Latta, Dingell Pledge to Collaborate on Driverless Vehicle Legislation

Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection Subcommittee Chairman Bob Latta, R-Ohio, and Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Mich., said Tuesday they will work together to develop legislation for autonomous vehicles. "We need a framework that allows industry to innovate while ensuring high safety standards," said Latta in a news release following a hearing on the matter (see 1706260023). Dingell said cybersecurity, impact on labor and benefits for the aging and disabled also must be discussed. The hearing examined 14 bills. Senate Commerce Committee members also are working on self-driving legislation that they hope will be introduced before August (see 1706140024).