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House Advances SELF DRIVE Act for AV Safety Standards

2/11/2026

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On February 10, 2026, Rep. Bob Latta (R-Ohio) led the House Energy and Commerce Committee in advancing the SELF DRIVE Act to establish national safety standards for autonomous vehicles.
The bill passed by a narrow 12-11 vote.
The act would create a federal AV safety framework overseen by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Honda praised the bill.
Standards are due by September 2027.

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Story summary

On February 10, 2026, Rep. Bob Latta (R-Ohio) led the House Energy and Commerce Committee in advancing the SELF DRIVE Act to establish national safety standards for autonomous vehicles.
The bill passed by a narrow 12-11 vote.
The act would create a federal AV safety framework overseen by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
Honda praised the bill.
Standards are due by September 2027.