Thune and Peters Announce Agreement on Self-Driving Vehicle Legislation
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) tonight issued the following joint statement on reaching agreement on a bipartisan legislative text that sets a framework for the advancement of self-driving vehicle technology. The agreement will allow the Commerce Committee to proceed […]
Thune, Nelson, Blunt and Cantwell Introduce Bill to Reform TSA Aviation Security
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), who serve as the chairman and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, along with Sens. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), who serve as the chairman and ranking member of the Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security, today introduced S. 1872, the TSA Modernization Act.
Nelson and Carper to EPA, CPSC Heads: Stop Trying to Derail Life-Saving Portable Generator Safety Rule
WASHINGTON – The ranking Democrats on the Senate’s Commerce and Environment and Public Works Committees – Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) and Tom Carper (D-Del.) – today urged the nation’s top environmental and consumer protection officials to stop attempts to derail a key generator safety rule. The lawmakers’ demand comes in the wake of at least 12 […]
Subcommittee to Examine TSA Aviation Security Reforms
U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt (R-M.O.), chairman of the Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security, will convene a legislative hearing titled “TSA Modernization: Improvements to Aviation Security” at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 28, 2017.
Committee Announces Hearing for CPSC, DOT, & DOC Nominees
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a nominations hearing at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 27, 2017, for four presidential nominees subject to Senate confirmation. Witnesses: – The Honorable Ann Marie Buerkle, of New York, to be Chairman of the Consumer Product […]
Subcommittee to Examine FTC’s Handling of Consumer Protection Cases
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), chairman of the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, Insurance, and Data Security, will convene a hearing titled “FTC Stakeholder Perspectives: Reform Proposals to Improve Fairness, Innovation, and Consumer Welfare” at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. The subcommittee will explore recommendations by stakeholders and former Commission […]
Commerce Leaders Urge FTC to Remain Vigilant in the Wake of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), who serve as the chairman and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, together with Sens. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), the chairman and ranking member of the Consumer Protection, Product Safety, Insurance, and Data Security Subcommittee, today sent […]
Nelson Calls on Airlines to Cap Fares Ahead of Hurricane Maria
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) today sent letters to the CEOs of 10 major U.S.-based airlines urging them to begin capping airfares for those fleeing the path of Hurricane Maria. “As you know, Hurricane Maria is a major hurricane and is threatening Puerto Rico and the Caribbean now and may be a threat to the […]
Senate Passes Two Bills to Combat Human Trafficking
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) today applauded Senate passage, by unanimous consent, of two bills to combat human trafficking in the U.S. transportation sector.
Nelson calls on cable, telephone and internet companies to provide service rebates, waive late fees for Hurricane Irma victims
ORLANDO, FL – U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) asked the heads of the nation’s largest cable, telephone and internet providers today to provide Hurricane Irma victims rebates for service interruptions and impose a 60-day moratorium on late fees and other penalties. Nelson made the request in letters sent to the CEOs of AT&T, CenturyLink, Charter […]