Malliotakis: MTA Will Be Held Accountable for Congestion Tax

(NEW YORK, NY) – Congresswoman Malliotakis issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Department of Transportation’s final warning to Governor Kathy Hochul to comply with its order to halt congestion pricing by May 21 or face consequences.

"I applaud President Trump and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy for taking action to hold the MTA and Governor Kathy Hochul accountable for not complying with federal law and their directive to end the congestion tax in New York City. Today’s warning should serve as a wake-up call that the federal government will not stand idly by as Hochul and the MTA continue to rip off hardworking taxpayers and commuters.

The city’s Congestion Pricing plan did not receive the scrutiny and environmental review required under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) — a clear violation that underscores the need for federal intervention. If this illegal cash grab continues, we will hold the State and MTA accountable by freezing advanced construction authorizations, NEPA approvals or federal funding for projects within Manhattan’s congestion zone.”

View Secretary Duffy's letter HERE.