Chairman Rockefeller Hails Passage Of The Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility And Disclosure Act
Washington, D.C.— Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV, hailed the passage of the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act. The legislation passed in the U.S. Senate by a vote of 90 to 5. Senator Rockefeller is deeply committed to protecting American consumers. As Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, Rockefeller held […]
Key Quotes from the Nominations Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a full committee hearing today on nominations. Nominations Include: • Lawrence Strickling, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information – Designate, National Telecommunications and Information Administration • Aneesh Chopra, to be Associate Director, Office of Science and Technology Policy at the Executive […]
Chairman Rockefeller Calls For Investigation Into FAA and Air Carrier Oversight Of Pilot Training And Fatigue
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV sent a letter to the Inspector General of the Department of Transportation requesting an investigation into inadequate pilot training and fatigue that may have played a role in the fatal crash of the Continental Connection Flight 3407 near Buffalo, […]
Chairman Rockefeller’s Opening Remarks for Nominations Hearing
I would like to welcome everyone here today, and express my regret for not being in attendance. I wish to congratulate all of the nominees standing before the Committee today. It is a true honor to be selected by the President for these incredibly important positions. If confirmed, you will lead our country’s investment in […]
Chairman Rockefeller’s Statement Supporting New Vehicle Emission Standards (CAFE)
WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Obama today – for the first time in history – announced a new national policy aimed at both increasing fuel economy and reducing greenhouse gas pollution for all new cars and trucks sold in the United States. The new standards, covering model years 2012-2016, and ultimately requiring an average fuel economy standard of 35.5 mpg in 2016, are projected to save 1.8 billion barrels of oil over the life of the program with a fuel economy gain averaging more than 5 percent per year and a reduction of approximately 900 million metric tons in greenhouse gas emissions. This would surpass the CAFE law passed by Congress in 2007 which required an average fuel economy of 35 mpg in 2020.
Chairmen Rockefeller and Dorgan Announce Hearings On Airline Safety
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – U.S. Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV and Senator Byron Dorgan Chairman of the Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security Subcommittee, today said they will hold hearings to investigate airline safety to address recent disclosures before the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) surrounding the crash of the Continental […]
Chairmen Rockefeller and Lautenberg Introduce National Surface Transportation Policy Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller, IV (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, introduced The Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2009. This important legislation establishes a comprehensive and unifying mission for the nation’s […]
Key Quotes from Reauthorization of the FAA Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held an Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security Subcommittee hearing today on the Reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): Perspectives of Aviation Stakeholders. Witness List* PANEL I Mr. Chip Barclay, President, American Association of Airport Executives Ms. Marion Blakey, President and Chief Executive Officer, […]
Key Quotes from Tourism in Troubled Times Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a Competitiveness, Innovation, and Export Promotion Subcommittee hearing titled Tourism in Troubled Times. Witness List* The Honorable Harry Reid, United States Senator, Nevada Panel I Ms. Mary Saunders, Acting Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing and Services, U.S. Department of Commerce Panel II Mr. Jay […]
Senator Hutchison: FAA Reauthorization Should Focus on Safety and Next Generation Air Traffic Control
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas), the Ranking Republican on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today during an Aviation Subcommittee hearing said legislation reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) should focus on improving air safety and implementing the nation’s next generation air traffic control system. “We have a tremendous opportunity over […]