The Autonomous Vehicle Acceleration Act of 2025 directs the Department of Transportation to streamline federal regulations to speed up the development and deployment of self-driving vehicles, specifically those operating without any human driver involvement (Level 4 and Level 5 autonomous vehicles). The bill requires the Secretary of Transportation to address outdated safety standards that were designed for human-operated vehicles but create obstacles for autonomous vehicle certification—such as requirements for steering wheels, traditional seating arrangements, and driver controls. Within one year of enactment, the Secretary must develop a comprehensive roadmap for commercial-scale deployment of autonomous vehicles and must submit progress reports to Congress at the 180-day and one-year marks, identifying new safety standards and regulatory changes needed. The legislation emphasizes that advanced autonomous vehicles have demonstrated superior safety records compared to human drivers and that modernizing regulations will help the United States maintain global competitiveness in this technology sector without compromising public safety.
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