WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), the Chair of the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Maritime, Freight, and Ports, will convene a hearing titled, “Driving Innovation: the Future of Automotive Mobility, Safety, and Technology,” at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. The hearing will address how automotive innovation will influence the future of vehicle safety, mobility, and technology in a global economy. Witnesses will have the opportunity to discuss the state of automotive innovation and current challenges and opportunities, and the ways in which Congress and stakeholders can help the automotive industry provide equitable access to world-class safety and mobility for all Americans.

Witnesses:

• Mr. John Bozzella, President & CEO, Alliance for Automotive Innovation
• Ms. Ann Wilson, Senior Vice President, Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association
• Ms. Rana Abbas Taylor, Mothers Against Drunk Driving
• Mr. Reuben Sarkar, President & CEO, American Center for Mobility

Hearing Details:

Tuesday, April 27, 2021

2:30 p.m. EDT

Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Maritime, Freight, and Ports  

SR-253

This hearing will take place in the Russell Senate Office Building 253. Witness testimony, opening statements, and a live video of the hearing will be available on www.commerce.senate.gov.

*In order to maintain physical distancing as advised by the Office of the Attending Physician, seating for credentialed press will be limited throughout the course of the markup. Due to current limited access to the Capitol complex, the general public is encouraged to view this markup via the live stream. 

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