The New York Times reported July 30, 2009 that Charles E. Schumer, along with three other Senators are sponsoring a bill to curb texting while driving. The legislature in New York recently passed such a measure and sent it to the governor for a signature. Currently texting while driving is banned only in 14 states. Studies have shown that it is at least as dangerous as drinking and driving. The federal bill would exert pressure on States by withholding federal highway funds if they do not outlaw texting and emailing while driving.
Congress Wants Answers
April 22, 2014
US Senators and Congress members are asking GM to explain the “delay of more than 10 years in notifying consumers and beginning to repair the defect.” that cause loss of power include loss of power steering and power brakes in numerous GM products.