we have established, number one, a policy question, which is protecting the taxpayers and the students from abuse, no matter what the institution is.

I thank Chairman Huizenga and also Chairman Hensarling for bringing this very important issue before the American people. Mr. Speaker, it is a horrible idea to allow the United States Government to help the Iranian Government support…

three technologies, if they were mandated, could save some 10,000 lives.

I appreciate very much you bringing up the employment impact, which is certainly something for us all to think about as well.

This hearing will come to order.

It is important to highlight that 94 percent of these crashes are the result of human factors or, simply put, driver error.

But should the States even be involved in this area, or should it be left up to the Federal Government so that there is a nationwide standard and approach?

It is clear that the DOT's guidance document needs further refinement to help ensure that automakers are able to bring the safety and mobility benefits of autonomous vehicles into the marketplace.

What can NHTSA do to ensure that States do not arbitrarily mandate various aspects of your guidance document?

A self-driving car, or even one with limited automated features, could help seniors feel more secure driving at night.

We must recognize that automated vehicle technology is advancing faster than government agencies can act.

This technology is so fascinating and moving so quickly, and the fact that it could substantially reduce or perhaps one day even eliminate the 94 percent of crashes that are attributable to human error is truly an astonishing fact.

I am delighted to commend the Falmouth Middle School of Falmouth, ME, on being named a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. This outstanding middle school is one of only 329 schools across the country to receive this prestigious…

Thank you for raising that very important issue, which is one that concerns me as well.

I am delighted to commend Reeds Brook Middle School of Hampden, ME, on being named a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. This outstanding middle school is one of only 329 schools across the country to receive Blue Ribbon…

What is the industry doing to address the cyber security risks of autonomous vehicles?

I am delighted to commend the Sea Road School of Kennebunk, ME, on being named a 2016 National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. This outstanding elementary school is one of only 329 schools across the country to receive this prestigious…

Will there be deaths? Absolutely, as this technology rolls out.