Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, the House today will vote on an important piece of Federal legislation regarding self-driving vehicles that many on this body on both sides of the aisle have worked on. This legislation promises to make roads safer by reducing traffic- related fatalities and unlock new economic opportunities and jobs in the U.S. It is also vital in our efforts to promote innovation. Industry is driving the development of self-driving vehicles, but in certain situations, companies building and testing the car of the future may need some flexibility or certainty. With this legislation, I hope the research, development, and testing that is unleashed will stimulate additional knowledge and innovation for passenger motor safety. We, as the government, need to make sure that safety is first and foremost in our consideration. Passing this legislation will help get lifesaving technology to the public, perhaps preventing deaths in the not-so-near future. I strongly support this bipartisan legislation, and I urge my colleagues to do the same.”