By
Michael Nelson, Trevor Satnick and Tony Ficarrotta

July 20, 2017, 12:02 PM EDT

Law360, New York (July 20, 2017, 12:02 PM EDT) — On July 19, 2017, following its earlier consideration of the discussion drafts addressed herein, the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Digital Commerce and Consumer Protection unanimously approved a bipartisan bill that includes many of the provisions proposed in the discussion drafts. The newly approved bill focuses on preempting individual states from enacting certain laws or regulations related to the design and operation of automated vehicles. The bill’s passage through the subcommittee marks a significant step for the federal government as it…