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Hearing Business meeting to markup S.1759, to allow for the operation of civil supersonic flight in the national airspace system under certain conditions,...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jul 22, 2026 · Transcript · 13 transcript matches
DUCKWORTH, TAMMY "Mr. Chairman? Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I'd like to call up and offer my bipartisan amendment, Duckworth 1, modified again, that you and Senator Blackburn are co-sponsoring. I understand and support the importance of the Connected Vehicle Security Act and appreciate the committee's focus on addressing risks to our national security posed by connected vehicles. The Duckworth-Cruz-Blackburn amendment would align the definition of connected vehicle hardware with the existing connected vehicle security rule that was developed by the Bureau of Industry and Security and finalized in January of 2025...."
Hearing Full Committee Markup of 16 Bills
house Energy and Commerce Committee · May 21, 2026 · Transcript · 9 transcript matches
DINGELL, DEBBIE "Thank you, Mr. Chair, let me begin by saying that I strongly support the underlying goal of this China language, which is to protect our American automotive industry, our national security, and our workers from Chinese intervention and influence. For years, I've sounded the alarm about the risk posed by China in the connected vehicle space, and that is why I introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Connected Vehicle Security Act. And as we were just talking, and I strongly support my colleague on her amendment before this, modern vehicles collect enormous amounts of sensitive data, rely on..."
Hearing Hearings to examine the future of self-driving cars.
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Feb 4, 2026 · Transcript · 7 transcript matches
MORENO, BERNIE "So you get to the point soon with these robo-taxis that have 100% U.S. content? So the connected vehicle rule would have no impact on you whatsoever because obviously all of the telecommunications infrastructure connections would be U.S.-based, correct? And Dr. Pena, how about you? Our"
CRS Report
Vehicle Geolocation Data Collection: Issues for the 119th Congress
Report · Jun 30, 2026
Passenger and fleet vehicles collect several types of data, including geolocation data. Vehicle geolocation data support features such as navigation, emergency response services, vehicle tracking...
Hearing Hearings to examine how technological advances are driving transportation innovation.
senate Surface Transportation, Maritime, Freight, and Ports · Jun 9, 2026 · Transcript · 5 transcript matches
SPEAKER_11 "When I first came to the Senate, I helped push for positive train control technology that is now deployed across the rail system to prevent collisions and high-speed train derailments. Last Congress, after the East Palestine derailment, we saw firsthand the importance of wayside detection technology, and this committee authored the Railway Safety Act in response. On our roadways, both cities and states have leveraged federal funds to deploy AI and connected vehicle technology to prevent accidents before they happen and to get first responders to the scene a whole lot faster. We've also seen..."
Testimony DUCKWORTH, TAMMY
Business meeting to markup S.1759, to allow for the operation of civil...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jul 22, 2026
"Mr. Chairman? Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I'd like to call up and offer my bipartisan amendment, Duckworth 1, modified again, that you and Senator Blackburn are co-sponsoring. I understand and support the importance of the Connected Vehicle Security Act and appreciate the committee's focus on addressing risks to our national security posed by connected vehicles. The Duckworth-Cruz-Blackburn amendment would align the definition of connected vehicle hardware with the existing connected vehicle..."
Testimony PETERS, GARY C.
Business meeting to markup S.1759, to allow for the operation of civil...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jul 22, 2026
"For these reasons, I support the language in the underlying bill, and I would urge my colleagues to vote against this amendment. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I just want to thank my Michigan colleague, Senator Slotkin and Senator Marino for their leadership on the Connected Vehicle Security Act and all my colleagues on the committee today for supporting it unanimously. Modern connected vehicle technology comes with incredible promise to increase efficiency, reduce environmental impact, improve the..."
Hearing FY27 BIS Budget: the AI Arms Race and the ICTS Office
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Jul 14, 2026 · Transcript · 4 transcript matches
JEFFREY KESSLER "OICTS is implementing, today, an industry-wide regulation, the first of its kind, to limit foreign adversary presence in supply chains. It's called the Connected Vehicles Rule. This rule prohibits foreign adversary software in U.S. passenger vehicles starting in model year 2027, which is what's being built now. It also prohibits foreign adversary connected hardware in U.S. passenger vehicles starting in model year"
Testimony DINGELL, DEBBIE
Full Committee Markup of 16 Bills
house Energy and Commerce Committee · May 21, 2026
"Thank you, Mr. Chair, let me begin by saying that I strongly support the underlying goal of this China language, which is to protect our American automotive industry, our national security, and our workers from Chinese intervention and influence. For years, I've sounded the alarm about the risk posed by China in the connected vehicle space, and that is why I introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Connected Vehicle Security Act. And as we were just talking, and I strongly support my colleague on..."
Hearing American Global Competitiveness at 250: Legislative Proposals to Secure U.S. Technology Leadership.
house Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee · Jun 30, 2026 · Transcript · 2 transcript matches
SPEAKER_23 "The future of auto manufacturing should be built at home. That's why I'm proud to support the Connected Vehicles Security Act, which would ban connected Chinese vehicles from flooding our markets. But a ban is only the first"
Hearing Where Are We?: Examining Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Capabilities in the United States
house Communications and Technology Subcommittee · Jun 4, 2026 · Transcript · 2 transcript matches
DINGELL, DEBBIE "systems are resilient, secure, and reliable. We've already seen examples of GPS interference near conflict zones in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. And experts continue to warn that our adversaries are actively developing capabilities to exploit these vulnerabilities. And I've unfortunately actually seen some of the work. It's not only a defense issue. P&T technologies are increasingly important to the future of innovation and commerce, including autonomous vehicles, connected technologies, wireless communications, and emergency response systems. We've got to lead in the deployment of..."
Testimony SPEAKER_23
American Global Competitiveness at 250: Legislative Proposals to Secur...
house Energy and Commerce Committee · Jun 30, 2026
"The future of auto manufacturing should be built at home. That's why I'm proud to support the Connected Vehicles Security Act, which would ban connected Chinese vehicles from flooding our markets. But a ban is only the first"
CRS Report
Does Federal Law Preempt Negligent Selection Claims Against Freight Brokers?
Legal Sidebar · Feb 27, 2026
In the trucking industry, freight brokers serve as intermediaries that match clients who have cargo to ship with trucking companies that provide trucks and drivers to complete the shipment. When a...
CRS Report
Smart Cars and Trucks: Spectrum Use for Vehicle Safety
InFocus · Apr 21, 2021
A November 2020 decision by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reconfigure the 5.9 gigahertz (GHz) spectrum band may change the evolution of U.S. vehicle safety technologies. The decision...
Hearing Hearings to examine China's toll on older Americans' health, finances, and security.
senate Aging (Special) Committee · Jun 17, 2026 · Transcript
SPEAKER_08 "None of it requires a hack. a hack. It can be purchased. Increasingly, these data streams come from It can be purchased. products, products Americans carry, wear, or drive every day. Modern smartphones, connected vehicles, fitness trackers, smart home devices, and other Internet-connected products continuously generate detailed records of where people travel, who they meet, what they buy, how they communicate, and even patterns in their physical activity and health. In many cases, supposedly anonymous data sets could be reidentified and linked across multiple sources, allowing disparate..."
Hearing Legislative Hearing on Protecting Communications Networks and Improving Connectivity
house Communications and Technology Subcommittee · Jul 22, 2026 · Transcript
LINDSAY GORMAN "Two years ago, I had the honor to testify before this subcommittee on the future Internet and the risks of cyberwarfare from the People's Republic of China. I argued then that democratic allies needed trusted supply chains for a projected $500 billion Internet of Things market, and that applications such as in healthcare and connected vehicles introduce new risks around dependencies, building, espionage, and intellectual property theft. Today, those risks have grown immeasurably, and they have also transformed in character with the rapid adoption and diffusion of generative artificial..."
Hearing Hearings to examine measuring what matters, focusing on science, standards, and strategic competition.
senate Space and Science · Jul 21, 2026 · Transcript
MORENO, BERNIE "Well, thank you. Tomorrow, in this committee, we'll take up the Connected Vehicle Security Act. We've worked on that. I look at my colleagues here, all"
Hearing Hearings to examine the World Radiocommunication Conference 2027, focusing on strategy and challenges ahead of Shanghai.
senate Communication, Media, and Broadband · Mar 17, 2026 · Transcript
SPEAKER_06 "industry, a lot of automobiles, people don't realize how much cars have really transitioned into really portable telecommunications devices, connected vehicles, et cetera, with cameras and things like"
Hearing Full Committee Hearing with Internal Revenue Service Chief Executive Officer, Frank J. Bisignano
house Ways and Means Committee · Mar 4, 2026 · Transcript
YAKYM, RUDY "A $42 billion broadband program that connected zero people. A $7.5 billion electric vehicle charging program that only connected 50 vehicle charging stations. There were splashy press releases announcing infrastructure grants that immediately got kneecapped by red"
Hearing Hearings to examine the nominations of Jules Hurst III, of Virginia, to be Under Secretary (Comptroller), Richard O'Malley, of Wisconsin, to be a...
senate Armed Services Committee · Jul 14, 2026 · Transcript
SPEAKER_17 "The second, enable NRO to push the leading edge of space technology and innovate even faster. And the third, ensure enterprise-wide resilience from space vehicles to the ground and everything that connects the agency. These priorities will only be achieved with a vibrant mission-focused workforce and critical strategic"
Hearing Community Care Network Next Generation: One Trillion Dollars of Oversight
house Veterans' Affairs Committee · Jan 22, 2026 · Transcript
KENNEDY, TIMOTHY M. "Community care was meant to supplement VA health care when timely care isn't available. It was never meant or intended to replace the VA or be a vehicle for privatization. Veterans are a unique patient population with complex service-connected needs from combat injuries to toxic exposures that the VA was specifically built to treat through coordinated, holistic, and specialized"
CRS Report
Access to Motor Vehicle Software and Data
Reports · Jul 19, 2024
The marketplace of goods and services after the initial sale of a vehicle—including replacement parts, maintenance services, and repair services—is known as the aftermarket. Some industry...
Testimony SPEAKER_08
Hearings to examine China's toll on older Americans' health, finances,...
senate Aging (Special) Committee · Jun 17, 2026
"None of it requires a hack. a hack. It can be purchased. Increasingly, these data streams come from It can be purchased. products, products Americans carry, wear, or drive every day. Modern smartphones, connected vehicles, fitness trackers, smart home devices, and other Internet-connected products continuously generate detailed records of where people travel, who they meet, what they buy, how they communicate, and even patterns in their physical activity and health. In many cases, supposedly..."
Testimony DINGELL, DEBBIE
Full Committee Markup of 16 Bills
house Energy and Commerce Committee · May 21, 2026
"and I hope we will address that sooner than later, and we'll talk about that later. The inclusion of my bipartisan bill, the Safe Vehicle Access for Survivors Act, which protects survivors of domestic violence from the misuse of connected vehicle technologies, will save lives. As vehicles become more connected, we must ensure that these technologies are not weaponized against vulnerable people. I'm also pleased to see the inclusion of our negotiated AM radio compromise. AM radio remains a vital..."
Testimony MORENO, BERNIE
Hearings to examine the future of self-driving cars.
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Feb 4, 2026
"So you get to the point soon with these robo-taxis that have 100% U.S. content? So the connected vehicle rule would have no impact on you whatsoever because obviously all of the telecommunications infrastructure connections would be U.S.-based, correct? And Dr. Pena, how about you? Our"
Testimony PETERS, GARY C.
Business meeting to markup S.1759, to allow for the operation of civil...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jul 22, 2026
"roads that can monitor, store, and share Americans' data, commit espionage, manipulate our vehicles, or endanger critical infrastructure. Beyond tackling these very real national security threats, this bill also protects our economic security. On a level playing field, American autoworkers led by UAW workers in my home state of Michigan, they can outcompete anybody in the world. But we know that China tips the playing field in its favor by flooding markets with artificially cheap vehicles and..."
Testimony CRUZ, TED
Business meeting to markup S.1759, to allow for the operation of civil...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jul 22, 2026
"My folks are rowdy this morning. Did we start with tequila in our coffee? We have multiple bills on the markup today. We have the Connected Vehicle Security Act, introduced by Senator Moreno and Senator Slotkin, which is designed to protect the American automobile market from vehicle software and hardware from foreign entities of"
Testimony CANTWELL, MARIA
Business meeting to markup S.1759, to allow for the operation of civil...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jul 22, 2026
"on the Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act from our colleagues, Senator Budd and Senator Welch. The Connected Vehicle Security Act from Senator Moreno, Slotkin, and 11 co-sponsors would limit the import and sale of connected vehicle technology from passenger vehicles from China, North Korea, Iran, and Russia, preventing these adversaries from turning our cars into spyware. I don't know where the fridge spy bill is, Mr. Chairman, but we need to get it. We need our colleagues in..."
Testimony CANTWELL, MARIA
Business meeting to markup S.1759, to allow for the operation of civil...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jul 22, 2026
"the three duly appointed Senate-confirmed Democratic commissioners. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I move that S4429, the Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026, as amended by the Marino Substitute as modified by Cantwell 1 as modified, be favorably reported. Thank you, Mr. Chairman. I support Senator Duckworth's amendment that aligns with the treatment of battery management systems in the"
Testimony CRUZ, TED
Business meeting to markup S.1759, to allow for the operation of civil...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jul 22, 2026
"Senator Duckworth. Thank you, Senator Duckworth. I support this amendment and encourage my colleagues to vote yes. The current language in the bill is overly broad. It goes beyond the national security risk that this legislation is intended to address. When the Bureau of Industry and Security finished the connected vehicles rule last year, it didn't ban foreign EV batteries. That rule followed an extensive notice and comment process to identify and address"
Testimony PETERS, GARY C.
Business meeting to markup S.1759, to allow for the operation of civil...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jul 22, 2026
"that we must ensure that those prohibitions are structured in a way that are both justified and achievable. And I believe the Connected Vehicles Security Act, as written, achieves just that standard. This amendment would limit the prohibitions in the bill to just battery management software that has external wireless communication capability. While that certainly eliminates one type of security"
Testimony DUCKWORTH, TAMMY
Business meeting to markup S.1759, to allow for the operation of civil...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jul 22, 2026
"And the Biden administration also pushed to provide carrots, not just sticks, to industry to establish the necessary supply chains in the U.S. The amendment is technical and 100% in support of aligning with the connected vehicle rule. It affords industry regulatory certainty and recognizes the ongoing efforts to onshore production. And the rule states, BIS also recognized, and I quote, BIS also recognizes that the traditional battery management system does not have its own external wireless..."
Testimony DINGELL, DEBBIE
Full Committee Markup of 16 Bills
house Energy and Commerce Committee · May 21, 2026
"requiring clear consumer disclosures, requiring vehicles to include a mechanical manual door release, and continuing work on advanced driver assistance systems and automatic emergency braking technologies to better better protect vulnerable road users. There's a lot of auto stuff in this bill. We're also going to be addressing issues like battery fires, hazardous chemicals, and pulsating brake lights to improve road safety and save lives. I really want to talk about and thank you and thank you..."
Testimony MORENO, BERNIE
Hearings to examine the future of self-driving cars.
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Feb 4, 2026
"Okay. I mean, that's not a great answer. Are you familiar that seven years ago, President Trump issued a national emergency around foreign adversaries accessing our critical infrastructure and put in place something that we call the connected vehicle rule? Are you familiar with"
Testimony SPEAKER_08
Hearings to examine the future of self-driving cars.
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Feb 4, 2026
"Yes, sir. Muravy are you in favor of the connected vehicle rule Do you think that was good policy? I think any policy that, you know, regulates and promotes U.S. security and manufacturing is a good"
Testimony SPEAKER_13
Hearings to examine the future of self-driving cars.
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Feb 4, 2026
"and we install onto several different platforms. We are in support of the connected vehicle rule. We use a variety of"
Testimony MORENO, BERNIE
Hearings to examine the future of self-driving cars.
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Feb 4, 2026
"Chinese-made automobiles to enter the U.S. market which are currently not allowed to enter the market? It seems like a very backdoor way of bypassing the Connected Vehicle Rule. a natural market to a Chinese company to ship us cars is making us better and creating more jobs for Americans? That's completely"
Testimony LINDSAY GORMAN
Legislative Hearing on Protecting Communications Networks and Improvin...
house Energy and Commerce Committee · Jul 22, 2026
"Two years ago, I had the honor to testify before this subcommittee on the future Internet and the risks of cyberwarfare from the People's Republic of China. I argued then that democratic allies needed trusted supply chains for a projected $500 billion Internet of Things market, and that applications such as in healthcare and connected vehicles introduce new risks around dependencies, building, espionage, and intellectual property theft. Today, those risks have grown immeasurably, and they have..."
Testimony MORENO, BERNIE
Hearings to examine measuring what matters, focusing on science, stand...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jul 21, 2026
"Well, thank you. Tomorrow, in this committee, we'll take up the Connected Vehicle Security Act. We've worked on that. I look at my colleagues here, all"
Testimony JEFFREY KESSLER
FY27 BIS Budget: the AI Arms Race and the ICTS Office
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Jul 14, 2026
"OICTS is implementing, today, an industry-wide regulation, the first of its kind, to limit foreign adversary presence in supply chains. It's called the Connected Vehicles Rule. This rule prohibits foreign adversary software in U.S. passenger vehicles starting in model year 2027, which is what's being built now. It also prohibits foreign adversary connected hardware in U.S. passenger vehicles starting in model year"
Testimony JEFFREY KESSLER
FY27 BIS Budget: the AI Arms Race and the ICTS Office
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Jul 14, 2026
"in the cars that everyday Americans drive, and they have changed their business plans accordingly. OICTS is currently heavily focused on implementing the Connected Vehicles Rule correctly, and in the future, we expect the administration of this rule to become more routinized, and as that happens, BIS, OICTS will consider creating new regimes for other sectors that also have risks to their supply chains. Overall, we expect the volume of work at OICTS to remain steady from fiscal year 26 to"
Testimony BIGGS, SHERI
FY27 BIS Budget: the AI Arms Race and the ICTS Office
house Foreign Affairs Committee · Jul 14, 2026
"at BIS in putting American national security and our American workers first. The connected vehicles rule is exactly the kind of bold action that President Trump promised the American people, using our full authority to keep the Chinese Communist Party out of our critical infrastructure and out of our driveways. It should terrify every single American to think that Beijing could remotely access or even control cars on our"
Testimony SPEAKER_11
Hearings to examine how technological advances are driving transportat...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jun 9, 2026
"When I first came to the Senate, I helped push for positive train control technology that is now deployed across the rail system to prevent collisions and high-speed train derailments. Last Congress, after the East Palestine derailment, we saw firsthand the importance of wayside detection technology, and this committee authored the Railway Safety Act in response. On our roadways, both cities and states have leveraged federal funds to deploy AI and connected vehicle technology to prevent..."
Testimony SPEAKER_07
Hearings to examine how technological advances are driving transportat...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jun 9, 2026
"More generally, increasingly connected transportation technologies also invite risk by bad actors and foreign adversaries. The Teamsters believe strongly that connected vehicles and components from China must not be imported into the United States, that Chinese companies who open shop here should never receive a penny of federal transportation dollars, and Congress must prohibit any scenario in which a person outside this country can operate or manipulate a vehicle on our roads. In the railroad..."
Testimony SPEAKER_11
Hearings to examine how technological advances are driving transportat...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jun 9, 2026
"and deployed quickly, the sooner they're deployed, the more lives that are saved. And that's why I also fought to protect auto safety spectrum from the deployment of connected vehicle technology and why I and Chair Young have pushed together the Department of Transportation to lead the way on the deployment of CV2X. So if you could give this committee some examples of current CV2X deployments and tell the committee why you believe the biggest, what are the biggest barriers to broader deployment..."
Testimony SPEAKER_06
Hearings to examine how technological advances are driving transportat...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jun 9, 2026
"But it was supposed to be a temporary tax. It's not here. We are 120 years later incentive So obviously we need to get Senator Young's bill across the finish line and get that done I think again it goes back to the connected the advanced truck rule We need to lower the cost of to transportation senator. I point out to beyond safety and environmental gains Must be referring to the fantastic factory in Chillicothe, Ohio them absolutely brand-new Frank brand-new Ken worse So the other one is miss..."
Testimony SPEAKER_00
Hearings to examine how technological advances are driving transportat...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Jun 9, 2026
"Thank You senator for the question. We fully agree with your concern and your approach to ensuring that Chinese connected vehicles do not come into to America We were heavily involved actually I just America was heavily involved in the Department of Commerce BAS ruling And in understanding that we are all aligned in the need for secure supply"
Testimony DINGELL, DEBBIE
Where Are We?: Examining Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Capabilit...
house Energy and Commerce Committee · Jun 4, 2026
"systems are resilient, secure, and reliable. We've already seen examples of GPS interference near conflict zones in Eastern Europe and the Middle East. And experts continue to warn that our adversaries are actively developing capabilities to exploit these vulnerabilities. And I've unfortunately actually seen some of the work. It's not only a defense issue. P&T technologies are increasingly important to the future of innovation and commerce, including autonomous vehicles, connected technologies,..."
Testimony DINGELL, DEBBIE
Where Are We?: Examining Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Capabilit...
house Energy and Commerce Committee · Jun 4, 2026
"All right. So I'm going to ask you more specific. I'm going to go to Mr. Grossman, because I've got to get this in before I run out of time. As autonomous and connected vehicle technologies continue to advance, how important are P&T systems to the future of transportation, infrastructure, and vehicle safety? Okay. I'm going to give you more for the"
Testimony SPEAKER_06
Hearings to examine the World Radiocommunication Conference 2027, focu...
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Mar 17, 2026
"industry, a lot of automobiles, people don't realize how much cars have really transitioned into really portable telecommunications devices, connected vehicles, et cetera, with cameras and things like"
CRS Report
Freight Issues in Surface Transportation Reauthorization
Reports · Jan 16, 2019
Economic growth and expanded global trade have led to substantial increases in goods movement over the past few decades. The growth in freight transportation demand, along with growing passenger...
CRS Report
Made in China 2025 and China’s Industrial Policies
InFocus · Jun 1, 2026
The People’s Republic of China (PRC or China) aims to gain a global economic and technology leadership position through a range of industrial and science and technology (S&T) plans. Such plans inform...
CRS Report
U.S.-China Competition in Emerging Technologies: LiDAR
InFocus · Feb 26, 2026
The governments of the United States and the People’s Republic of China (PRC or China) have both identified strategic and emerging technologies as a key element of economic competitiveness and...
CRS Report
U.S.-China Trade Relations
InFocus · Mar 4, 2026
The People’s Republic of China (PRC or China) is the second-largest global economy and has been a top U.S. trading partner since China joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001. China is a...
Testimony YAKYM, RUDY
Full Committee Hearing with Internal Revenue Service Chief Executive O...
house Ways and Means Committee · Mar 4, 2026
"A $42 billion broadband program that connected zero people. A $7.5 billion electric vehicle charging program that only connected 50 vehicle charging stations. There were splashy press releases announcing infrastructure grants that immediately got kneecapped by red"
CRS Report
Federal Traffic Safety Programs: In Brief
Report · Jan 11, 2024
In 2021, almost 43,000 people died in motor vehicle crashes, and approximately 2.5 million were injured. This marked the highest number of roadway fatalities in the United States since 2005. The...
Testimony HARSHBARGER, DIANA
Full Committee Markup of 16 Bills
house Energy and Commerce Committee · May 21, 2026
"And this provision goes hand-in-hand with upholding basic ownership principles, underscoring that car data should not become the exclusive property of the manufacturer simply because the vehicle is connected. And I'd also like to thank Congressman Joyce and the Privacy Working Group for providing meaningful privacy protections for drivers under the Secure Data"
Testimony DINGELL, DEBBIE
Full Committee Markup of 16 Bills
house Energy and Commerce Committee · May 21, 2026
"We cannot afford to fall behind, and we have a responsibility to modernize our laws to protect American consumers, manufacturers, and workers. I am especially proud that my bipartisan Safe Vehicle Access for Survivors Act was included in this package. Perpetrators of domestic violence are increasingly using connected technologies to track, monitor, harass, intimidate, and harm survivors. As vehicles become more connected we must ensure these technologies are not weaponized against vulnerable..."
CRS Report
China’s Recent Trade Measures and Countermeasures: Issues for Congress
Reports · Dec 10, 2021
Since early 2020, the government of the People’s Republic of China (PRC or China) has adopted a set of interrelated laws and measures that seek to enhance the government’s control over a wide range...
CRS Report
Wildlife Corridors: Background and Issues for Congress
Reports · Jan 13, 2025
Species need connectivity between habitats to seek out sources for food and shelter and, in some cases, to adapt to environmental stressors and climate change. One method of increasing ecological...
CRS Report
Decommissioning 3G Networks: Impact on Consumer Devices
Resources · Jan 28, 2022
Background About every 10 years, a new generation of wireless technologies emerges, offering greater capacity, higher speeds, and new features. Private telecommunications providers invest billions...
CRS Report
Satellite Direct-to-Cellular (D2C) Service: Emergence, Use Cases, and Considerations for Congress
InFocus · Apr 7, 2026
Satellite Direct-to-Cellular (D2C) is an emerging technology that connects smartphones to low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite networks, allowing users to connect to cellular service in areas where...
Testimony DINGELL, DEBBIE
Full Committee Markup of 16 Bills
house Energy and Commerce Committee · May 21, 2026
"If we believe vehicles tied to foreign adversaries pose a legitimate threat, and I absolutely do, then we should be very careful about creating exceptions or loopholes that could undermine that goal. The future of the automotive industry, including autonomous vehicles and advanced connected technologies, must be built here in America by American workers up and down the supply chain. That includes the vehicles"
Testimony SPEAKER_20
American Global Competitiveness at 250: Legislative Proposals to Secur...
house Energy and Commerce Committee · Jun 30, 2026
"That mission is not new to us. FAS was founded by scientists who understood through World War II and the dawn of the atomic age that scientific discovery could become world-shaping technology faster than our ability of our democratic institutions to govern. That founding insight remains true today. The bills before this committee cover a wide set of technologies, from robotics, immersive technology, semiconductors, open source and open weight artificial intelligence, quantum engineering,..."
CRS Report
Manufacturing USA: Advanced Manufacturing Institutes and Network
Reports · Oct 3, 2022
Congress maintains a strong interest in the health of U.S. manufacturing due to its central role in the U.S. economy and national defense. Manufacturing USA is a network of institutes focused on...
CRS Report
Election Security: Voter Registration System Policy Issues
Resources · Aug 7, 2019
Discussions about federal election security often focus on protecting voting machines and ensuring the integrity of election results, but voter registration processes may also be vulnerable to...
Testimony SPEAKER_13
Hearings to examine the future of self-driving cars.
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Feb 4, 2026
"It is something that we take very seriously, and we take a number of measures to identify vulnerabilities, perform risk assessments, and then mitigate those vulnerabilities. One example is by design, our safety critical systems in the vehicle are protected from external connections, so you cannot actually hack into it, connect to it, and drive it remotely, and so we do design, we do testing, so we do a pretty extensive evaluation of cybersecurity and mitigations. Not that I'm aware of,"
Testimony SPEAKER_13
Hearings to examine the future of self-driving cars.
senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee · Feb 4, 2026
"So then Those Chinese vehicles, the Geely vehicles, have no smarts, no connectivity. What we do is we install our autonomous driving system right here in America and we don't share any information"
Testimony SPEAKER_17
Hearings to examine the nominations of Jules Hurst III, of Virginia, t...
senate Armed Services Committee · Jul 14, 2026
"The second, enable NRO to push the leading edge of space technology and innovate even faster. And the third, ensure enterprise-wide resilience from space vehicles to the ground and everything that connects the agency. These priorities will only be achieved with a vibrant mission-focused workforce and critical strategic"
Testimony KENNEDY, TIMOTHY M.
Community Care Network Next Generation: One Trillion Dollars of Oversi...
house Veterans' Affairs Committee · Jan 22, 2026
"Community care was meant to supplement VA health care when timely care isn't available. It was never meant or intended to replace the VA or be a vehicle for privatization. Veterans are a unique patient population with complex service-connected needs from combat injuries to toxic exposures that the VA was specifically built to treat through coordinated, holistic, and specialized"
Hearing Business meeting to consider S.28, to require the disclosure of a camera or recording capability in certain internet-connected devices, S.97, to...
senate Mar 12, 2025 · Request transcript