House Consumer Protection Sets Thursday Anti-Drunken Driving Tech Hearing

The House Consumer Protection Subcommittee plans a Thursday hearing on improving technology to prevent drunken driving. The hearing begins at 10 a.m. in 2123 Rayburn. "Every year, over 10,000 Americans die in what should be completely preventable drunk driving accidents,” said House Commerce Committee Chairman Frank Pallone, D-N.J., and House Consumer Protection Chair Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill. “At next week’s hearing, we want to discuss ways Congress can encourage the enhancement of vehicle technology to prevent these tragic deaths.”