Investigation of pricing practices on private toll roads

(a) In general The Secretary of Transportation shall conduct an investigation of the price setting of toll roads owned by private entities, including any instances of price gouging, unfair practices, or unreasonable toll price setting. (b) Referral of certain unfair practices In any case in which the Secretary finds any evidence of price gouging, unfair practices, or unreasonable toll price setting pursuant to the investigation under subsection (a), the Secretary shall refer such cases to the Attorney General of the United States and the Federal Trade Commission, as applicable.