DeGette Statement on GM-NHTSA Agreement

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following statement after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and U.S. Department of Transportation announced an agreement for General Motors to pay a civil penalty and assist in NHTSA's investigation into defective ignition switches. Rep. DeGette serves as the ranking Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, which is leading the Congressional investigation of this incident:

"Today's agreement is a sign of continued cooperation between GM and the investigations that are continuing, both at NHTSA and on the Hill. Our committee is continuing our aggressive investigation, and I expect more answers and better transparency about past actions and the ongoing recall efforts."

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