Senate Commerce Committee Receives Requested Responses From GM and Chrysler
Washington, D.C. – Members of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee last week sent letters to the President of Chrysler and CEO of General Motors requesting responses on a number of issues regarding consumer, dealer and worker protections. The Committee received a response this week from both companies and Committee Chairman John D. (Jay) […]
Hearing and Witness List Advisory: The Consumer Wireless Experience
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces the following full committee hearing: The Consumer Wireless Experience U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Hearing Start Time: 2:30 p.m. Press Pre-Set Time: 1:45 p.m. Location: Room 253, Russell Senate Office Building This hearing will […]
Senator Hutchison Calls for Committee Hearing to Fix New CPSC Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas), the Ranking Member on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today called for a hearing to address the unintended consequences associated with the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008, approved last year, during a nomination hearing for Inez M. Tenenbaum to be Chairman of the […]
Sen. Hutchison: Chrysler Makes Additional Concessions for Auto Dealer Community
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In response to concerns raised at a June 3 Commerce Committee hearing, U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Texas’ senior Senator, today received a letter from Chrysler President Jim Press outlining the company’s steps to protect auto dealers forced to close under Chrysler’s new business strategy. “I have been exceedingly concerned about the […]
Chairman Rockefeller Applauds President Obama’s Efforts To Improve The Blue Economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Chairman, John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV, applauded President Obama’s signing of a memorandum today on the National Policy for Oceans, Coasts, and Great Lakes. “The United States is on the cusp of creating a wave of new ‘blue’ jobs through ocean energy […]
Today’s Hearing on the FY 2010 NOAA Budget: Opening Statement – John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV, Chairman
This has been an exciting week for our oceans, starting out on Monday with World Oceans Day, and celebrating Capitol Hill Ocean Week. As Chairman of this Committee, I am very proud that we have taken the time, with Senator Cantwell’s leadership, to highlight the great economic and environmental wealth that our oceans and […]
Hearing Summary: Aviation Safety: FAA’s Role In The Oversight Of Air Carriers
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a subcommittee hearing yesterday on Aviation Safety: FAA’S Role in the Oversight of Air Carriers. ***The Committee will hold a second hearing on Aviation Safety: The Role and Responsibility of Commercial Air Carriers and Employees on Wednesday, June 17, 2009*** […]
Hearing Summary: FY 2010 NOAA Budget Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held an Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard subcommittee hearing today on the FY 2010 NOAA Budget. Witness List: The Honorable Jane Lubchenco, Administrator, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce Key Quotes: “NOAA is the premier ocean-science […]
Statement For The Record Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV Aviation Subcommittee Hearing on Aviation Safety: FAA’s Oversight of Commercial Air Carriers
The devastating loss of life caused by the crash of Flight 3407 in Buffalo – and the crash of Flight 446 from Brazil to France – are chilling horrific reminders that there is nothing more important in aviation than the safety of all passengers. As the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) continues to investigate […]
Sen. Hutchison’s Statement on Texas Auto Dealership Closures
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX), Texas senior Senator and Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Committee, released the following statement regarding the closure of 50 automotive dealerships in Texas : “Today is a sad day for 50 Texas small businesses and the communities they’ve served. Nationwide, Chrysler is unnecessarily forcing […]