DeGette Statement on Takata Air Bag Recall Announcement

WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Diana DeGette (CO-01), the Ranking Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, issued the following statement after the Department of Transportation announced new steps to address defects in Takata air bags:

"I am pleased to see the Department of Transportation and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) continue to demand answers and action as they work to protect the safety of the driving public. The sometimes lengthy process with Takata has also demonstrated that more work is needed to realize the goal of quickly identifying and addressing auto safety issues. Congress should be ready to offer the legal authority and resources needed to make that happen."

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