Sen. Hutchison Applauds House JOBS Act’s Focus on Public Safety Spectrum
Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today made the following statement ahead of the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s scheduled subcommittee markup of the JOBS Act: “I’m very glad that the House Energy & Commerce Committee is placing a priority on providing our […]
Sen. Hutchison Statement on FTC/Facebook Agreement
Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, made the following statement today regarding the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) agreement with Facebook: “I’m glad to see that Facebook and the FTC have come to an agreement that will look out for the best interests of Facebook […]
Rockefeller Statement on American Airlines Bankruptcy
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV released this statement following American Airlines’ announcement to seek bankruptcy protection:
Rockefeller Says Facebook Must Take Stronger Steps on Protecting Privacy
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV released this statement following the announcement of the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) enforcement action against Facebook:
Sen. Hutchison Comments on American Airlines Bankruptcy Filing
Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, today made the following comment regarding the news that American Airlines plans to seek bankruptcy protection: “I am very disappointed in the decision of American Airlines to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. I have worked with […]
Rockefeller Disappointed by NAIC Decision to Deny Consumers Full Rebates Under Health Reform Law
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today released the following statement after the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) voted by a margin of 26-20 to support exempting health insurance agents and brokers fees from one of the health care reform law’s most important consumer protection provisions Under this so-called “medical loss ratio” law, which Chairman Rockefeller championed during the debate over health care reform, insurers are required to spend at least 80 percent of their customers’ premium dollars on providing health care and improving quality of care.
VIDEO: Sen. Hutchison Opening Statement at Commerce Hearing: NASA’s Human Space Exploration: Direction, Strategy, and Progress
Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Ranking Member on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today made the following remarks at the hearing, NASA’s Human Space Exploration: Direction, Strategy, and Progress. Witnesses at today’s hearing included NASA Administrator Charles Bolden and Johnson Space Center Director Michael Coats, among others.
VIDEO: Remarks by Senator Hutchison at the Congressional Gold Medal Award Ceremony for Former U.S. Astronauts
Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Ranking Member of the Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, today made remarks at the Congressional Gold Medal Award Ceremony honoring former astronauts John Glenn, Buzz Aldrin, Neil Armstrong, and Michael Collins.
VIDEO: Sen. Hutchison: We must preserve the openness of the Internet as a platform for innovation and economic growth
Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison, Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, spoke on her Resolution of Disapproval, S.J. Res. 6, which is currently being debated the Senate floor. The resolution would repeal the FCC’s net neutrality rules from going into effect this month. “If the Senate does […]
ICYMI: Regulation Would Only Hamper the Web
Regulation would only hamper the Web By Mitch McConnell and Kay Bailey Hutchison Philadelphia Inquirer November 9, 2012 The Internet has flourished for two decades without burdensome federal regulations. In its early days, a hands-off approach helped it grow and evolve rapidly. The Federal Communications Commission adopted a sensible noninterference policy in 1998, and hundreds […]