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S. 1885 - AV START Act

Transportation and public works. 115th Congress (2017-2018) View bill details
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Summary:
A bill to support the development of highly automated vehicle safety technologies, and for other purposes. (by CRS) 
Status:
The bill has passed through committee and has been put on a legislative calendar. 
There have been no votes on this bill.

AV START Act

S. 1885 — 115th Congress (2017–2018)

Summary
A bill to support the development of highly automated vehicle safety technologies, and for other purposes. (by CRS)
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Title
A bill to support the development of highly automated vehicle safety technologies, and for other purposes.
Other Titles
  • American Vision for Safer Transportation through Advancement of Revolutionary Technologies Act
  • AV START Act
  • HAV Data Access Advisory Committee Act
  • American Vision for Safer Transportation through Advancement of Revolutionary Technologies Act
  • American Vision for Safer Transportation through Advancement of Revolutionary Technologies Act
  • AV START Act
  • AV START Act
  • AV START Act
Sponsor
John Thune
Co-Sponsors
Subjects
  • Transportation and public works
  • Administrative law and regulatory procedures
  • Advisory bodies
  • Air quality
  • Child safety and welfare
  • Computer security and identity theft
  • Computers and information technology
  • Congressional oversight
  • Consumer affairs
  • Department of Transportation
  • Energy efficiency and conservation
  • Federal preemption
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Hybrid, electric, and advanced technology vehicles
  • Land use and conservation
  • Law enforcement administration and funding
  • Manufacturing
  • Marketing and advertising
  • Motor vehicles
  • Product safety and quality
  • Public transit
  • Right of privacy
  • Technology assessment
  • Transportation safety and security
Related Bills
Major Actions
Introduced9/28/2017
Bill History

There have been no votes on this bill.

ActionDateDescription
Introduced9/28/2017
9/28/2017Introduced in Senate
9/28/2017Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Put on a legislative calendar10/04/2017Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
11/28/2017Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Reported by Senator Thune with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 115-187.
Put on a legislative calendar11/28/2017Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 268.
NumberSponsorDate OfferedStatus
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Contributions

  1. November - December 2010 For $169,490 Against $36,300
  2. January - February 2011 For $475,792 Against $104,250
  3. March - April 2011 For $1,096,777 Against $326,667
  4. May - June 2011 For $1,329,425 Against $270,421
  5. July - August 2011 For $609,048 Against $151,840
  6. September - October 2011 For $1,201,211 Against $320,123
  7. November - December 2011 For $1,129,598 Against $254,860
  8. January - February 2012 For $726,362 Against $187,189
  9. March - April 2012 For $1,502,310 Against $482,557
  10. May - June 2012 For $1,635,615 Against $699,785
  11. July - August 2012 For $1,282,351 Against $432,484
  12. September - October 2012 For $2,651,828 Against $1,050,998
  13. November - December 2012 For $445,645 Against $134,807
  14. January - February 2013 For $415,760 Against $188,754
  15. March - April 2013 For $1,084,850 Against $410,154
  16. May - June 2013 For $1,362,757 Against $427,315
  17. July - August 2013 For $665,793 Against $228,810
  18. September - October 2013 For $1,167,065 Against $368,708
  19. November - December 2013 For $1,452,266 Against $339,831
  20. January - February 2014 For $933,411 Against $296,312
  21. March - April 2014 For $1,933,872 Against $524,576
  22. May - June 2014 For $2,137,139 Against $732,413
  23. July - August 2014 For $1,326,890 Against $489,665
  24. September - October 2014 For $3,810,245 Against $1,054,499
  25. November - December 2014 For $792,004 Against $136,977
  26. January - February 2015 For $638,694 Against $142,260
  27. March - April 2015 For $2,210,759 Against $414,572
  28. May - June 2015 For $1,926,654 Against $462,974
  29. July - August 2015 For $726,111 Against $144,868
  30. September - October 2015 For $1,324,074 Against $396,640
  31. November - December 2015 For $1,381,388 Against $396,242
  32. January - February 2016 For $924,664 Against $246,291
  33. March - April 2016 For $1,811,306 Against $642,720
  34. May - June 2016 For $2,379,175 Against $714,630
  35. July - August 2016 For $1,894,090 Against $418,832
  36. September - October 2016 For $2,771,374 Against $696,316
  37. November - December 2016 For $216,816 Against $56,219

Votes

    102 Organizations Support and 20 Oppose; See Which Ones
    102 Organizations Support and 20 Oppose; See Which Ones

    Organizations that took a position on
    AV START Act

    102 organizations support this bill

    3M
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    60 Plus Association
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Advantage Rent A Car
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Alliance for Transportation Innovation
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers
    Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers (2017, September 28). Alliance Statement on AV START Act. Retrieved October 2, 2017, from Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers.
    American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators
    undersigned organizations (2017, November 8). AV START Act. Retrieved January 25, 2018, from NGA.
    American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
    undersigned organizations (2017, November 8). AV START Act. Retrieved January 25, 2018, from NGA.
    American Car Rental Association
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    American Council of the Blind
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    American Foundation for the Blind
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    American Highway Users Alliance
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    American Motorcyclist Association
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    American Network of Community Options and Resources
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Americans for Tax Reform
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Aptiv
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Argo AI
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Auto Care Association
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Automotive Service Association
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Bandago Van Rental
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    BlackBerry
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    BMW of North America
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    car2go
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Competitive Enterprise Institute
    Scribner, Marc (2017, October 2). CEI Letter of Support for AV START Act. Retrieved October 3, 2017, from Competitive Enterprise Institute.
    Consumer Technology Association
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Crown Castle
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Cruise Automation
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    CTIA - The Wireless Association
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    DENSO International America
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Digital Liberty
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Disability Rights Advocates for Technology
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Ford Motor Company
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Foundation for Advancing Alcohol Responsibility
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    General Motors
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Geotab
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    governors highway safety association
    undersigned organizations (2017, November 8). AV START Act. Retrieved January 25, 2018, from NGA.
    Harley-Davidson Motor Company
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Harman International
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Hertz
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Hyundai Motor Group
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    INRIX
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    InstallerNet
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Intel Corporation
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Intelligent Transportation Society of America
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Internet Association
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Jack Cooper Logistics
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Jaguar Land Rover North America
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Kia Motors
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Luminar Technologies
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Lyft
    undersigned organizations (2018, September 6). U.S. Senate Can Make History and Save Lives by Passing the AV START Act. Retrieved September 7, 2018, from Coalition for Future Mobility.
    Magna International
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Maserati North America
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Mazda North American Operations
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Mercedes-Benz USA
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Mitsubishi Motors
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Mobile Electronics Association
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Mobileye
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Mobility 4 All
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Mothers Against Drunk Driving
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Motorcycle Riders Foundation
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    National Association of Counties
    undersigned organizations (2017, November 8). AV START Act. Retrieved January 25, 2018, from NGA.
    National Conference of State Legislatures
    undersigned organizations (2017, November 8). AV START Act. Retrieved January 25, 2018, from NGA.
    National Cued Speech Association
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    National Federation of the Blind
    National Federation of the Blind (2017, September 29). National Federation of the Blind Applauds Introduction of AV START Act. Retrieved October 3, 2017, from National Federation of the Blind.
    National Governors Association
    undersigned organizations (2017, November 8). AV START Act. Retrieved January 25, 2018, from NGA.
    National League of Cities 
    undersigned organizations (2017, November 8). AV START Act. Retrieved January 25, 2018, from NGA.
    Nexteer
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Niskanen Center
    Hagemann, Ryan (2017, September 29). THE AV START ACT GETS THE RULES OF THE ROAD RIGHT FOR AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES. Retrieved October 3, 2017, from Niskanen Center.
    nuTonomy
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    NVIDIA
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    NXP Semiconductors
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    ON Semiconductor
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Porsche Cars North America
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Qualcomm
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    R Street Institute
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Robert Bosch
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Securing America's Future Energy
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Segs4Vets
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Self-Driving Coalition for Safer Streets
    Self-Driving Coalition for Safer Streets (2017, September 29). Self-Driving Coalition For Safer Streets Statement On AV START Act Introduction. Retrieved October 3, 2017, from Self-Driving Coalition for Safer Streets.
    Silicon Valley Leadership Group
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Silvercar
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Sirius XM
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    State Van Rental
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Subaru of America
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    TechNet
    TechNet (2017, October 4). TechNet Welcomes Senate Committee Approval of Self-Driving Vehicle Legislation. Retrieved October 4, 2017, from TechNet.
    Telecommunications Industry Association
    TIA (2017, September 28). TIA Applauds Introduction of The AV START Act. Retrieved October 2, 2017, from TIA.
    Tesla
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Third Way
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Transportation Research Center
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    U-Save Auto Rental
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform
    Day, Tim & Rickard, Lisa (2017, October 4). C_TEC Letter of Support to Senate Commerce Committee on AV Legislation. Retrieved October 4, 2017, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    U.S. Chamber of Commerce
    Day, Tim & Rickard, Lisa (2017, October 4). C_TEC Letter of Support to Senate Commerce Committee on AV Legislation. Retrieved October 4, 2017, from U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
    U.S. Conference of Mayors
    undersigned organizations (2017, November 8). AV START Act. Retrieved January 25, 2018, from NGA.
    U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Uber Technologies
    Velodyne LiDAR
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    What 3 Words
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Xperi Corporation
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    ZF
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.
    Zoox
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 5). Coalition Letter: In Support of AV START act. Retrieved March 6, 2018, from R Street Institute.

    20 organizations oppose this bill

    Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 19). Letter to the Senate Regarding Recent Events in Road Safety. Retrieved March 20, 2018, from Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety.
    Center for Auto Safety
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 19). Letter to the Senate Regarding Recent Events in Road Safety. Retrieved March 20, 2018, from Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety.
    Consumer Federation of America
    CFA (2018, January 24). Senate Needs to Put the Brakes on the AV START Act. Retrieved January 25, 2018, from CFA.
    Consumer Watchdog
    Consumer Watchdog (2017, September 28). Senate “Bipartisan” Robot Car Bill Threatens Highway Safety, Consumer Watchdog Warns. Retrieved October 3, 2017, from Consumer Watchdog.
    Consumers for Auto Reliability and Safety
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 19). Letter to the Senate Regarding Recent Events in Road Safety. Retrieved March 20, 2018, from Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety.
    Consumers Union
    Consumers Union (2017, October 3). Tell the Senate: Vote NO on the AV START Act. Retrieved October 3, 2017, from Consumers Union.
    Emergency Nurses Association
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 19). Letter to the Senate Regarding Recent Events in Road Safety. Retrieved March 20, 2018, from Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety.
    Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 19). Letter to the Senate Regarding Recent Events in Road Safety. Retrieved March 20, 2018, from Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety.
    Mark Wandall Foundation
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 19). Letter to the Senate Regarding Recent Events in Road Safety. Retrieved March 20, 2018, from Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety.
    National Association of City Transportation Officials
    National Association of City Transportation Officials & Transportation for America (2017, September 12). Senate Automated Vehicles Legislation Would Jeopardize the Safety of Millions and Leave Cities and States on the Side of the Road. Retrieved October 3, 2017, from National Association of City Transportation Officials.
    National Consumers League
    National Consumers League (2017, October 2). NCL: Hands-off approach to autonomous vehicles is ‘dangerous’. Retrieved October 2, 2017, from National Consumers League.
    Property Casualty Insurers Association of America
    Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (2017, September 28). AV START Act Fails to Address Critical Data Access Issues. Retrieved October 3, 2017, from Property Casualty Insurers Association of America.
    Public Citizen
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 19). Letter to the Senate Regarding Recent Events in Road Safety. Retrieved March 20, 2018, from Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety.
    Society for Advancement of Violence and Injury Research
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 19). Letter to the Senate Regarding Recent Events in Road Safety. Retrieved March 20, 2018, from Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety.
    Transportation for America
    National Association of City Transportation Officials & Transportation for America (2017, September 12). Senate Automated Vehicles Legislation Would Jeopardize the Safety of Millions and Leave Cities and States on the Side of the Road. Retrieved October 3, 2017, from National Association of City Transportation Officials.
    Trauma Foundation
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 19). Letter to the Senate Regarding Recent Events in Road Safety. Retrieved March 20, 2018, from Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety.
    Truck Safety Coalition
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 19). Letter to the Senate Regarding Recent Events in Road Safety. Retrieved March 20, 2018, from Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety.
    Union of Concerned Scientists
    Goldman, Josh (2017, October 5). Senate Self-Driving Vehicle Bill Risks Unintended Consequences, Lacks Safeguards. Retrieved October 5, 2017, from Union of Concerned Scientists.
    Vision Zero Network
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 19). Letter to the Senate Regarding Recent Events in Road Safety. Retrieved March 20, 2018, from Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety.
    Whirlwind Wheelchair International
    undersigned organizations (2018, March 19). Letter to the Senate Regarding Recent Events in Road Safety. Retrieved March 20, 2018, from Advocates for Highway & Auto Safety.

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    Contributions by Legislator

    Namesort iconPartyState$ From Interest Groups
    That Support    		$ From Interest Groups
    That Oppose
    Andrew Lamar AlexanderRTN$271,608$110,850
    Tammy BaldwinDWI$305,799$256,177
    John BarrassoRWY$194,333$52,125
    Michael F. BennetDCO$531,146$607,900
    Richard BlumenthalDCT$384,133$119,414
    Roy BluntRMO$920,415$159,550
    Cory A. BookerDNJ$588,762$250,087
    John BoozmanRAR$210,877$39,550
    Sherrod BrownDOH$439,899$306,461
    Richard BurrRNC$579,766$64,000
    Maria CantwellDWA$316,067$145,072
    Shelley Moore CapitoRWV$321,199$116,650
    Ben CardinDMD$211,786$125,225
    Tom CarperDDE$192,998$127,620
    Bob CaseyDPA$348,921$151,504
    Bill CassidyRLA$773,664$115,568
    William Thad CochranRMS$218,838$102,650
    Susan M. CollinsRME$241,433$147,450
    Christopher A. CoonsDDE$225,071$72,150
    Bob CorkerRTN$345,628$113,896
    John CornynRTX$635,071$104,700
    Catherine Cortez MastoDNV$282,099$548,886
    Tom CottonRAR$1,536,194$71,176
    Mike CrapoRID$248,778$112,000
    Ted CruzRTX$2,351,749$52,915
    Steve DainesRMT$563,665$51,050
    Joe DonnellyDIN$187,277$80,446
    Tammy DuckworthDIL$359,827$447,201
    Dick DurbinDIL$349,960$141,161
    Mike EnziRWY$124,800$44,200
    Joni ErnstRIA$289,107$17,600
    Dianne FeinsteinDCA$292,973$37,188
    Deb FischerRNE$385,362$58,250
    Jeff FlakeRAZ$1,718,054$45,900
    Al FrankenDMN$299,106$162,051
    Cory GardnerRCO$914,183$49,283
    Kirsten E. GillibrandDNY$492,497$132,575
    Lindsey GrahamRSC$382,308$101,355
    Chuck GrassleyRIA$392,739$78,160
    Kamala D. HarrisDCA$525,029$95,444
    Margaret Wood HassanDNH$259,522$131,420
    Orrin G. HatchRUT$544,330$129,374
    Martin HeinrichDNM$254,073$336,773
    Heidi HeitkampDND$151,160$70,600
    Dean HellerRNV$573,929$120,300
    Mazie K. HironoDHI$182,364$73,176
    John HoevenRND$148,581$43,210
    Jim InhofeROK$203,149$25,900
    Johnny IsaksonRGA$340,544$49,200
    Ron JohnsonRWI$1,345,758$67,585
    Tim KaineDVA$731,032$358,177
    John KennedyRLA$100,050$15,650
    Angus S. King, Jr.IME$71,621$89,887
    Amy KlobucharDMN$369,355$100,500
    James LankfordROK$393,510$73,236
    Patrick J. LeahyDVT$261,130$55,318
    Mike LeeRUT$1,108,546$19,450
    Joe Manchin, IIIDWV$247,116$54,450
    Ed MarkeyDMA$690,640$461,031
    John McCainRAZ$622,419$52,900
    Claire McCaskillDMO$504,562$93,199
    Addison "Mitch" McConnellRKY$1,140,355$220,225
    Bob MenéndezDNJ$480,452$80,910
    Jeff MerkleyDOR$211,590$220,555
    Jerry MoranRKS$253,141$60,728
    Lisa MurkowskiRAK$210,860$53,600
    Chris MurphyDCT$234,940$284,046
    Patty MurrayDWA$550,340$203,374
    Clarence "Bill" NelsonDFL$473,172$159,282
    Rand PaulRKY$722,506$36,946
    David PerdueRGA$407,797$88,900
    Gary C. PetersDMI$476,047$566,089
    Rob PortmanROH$1,167,921$240,334
    John "Jack" ReedDRI$69,850$90,350
    Jim RischRID$151,344$24,150
    Charles "Pat" RobertsRKS$395,742$98,025
    Mike RoundsRSD$296,581$106,204
    Marco RubioRFL$1,404,465$64,638
    Bernie SandersIVT$52,686$83,094
    Ben SasseRNE$871,976$56,050
    Brian SchatzDHI$306,145$338,539
    Chuck SchumerDNY$940,359$324,779
    Tim ScottRSC$708,082$151,177
    Jeanne ShaheenDNH$299,689$303,762
    Richard C. ShelbyRAL$86,800$64,500
    Debbie StabenowDMI$376,384$142,175
    Luther StrangeRAL$0$0
    Dan SullivanRAK$864,878$51,700
    Jon TesterDMT$341,408$427,985
    John ThuneRSD$626,684$87,653
    Thom TillisRNC$607,860$61,979
    Patrick J. ToomeyRPA$1,880,399$184,976
    Tom UdallDNM$228,027$201,945
    Chris Van HollenDMD$879,177$260,077
    Mark R. WarnerDVA$671,294$152,338
    Elizabeth WarrenDMA$737,458$267,125
    Sheldon WhitehouseDRI$172,992$186,010
    Roger F. WickerRMS$168,883$52,275
    Ron WydenDOR$571,807$314,838
    Todd YoungRIN$446,006$34,750

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    		Andrew Lamar AlexanderRTN$271,608$110,850
    		Tammy BaldwinDWI$305,799$256,177
    		John BarrassoRWY$194,333$52,125
    		Michael F. BennetDCO$531,146$607,900
    		Richard BlumenthalDCT$384,133$119,414
    		Roy BluntRMO$920,415$159,550
    		Cory A. BookerDNJ$588,762$250,087
    		John BoozmanRAR$210,877$39,550
    		Sherrod BrownDOH$439,899$306,461
    		Richard BurrRNC$579,766$64,000
    		Maria CantwellDWA$316,067$145,072
    		Shelley Moore CapitoRWV$321,199$116,650
    		Ben CardinDMD$211,786$125,225
    		Tom CarperDDE$192,998$127,620
    		Bob CaseyDPA$348,921$151,504
    		Bill CassidyRLA$773,664$115,568
    		William Thad CochranRMS$218,838$102,650
    		Susan M. CollinsRME$241,433$147,450
    		Christopher A. CoonsDDE$225,071$72,150
    		Bob CorkerRTN$345,628$113,896
    		John CornynRTX$635,071$104,700
    		Catherine Cortez MastoDNV$282,099$548,886
    		Tom CottonRAR$1,536,194$71,176
    		Mike CrapoRID$248,778$112,000
    		Ted CruzRTX$2,351,749$52,915
    		Steve DainesRMT$563,665$51,050
    		Joe DonnellyDIN$187,277$80,446
    		Tammy DuckworthDIL$359,827$447,201
    		Dick DurbinDIL$349,960$141,161
    		Mike EnziRWY$124,800$44,200
    		Joni ErnstRIA$289,107$17,600
    		Dianne FeinsteinDCA$292,973$37,188
    		Deb FischerRNE$385,362$58,250
    		Jeff FlakeRAZ$1,718,054$45,900
    		Al FrankenDMN$299,106$162,051
    		Cory GardnerRCO$914,183$49,283
    		Kirsten E. GillibrandDNY$492,497$132,575
    		Lindsey GrahamRSC$382,308$101,355
    		Chuck GrassleyRIA$392,739$78,160
    		Kamala D. HarrisDCA$525,029$95,444
    		Margaret Wood HassanDNH$259,522$131,420
    		Orrin G. HatchRUT$544,330$129,374
    		Martin HeinrichDNM$254,073$336,773
    		Heidi HeitkampDND$151,160$70,600
    		Dean HellerRNV$573,929$120,300
    		Mazie K. HironoDHI$182,364$73,176
    		John HoevenRND$148,581$43,210
    		Jim InhofeROK$203,149$25,900
    		Johnny IsaksonRGA$340,544$49,200
    		Ron JohnsonRWI$1,345,758$67,585
    		Tim KaineDVA$731,032$358,177
    		John KennedyRLA$100,050$15,650
    		Angus S. King, Jr.IME$71,621$89,887
    		Amy KlobucharDMN$369,355$100,500
    		James LankfordROK$393,510$73,236
    		Patrick J. LeahyDVT$261,130$55,318
    		Mike LeeRUT$1,108,546$19,450
    		Joe Manchin, IIIDWV$247,116$54,450
    		Ed MarkeyDMA$690,640$461,031
    		John McCainRAZ$622,419$52,900
    		Claire McCaskillDMO$504,562$93,199
    		Addison "Mitch" McConnellRKY$1,140,355$220,225
    		Bob MenéndezDNJ$480,452$80,910
    		Jeff MerkleyDOR$211,590$220,555
    		Jerry MoranRKS$253,141$60,728
    		Lisa MurkowskiRAK$210,860$53,600
    		Chris MurphyDCT$234,940$284,046
    		Patty MurrayDWA$550,340$203,374
    		Clarence "Bill" NelsonDFL$473,172$159,282
    		Rand PaulRKY$722,506$36,946
    		David PerdueRGA$407,797$88,900
    		Gary C. PetersDMI$476,047$566,089
    		Rob PortmanROH$1,167,921$240,334
    		John "Jack" ReedDRI$69,850$90,350
    		Jim RischRID$151,344$24,150
    		Charles "Pat" RobertsRKS$395,742$98,025
    		Mike RoundsRSD$296,581$106,204
    		Marco RubioRFL$1,404,465$64,638
    		Bernie SandersIVT$52,686$83,094
    		Ben SasseRNE$871,976$56,050
    		Brian SchatzDHI$306,145$338,539
    		Chuck SchumerDNY$940,359$324,779
    		Tim ScottRSC$708,082$151,177
    		Jeanne ShaheenDNH$299,689$303,762
    		Richard C. ShelbyRAL$86,800$64,500
    		Debbie StabenowDMI$376,384$142,175
    		Luther StrangeRAL$0$0
    		Dan SullivanRAK$864,878$51,700
    		Jon TesterDMT$341,408$427,985
    		John ThuneRSD$626,684$87,653
    		Thom TillisRNC$607,860$61,979
    		Patrick J. ToomeyRPA$1,880,399$184,976
    		Tom UdallDNM$228,027$201,945
    		Chris Van HollenDMD$879,177$260,077
    		Mark R. WarnerDVA$671,294$152,338
    		Elizabeth WarrenDMA$737,458$267,125
    		Sheldon WhitehouseDRI$172,992$186,010
    		Roger F. WickerRMS$168,883$52,275
    		Ron WydenDOR$571,807$314,838
    		Todd YoungRIN$446,006$34,750

    Interest Groups that support this bill

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    		$ Donated
    		Republican/Conservative$14,205,818
    		Civil servant/public employee$5,306,111
    		Computer software$4,734,324
    		Medical Devices & Supplies$3,947,798
    		Industrial/commercial equipment & materials$3,629,933
    		Commercial TV & radio stations$2,752,355
    		Computer components & accessories$2,663,226
    		Health care services$2,332,643
    		Data processing & computer services$1,531,173
    		Electronics manufacturing & services$1,421,514
    		Auto manufacturers$1,370,924
    		Auto dealers, foreign imports$1,349,515
    		Cell/wireless service providers$1,132,538
    		Telecommunications$1,069,753
    		Truck/Automotive parts & accessories$1,010,860
    		Computer manufacture & services$953,108
    		General business associations$660,023
    		Car rental agencies$649,673
    		Health & welfare policy$632,146
    		Internet & Online Services$614,265
    		Manufacturing$592,718
    		Chambers of commerce$362,426
    		Transportation$358,300
    		Motorcycles, snowmobiles & other motorized vehicle$312,205
    		Communications & Electronics$219,616
    		Auto repair$168,410
    		Energy, Natural Resources and Environment$126,950
    		Automotive, Misc$126,545
    		Public official (elected or appointed)$123,983
    		Human Rights$66,650
    		Fiscal & tax policy$55,350
    		Consumer groups$10,650
    		Municipal & county government organizations$250

    Interest Groups that oppose this bill

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    		$ Donated
    		Environmental policy$6,497,094
    		Medical Devices & Supplies$3,947,798
    		Property & casualty insurance$3,631,016
    		Health, Education & Human Resources$1,301,811
    		Other non-physician health practitioners$1,283,573
    		Nurses$1,050,997
    		Health & welfare policy$632,146
    		Police & firefighters unions & associations$618,368
    		Transportation$358,300
    		Consumer groups$10,650
    		Municipal & county government organizations$250
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