WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, announced a hearing titled Examining Legislative Options to Strengthen Motor Vehicle Safety, Ensure Consumer Choice and Affordability, and Cement U.S. Automotive Leadership.

"Since the Model T was first produced in 1908, the American automotive industry has been the driving force for creating jobs and improving the comfort and quality of the vehicles on our roads. Though the times and technologies have changed, our desire for innovation, safety, and consumer choice have not," said Chairmen Guthrie and Bilirakis. "We look forward to discussing these bills to strengthen motor vehicle safety with our colleagues and continuing to advance American automotive leadership."

Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade hearing titled Examining Legislative Options to Strengthen Motor Vehicle Safety, Ensure Consumer Choice and Affordability, and Cement U.S. Automotive Leadership.

WHAT: Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade hearing to examine ways to strengthen automotive safety, affordability, and leadership.

DATE: Tuesday, January 13, 2026

TIME: 2:00 PM ET

LOCATION: 2175 Rayburn House Office Building

The hearing will focus on the following bills:

• H.R. ____, Motor Vehicle Modernization Act (Chairman Guthrie)
• H.R. ____, Safety Is Not for Sale Act of 2026 (Ranking Member Pallone)
• H.R. ____, Safely Ensuring Lives Future Deployment and Research In Vehicle Evolution (SELF DRIVE) Act of 2026 (Reps. Latta and Dingell)
• H.R. 1566, Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act (Reps. Dunn and Perez)
• H.R. 4376, AV Safety Data Act (Rep. Mullin)
• H.R. 3360, Driver Technology and Pedestrian Safety Act (Rep. Mullin)
• H.R. 6687, DRIVER Act (Rep. Harshbarger)
• H.R. 6688, ADAS Functionality and Integrity Act (Reps. Harshbarger, Obernolte, Vazquez, and Torres)
• H.R. 6850, DRIVE to HALT Drunk Driving Act (Rep. Dingell)
• H.R. 1137, No Kill Switches in Cars Act (Rep. Perry)
• H.R. 3385, To direct the Secretary of Transportation to issue certain regulations to update the definition of motorcycle, and for other purposes. (Rep. Van Orden)
• H.R. 5221, PART Act (Reps. Baird and McCollum)
• H.R. 2110, Safe Vehicle Access for Survivors Act (Reps. Dingell and Crenshaw)
• H.R. ____, Know Before You Drive Act (Rep. Schrier)
• H.R. ____, Securing Accessible Functional Emergency (SAFE) Exit Act (Rep. Kelly-IL)
• H.R. ____, Safe Streets for Everyone Act of 2026 (Rep. Clarke)

This notice is at the direction of the Chairman. The hearing will be open to the public and press and will be livestreamed online at energycommerce.house.gov. If you have any questions concerning this hearing, please contact Alex Khlopin at [email protected]. If you have any press-related questions, please contact Daniel Kelly at [email protected].