Malliotakis Applauds President Trump for Halting NYC Congestion Pricing Scheme

(NEW YORK, NY) – Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11) today released the following statement regarding President Trump's actions to halt New York City's Congestion Pricing scheme:

"We thank President Trump and Transportation Secretary Duffy for keeping their promise to examine and halt New York City's Congestion Pricing scheme. As I've said from the beginning and reaffirmed in our lawsuit, this congestion tax was approved by the Biden Administration in violation of federal law, as the proper environmental studies required under the National Environmental Policy Act were never conducted.

"President Trump is a New Yorker who understands the negative impact this additional toll had on my constituents, local businesses and our city's economy. Since I began speaking about the congestion tax with the President last May, he repeatedly reiterated his commitment to halt this cash grab upon taking office and we're pleased that he has found a legal avenue to follow through. Today's actions are a victory for hardworking, taxpaying commuters who have been unfairly burdened by this toll and we will continue to fight against such policies that treat New Yorkers like bottomless ATMs."