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Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and Congressman Bob Latta (R-OH-05), co-chairs of the Congressional Autonomous Vehicle Caucus, today released the following statement on the Department of Transportation’s recently announced Automated Vehicle (AV) Framework.

"If we want to keep the United States at the forefront of innovation, manufacturing, and safety, it is critical we establish a federal regulatory framework for the deployment of Autonomous Vehicles (AV). The framework proposed by NHTSA is a step in the right direction, but Congress must still pass a federal regulatory framework into law. As this framework is created, we must ensure all the relevant voices are at the table, including industry partners, labor, safety groups, disability rights advocates, and others. We firmly believe in the promise of AV technology: improved safety, expanded mobility, and greater economic prosperity, and we will introduce a bill to establish a legislative framework that supports these goals. We are encouraged that the Administration is making this a top priority and look forward to working with the Department of Transportation."