Hutchison Statement on Senate Confirmation of FCC Nominees Baker and Clyburn
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas), the Ranking Member on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today made the following statement after the Senate confirmed Meredith Atwell Baker and Mignon Clyburn, as commissioners for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). “With the confirmation of Ms. Baker and Ms. Clyburn, our nation finally has […]
Rockefeller Calls for Audit of General Motors and Chrysler Terminations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Jay Rockefeller has requested the Special Inspector General of the Troubled Assets Relief Program (TARP) review the methodology of the General Motors (GM) and Chrysler decisions to terminate more than 2,000 dealership franchises across the country. “There is substantial confusion, even among dealers themselves, as to how GM and Chrysler […]
Chairman Rockefeller’s Remarks on Advertising Trends and Consumer Protection
With this hearing, the committee continues to highlight the Federal Trade Commission’s role in protecting the American people, especially at a time of unprecedented economic crisis. Last week, we explored the increasing frequency and danger of economic fraud and financial scams during tough times. Today, we will examine deceptive advertising and its power to […]
Hearing Summary: Rethinking the Children’s Television Act for a Digital Media Age
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a subcommittee hearing today on Rethinking the Children’s Television Act for a Digital Media Age. Witness List: Panel I The Honorable Julius Genachowski, Chairman, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Panel II Mr. Gary Knell, Chief Executive Officer and President, […]
Rockefeller Applauds Senate Commerce Committee’s Approval of FAA Reauthorization Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, released the following statement today after legislation to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) was approved by the Commerce Committee: “I am very pleased that this important legislation was quickly approved by the Committee and […]
Chairman Rockefeller Applauds Senate Commerce Committee’s Extension of Critical Highway Programs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, worked today to extend critical highway and vehicle safety programs authorized by the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). The Senate Commerce Committee approved a bill to extend […]
Executive Session Committee Legislation 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 and nominees: Nomination of Polly Trottenberg, to be Assistant Secretary for Transportation Policy of the United States Department of Transportation (PN 549) Nomination of Deborah A.P. Hersman, to be Chairman and […]
Hutchison Expresses Strong Concerns with 18 Month Extension of Highway Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas), the Ranking Member on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, expressed strong concerns about the direction Congress is taking on the highway bill after the Commerce Committee approved an 18 month extension of the highway bill safety programs which expire on September 30. Although she supports […]
Hutchison Pleased to See Committee Approval of Bipartisan FAA Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas), Ranking Member on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today said she was pleased legislation to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration was approved by the Commerce Committee. The Senate Finance Committee must complete a related tax title to address funding issues before the measure moves to […]
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Editorial – Cells Phones, Prison Don’t Mix
Amarillo Globe-News By Editorial Board July 21, 2009 Texas prisons are dangerous places that are made even more dangerous by the presence of cell phones behind the razor wire and stone walls. A senator, Texas ‘ own Kay Bailey Hutchison, is working on legislation that enables states to jam cell phones inside prisons. This effort […]