A diverse group of stakeholders recently announced the formation of United for Autonomy, a new coalition dedicated to advancing a federal policy framework for autonomous vehicles (AVs) in the United States. The group is comprised of 28 organizations that share a common goal: establishing a clear, consistent federal framework that enables the safe deployment of AVs while maintaining America’s global leadership in this transformative industry.

In announcing United for Autonomy, the CEO of the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association, Jeff Farrah, said, “It is exciting to see a broad range of stakeholders come together to push common sense policy that will solidify American leadership in autonomous vehicles. Autonomous vehicles have the potential to dramatically reduce the 40,000 traffic fatalities we see each year, provide independence to people who cannot drive, and strengthen American supply chains. But realizing that potential requires federal government leadership.”

A federal policy framework has been championed by the Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association, a founding member of United for Autonomy. The association put forward policy recommendations in Securing American Leadership in Autonomous Vehicles, earlier this year. The group’s recommendations for policymakers emphasized the need for federal action to secure the United States’ position as a global leader in autonomous vehicle (AV) technology while ensuring safety, fostering innovation, and promoting economic resilience.

In recent years, U.S. states have led the charge on autonomous vehicle policy. 26 states have autonomous vehicle deployment laws and authorize Level 4 or 5 autonomous driving systems on their roads. However, only the federal government can uniformly regulate vehicle design, construction, and performance, according to the new organization.

The coalition plans to engage with lawmakers, regulators, and the public to build support for a federal policy framework for autonomous vehicles.

United for Autonomy is comprised of 28 allied organizations, including:

• Autonomous Vehicle Industry Association
• ACES Mobility Coalition
• American Trucking Association
• Alliance for Automotive Innovation
• American Council of the Blind
• Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI)
• Bay Area Council
• Blinded Veterans Association
• U.S. Chamber of Commerce
• Chamber of Progress
• Contra Costa Transportation Authority
• Consumer Technology Association
• Truck & Engine Manufacturers Association (EMA)
• Institute for Safer Trucking
• ITS America
• MEMA
• National Council on Independent Living
• National Federation of the Blind
• National Retail Federation
• National Venture Capital Association
• Paralyzed Veterans of America
• Partners for Automated Vehicle Education (PAVE)
• Reason Foundation
• Road Safe America
• Safer Roads for All
• Technet
• United Spinal Association

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