Rubio, Thune, and Nelson Introduce Legislation to Set a National Standard for Small Vessel Discharges
Rubio, Thune, and Nelson introduce S.373, the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act.
Nelson Statement on FCC Chairman’s Net Neutrality Proposal
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) issued the following statement in response to FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler’s net neutrality proposal. “The FCC is just doing its job. And I support Chairman Wheeler in his attempt to move ahead with rules to protect consumers and the openness of the Internet. I also look forward to working with […]
Thune Statement on FCC Chairman’s Proposed Internet Power Grab
Chairman Thune responds to FCC Chairman’s Internet power grab.
Sen. Fischer Calls Subcommittee Hearing on U.S. Ports
WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) will convene the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. for a hearing entitled, “Keeping Goods Moving.” The hearing will focus on the U.S. supply chain, particularly the importance of efficiently functioning U.S. ports. The panel […]
Thune and Upton to President Obama: “Working Together to Craft Sustainable Protections Will Have Lasting Benefits for Our Country and Internet Users”
Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) and House Committee on Energy and Commerce Chairman Fred Upton (R-Mich.) have sent a letter to President Barack Obama seeking his partnership to establish permanent protections for an open Internet.
Thune Announces Commerce Subcommittee Assignments
Chairman Thune today announced subcommittee assignments for Republican committee members for the 114th Congress.
After Another Takata Airbag-Related Death, Nelson, Blumenthal, Markey, Call on NHTSA Administrator to Provide Update on Recalls, Service Campaigns Related to Airbag Manufacturer
(Washington, DC) – In the wake of another recent potential death linked to Takata’s exploding airbags, U.S. Senators Bill Nelson (D-Fl.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Ed Markey (D-Mass.) today wrote to National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Administrator Mark Rosekind to ask for a comprehensive update on NHTSA’s oversight of recalls and voluntary service campaigns […]
Sen. Moran to Convene Subcommittee Hearing on Consumer Data Breach Solutions
Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) will convene the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, Insurance, and Data Security on Thursday, February 5, 2015, at 10:00 a.m.
Nelson: Airbag injuries higher than thought
Click here to watch Nelson’s remarks WASHINGTON, DC – The number of people injured from Takata’s exploding airbags is higher than previously thought, according to U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL). And one in four of all injuries and deaths occurred in Florida, where high humidity is thought to be a contributing factor in the airbag […]
Senators press Verizon over privacy concerns
Recent reports that 100 million Verizon customers may have been spied on by an advertiser has spurred several key senators to demand an immediate and full explanation from the phone industry giant. In a letter sent today to Verizon Chief Executive Officer Lowell McAdam, U.S. Sens. Bill Nelson, of Florida, Edward Markey, of Massachusetts, and […]