A bipartisan group of U.S. senators led by the top Republican and Democrat on the Commerce Committee reintroduced legislation Thursday to give automotive sector employees incentives to sound the alarm on vehicle defects.The legislation — first introduced in November — would allow auto industry employee whistle-blowers to potentially be paid millions if they reveal hidden dangers. Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., the chairman of the Commerce Committee, and Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla, the ranking member, reintroduced the Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Act.
“Ensuring the safety of American motorists is a priority, but the public’s trust has been shaken due to the record number of recalls this past year,” Thune said, noting the nearly 64 million vehicles recalled in 2014 were an all-time high. “There is much more work that needs to be done.”
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