House Commerce Committee Subcommittee Hearing on Auto Safety – NHTSA and Advocates

Media Advisory: * * * MEDIA ADVISORY * * * October 20, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact Sam Avery (Schakowsky): 202-225-2111 Christine Brennan (Pallone): 202-225-5735 Schakowsky, Pallone and others highlight Vehicle Safety Improvement Act after Auto and Roadway Safety Hearing WASHINGTON, DC – On Wednesday, October 21, the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade will hold a legislative hearing on a draft auto bill. While a legislative fix to auto safety issues is sorely needed, it is inexcusable that it has taken so long to reach a legislative hearing. The House Republican draft is woefully inadequate and will not make American drivers, passengers, or pedestrians any safer.  Congressional action should begin with the enactment of H.R. 1181, the Vehicle Safety Improvement Act – legislation introduced by Commerce, Trade and Manufacturing Subcommittee Ranking Member Jan Schakowsky (IL-09), Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06), and other Committee Democrats earlier this year. Schakowsky, Pallone, other members of the Committee, consumer advocates, and victims of General Motors’ defective ignitions switches will hold a press conference after the hearing to make clear that Congress can and must do more to improve automobile safety. WHEN:          Immediately following the Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee Hearing (Around 12:30 p.m.) Wednesday, October 21, 2015 Link to Livestream the Press Conference: <https://youtu.be/hA32a0cAE70> WHERE:       House Triangle WHAT:          Promote the Vehicle Safety Improvement Act, legislation to enhance auto safety, oversight, and accountability WHO:                         Rep. Jan Schakowsky, Commerce, Trade and Manufacturing Subcommittee Ranking Member Rep. Frank Pallone, Jr., Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Joan Claybrook, Co-Chair Advocates for Highway Safety and Former Head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Will Wallace, Consumers Union Two GM Victims (Laura Christian and Jamie Frei)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hA32a0cAE70