Congressional Hearing on Future Transportation Technology
January 1, 2015
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Finance Connection
| Candidate | Donor | Amount | Industry | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Smith for Supervisor 2022 | Kern Law Enforcement Association PAC | $3,000 | - | Oct 2022 |
| Brian Smith for Supervisor 2022 | Kern County Firefighters Union Local 1301 PAC | $3,000 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Brian Smith for Supervisor 2022 | Southern California Pipe Traders | $3,000 | - | Oct 2022 |
| Brian Smith for Supervisor 2022 | Plumbers & Steamfitters Local 460 PAC | $3,000 | - | Oct 2022 |
| Brian Smith for Supervisor 2022 | Kern County Firefighters Union Local 1301 | $3,000 | - | Mar 2022 |
| Brian Smith for Supervisor 2022 | IBEW PAC Educational Fund | $2,500 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Brian Smith for Supervisor 2022 | California Association of Highway Patrolmen | $2,000 | - | Mar 2022 |
| Brian Smith for Supervisor 2022 | California Association of Highway Patrolmen | $2,000 | - | Sep 2022 |
| Brian Smith for Supervisor 2022 | Peace Officers Research Association of California PAC | $1,500 | - | Oct 2022 |
| Brian Smith for Supervisor 2022 | Peace Officers Research Association of California PAC | $1,500 | - | Mar 2022 |
| Brian Smith for Supervisor 2022 | Kern Law Enfrocement Association PAC | $1,500 | - | Jan 2022 |
| Brian Smith for Supervisor 2022 | Kern Law Enforcement Association PAC | $1,500 | - | Dec 2021 |
| Brian Smith for Supervisor 2022 | Darrell Jackson | $1,000 | Retired | Apr 2022 |
| Brian Smith for Supervisor 2022 | Verdugo Market #8 | $1,000 | - | Apr 2022 |
| Brian Smith for Supervisor 2022 | Linda Martin | $1,000 | Retired | May 2022 |
| Brian Smith for Supervisor 2022 | The She Shed | $1,000 | - | Apr 2022 |
| Brian Smith for Supervisor 2022 | Brian Kneale | $1,000 | CFO | Apr 2022 |
| Brian Smith for Supervisor 2022 | C.L. KNox, Inc | $1,000 | - | Feb 2022 |
| Brian Smith for Supervisor 2022 | Sanchez Trucking | $1,000 | - | May 2022 |
| Brian Smith for Supervisor 2022 | Keith Gardiner | $1,000 | Farmer | Apr 2022 |
Reported financial relationships and timing signals. This does not prove motive or influence. Readers draw their own conclusions.
The Frame
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.
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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.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2015.
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Summary
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.
- Post-hearing questions and answers were submitted for the record by all four primary witnesses.
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Why It Matters
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.
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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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