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Washington, DC –While autonomous vehicles (AVs) presented immense benefits before COVID-19, the pandemic has underscored the benefits of contactless deliveries to Americans, particularly seniors, across local communities.

This week, the Energy and Commerce Committee made strides to support contactless deliveries. The bipartisan American Competitiveness on More Productive Emerging Tech Economy (COMPETE) Act passed unanimously in this week’s full committee markup and included several emerging technology bills led by E&C Republicans, including the Advancing Unmanned Delivery Services Act by Communications and Technology Subcommittee Republican Leader Bob Latta (R-OH). This bill...

Washington, DC – As misinformation on COVID-19 continues, Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR), Health Subcommittee Republican Leader Michael Burgess (R-TX), and Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Republican Leader Brett Guthrie (R-KY) penned an op-ed for The Hill to assure American consumers of the safety of a COVID-19 vaccine. You can read the full piece here and read a few highlights below.

The Hill

Ignore the misinformation: The FDA will ensure the safety of any COVID-19 vaccine

By Reps. Greg Walden (R-OR), Michael Burgess (R-TX), and Brett Guthrie...

Washington, DC – E&C Republicans continue their work to ensure U.S. leadership in emerging technologies and that we win the technological race against China. Consumer Protection and Commerce Subcommittee Republican Leader Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) joined the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE International)’s “Tomorrow Today” podcast to discuss the importance of American innovation.

You can listen to the full conversation here, and read a few of the highlights below.

SAE International

America, Leading the Way on Innovation – Congresswoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers

By Grayson Brulte

August 27, 2020

You gave a speech once...