Janice Schakowsky

I think it is a mistake to hold this hearing without a non-government data security witness.

My legislation, the Vehicle Safety Improvement Act, would facilitate communications.

I think it is outrageous. Consumers like myself who now have a hybrid are seeking that.

I am concerned that this draft bill would put more strain on NHTSA and its already over-stressed resources without actually improving safety.

The Vehicle Safety Improvement Act, includes imminent hazard authority, which gives the Administration the ability to step in and issue a recall

I believe we are having it on the wrong bill.

It has been 20 months since the initial GM recall, and you would think this committee would have acted sooner.

So, what is happening now to hold them accountable for that? You don't have to test them. You know that they are already over the line.

So, in the meantime, though, there are half a million cars running around that are emitting greater emissions.

I just want to tell you, as a consumer advocate all of my life, this is pretty shocking for people to find out that a company--we have had a number of recalls.

I can only assume that maybe cheating was cheaper?

If I were a driver of one of these vehicles that is contributing up to 40 times the amount of emissions, I would want that addressed right away.

People shouldn't have to wait to get the fuel economy, the low emissions, and performance that they already paid for.

The company's word isn't worth a dime.

The American people, the EPA, and their counterparts around the world have been defrauded by Volkswagen.

The American people deserve answers.

I think we can all agree that drugs only work if patients can actually afford to take them.

I believe those companies and their employees and contractors must meet all existing requirements if they intend to compete with other entities honoring those standards.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding today's hearing on the sharing--or gig--economy. This is a topic deserving of our attention and scrutiny.

But for many older workers, who used to have full time employment, or younger workers, seeking steady full time work, this transformational change is not always positive.

This is the fastest growing sector in our economy, and while there is undoubtedly a convenience factor for those engaged with the gig economy, there are a number of adverse consequences as well.

However, for many older workers who used to have full-time employment or younger workers seeking steady full-time work, this transformational change is not a positive.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing on the sharing, some call gig, economy.

This shifts many work-related risks from employers to workers.

This is the fastest growing sector in our economy.