Commerce Announces Second Hearing on Maritime Industry
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), chair of the Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety and Security Subcommittee, will hold a hearing titled “The State of the U.S. Maritime Industry: Stakeholder Perspectives” on Wednesday, April 20, at 10:00 a.m. The first hearing in this series on March 8 examined the federal role in […]
Senate Adds Bipartisan Airport Security Enhancements to FAA Legislation
The Senate voted 85-10 to bolster airport security for passengers by adding an amendment to pending Senate legislation reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration through the end of fiscal year 2017.
Nelson Speaks on FAA Reauthorization on the Senate Floor
U.S. Sen. Bill NelsonRemarks on the Senate floor on FAA reauthorizationApril 6, 2016 Sen. Nelson: Mr. President, I think the Chairman, Senator Thune, has pointed out that what we have tried to exhibit, is the way the Senate is supposed to work in a bipartisan way to forge consensus in order to be able to […]
Nelson Statement on Report That Basic Safety Measures May Have Prevented Amtrak Crash
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), the top Democrat on the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science & Transportation, issued the following the statement in response to a Wall Street Journal report today that Amtrak crews may not have followed basic safety procedures that could have prevented Sunday’s deadly train accident in Pennsylvania. “It’s disturbing that this tragic accident […]
Nelson Floor Statement on FAA Reauthorization
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), the top Democrat on the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, spoke on the floor today on legislation to reauthorize the FAA. The bill, which passed the Commerce Committee last month, contains a number of pro-consumer and drone safety measures. The lawmaker also said today he intends to offer […]
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson Responds to 10th U.S. Death Caused by Faulty Takata Airbag
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) issued the following statement in response to a report today that Honda confirmed a 10th U.S. death was caused by a defective Takata airbag. “Sadly, this is yet another tragic death caused by a product that Takata knew was defective,” said Nelson. “And it shows that the current recall efforts […]
Following ISIS Attacks, TSA Administrator to Testify April 6
TSA Administrator Peter Neffenger, who was in Brussels on March 22, will deliver testimony about TSA efforts to prevent attacks on passenger and freight targets that could lead to mass casualties.
Sen. Nelson Reaction to FTC Move to Seek Compensation for Volkswagen Owners
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, the ranking Democrat on the Senate Commerce Committee, issued the following statement in response to the FTC’s move to seek compensation for consumers who purchased or leased “Clean Diesel” Volkswagens. Nelson asked the Federal Trade Commission in September to investigate Volkswagen marketing. “This was one of the most egregious examples […]
Commerce Approves FAA Reauthorization Bill
“Passage of this bipartisan legislation is a win for airline passenger rights, advancing responsible drone usage, boosting the competitiveness of the aerospace industry, and making our skies safer,” said Chairman John Thune.
Self-Driving Cars Exhibit Outside Senate Dirksen Building
WASHINGTON — On March 15, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will host an exhibit of self-driving vehicle technology from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at First St. and C St. NE outside the Senate Dirksen and Russell Office Buildings. Immediately following the exhibition, at 2:30 p.m., the committee will convene a […]