Hearings

Hearings 04/24/2018
Maritime Transportation: Opportunities and Challenges
Hearings 04/18/2018
Olympic Abuse: The Role of National Governing Bodies in Protecting Our Athletes
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), chairman of the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, Insurance, and Data Security, will convene a hearing on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 2:30 p.m. entitled, “Olympic Abuse: The Role of National Governing Bodies in Protecting Our Athletes.” Click for livestream.
Hearings 04/18/2018
Abusive Robocalls and How We Can Stop Them
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a hearing to examine the problem of malicious spoofing and abusive robocalls. Click to view livestream.
Hearings 04/17/2018
Nomination Hearing
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) will convene a nomination hearing at 10:00 a.m. onTuesday, April 17, 2018 to consider the presidents nomination for Coast Guard Commandant. Click to view livestream.
Hearings 04/12/2018
Are We Ready for the Next Hurricane Season? Status of Preparation and Response Capabilities for 2018
Hearings 04/11/2018
Nomination Hearing
Hearings 04/10/2018
Facebook, Social Media Privacy, and the Use and Abuse of Data
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Hearings 04/5/2018
Hawaii False Missile Alert: What Happened and What Should We Do Next?
Hearings 03/20/2018
Update on NHTSA and Automaker Efforts to Repair Defective Takata Air Bag Inflators
U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, Insurance, and Data Security, will convene a hearing to examine the steps both the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and other stakeholders have taken in response to the ongoing Takata air bag inflator recalls.
Hearings 03/14/2018
Rebuilding Infrastructure in America: Administration Perspectives
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a hearing that focuses on the Administration’s infrastructure proposal, including a discussion of various policy reforms, permitting improvements, and program ideas outlined in the White House’s proposal.
Hearings 03/13/2018
Rebuilding Infrastructure in America: State and Local Transportation Needs
U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) chairman of the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety and Security, will convene a hearing to examine opportunities to improve the national transportation network to better connect communities across the country.
Hearings 03/13/2018
Rebuilding Infrastructure in America: Investing in Next Generation Broadband
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet, will convene a hearing to explore the most effective and efficient ways to address broadband deployment to close the digital divide in an infrastructure package while reviewing the lessons learned from broadband infrastructure projects in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.
Hearings 03/1/2018
Implementation of Positive Train Control
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Hearings 02/28/2018
Executive Session
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Hearings 02/14/2018
Nomination Hearing
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a hearing at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 14, 2018, for the president’s nominees to serve as Federal Trade Commissioners. Click to watch livestream.
Hearings 02/6/2018
Data Security and Bug Bounty Programs: Lessons Learned from the Uber Breach and Security Researchers
The hearing will examine the October 2016 Uber data breach, the overall value of so-called “bug bounty” programs and other approaches to identify vulnerabilities, and the allegations of impermissible payments by Uber to conceal the security incident.
Hearings 01/30/2018
One Year Later: The American Innovation and Competitiveness Act
The hearing will examine the implementation of science and technology policy and program updates enacted under the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act, and will specifically evaluate progress made by the National Science Foundation and the National Institute of Standards and Technology to implement the act. Click to view Livestream.
Hearings 01/30/2018
Growing the Future: Opportunities to Support Domestic Seafood Through Aquaculture
The hearing will examine the current state of aquaculture in the United States, future opportunities for offshore, coastal, and inland communities, and the potential impact on the economy. Click to view livestream.
Hearings 01/25/2018
This is Not a Drill: An Examination of Emergency Alert Systems
The hearing will examine the policy concerns surrounding the use and effectiveness of Emergency Alert Systems including Wireless Emergency Alerts, as well as recent system failures, including but not limited to the mistaken missile alert in Hawaii. Click to view live stream.
Hearings 01/24/2018
Driving Automotive Innovation and Federal Policies
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