The Gov't Wants To Tell Your Car How To Drive Your Car

By Michael Nelson, Trevor Satnick and Tony Ficarrotta (July 20, 2017, 12:02 PM EDT) -- On July 19, 2017, following its earlier consideration of the discussion drafts addressed herein, the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection unanimously approved a bipartisan bill that includes many of the provisions proposed in the discussion drafts. The newly approved bill focuses on preempting individual states from enacting certain laws or regulations related to the design and operation of automated vehicles. The bill's passage through the subcommittee marks a significant step for the federal government as it seeks to standardize requirements for original equipment manufacturers and suppliers. The bill approved by the subcommittee is available here....

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