H.R. 8801: To prohibit a congestion toll in the District of Columbia.

H.R. 8801 is a bill that aims to prohibit the implementation of congestion tolls in the District of Columbia. Congestion tolls are fees charged to drivers for using certain roads during peak traffic times, intended to reduce traffic congestion and encourage alternative transportation methods.

Supporters of H.R. 8801 argue that prohibiting congestion tolls will protect low-income residents and commuters from additional financial burdens. They believe that this legislation will ensure greater accessibility to the city and promote economic activity without the added cost of tolls.

Critics of H.R. 8801 contend that the prohibition of congestion tolls undermines efforts to manage traffic congestion effectively. They argue that such tolls are necessary to improve traffic flow, reduce pollution, and encourage the use of public transportation, and that the bill may hinder progress towards a more sustainable urban transportation system.

The analysis of H.R. 8801, which seeks to prohibit a congestion toll in the District of Columbia, shows no direct industry overlaps between the bill's subject matter and the sponsor Scott Perry's top donor industries. While there is significant lobbying activity in the policy area, the specific amounts and entities involved do not indicate a clear financial incentive that would create a conflict of interest for the sponsor. The largest lobbying contribution noted is from the National Electrical Contractors Association, Inc., totaling $600,000, but this does not directly relate to congestion tolls. Therefore, the risk of conflict appears low, as there are no evident financial ties that would benefit the sponsor directly from the bill's passage.

Organizations that lobbied on issues related to this bill's policy area.

Source: Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) filings, 2026

Top industries funding Scott Perry, ranked by total contributions.

Source: OpenSecrets.org (Center for Responsive Politics)