Press Releases

Press Releases 06/24/2021
Cantwell Opens Hearing for Four Biden Admin Nominees Stressing Urgent Need for Robust Transportation Infrastructure Investments
Press Releases 06/21/2021
Chair Cantwell Statement on Supreme Court Decision on College Athletics
Press Releases 06/17/2021
Chair Cantwell: “Congress Cannot Pass an NIL Law That Just Ignores the Rights of Students.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Chair Maria Cantwell (D-WA) convened a hearing to hear the voices of student-athletes as Congress debates legislation giving athletes more rights including control over their Name, Image and Likeness (NIL).
Press Releases 06/16/2021
Committee Approves Six Bills and Four Nominations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation today approved six bills and four nominations, which are now all subject to approval by the full Senate.
Press Releases 06/15/2021
Chair Cantwell Applauds Lina Khan’s Confirmation to FTC
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Chair Maria Cantwell (D-WA) today applauded the Senate confirmation of President Biden’s nominee, Lina Khan, to serve on the Federal Trade Commission. On May 12, Khan’s nomination was approved by the Committee with a strong bipartisan vote.
Press Releases 06/10/2021
Cantwell, Wicker Introduce Bipartisan Surface Reauthorization
Press Releases 06/9/2021
Chair Cantwell at College Athletics Hearing: “This is the Time to Make Progress”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Chair Maria Cantwell (D-WA) called for action to provide more rights and protections for student-athletes at today’s hearing about college athletics.
Press Releases 06/9/2021
Cantwell, Wicker Introduce Sport Fish Restoration and Recreational Boating Safety Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Chair Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Ranking Member Roger Wicker (R-MS) today introduced the Sport Fish Restoration and Recreational Boating Safety Act of 2021. The legislation would reauthorize the Sport Fish Restoration and Boating Trust Fund, which supports about $650 million annually in fishery restoration and conservation programs, boating access and infrastructure, as well as fish stocking programs important to recreational anglers. The legislation would also authorize studies on the impacts of non-motorized vessel use on vessel waterway access as well as the impact of abandoned vessels.
Press Releases 06/8/2021
Chair Cantwell Statement on Senate Passage of the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act and NASA Authorization
Press Releases 05/27/2021
Chair Cantwell’s Resolution Honoring Amtrak’s 50 Years of Service Passes Senate
Press Releases 05/20/2021
Committee Approves Office of Science and Technology Policy Nomination
Press Releases 05/18/2021
Cantwell to DHS Chief Mayorkas: “Urgent Need” to Harden Critical Energy Infrastructure Against Cyberattacks
Press Releases 05/13/2021
Chair Cantwell Statement on Commerce Committee Passage of The Endless Frontier Act, NASA Reauthorization
Press Releases 05/12/2021
Committee Approves Nine Bills, Including Endless Frontier Act, and Two Nominations
Press Releases 04/30/2021
Chair Cantwell Leads Congressional Resolution In Honor of Amtrak’s 50th Anniversary
Press Releases 04/29/2021
Cantwell, Blunt Introduce Bill to Address Dangerous and Costly At-Grade Crossing Delays
Press Releases 04/28/2021
Committee Approves Ten Bills, Two Nominations
Press Releases 04/22/2021
Cantwell Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Regarding Section 13 (b) of the Federal Trade Commission Act
Press Releases 04/22/2021
Cantwell Praises Transportation Department’s Rollback of Trump Rule Limiting States’ Rights to Enact Own Vehicle Standards
Press Releases 04/21/2021
Cantwell Secures Commitments from NASA, FTC, and Commerce Nominees to Uphold Scientific Integrity, Protect Local News, and Promote Diversity in STEM
Press Releases 04/20/2021
At FTC Oversight Hearing, Cantwell Pushes For Enhanced Consumer Protections
Press Releases 04/15/2021
Cantwell Declares Local News Is Critical Infrastructure—Urges Congressional Support
Press Releases 04/14/2021
Cantwell Calls For Increased Research and Development Funding To Keep America Competitive
Press Releases 04/2/2021
Chair Cantwell Appoints Members of the Commission on the State of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee
Press Releases 03/31/2021
Chair Cantwell Statement on President Biden’s Infrastructure Plan
Press Releases 03/24/2021
Chair Cantwell Releases Report on Safety and Congestion Challenges Facing At-Grade Railroad Crossings
Press Releases 03/24/2021
Committee Approves Deputy Secretary of Transportation Nomination
Press Releases 03/24/2021
Cantwell Identifies Top Transportation Infrastructure Priorities; Calls For Robust Investment at Commerce Hearing
Press Releases 03/19/2021
Cantwell Statement on Nomination of Former Senator Bill Nelson to be NASA Administrator
Press Releases 03/17/2021
At Broadband Hearing, Chair Cantwell Calls for Smart Investment To Close The Digital Divide In Communities Across America
Press Releases 03/11/2021
Chair Cantwell Questions Department of Commerce Nominee on Census Delays and Fisheries Disaster Relief
Press Releases 03/10/2021
Chair Cantwell Questions Deputy DOC Nominee on Safely Rebuilding the Tourism Economy, Depoliticizing the Census
Press Releases 03/10/2021
Chair Cantwell Statement on Second Anniversary of Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 Crash
Press Releases 03/3/2021
Cantwell Calls for Increased Investment in Transportation Infrastructure at Hearing with DOT Nominee
Press Releases 02/19/2021
Chair Cantwell Announces Subcommittee Leadership for the 117th Congress
Press Releases 02/11/2021
Cantwell Takes Over as Chair of Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation—First Woman to Chair the Committee
Press Releases 02/5/2021
Committee Announces Executive Session on February 11
Press Releases 02/3/2021
Commerce Committee Approves Raimondo Nomination – Cantwell Praises Experience, Knowledge
Press Releases 01/27/2021
Cantwell, Committee Approve Buttigieg Nomination
Press Releases 01/26/2021
Cantwell to Commerce Secretary Nominee: “Science Needs to Prevail”
Press Releases 01/21/2021
Cantwell Secures Key Commitments from Buttigieg to Invest in Transportation Infrastructure, Improve Safety Culture at the Department
Press Releases 12/22/2020
Cantwell, Congressional Aviation Leaders Applaud Comprehensive Bipartisan, Bicameral Aircraft Safety & Certification Reforms Passed As Part of Omnibus Funding Bill
Press Releases 12/22/2020
Cantwell-Schakowsky Legislation Cracking Down On COVID-19 Scams Passes Senate and House
Press Releases 12/22/2020
Committee Leaders Commend Passage of Pipeline Safety Legislation
Press Releases 12/21/2020
COVID Relief Bill Includes $1 Billion for Tribal Broadband and $250 Million for FCC Telehealth Program in Provisions Sought By Cantwell
Press Releases 12/18/2020
Cantwell-Sponsored Bipartisan NASA Authorization Bill Unanimously Passes Senate
Press Releases 12/17/2020
Cantwell, Wicker, Schatz Introduce National Ocean Exploration Act
Press Releases 12/15/2020
Hearing Highlights COVID Impacts on Live Entertainment – Cantwell Continues Push for COVID Relief: “We Need to Act Now”
Press Releases 12/10/2020
Ranking Member Cantwell Discusses Vaccine Distribution Challenges, Stresses Importance of Equitable Delivery to Hard-to-Serve Populations
Press Releases 12/9/2020
Cantwell Stresses Importance of Digital Trade Economy, Calls for Bipartisan Privacy Legislation to Protect Consumers
Press Releases 12/8/2020
Cantwell Votes Against FCC Nomination of Nathan Simington, Urged Colleagues to Reject Nomination
Press Releases 12/2/2020
Ranking Member Cantwell, Commerce Democrats Unanimously Oppose Controversial Lame Duck FCC Nominee
Press Releases 11/18/2020
Commerce Committee Advances Bipartisan Cantwell-Wicker Aircraft Safety Reform Bill
Press Releases 10/28/2020
At Hearing with Big Tech CEOs, Cantwell Defends Local Journalism, Presses Platforms on Unfair Practices
Press Releases 10/28/2020
Cantwell Condemns Election Interference and Misinformation Online, Calls for Increased Efforts to Protect Democracy & Public Health
Press Releases 10/27/2020
Senate Commerce Committee Minority Report Calls Unfair Practices By Tech Companies A Threat To Local News
Press Releases 10/21/2020
Cantwell: Rail System In Urgent Need of Relief, Workers Will “Pay the Price” If We Don’t See Aid
Press Releases 10/1/2020
Cantwell Statement on Vote to Authorize Subpoenas for Facebook, Twitter, Google CEOs
Press Releases 09/23/2020
Ranking Member Cantwell Warns of Privacy Implications of New SCOTUS Justice, Urges Passage of Privacy Bill With Strong Consumer Protections
Press Releases 09/18/2020
Senators Cantwell, Scott Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Charge TSA With Implementing Temperature Check Technology Nationwide
Press Releases 08/6/2020
Despite Temporary Route Reductions, Cantwell Gets Commitment from Amtrak Board of Director Nominees to Maintain Long-Distance Service
Press Releases 08/5/2020
At FTC Oversight Hearing, Ranking Member Cantwell Previews Legislation to Crack Down on COVID-19 Price Gouging and Fake Goods
Press Releases 07/29/2020
Cantwell Slams Trump Administration for Rushing to Approve Pebble Mine Despite Grave Risk
Press Releases 07/22/2020
Ranking Member Cantwell, Commerce Democrats, Unanimously Oppose Michael Walsh Nomination
Press Releases 07/22/2020
Cantwell Bill Promoting Development and Understanding of Artificial Intelligence Passes Commerce Committee
Press Releases 07/10/2020
Ranking Member Cantwell Statement on Michael Walsh Nomination
Press Releases 07/9/2020
Ranking Member Cantwell Statement on Release of “Sharpiegate” Inspector General Report
Press Releases 07/7/2020
Ranking Member Cantwell, House Natural Resources Committee Chair Grijalva, Urge Trump Administration to Stop Obstructing Release of “Sharpiegate” Report
Press Releases 07/2/2020
Cantwell to Secretary Ross: “Release the Report Now”
Press Releases 07/1/2020
Cantwell Demands Full Release of Inspector General Report on Mismanagement of Information During Hurricane Dorian
Press Releases 06/24/2020
Cantwell Urges Expanded Broadband Connectivity, Criticizes The FCC’s Ligado Decision
Press Releases 06/17/2020
Ranking Member Cantwell to Administrator Dickson: “We Need an Independent FAA”
Press Releases 06/17/2020
Cantwell, Moran, Klobuchar, and Capito Introduce Legislation to Enhance Aviation Safety Through FAA and Global Aviation Partnerships
Press Releases 06/1/2020
Cantwell, Cassidy, and Klobuchar Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Consumer Privacy, Promote Public Health for COVID-19 Exposure Notification Apps
Press Releases 05/22/2020
Cantwell, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Bill to Promote Development And Understanding of Artificial Intelligence, Drive Economic Opportunity
Press Releases 05/19/2020
Ranking Member Cantwell Statement on FAA’s Response to DOT Special Committee Report
Press Releases 05/18/2020
In Letter to Secretary Chao, Cantwell Calls for Uniform National Social Distancing Guidelines for Aviation Sector
Press Releases 05/15/2020
Cantwell, Wicker Introduce Advanced Technological Manufacturing Act
Press Releases 05/13/2020
Ranking Member Cantwell Demands Information Regarding the Alleged Suppression of Coronavirus Guidance From the CDC By Trump Nominee For Consumer Agency
Press Releases 05/13/2020
Cantwell Stresses Need for Widespread, High-Speed Broadband, Especially During Coronavirus Crisis
Press Releases 05/12/2020
Cantwell to Mnuchin: Protect Critical Aviation Jobs, Support the Aerospace Supply Chain As CARES Act Intended
Press Releases 05/11/2020
Cantwell Calls on White House to Establish Federal COVID-19 Guidelines for Aviation Industry
Press Releases 05/6/2020
Cantwell: Aviation Industry Must Heed Science, Protect Workers in COVID-19 Response
Press Releases 04/30/2020
Ranking Member Cantwell Statement on NASA Lunar Lander Award
Press Releases 04/9/2020
Cantwell: Marshal American Innovation To Fight COVID-19
Press Releases 03/31/2020
Cantwell Statement on Trump Administration Rollback of Fuel Efficiency Standards
Press Releases 03/26/2020
Ranking Member Cantwell Secures $300 Million for Fishermen Suffering From The Fallout From COVID-19 Pandemic
Press Releases 03/11/2020
Cantwell Defends Scientific Integrity in Nomination Hearing of Neil Jacobs
Press Releases 03/10/2020
Cantwell Statement on Anniversary of Ethiopian Airlines Crash
Press Releases 03/6/2020
In Letter, Cantwell Asks U.S. Cruise Line Companies For Information On Coronavirus Plans
Press Releases 03/5/2020
Cantwell Urges FCC Chairman to Act Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Press Releases 03/4/2020
Cantwell Questions Administration Officials About Coronavirus Testing, Demands Better Coordination With Aviation Sector
Press Releases 03/3/2020
In Letters, Cantwell Asks U.S. Airlines, Airports For Information On Coronavirus Plans, The Federal Support They Need
Press Releases 02/12/2020
Cantwell Touts Washington State Space Economy—Calls For Greater Investment in Space Infrastructure
Press Releases 02/5/2020
Cantwell Touts Landmark Washington State Anti-Concussion Law at Commerce Sports Hearing
Press Releases 01/31/2020
Cantwell Statement Regarding Alleged Misconduct at Federal Aviation Administration’s Honolulu Flight Standards District Office
Press Releases 01/29/2020
Cantwell, Kennedy, Schatz Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support 5G, Invest Billions in Broadband, Public Safety
Press Releases 01/28/2020
Cantwell Calls for More Freight Investment – Port of Tacoma Commissioner Testifies to Congress
Press Releases 01/17/2020
Cantwell to Chao: DOT Report “Falls Short,” Aircraft Certification “In Clear Need of Improvement”
Press Releases 01/14/2020
Cantwell, Blunt Introduce Bill to Create Aerospace Policy Fellowships in Congress and Federal Agencies
Press Releases 01/10/2020
Cantwell Statement on New Boeing Internal Communications
Press Releases 12/19/2019
Senate Commerce Committee Report Details Failures by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to Protect Consumers
Press Releases 12/17/2019
Ranking Member Cantwell Praises Inclusion of Commerce Priorities in Final NDAA Bill
Press Releases 12/10/2019
Senate Commerce, House T&I Leaders Commend DOT’s NETT Council
Today, U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., chairman and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Reps. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., and Sam Graves, R-Mo., chairman and ranking member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, sent a letter to Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Elaine L. Chao to commend the agency’s continued efforts to improve the connectivity and safety of our nation’s transportation system through innovative technology by establishing the Non-Traditional and Emerging Transportation Technology (NETT) Council. The DOT recently published a Federal Register notice seeking comments on regulatory models and alternatives the NETT Council should consider for implementing these new technologies.
Press Releases 12/5/2019
Cantwell Demands Stringent Protections For Weather Data, Limits On Spectrum Use
Press Releases 11/26/2019
Senate Democrats Unveil Strong Online Privacy Rights
Press Releases 11/13/2019
Commerce Committee Advances Cantwell Legislation Strengthening NOAA’s Sexual Assault and Harassment Policies
Press Releases 10/29/2019
Cantwell Questions NTSB Chair on Automation, Risk-Based Safety Management in Aviation Industry
Press Releases 10/29/2019
In Opening Statement, Cantwell Calls on Boeing CEO to Provide Answers, Commit to Safety as “Job One”
Press Releases 10/29/2019
Cantwell Presses Boeing CEO on 737 MAX Testing, Disclosures to FAA
Press Releases 10/25/2019
Ranking Member Cantwell, Senator Duckworth Introduce Aviation Safety Legislation
Press Releases 10/16/2019
Congress to Consider Fish Farming Legislation – Cantwell Highlights Need for Safety, Citing 2017 Salmon Spill in Puget Sound
Press Releases 10/10/2019
Cantwell Pushes FTC for Information on Facebook Settlement
Press Releases 10/1/2019
Ranking Member Cantwell Statement On Net Neutrality Decision
Press Releases 09/26/2019
Cantwell Pushes for Enforcement of Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015
Press Releases 09/25/2019
Cantwell Hammers NOAA For Answers on Pebble Mine Threat to Salmon Fisheries
Press Releases 09/18/2019
As Hate Crimes Surge, Cantwell Pushes Facebook, Google, Twitter on Actions to Counter Rise in Extremism
Press Releases 09/11/2019
Cantwell Presses TSA on Sea-Tac Staffing, Security Measures
Press Releases 07/31/2019
Cantwell on Wins for Women in the Coast Guard Bill: “A Major Step Forward”
Press Releases 07/26/2019
Ranking Member Cantwell Statement on Fuel Economy Standards Deal Between Automakers and California
Press Releases 07/24/2019
Ranking Member Cantwell Statement on Facebook’s FTC Settlement
Press Releases 07/23/2019
Cantwell on Dickson Nomination to FAA: “Not the Right Person for the Safety Culture We Need”
Press Releases 07/17/2019
Cantwell Questions NASA Administrator on Mission to Moon, Urges Involvement of Women Throughout The Entire “Artemis” Program
Press Releases 07/17/2019
Cantwell Continues Push to Protect U.S. Weather Forecasting From Interference
Press Releases 07/16/2019
Cantwell, Capito Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Guarantee Equal Pay for American Athletes Competing on the Global Stage
Press Releases 07/10/2019
Cantwell to Commerce Committee: Dickson is the Wrong Man for the FAA
Press Releases 07/8/2019
Following Hearing on Amtrak, Cantwell Calls for Analysis of Gaps in Positive Train Control Implementation
Press Releases 07/5/2019
Cantwell Opposes Confirmation of Stephen Dickson as FAA Administrator
Press Releases 06/27/2019
Ranking Member Cantwell Statement On Supreme Court Census Decision: “Wilbur Ross Was Wrong”
Press Releases 06/26/2019
Cantwell to Rail Officials: “We Need to Stop the Next DuPont from Happening”
Press Releases 06/20/2019
Ranking Member Cantwell to Consumer Product Safety Commission: Protect Our Families from Dangerous Products
Press Releases 06/20/2019
Cantwell, Colleagues Press Uber, Lyft for Information over Continued Use of Vehicles with Open Safety Recalls
Press Releases 06/17/2019
Cantwell Helps Secure Seattle as Homeport for Newest Polar Icebreakers
Press Releases 06/12/2019
One Day After Calling for Vote to Protect Free and Open Internet, Cantwell Confronts Trump FCC Over Net Neutrality Repeal
Press Releases 06/12/2019
Cantwell Criticizes FCC for Ignoring Concerns About Interference with Extreme Weather Forecasting, Announces Upcoming Hearing
Press Releases 06/11/2019
Cantwell to Senate Republicans: Time to Vote on Net Neutrality, Protect Free and Open Internet
Press Releases 05/23/2019
Ahead of Busy Summer Travel Season, Cantwell, Wicker Voice Concern about Plan to Divert TSA Resources to Border
Press Releases 05/21/2019
Cantwell Statement on Findings of the NTSB Investigation into Train Derailment in DuPont
Press Releases 05/14/2019
Cantwell Warns 5G Auction Could Damage U.S. Weather Forecasting, Data Collection
Press Releases 05/1/2019
Cantwell Continues to Fight the Rising Tide of Privacy Threats Impacting Consumers
Press Releases 04/10/2019
Ahead of 20th Anniversary of Olympic Pipeline Explosion, Cantwell Calls for Implementation of Pipeline Safety Rules
Press Releases 04/8/2019
Cantwell Demands Documents Related to BOB Jogging Strollers
Press Releases 04/3/2019
Cantwell’s Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Communities from Landslides Passes Commerce Committee
Press Releases 04/3/2019
Cantwell Bill to Help Stop Senseless Slaughter of Sharks Passes Commerce Committee
Press Releases 03/27/2019
Cantwell Delivers Remarks at Commerce Subcommittee Hearing on Aviation Safety
Press Releases 03/6/2019
Cantwell, Bicameral Democratic Leaders Unveil #SaveTheInternet Act to Restore Net Neutrality, Protect Free and Open Internet
Press Releases 03/6/2019
In Hearing on Maritime Industry, Cantwell Goes to Bat for Mariners (not just the baseball team)
Press Releases 02/27/2019
Cantwell Calls for Comprehensive Privacy Protections for American Consumers; Transparency, Consent Alone Not Enough
Press Releases 02/26/2019
Cantwell, Colleagues to Commerce Secretary: Thoroughly Review Argentine Biodiesel Dumping Before Lifting Duties
Press Releases 02/14/2019
Cantwell Comments on New Rules to Bolster Oil Train Spill Response
Press Releases 02/6/2019
At 5G hearing, Cantwell Calls for 5G Cybersecurity Strategy, Outlines Steps to Maintain Global Leadership
Press Releases 11/14/2018
Senate Approves Coast Guard Funding Increase
Press Releases 10/17/2018
Nelson: Kia, Hyundai CEOs asked to appear before Congress
Press Releases 10/3/2018
Senate Passes Legislation to Address Shrinking Airline Seat Sizes
Press Releases 09/26/2018
Senate Passes El Faro Maritime Safety Improvements
Press Releases 09/22/2018
House and Senate Committee Leaders Announce Agreement on Long-term FAA and Disaster Program Reform Legislation
“This five-year authorization improves our aviation system for travelers, manufacturers, and innovators,” said Chairman Thune. “It also strengthens the overall safety and security of our transportation system. I expect the House and Senate will now move quickly to send the president a bill he can sign.”
Press Releases 07/26/2018
Sens. Cruz, Nelson, Markey Introduce Space Frontier Act
Press Releases 06/27/2018
NHTSA Responds to Senator's Inquiry on Kia and Hyundai Non-collision Fires
Press Releases 06/13/2018
Senator Presses Federal Regulator on Spontaneous Kia and Hyundai Fires
Press Releases 06/8/2018
Legislation Introduced to Protect North Atlantic Right Whales
Press Releases 06/7/2018
Senators seek to boost Miami and Orlando’s chances to become World Cup cities
Press Releases 05/23/2018
Nelson Statement on the NTSB’s Release of its Preliminary Report on the FIU Pedestrian Bridge Collapse
Press Releases 05/22/2018
Controversial Consumer Product Safety Commission Nominee Narrowly Approved by the Senate
Press Releases 05/16/2018
Senate Votes to Restore Net Neutrality
Press Releases 05/11/2018
15 Deaths, 278 Injuries Linked to Takata Airbags in U.S. States And Territories
Press Releases 04/26/2018
22 Senators Call on FCC Chairman to Cease Media Ownership Rulemaking and Pending Broadcast Mergers
Press Releases 04/26/2018
Lawmaker Files Bill to Provide Loans to Coastal Communities Affected by Climate Change
Press Releases 04/16/2018
Key Lawmaker Seeks Probe of FAA’s Handling of Safety Issues Involving Allegiant Air
Press Releases 03/22/2018
Nelson Secures Funding for Backup Hurricane Hunter Jet
Press Releases 03/22/2018
Nelson: Kennedy Space Center In Line For Big Funding Boost
Press Releases 03/16/2018
Nelson Demands Documents Related to Oversight of FIU Bridge Construction
Press Releases 03/13/2018
Nelson Calls for Robust Federal Funding to Improve Internet Access in Rural Florida
Press Releases 03/12/2018
Nelson Statement on Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot's Departure at NASA
Press Releases 03/8/2018
Nelson Reacts to Nomination of Vice Adm. Karl Schultz as Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard
Press Releases 03/2/2018
Walden, Pallone, Thune and Nelson Announce FCC Reauthorization and Spectrum Agreement
Press Releases 03/2/2018
Thune and Nelson on Senate Contributions to Bicameral FCC Reauthorization and Spectrum Legislation (RAY BAUM’S Act)
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) issued the following statement praising the contributions of Commerce Committee members and other senators to a bipartisan agreement on the House’s RAY BAUM’S Act (H.R. 4986).
Press Releases 02/12/2018
Thune and Nelson Statements on White House Infrastructure Proposal
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), the chairman and ranking member of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, which exercises jurisdiction over aviation, railroad, broadband, and other key infrastructure, issued the following statements on the national infrastructure proposal unveiled by the White House today.
Press Releases 02/12/2018
Nelson Statement on Administration's NASA Budget Proposal
Press Releases 01/30/2018
Thune and Nelson Statements on Passage of Safe Sport Authorization
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), the chairman and ranking member of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, which exercises jurisdiction over sports policy and federally-chartered organizations like the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC), issued the following statement on the passage of S. 534, The Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act.
Press Releases 01/26/2018
Senate Report Finds "Basic Economy" Airfares Could Cost Consumers More
Press Releases 01/19/2018
Senate Commerce Democratic Subcommittee Assignments Announced
Press Releases 01/8/2018
Two Senate Commerce Bills to Combat Human Trafficking Signed Into Law
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, issued the following statement after the president signed into law two bipartisan Commerce Committee bills to combat the use of commercial vehicles in human trafficking.
Press Releases 12/14/2017
Nelson Statement on FCC Repeal of Net Neutrality Rules
Press Releases 12/12/2017
39 Senators Call on FCC Chairman Pai to Abandon 'Reckless' Plan to End Net Neutrality
Press Releases 12/7/2017
Bipartisan NTSB Reauthorization Aims to Modernize and Enhance Transparency
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) introduced S. 2202, the National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act. The legislation reauthorizes the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) at an average level of $113.4 million through fiscal year 2023 and offers several key reforms to modernize and improve transparency in the safety agency’s investigations, recommendations, and board member discussions.
Press Releases 11/30/2017
Senate Commerce Dems Renew Push to Notify Consumers of Data Breaches
Press Releases 11/17/2017
Credit Report Errors Plague Consumers
Press Releases 11/14/2017
Senate Passes Bill Requiring U.S. Amateur Athletic Organizations, Members to Report Sexual Abuse
The U.S. Senate today passed legislation led by Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), John Thune (R-S.D.), Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) to require amateur athletics governing bodies to report sex-abuse allegations immediately to local or federal law enforcement, or a child-welfare agency designated by the Justice Department.
Press Releases 11/3/2017
Commerce Leaders, Sponsors of the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act Announce Agreement
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), the chairman and ranking member of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, along with Sens. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and other core sponsors of the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act (S. 1693) today announced an agreement on several technical and clarifying changes to the bill.
Press Releases 11/2/2017
Nelson, Klobuchar Introduce Bill to Accelerate Deployment of Next Generation 9-1-1 Systems
Press Releases 09/27/2017
Nelson and Carper to EPA, CPSC Heads: Stop Trying to Derail Life-Saving Portable Generator Safety Rule
Press Releases 09/18/2017
Nelson Calls on Airlines to Cap Fares Ahead of Hurricane Maria
Press Releases 09/14/2017
Nelson calls on cable, telephone and internet companies to provide service rebates, waive late fees for Hurricane Irma victims
Press Releases 08/4/2017
Field Hearing to Examine Threats to Florida Tourism Economy
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), the ranking member of Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a field hearing titled “Threats Facing Florida’s Tourism Driven Economy” on Thursday, August 10, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. EDT in St. Petersburg, Florida. The hearing will examine tourism’s impact on Florida’s economy and threats to the industry.
Press Releases 08/3/2017
Senate OKs bill to strengthen anti-spoofing law
Press Releases 07/20/2017
Nelson Urges Administration to Act on Fee Refunds for Delayed Bags
Press Releases 07/18/2017
Report Recommends Restoring Gulf Coast Passenger Rail Service
Press Releases 06/14/2017
Nelson Statement on Rosenworcel Nomination
Press Releases 06/5/2017
Nelson: ‘Safety of the Flying Public Should Not Be For Sale’
Press Releases 06/2/2017
Thune and Nelson Press Department of Transportation for Takata Recall Update
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), who serve respectively as the chairman and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, requested that Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao provide information on the status of efforts to recall and repair 46 million faulty Takata air bags in U.S. vehicles. Defective Takata air bag inflators have been linked to 11 deaths and approximately 180 injuries nationwide.