Senate Commerce Committee advances Connected Vehicle Security Act after failed scope amendment
The committee reported S.4429, the Connected Vehicle Security Act, after debate and a roll-call rejection of a narrowing amendment that would have aligned scope with a BIS rule. Supporters framed the bill as national-security and consumer-protection legislation.
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The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation moved S.4429, the Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026, to be favorably reported to the Senate floor after extended debate and a roll-call vote on an amendment. Senator Cantwell moved the bill to be reported; sponsors and defenders said the measure aims to keep vehicle software and hardware from foreign entities of concern off U.S. roads.
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