Hearing on "Examining Legislative Options to Strengthen Motor Vehicle Safety, Ensure Consumer Choice and Affordability, and Cement U.S. Automotive Leadership"
The Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade held a hearing on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. (EST) in 2175 Rayburn House Office Building. The hearing title is "Examining Legislative Options to Strengthen Motor Vehicle Safety, Ensure Consumer Choice and Affordability, and Cement U.S. Automotive Leadership."
Key Documents
Opening Statement from Full Committee Ranking Member Pallone as prepared for delivery
Opening Statement from Subcommittee Ranking Member Schakowsky as prepared for delivery
Opening Statement from Subcommittee Member Dingell as prepared for delivery
Opening Statement from Subcommittee Member Mullin as prepared for delivery
Livestream
Legislation
- H.R. ____, the Motor Vehicle Modernization Act
- H.R. ____, the Safety Is Not for Sale Act of 2026
- H.R. ____, the Safely Ensuring Lives Future Deployment and Research In Vehicle Evolution (SELF DRIVE) Act of 2026
- H.R. 1566, the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act
- H.R. 4376, the AV Safety Data Act
- H.R. 3360, the Driver Technology and Pedestrian Safety Act
- H.R. 6687, the DRIVER Act
- H.R. 6688, the ADAS Functionality and Integrity Act
- H.R. 6850, the DRIVE to HALT Drunk Driving Act
- H.R. 1137, the No Kill Switches in Cars Act
- H.R. 3385, To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue certain regulations to update the definition of motorcycle, and for other purposes.
- H.R. 5221, the PART Act
- H.R. 2110, the Safe Vehicle Access for Survivors Act
- H.R. ____, the Know Before You Drive Act
- H.R. ____, the Securing Accessible Functional Emergency (SAFE) Exit Act
- H.R. ____, the Safe Streets for Everyone Act of 2026
Witnesses
Hilary Cain
Senior Vice President
Alliance For Automotive Innovation
Bill Hanvey
President and CEO
Auto Care Association
Finch Fulton
Government Affairs Advisor
K&L Gates
Michael Brooks
Executive Director
Center for Auto Safety
