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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on Future Transportation Technology
Record date · January 1, 2015
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What This Bill Does
The House on Research and Technology held a hearing on June 12, 2015, to discuss how emerging technologies are shaping the future of U.S. . The session included testimony from government officials, academic researchers, and private sector technology experts.
This hearing established the legislative framework and research priorities for federal investment in transportation technologies, such as automated vehicles and intelligent infrastructure, which influence future national transportation policy and funding.
Who It Affects
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U.S. Department of Transportation
The agency provides research and policy guidance that shapes federal transportation technology initiatives.
Automotive Technology Industry
Private sector companies are involved in developing and testing the technologies discussed for potential integration into public infrastructure.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on June 12, 2015, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The session focused on the role of technology in surface transportation.
- Witnesses included representatives from the U.S. Department of Transportation, the National Academies, the University of Virginia, and Delphi Automotive.
- The hearing record includes oral and written statements from all witnesses and members of the subcommittee.
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- Post-hearing questions and answers were submitted for the record by all four primary witnesses.
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Early focus on automated vehicle research
The 2015 hearing highlights an early congressional interest in the intersection of private sector automotive innovation and federal research policy.
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