A Republican bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 19.
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Stop DC CAMERA Act," aims to change traffic enforcement in the District of Columbia. It seeks to repeal the authority of the District of Columbia to use automated traffic enforcement systems. Additionally, it repeals the authority to erect signage that prohibits right turns at a red traffic signal. The legislation was introduced in the House of Representatives on September 19, 2025.
Yes· 3 of 4
- Scored +5
Does this leave more decisions to the states?
The bill reduces the regulatory authority of the District of Columbia over traffic enforcement.
- Scored +3
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
The repeal of automated enforcement may reduce the financial burden of traffic fines on low-income drivers.
- Scored +3
Would people in cities be better off under this?
Residents of the District of Columbia will experience fewer automated traffic citations and more freedom in movement.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Removal of automated enforcement: By repealing Section 9e of the District of Columbia Traffic Act, 1925, the bill would stop the use of automated traffic enforcement systems (Section 2(a)).
- Restoration of turning rights: By repealing the authority to erect signage prohibiting certain right turns at red traffic signals under Title IX of the Fiscal Year 1997 Budget Support Act of 1996, drivers would no longer face prohibitions on these specific turns (Section 2(b)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The repeal of automated enforcement may reduce the financial burden of traffic fines on low-income drivers. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Residents of the District of Columbia will experience fewer automated traffic citations and more freedom in movement.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The bill reduces the regulatory authority of the District of Columbia over traffic enforcement.
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Does this repair or build roads and bridges? — The bill restores the ability for drivers to make right turns at red traffic signals.
- 3/18/2026
- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
- Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 21 - 19.
- 3/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/19/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
- Introduced in House
Eric BurlisonRepublican · Missouri
Andrew OglesRepublican · Tennessee