Rockefeller Announces Do-Not-Track Legislation to Protect Consumers When They Are Online
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV announced today that he will introduce legislation to provide consumers with the capability to better protect their personal information from being collected and used by online companies. The announcement comes as the Committee is also working on comprehensive legislation to increase cybersecurity following scores of high-profile hacking incidents against individuals, government and the private sector. Rockefeller said he would introduce his Do-Not-Track Online Act of 2011 next week.
Commerce Committee Approves Brown-Hutchison Legislation to Overhaul Motorcoach Safety
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation today marked up legislation introduced by Ranking Member Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-TX) and Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) to strengthen bus safety and improve driver training to reduce the number of motorcoach crashes and related fatalities. S. 453, the Motorcoach Enhanced Safety Act of […]
Executive Session Summary
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held an executive session and favorably reported out the following legislation and nominations:
Chairman Rockefeller Remarks on Today’s Executive Session
WASHINGTON, D.C.—We have a full docket today, and some very important bills up for consideration: bills that will help save lives, protect property and preserve our oceans and fragile ecosystems. I want to briefly summarize the bills and accepted amendments. We have eight bills and several nominations to consider today.
Hutchison: Destructive Tornadoes & Raging Wildfires Underscore Need for Federal Investments in Disaster Preparedness and Response
During a hearing to probe the impact of federal investments in disaster preparedness and response, U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas), Ranking Member on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, stressed the need to aid the tornado ravaged Southeast and portions of Texas scorched by wildfires.
Key Quotes from Today’s Hearing on America’s Natural Disaster Preparedness: Are Federal Investments Paying Off?
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a full committee hearing today titled America’s Natural Disaster Preparedness: Are Federal Investments Paying Off?
Chairman Rockefeller Remarks on America’s Natural Disaster Preparedness: Are Federal Investments Paying Off?
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Good afternoon. I want to welcome our distinguished panel of witnesses. Thank you for testifying before the Committee. And a special welcome to Bob Ryan, who so many in the Washington, D.C. region depend on for their weather news. Some may not know that his forecasts and alerts are critical to many in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle. Thank you for being here today.
In Case You Missed It – NYPD: Osama Bin Laden Death Shows Need for Better Network
NYPD Deputy Chief Charles Dowd on Monday welcomed news that Osama Bin Laden “has received justice”—but stressed it only underscores the need for a new, nationwide data network for police officers and firefighters.
Rockefeller Stresses Need to Make Good on 9/11 Commission Report, Improve Public Safety Communications
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today reiterated America’s need for a nationwide public safety communications network:
Rockefeller Delivers Major Address on the Importance of Upgrading Our Transportation System
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today spoke at the International Transportation and Economic Development Conference (I-TED) in Charleston, West Virginia. At the conference, he discussed the importance of transportation to West Virginia and the country and the need to make tough choices to upgrade our transportation infrastructure.