Moran Convenes Oversight Hearing on Consumer Product Safety Commission
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), chairman of the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, Insurance, and Data Security, will convene the subcommittee for a hearing entitled “Oversight of the Consumer Product Safety Commission” on Wednesday, June 17, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. “Oversight of independent agencies is one of Congress’ primary responsibilities,” Sen. Moran […]
Thune Statement on FCC’s Effective Competition Vote
“This action reduces inappropriate government price regulation that is bad for consumers and competition.”
Senate Commerce Approves Nomination of TSA Administrator
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, by voice vote in an off-the-floor executive session in room S-216 of the U.S. Capitol, approved the nomination of current U.S. Coast Guard Vice Admiral Peter V. Neffenger for the post of Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security, and Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Thune Sets Passenger Rail Safety Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a full committee hearing titled, “Passenger Rail Safety: Accident Prevention and On-Going Efforts to Implement Train Control Technology” on Wednesday, June 10, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. Following the tragic Amtrak derailment in Philadelphia on May 12, 2015, this hearing offers an opportunity […]
Joint Thune and Nelson Statement on TSA Checkpoint Test Failure, Transfer of Acting Administrator
Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) today issued the following joint statement on failed airport security checkpoint tests by the Department of Homeland Security’s Inspector General.
Subcommittee Hearing on the FCC’s Lifeline Program
Senate Commerce will hold a hearing on the FCC’s Lifeline program on June 2nd.
Senate Commerce Approves 13 Bills and Three Nominations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation passed 13 bills and approved nominations for three agencies. Bills and nominations passed are as follows: 1. S. 1331, Seasonal Forecasting Improvement Act, Sponsor: Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) a. Passed with Booker amendment b. Passed with Cantwell amendments: 1, 2, 3 c. Passed with Markey […]
Nelson Statement on Additional Takata Airbag Recalls
Below is U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson’s statement on the DOT/NHTSA announcement today on the expansion of Takata airbag recalls. Click here for video of Nelson’s remarks. “Folks shouldn’t have to drive around wondering if their airbag is going to explode in their face or if their car is going to be on another recall list,” […]
Thune Statement on Expansion of Takata Airbag Recalls
Chairman Thune provides a statement on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s announcement to expand the Takata airbag recalls.
Nelson Wants Congress to Make Sure Amtrak Crash Victims Not Wronged by Outdated Liability Cap
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) today filed legislation aimed at helping victims of last week’s deadly Amtrak derailment. Nelson’s bill would replace an outdated cap on damages for passenger rail liability following such an accident – a cap set almost two decades ago in federal law at $200 million. That amount, some experts are saying, […]