Burgess Statement on Energy and Commerce Committee’s Passage of the SELF DRIVE Act
Washington,
July 27, 2017
Washington, D.C. — Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, released the following statement after the Energy and Commerce Committee passed H.R. 3388, the SELF DRIVE Act. “The Energy and Commerce Committee’s passage of the SELF DRIVE Act to the House Floor is a big win for American consumers. When I was Chairman of the Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee we dedicated a significant amount of time to self-driving cars and their ability to save lives. This legislation, which passed unanimously out of Committee, is a common sense step forward in our efforts to advance this innovative technology. “Throughout my life, I have seen the life-saving effects of advancements in vehicle technology, from the seat belt, to the air bag, to automatic emergency braking. Self-driving vehicles are the next step in this trajectory. Moving forward, we must remain vigilant in ensuring government does not get in the way of the very innovation that can keep us safe.” |
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