Rockefeller and Hutchison Lead Call for Updates from Chrysler and GM on Dealership Restructuring Process
WASHINGTON, D.C. –John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Ranking Member Kay Bailey Hutchison led the call today from a bipartisan group of Senators for updates from Chrysler and General Motors (GM) on the restructuring process and related dealership closures. Senators Rockefeller and Hutchison secured promises from Chrysler and GM during a Committee hearing on the issue earlier this year that both companies would work during the restructuring process to address the concerns of dealers.
Executive Session: Committee Legislative Summary
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held an Executive Session and favorably reported out the following legislation:
Chairman Rockefeller’s Remarks on Today’s Executive Session
WASHINGTON, D.C.—As we have a quorum, Senator Hutchison will make a motion to adopt the bills and a number of agreed to amendments. I want to briefly summarize the bills and accepted amendments, before the committee today.
Hearing Summary: Nominations Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a full committee hearing today on nominations.
Chairman Rockefeller’s Remarks on Today’s Nominations Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C.–Good afternoon. I want to welcome and congratulate our nominees. I commend you for accepting your nation’s call to serve.
Hearing Summary: Aggressive Sales Tactics on the Internet and Their Impact on American Consumers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a full committee hearing today on Aggressive Sales Tactics on the Internet and Their Impact on American Consumers.
Chairman Rockefeller’s Remarks on Aggressive Sales Tactics on the Internet and Their Impact on Consumers
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Every day millions of consumers sit down in front of their computers to make travel plans, to send somebody flowers, or to order movie tickets.
Chairman Rockefeller Releases New Investigative Report on Aggressive Sales Tactics on the Internet and Their Impact on American Consumers
WASHINGTON, D.C. –John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, announces the release of a new investigative report today, “Aggressive Sales Tactics on the Internet and Their Impact on American Consumers.” STATEMENT FROM CHAIRMAN ROCKEFELLER: “After six months, this Committee has found that the companies we are […]
Dorgan, Rockefeller, Lautenberg Work to Keep NTSB at Forefront of Transportation Safety
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Senator Byron L. Dorgan, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security, Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Senator Frank R. Lautenberg, Chairman of the Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety and Security Subcommittee, issued the following statement today after introducing legislation to reauthorize the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB).
Rockefeller, Kerry Work to Make Broadcast Television More Accessible for American Families
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Senator John F. Kerry, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet, issued the following statement today after introducing the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2009 which reauthorizes the Satellite Home Viewer Extension and Reauthorization Act of 2004 (SHVERA).