WASHINGTON – In case you missed it, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) and Elissa Slotkin’s (D-Mich.) Connected Vehicle Security Act unanimously passed out of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee to defend America’s auto industry. Following the passage, organizations from across the American automotive ecosystem—including automakers, suppliers, manufacturers, dealers, trucking organizations, labor unions, and national security advocates—praised the legislation for safeguarding one of America’s most critical industries. What They Are Saying: Leading Automakers “General Motors applauds the efforts of Senator Moreno (R-OH) and Slotkin (D-MI) in securing strong bipartisan support and passage of S. 4429, the Connected Vehicle Security Act, via voice vote out of the Senate Commerce Committee,” said General Motors. “GM supports policies that protect and strengthen American manufacturing and the global competitiveness of U.S. automakers, and we remain committed to long-term investments in our domestic workforce, facilities, and technology, and we look forward to continuing to work with all stakeholders throughout the process. As we have said many times, we can compete with anyone in the world when we are given a level playing field.” “As the largest auto manufacturer in Ohio, Honda applauds committee passage of the Connected Vehicle Security Act, which seeks to provide a fair and competitive marketplace for U.S. automakers,” said American Honda Motor Co., Inc. “As global competition in the automotive sector intensifies, the bill importantly recognizes how American economic and national security are increasingly connected.” “We are pleased with the committee approval of the Connected Vehicle Security Act,” said Nissan Motor Co., LTD. “We look forward to continuing to work with Senators Moreno and Slotkin on policies that matter to our customers and strengthen the future of the U.S. automotive industry.” “Stellantis commends the Senate Commerce Committee for unanimously reporting out the Connected Vehicle Security Act,” said Stellantis N.V. “This is