U.S. Rep. Fred Upton, R-St. Joseph, today joined his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives in voting to advance H.R. 3388, the Safely Ensuring Lives Future Development and Research in Vehicle Development (SELF DRIVE) Act.  

“As the birthplace of the automotive industry, Michigan is a well-known home to innovative suppliers and manufacturers that make our cars and trucks safer, more efficient, and more affordable,” said Upton. “We are also home to a nexus of engineering, research, and workforce talent, which makes us perfect for the development of the next phase of vehicular mobility: self-driving cars. This bipartisan legislation will help spur this new sector of our economy, creating good-paying jobs right here in Michigan and across the country. I look forward to seeing the U.S. Senate take up our bill.”

Click HERE to watch Upton’s remarks on the House Floor

The SELF DRIVE Act will advance safety by prioritizing the protection of consumers, reaffirm the role and responsibilities of federal and state governments, update the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard to account for advances in technology, and maximize opportunities for research and development here in the U.S. in order to create jobs and grow economic opportunities. It also includes the PAVE Act, authored by Upton and U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, which was approved by the Energy and Commerce Committee in July by a 54 to 0 vote.

Learn more about the PAVE Act here. Learn more about the SELF DRIVE Act here.