Commerce Announces Legislative Markup for April 5
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold an executive session on Wednesday, April 5th at 10:00 a.m.
Senate Approves Negotiated Weather Reform Bill with Amendments
The legislation includes core seasonal forecasting, forecast communication, and other proposals first put forward by Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai’i).
Senators Reintroduce Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act
The legislation addresses deficiencies in the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) efforts to protect rail, transit, highway, and maritime passenger and freight transportation.
Hurricane Hunter Backup Bill Passes Senate
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill late Wednesday requiring the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to have reliable backups available for Hurricane Hunter aircraft. The provision, sought by Florida Senator Bill Nelson, comes in the wake of an incident last year when the jet NOAA uses to gather hurricane measurements was […]
Thune Statement on FCC Decision to Return Lifeline Program Authority to States
The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) will with withdraw from litigation and allow states to perform the role Congress intended in designating broadband providers eligible for federal subsidies.
Subcommittee to Explore Importance of Multimodal Freight Transportation Network
This hearing will examine the importance of the multimodal freight transportation network and policies needed for a growing economy.
Committee Announces Hearing to Examine the Skills Gap and How to Boost U.S. Competitiveness
This hearing will explore the technical skills gap in the U.S. manufacturing sector and other trades. It will also highlight steps taken by advocates and industry to address the growing issue and foster a competitive workforce.
Thune, Gardner Urge New Transportation and Commerce Secretaries to Prioritize Cybersecurity
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Sen. Cory Gardner (R-Colo.), urged the Secretary of Transportation and Secretary of Commerce, in separate letters, to “commit to making the cybersecurity of the Department’s systems a top priority.”
Committee Announces Nomination Hearing for Deputy Secretary of Transportation
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a nomination hearing for Jeffrey A. Rosen, the nominee for Deputy Secretary of Transportation, at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29, 2017.
Sen. Nelson Slams Attempt to Rollback Internet Privacy Rules
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) took to the Senate floor today in opposition to a Republican-led measure that would prevent consumers from having a say about the sale and use of their personal information by the nation’s internet providers. Sepcifically, the measure, S.J.Res.34, would rollback new Federal Communications Commission rules that require internet providers to seek customers’ consent […]