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This bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to conduct two key actions: first, an investigation into pricing practices on privately owned toll roads to identify potential price gouging or unfair practices, and second, a comprehensive study on the feasibility of the federal government purchasing these private toll roads and transferring their ownership to the respective states. The investigation will examine instances of unreasonable toll pricing, and if any evidence of unfair practices is found, the Secretary must refer these cases to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission. The study will specifically explore whether changing toll road ownership from private to state control could benefit consumers through lower costs, determine the procedural framework for such purchases and transfers, and investigate other potential policies to reduce commuter expenses. Within one year of the bill's enactment, the Secretary is required to submit a detailed report to Congress containing the findings of both the investigation and study, along with recommendations for addressing pricing issues and potential toll road ownership transfers.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5008/all-info