Chairman Rockefeller Holds First Oversight and Investigations Hearing on Deceptive Health Insurance Industry Policies
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a full committee hearing today on “Deceptive Health Insurance Industry Practices– Are Consumers Getting What They Paid For?” Today was the first of two hearings examining how the health insurance industry reimburses consumers for health care services. These hearings focus on the way […]
Senator Hutchison: Next Generation Air Traffic Control is Key Component of FAA Reauthorization
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas), Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today said that air traffic control modernization should be the centerpiece of the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) reauthorization proposal being considered by Congress this year. Congress recently extended the current funding for the FAA for six months […]
Chairman Rockefeller’s Opening Statement on FAA Reauthorization
Opening Statement – John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV, Chairman I want to thank Senator Dorgan for agreeing to Chair the Aviation Subcommittee. I hope you will enjoy chairing the Subcommittee as much as Senator Hutchison and I have over the years. The aviation industry will be well served by Senator Dorgan’s leadership on this Subcommittee. […]
Chairman Rockefeller’s Statement on Confirmation Of Gary Locke As 36th U.S. Secretary Of Commerce
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 Senate’s vote tonight confirming Gary Locke to be the nation’s 36th U.S. Commerce Secretary. “I am very pleased to see Gary Locke confirmed by the Senate to be our […]
Senator Hutchison Encouraged to See Replacement DTV Converter Box Coupons Available
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas), Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today said she was encouraged to see that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has eliminated the backlog for digital television converter box coupons. NTIA also announced that they are accepting applications from consumers whose coupons […]
Senator Hutchison Praises NFL and DirecTV for Reaching Agreement to Extend NFL Sunday Ticket Package until 2014
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas), Ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation praised the National Football League and DirecTV for reaching a negotiated agreement to extend the popular NFL Sunday Ticket package to customers until 2014. The NFL also signaled that it plans to offer similar content […]
Deceptive Health Insurance Industry Practices – Are Consumers Getting What They Paid For?
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces two full committee hearings on “Deceptive Health Insurance Industry Practices – Are Consumers Getting What They Paid For?” The Committee will be holding two back-to-back hearings examining how the health insurance industry reimburses consumers for health care services. These hearings will focus on […]
Rockefeller Statement on NOAA And OSTP 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 tonight to confirm Dr. Jane Lubchenco, nominated to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere at the U.S. Department of Commerce – also known […]
Rockefeller Statement on Governor Gary Locke to be The Next U.S Secretary of Commerce
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 Commerce Committee vote to unanimously confirm Governor Gary Locke for the job of U.S. Commerce Secretary. “I am pleased to see Governor Gary Locke’s confirmation move forward to […]
Senator Hutchison Praises 6 Month FAA Extension
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas), Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today praised Senate passage of legislation to extend the current funding for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The bill, HR 1512, would extend the funding and authority of the FAA for six months. “I applaud Senate passage […]