STOP NJ CONGESTION Act

This bill imposes federal funding sanctions on states implementing congestion pricing systems similar to New York's Manhattan CBD Tolling Program (referenced in its April 2023 environmental assessment). Starting October 1, 2023, it withholds 50% of a state's annual federal highway funds (for both highway and transit programs) if the state uses such a system. It also requires project sponsors to obtain consent from affected states before launching value pricing pilot programs. The bill directly affects states like New York that have advanced congestion pricing plans, targeting their access to federal transportation funds.