FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on the Future of Consumer Delivery

Original title: DISRUPTER SERIES: DELIVERING TO CONSUMERS

January 1, 2018

technology consumer protection delivery services automation drones digital commerce

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing explores the regulatory and economic implications of new delivery technologies, which could eventually change how goods are transported to consumers and impact labor markets and safety standards.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Delivery and Logistics Companies

These companies are developing and deploying new automated delivery technologies that are the subject of potential federal oversight.

Consumers

Consumers may experience changes in how goods are delivered and the associated safety and privacy standards.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2018.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The House on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection held a hearing to discuss emerging technologies in consumer delivery, including the use of drones and automated delivery services. Industry leaders and policy experts provided testimony on how these innovations are changing the retail and logistics landscape.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on May 23, 2017, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
The session focused on the 'Disrupter Series,' specifically examining delivery technologies.
Witnesses included representatives from Postmates, the Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International, Flirtey, and Georgetown University.
The subcommittee examined the intersection of digital commerce, consumer protection, and automated delivery systems.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was part of the '' to examine how new technologies are changing consumer delivery services.

Who testified at the hearing?

Witnesses included Bastian Lehmann (Postmates), Brian Wynne (AUVSI), Harry J. Holzer (Georgetown University), and Shyam Chidamber (Flirtey).

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Early focus on drone delivery

The 2017 hearing highlights an early congressional interest in regulating drone and automated delivery systems.

Flirtey Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International

Connected Entities

personRobert E. Latta“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection”Map →

personBastian Lehmann“Founder and CEO of Postmates”Map →

personJanice D. Schakowsky“Ranking Member of the Subcommittee”Map →

organizationHouse Committee on Energy and Commerce“Parent committee of the subcommittee”Map →

personBrian Wynne“President and CEO of Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International”Map →

personShyam Chidamber“Chief Evangelist and Senior Advisor at Flirtey”Map →

personHarry J. Holzer“Professor at Georgetown University”Map →

Sources

Open source document

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