Rockefeller Says Japan Tsunami Is a Reminder That Gutting Essential NOAA Prediction Programs Would Be Disastrous
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today expressed his sorrow and condolences to the people affected by the horrific tsunami in Japan and pressed for continued investments in America’s premier weather prediction and ocean science agency, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA):
Rockefeller Urges Senators to Support Public Safety Communications Legislation Before the Ten Year Anniversary of 9/11
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today spoke on the floor of the U.S. Senate urging Members of Congress to pass legislation that would provide public safety officials with the spectrum they need to communicate during emergencies. The Chairman’s remarks as prepared for delivery follow:
Key Quotes from Today’s Nominations Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a full committee hearing today on nominations.
Chairman Rockefeller Remarks at Today’s Nominations Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today we will consider four nominations. While normally we would start with the nominees who report to the president, I’ve decided to run today’s hearing a bit differently.
Rockefeller Praises Locke, Encourages White House to Name Agressive Commerce Secretary
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, released the following statement after President Obama named Commerce Department Secretary Gary Locke to be U.S. Ambassador to China:
Key Quotes from Today’s Hearing to Review the Department of Transportation Fiscal Year 2012 Budget
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a full committee hearing today to review the Department of Transportation fiscal year 2012 budget.
Hutchison, Thune Applaud Administration Decision to Revisit PTC Railroad Regulations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas), Ranking Member on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Senator John Thune (R-S.D.), Ranking Member on the Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security Subcommittee, today said they were pleased the Obama Administration has agreed to revisit the Positive Train Control (PTC) regulatory […]
Chairman Rockefeller Remarks at Hearing to Review the Department of Transportation FY2012 Budget
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Infrastructure development has played an integral part to our nation’s expansion, economic development and growth. I think it is important to note that the federal government has always been the driving force in the development of our transportation networks – from the first outlays of money to build canals in the early days of the Republic, to creating the conditions for the development of railroads in the 19th century, to the development of the interstate highway and aviation system in the 20th century.
Key Quotes from Today’s Hearing on Implementation of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held an Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard Subcommittee hearing today titled Implementation of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.
Chairman Rockefeller Remarks on Implementation of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act
WASHINGTON, D.C.—First, I want to congratulate Senator Begich, the new Chairman of this subcommittee, Senator Snowe, the returning Ranking Member, and welcome all the new and returning members of this subcommittee. The Coast Guard, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, and our oceans are in very good hands here.