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Today, House Energy and Commerce Committee leaders Bob Latta (R-OH5) and Debbie Dingell (D-MI12) hosted the first Congressional Autonomous Vehicle (AV) Caucus event where Members of Congress, staff, and AV stakeholders gathered to shine a light on the need for a federal framework for AV legislation.

The purpose of this caucus is to educate Members and staff on autonomous vehicle technology that can improve the safety and accessibility of roadways. Representatives Latta and Dingell serve together on the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce on the House Energy and Commerce Committee.

“For the United States to be the driver of cutting-edge technology, we need a framework for Autonomous Vehicles (AVs) that allows industry to innovate while ensuring high safety standards,” said Latta. “Our goal for this caucus is to educate and encourage Members of Congress and their staff to look over the horizon and recognize the need for clear laws and an innovation-friendly environment. I’ve said this many times, but we can ensure safety first, safety last, and safety always while working to keep the United States a leader in vehicle innovation. We are thrilled with the turnout for our first event and know that together, we can pave the way for a safer and more accessible future on our roads.”

“I’m pleased to welcome 15 new members to the bipartisan Congressional Autonomous Vehicle Caucus and thank all the important AV stakeholders who joined us for this launch event,” said Dingell. “This is just the first of more great events to come. This caucus is committed to ensuring our nation is engaging all stakeholders, making bold investments, and educating members across the aisle to get the necessary policies right to support the safe deployment of autonomous vehicles. I look forward to working together to make sure the United States stays at the forefront of AV innovation, manufacturing, and safety.”

Read more about the significance of the Congressional AV Caucus in this article published by Reuters.

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