Hutchison Offers Strong Support for NASA Nominees During Confirmation Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas), Ranking Member on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today offered her strong support for the nominees to lead the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Charles Bolden and Lori Garver for confirmation as NASA Administrator and Deputy Administrator. She submitted the following statement for the […]
Commerce Committee Approves Hutchison Bills to Strengthen Safety and Security of America’s Ports and Improve Maritime Commerce
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee today approved several bills cosponsored by Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas), Ranking Member on the Committee, that would strengthen the safety and security of America’s ports and improve the nation’s maritime commerce. The Coast Guard Authorization Act (S. 1194) would authorize $9.5 billion for the […]
Chairman Rockefeller Calls for Further Investigation into Seafood Inspection Practices
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV (D-WV) sent a letter to the Acting Comptroller General of the United States calling for further investigation of government seafood inspection practices. This follows concern that there is fragmentation occurring among the federal agencies that have […]
Chairman Rockefeller Calls for Safe and Secure Disposal of Sensitive Consumer Information
Washington, D.C. – Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV (D-WV) sent a letter to the Acting Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) calling for the safe and appropriate disposal of sensitive consumer information collected through Verified Identity Pass, Inc.’s (VIP) Clear program. This comes […]
Chairman Rockefeller Statement on Nominees Confirmed
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator John D (Jay) Rockefeller IV (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Senate’s vote to confirm Mr. Julius Genachowski to be Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Mr. Robert C. McDowell, confirmed to be Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission, […]
Hutchison Statement on Confirmation of Larry Strickling to Lead NTIA
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 Larry Strickling to lead the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). “I am pleased the Senate confirmed Larry Strickling as head of NTIA,” said Senator Hutchison. “I […]
Hutchison Statement on Confirmation of FCC Nominees Genachowski and McDowell
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas), the Ranking Member on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today congratulated the incoming Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Julius Genachowski, and Commissioner Robert McDowell, after both were confirmed by the United States Senate. “I am pleased to see that we are two steps […]
Senator Hutchison Voices Support for Republican FCC Nominee Meredith Attwell Baker
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas), the Ranking Member on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, released the following statement today in support of Meredith Attwell Baker, who was nominated by President Barack Obama to serve as a Republican commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). “Meredith Baker will be a strong, […]
Hearing Summary: Consumer Choices and Transparency in the Health Insurance Industry
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a full committee hearing on Consumer Choices and Transparency in the Health Insurance Industry. Witness List Wendell Potter, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Health Insurance Industry Insider Nancy Metcalf, Senior Program Editor, Consumer Reports Karen Pollitz, Research Professor, Georgetown University Health […]
Chairman Rockefeller’s Remarks on Consumer Choices and Transparency in the Health Insurance Industry
Today’s hearing is about protecting consumers so I want to start by talking about a consumer.