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Congress to Debate Autonomous-Vehicle Legislation Amid Safety Concerns

1/7/2026

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A U.S. House committee will hold a January 13 hearing on autonomous-vehicle legislation.
Congress remains divided on the issue as robotaxi testing expands.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has maintained safety rules and not approved exemptions for major automakers.
Proposed legislation would raise the exemption cap from 2,500 to 90,000 vehicles annually and adjust safety standards.
Consumer groups and the Teamsters union remain cautious about self-driving technology.

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Story summary

A U.S. House committee will hold a January 13 hearing on autonomous-vehicle legislation.
Congress remains divided on the issue as robotaxi testing expands.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has maintained safety rules and not approved exemptions for major automakers.
Proposed legislation would raise the exemption cap from 2,500 to 90,000 vehicles annually and adjust safety standards.
Consumer groups and the Teamsters union remain cautious about self-driving technology.