Former Wisconsin congressman Sean Duffy, the nominee for the Transportation Department, pledged to address safety concerns at Boeing, streamline regulations, and respect ongoing investigations into Tesla if confirmed as secretary. Duffy emphasized the need to restore global confidence in Boeing, increase air traffic controllers, and establish federal regulations for self-driving cars to enhance innovation and competitiveness.
During his confirmation hearing, Duffy assured that he would not interfere with investigations into Tesla, allowing the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to conduct its inquiries independently. He stressed the importance of clear and consistent rules for developing technology, highlighting the global competition in electric cars and self-driving vehicles, particularly with China.
