Subcommittee Begins NASA Hearing Series with Mars Exploration Hearing
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Subcommittee on Space, Science, and Competitiveness, will convene a hearing titled “Destination Mars – Putting American Boots on the Surface of the Red Planet” at 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. The hearing will focus on the National Aeronautics and Space Administration’s (NASA) exploration priorities […]
Full Committee to Explore Spectrum Needs to Ensure American Leadership in Global 5G Race
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a hearing titled, “The Race to 5G: Exploring Spectrum Needs to Maintain U.S. Global Leadership” at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. The hearing will examine the economic impact of 5G and the importance of American leadership to meet […]
U.S. Olympic Committee, USA Gymnastics & Michigan State University to Testify at Subcommittee Hearing Regarding the Future of Amateur Athlete Safety
U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) will convene a hearing titled “Strengthening and Empowering U.S. Amateur Athletes: Moving Forward with Solutions” at 2:30 pm on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. The hearing will focus on changes made by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), USA Gymnastics (USAG), and Michigan State University (MSU) to protect Olympic and amateur athletes from abuse.
Committee Hearing to Examine NOAA’s Blue Economy Initiative
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), chairman of the Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard, will convene a hearing entitled, “NOAA’s Blue Economy Initiative: Supporting Commerce in American Oceans and Great Lakes,” at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. The hearing will examine the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s initiative to support the sectors of American commerce that […]
House and Senate Leaders Request Follow Up on Spectre and Meltdown Vulnerabilities
WASHINGTON, DC – Bicameral leaders today sent a letter to the CERT Coordination Center (CERT-CC) following up on concerns raised about coordinated vulnerability disclosure (CVD) practices amid the Spectre and Meltdown cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Chairman John Thune (R-S.D.) and House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-Ore.), today wrote to CERT-CC […]
Hearing: SHARKS!
The committee will convene a hearing entitled, “SHARKS!” at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday July 18, 2018. The hearing will examine innovations in shark research techniques and technology.
Committee Leaders Seek Information on Google’s Data Privacy Policies
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet, and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) chairman of the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, Insurance, and Data Security today, in a letter to Alphabet Inc. CEO Larry Page, requested information about the privacy policy and practices associated with popular Gmail email service offered through subsidiary company Google.
Committee to Hold Hearing to Examine Spectre and Meltdown Cybersecurity Lessons
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a hearing entitled, “Complex Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities: Lessons Learned from Spectre and Meltdown,” at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. The hearing will review cybersecurity issues raised in response to the Spectre and Meltdown vulnerabilities, such as challenges with conducting complex […]
Thune and Schatz Introduce the STREAMLINE Small Cell Deployment Act
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Transportation, and Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) announce the introduction of S. 3157, the Streamlining The Rapid Evolution And Modernization of Leading-edge Infrastructure Necessary to Enhance Small Cell Deployment Act or STREAMLINE Small Cell Deployment Act.
Committee Approves Department of Commerce Deputy Secretary, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Administrator, Other Agenda Items
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation today, approved eight bills, four nominees subject to Senate confirmation, and a Coast Guard promotion. Bills and nominations considered are as follows (approved by voice vote unless otherwise noted): 1. S. 645, Measuring the Economic Impact of Broadband Act of 2017, Sponsors: Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Shelley […]