Chairman Rockefeller’s Opening Statement on Piracy Hearing
I am excited about today’s hearing and regret that I cannot be in attendance. I would like to thank Senator Lautenberg for calling this critical hearing to examine Piracy on the High Seas today. We both believe it is our duty to protect American mariners, vessels and right of access to the shipping lanes around […]
House and Senate Committees Request Full Review Of Bayer’s Continued Use Of Toxic Chemical
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today four House and Senate committee and subcommittee chairmen sent a letter to the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board requesting an examination of whether Bayer CropScience’s continued use of the highly toxic chemical, methyl isocyanate (MIC), can be justified in light of ongoing health and safety risks to company employees, […]
Rockefeller Cracks Down On Fraud
Washington, D.C.—Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV, a strong supporter of the Fraud Enforcement and Recovery Act, commended its passage in the U.S. Senate by a vote of 92 to 4. “This is about protecting families from fraud that has plagued the mortgage and financial industries, contributing to a nationwide economic crisis,” said Senator Rockefeller, […]
Chairman Rockefeller Applauds President Obama’s First 100 Days In Office
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator John D (Jay) Rockefeller IV (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s First 100 Days in Office: “President Obama and his team have proven that they can hit the ground running, from boosting the economy to beginning the process of […]
Chairman Rockefeller’s Statement on The Future of National Surface Transportation Policy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security Subcommittee hearing today on The Future of National Surface Transportation Policy. Senator John D (Jay) Rockefeller IV (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, was unable to attend today’s […]
Sen. Hutchison Says Highway Funding Formula No Longer Serves Best Interests of States
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas), the Ranking Member on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, made the following statement today during a Commerce Committee hearing on the future of surface transportation. “Thank you Mr. Chairman. I do thank you for holding this hearing today. It is the first hearing of […]
Chairman Rockefeller Applauds Supreme Court’s Decision on Indecency Standards
WASHINGTON, DC – 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 Supreme Court’s 5-4 decision today on the Federal Communications Commission’s "fleeting expletives" policy. “I am encouraged by the Supreme Court’s decision today to reverse the ruling by the 2nd […]
Chairman Rockefeller Applauds New Members Of President’s Science And Technology Advisory Council
WASHINGTON, DC – Senator John D (Jay) Rockefeller IV (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, issued the following statement regarding President Obama’s announcement of new members on the President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST): “This advisory council will help us take science out of the laboratory and […]
Chairman Rockefeller’s Statement On FAA Bird Strike Data Release
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 FAA’s disclosure of bird strike data: “I am pleased that the Federal Aviation Administration and the Department of Transportation released the data regarding bird strikes. I have been in […]
Rockefeller Introduced Legislation Calling For Universal Adoption Of Electronic Health Records
Washington, D.C. —Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV has introduced legislation that will facilitate nationwide adoption of electronic health records, particularly among small, rural providers. The Health Information Technology Public Utility Act of 2009 will build upon the successful use of “open source” electronic health records by the Department of Veterans Affairs as well as […]