Congress Sends Pro-Security Aviation Bill to the President’s Desk
The bill will provide important safety, security, and time-sensitive improvements for the U.S. aviation system and awaits the president’s signature before the Federal Aviation Administration’s reauthorization deadline on Friday.
Cruz Calls Hearing on Future of Space Under New Administration
The hearing will focus on the importance of ensuring consistency in policy to best leverage investments made in human space exploration. The hearing will also explore questions facing the agency related to the upcoming presidential transition.
Thune: Congress Sending Pro-Security Aviation Bill to President by July 15
Now is the time to advance the bicameral, pro-security aviation bill to keep Americans safe.
Thune Calls Hearing on FCC’s Proposal to Change Broadband Privacy Rules
The hearing will examine the Federal Communications Commission’s proposal to apply a new regime of privacy rules to broadband internet access providers.
House and Senate Leaders’ Joint Statement on FAA Extension Agreement
House and Senate leaders announce a bipartisan, bicameral agreement on a Federal Aviation Administration extension that will provide important safety, security, and time-sensitive improvements for the U.S. aviation system.
Hearing on FAST Act’s Impact on Economy and Transportation
The hearing will explore stakeholder perspectives on implementation of the recently-enacted FAST Act and its role in improving our nation’s infrastructure, increasing safety, and enhancing economic growth.
Commerce Committee Approves Gardner-Peters Bill to Keep America Competitive
The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee today approved the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act, legislation introduced by Senator Cory Gardner along with Senator Gary Peters, leaders of the Committee’s innovation and competitiveness working group on federal science and technology research policies.
Commerce Approves American Innovation and Competitiveness Act, Nine Other Bills, Multiple Nominations
“The committee’s passage of the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act puts important enhancements for federal research and our economic competitiveness one step closer to becoming law,” said Thune.
Key Senate Panel OKs Bill to Preserve Anglers Access to Biscayne National Park
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation unanimously approved bipartisan legislation aimed at preserving access to popular fishing grounds within Biscayne National Park, while at the same time conserving its natural resources. The bill, sponsored by Florida senators Bill Nelson and Marco Rubio, would ensure that the state of Florida […]
Nelson Statement on Volkswagen Diesel Emissions Settlement
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL), the ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee issued the following statement on news that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and other agencies had reached a $14.7 billion settlement with Volkswagen to compensate consumers who were duped into buying vehicles with illegal emission defeat devices: “This was […]