Senate Commerce to Review Regulatory Barriers for Self-Driving Cars Wednesday

The Senate Commerce Committee plans a Wednesday hearing on barriers to testing and deploying self-driving cars. The panel's news release said the 10 a.m. hearing in 253 Russell also will examine federal and state roles in ensuring safety and promoting innovation. Witnesses: Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers Chairman Mitch Bainwol; Rob Csongor, Nvidia general manager-automotive business; American Center for Mobility CEO John Maddox; and Mothers Against Drunk Driving national President Colleen Sheehey-Church.