Jennifer Safavian, President and CEO of Autos Drive America, today released the following statement in response to the introduction of H.R. 7337/S. 3766, the ‘Make Congress Drive Union-Made’ Act:
“The ‘Make Congress Drive Union-Made’ Act discriminates against hardworking American autoworkers who have chosen not to join a union. International automakers produced more than 88% of the American-made affordable vehicles sold in the U.S. last year. This bill would make more than 50% of American-made vehicles ineligible for Congressional use, preventing dozens of Members of Congress from using a vehicle built by their own constituents.
“Congresswoman Stevens and Senator Slotkin should instead recognize the shared role all American autoworkers play in strengthening domestic manufacturing and supporting the entire U.S. auto industry.”
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About Autos Drive America
Autos Drive America represents the U.S. operations of international motor vehicle manufacturers integral to America’s workforce, communities, and economy. Autos Drive America’s members collectively produce nearly half the vehicles made in the United States. Together, they have invested $124 billion into their U.S. operations and support more than 2.4 million American jobs. As the voice of international automakers in the United States, Autos Drive America’s mission is to strengthen the U.S. automotive industry by advocating for trade and investment policies that expand jobs, trade, and economic growth in America.
