADS Act. 2. 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.