Committee Passes Surface Transportation Safety Reauthorization Act of 2003
Washington, DC – The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee today approved by voice vote, The Surface Transportation Safety Reauthorization Act of 2003, an original Commerce Committee bill, to address the many TEA-21 reauthorization safety issues under the jurisdiction of the Commerce Committee. The purpose of this bill is to improve travel safety on our […]
Committee Approves Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act
Washington, DC – The Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation today approved by voice vote, H.R. 1320, The Commercial Spectrum Enhancement Act. Senator McCain (R-AZ) introduced the bill on April 11, 2003. This bill would streamline the current process for reimbursing federal agencies that must relocate from spectrum that has been reallocated to commercial use. […]
Media Ownership Hearing Postponed
Washington, DC – The hearing on Media Ownership (Radio Consolidation) scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, has been postponed due to the memorial service for former Congressman Bob Stump (R-AZ). As soon as it is rescheduled, an announcement will be made. The executive session will still be held on Thursday, June 26, at 9:30 a.m. in […]
McCain Statement Regarding FCC Action on Media Ownership Rules
Washington, DC – Senator John McCain, Chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, made the following statement regarding the media ownership rules adopted today by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC): “Congress and the federal courts have required the FCC to conduct a biennial review of its media ownership rules. These rules have a […]
Statement of Senator John McCain Chairman, Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Full Committee Hearing on Media Ownership
Today, the Committee continues its series of hearings exploring the consolidation of ownership in the media marketplace. I continue to be disturbed by the statistic frequently cited in these hearings that five companies control 85% of our media sources. This being our fourth hearing on this topic, I don’t see the need for a lengthy […]
Future of Universal Service
Members will examine the current state of the Universal Service Fund and consider policies that may ensure its future stability and sufficiency.
Cloning Hearing Set For Thursday, March 27
The Subcommittee on Science, Technology, and Space is holding a hearing entitled “Cloning: A Risk to Women?” The hearing is scheduled for Thursday, March 27, at 9:30 a.m. in room 253 of the Russell Senate Office Building. Senator Sam Brownback (R-KS), Chairman of the Subcommittee, will preside. Members will discuss the implications of cloning on […]
McCain, Hollings Ask HHS To Expand Ephedra Review To Include Other Dietary Supplements
Washington, DC – Senators John McCain (R-AZ), Chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Fritz Hollings (D-SC), Ranking Democrat of the Committee, today expressed concerns regarding the limited scope of the ongoing review of ephedra by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The letter to HHS Secretary Tommy Thompson is […]
Space Shuttle Hearing Postponed
The hearing on the Space Shuttle Columbia and the Future of Space Policy scheduled for Thursday, March 20 at 2:30 p.m. has been postponed. An announcement will be made as soon as it is rescheduled.
McCain, Lott Ask About Relief For Airline Industry
Washington, DC – Senator John McCain (R-AZ), Chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Senator Trent Lott (R-MS), Chairman of the Aviation Subcommittee, expressed concerns about the financial condition of the nation’s airline industry, and asked the President if the Administration would be proposing relief. The letter is attached. Click here to […]