FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on Vehicle and Roadway Safety

Original title: EXAMINING WAYS TO IMPROVE VEHICLE AND ROADWAY SAFETY

January 1, 2016

transportation vehicle safety automotive industry consumer privacy public policy

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing serves as a public record of the legislative discussions that inform federal vehicle safety regulations, consumer privacy protections in connected cars, and industry standards for automotive manufacturing.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Automotive Manufacturers

These companies are subject to the safety regulations and privacy standards discussed during the hearing.

General Public

The public is affected by the safety standards and privacy protections that result from the policies discussed in this hearing.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2016.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document is the official transcript of a 2015 House hearing focused on improving vehicle and roadway safety. It includes testimony from federal regulators, automotive industry leaders, and safety advocates regarding current safety standards and emerging technology.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on October 21, 2015, by the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.
The session focused on examining methods to improve vehicle and roadway safety through federal oversight and industry cooperation.
Witnesses included representatives from the NHTSA, the Federal Trade Commission, and various automotive industry associations.
The transcript includes prepared statements and responses to follow-up questions from all participating witnesses.
The hearing addressed the intersection of vehicle safety technology and consumer privacy concerns.
The document is identified as Serial No. 114-87 of the 114th Congress.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to discuss and examine ways to improve safety on roads and in vehicles, involving input from government regulators and industry stakeholders.

Who testified at this hearing?

Witnesses included officials from the NHTSA and the Federal Trade Commission, as well as leaders from the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, Global Automakers, and other industry and advocacy groups.

Why It Matters

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Focus on Connected Car Privacy

The inclusion of the Federal Trade Commission alongside the NHTSA highlights a shift toward addressing digital privacy as a core component of vehicle safety.

Federal Trade Commission National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Connected Entities

personManeesha Mithal“Associate Director, Federal Trade Commission”Map →

personJanice D. Schakowsky“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee”Map →

personMichael C. Burgess“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade”Map →

organizationAlliance of Automobile Manufacturers“Industry trade group representing major automakers”Map →

personMark Rosekind“Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)”Map →

organizationNational Highway Traffic Safety Administration“Federal agency responsible for vehicle safety standards”Map →

organizationFederal Trade Commission“Federal agency focused on consumer protection and privacy”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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