H.R. 5008, the Affordable Commutes Act of 2025, directs the Secretary of Transportation to investigate pricing practices on privately-owned toll roads to identify any instances of price gouging or unfair practices, and to refer findings to the Attorney General and Federal Trade Commission as warranted. The bill also requires the Transportation Department to conduct a comprehensive study on whether the federal government should purchase private toll roads and transfer them to state ownership, examining potential consumer benefits like lower tolls and identifying the procedural steps needed for such transfers. The legislation affects drivers and commuters who use toll roads nationwide, as well as private toll road operators and state transportation agencies. Within one year of enactment, the Secretary must submit a report to Congress with investigation results, study findings, and recommendations for addressing unfair toll practices and potentially acquiring and transferring private toll roads to state control. The bill does not specify dedicated federal funding for these investigations and studies.
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