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Sixteen autonomous vehicle company leaders sign letter to Senate Commerce Committee Chairman
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association (AVIA) today announced that sixteen chief executive officers of autonomous vehicle companies sent a letter to Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz urging Congress to establish a federal autonomous vehicle framework as part of the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization legislation.
The CEOs — representing Aurora, Avride, Bot Auto, Gatik, Kodiak, MOIA, Nuro, PlusAI, Rivian, Stack AV, Torc, Volvo Autonomous Solutions, Volvo Cars, Waabi, Waymo, and Zoox — praised Chairman Cruz's recent Commerce Committee hearing on federal AV policy and his call for Congress to create a national AV standard.
“As you and members of the Committee develop policies for the upcoming surface transportation reauthorization legislation, we strongly encourage you to prioritize federal autonomous vehicle policy. A clear federal framework would provide regulatory certainty, promote interstate commerce, and help the U.S. continue to lead the world in transportation innovation,” the executives wrote.
The letter highlights Texas as a national leader in AV policy, citing the state's clear statutory authority, industry-agency collaboration, and strong engagement with first responders and law enforcement. Texas updated its AV law in 2025, and the CEOs noted that a federal framework reflecting Texas's approach could solidify the state's position as a national hub for AV development and investment.
The letter specifically highlights AVIA's Securing American Leadership in Autonomous Vehicles framework as a model for federal legislation.
About the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association (AVIA):
The Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association's mission is to advocate for American leadership in the safe and timely deployment of autonomous driving technology. AVIA is the unified voice of the diverse companies advancing safe and trusted autonomous vehicles. AVIA believes that autonomous vehicles increase road safety, strengthen supply chains, expand economic opportunity, and improve mobility for all.
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