Statement on President Trump Signing NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2017 into Law
President Trump signed into law S. 442, The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Transition Authorization Act of 2017 at a ceremony attended by members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Hearing Scheduled to Explore Intersection of Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies
This hearing will explore the impact of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, the internet of things, blockchain, and quantum computing, on the future of cybersecurity.
Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Airport Infrastructure and American Competitiveness
The hearing will examine airport infrastructure issues, regulatory certification processes at the Federal Aviation Administration, and reforms to improve U.S. competitiveness in the global marketplace for aviation products and manufacturing.
Coast Guard Commandant to Testify at Hearing Next Week
The hearing will examine the state of the Coast Guard, the only dual military and law enforcement agency in the United States, and its role in securing maritime borders and ports while enforcing our laws, treaties, and international agreements.
Consumer Protection Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Scams
The hearing will examine the cost of scams on American consumers and the economy, state and federal law enforcement efforts to combat consumer scams, and the implementation of consumer outreach and education programs.
Commerce Dems Demand Answers From Pai
WASHINGTON – Democrats on the Senate Commerce Committee pressed Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai today to answer pointed questions about his views on the news media and ability to be an independent regulator over the industry. The letter, led by ranking member Bill Nelson (D-FL) and signed by the panel’s 13 Democrats, comes […]
Commerce Committee to Hold Hearing on Unmanned Aircraft Systems
The hearing will examine public policy issues related to the safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems in the national airspace system. It will explore practical applications for this emerging technology, as well as developing economic, privacy, and safety implications.
Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Truck Safety
The hearing will examine truck safety advancements in the bipartisan Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act that passed last Congress and potential reforms moving forward. The hearing will also hear from a range of perspectives on the implementation of safety programs and other opportunities and challenges facing truck safety.
Senator Seeks Answers From Toy Maker Following ‘CloudPets’ Teddy Bear Breach
Washington Times By Andrew Blake March 7, 2017 The Senate Commerce Committee’s top Democrat demanded answers from a toy manufacturer on Tuesday after a data breach was said to affect nearly a million users of its high-tech brand of teddy bears. Sen. Bill Nelson, Florida Democrat, asked Spiral Toys’ top executive on Tuesday to provide […]
Nelson Asks Feds for Election Systems Security Standards
Pensacola News Journal Ledyard King, USA TODAY NETWORK March 4, 2017 In the wake of allegations about Russian interference into the presidential election, Sen. Bill Nelson is asking federal regulators to draw up security standards to prevent outside hackers from accessing or disrupting elections systems. The Florida Democrat joined with Colorado Democrat Tom Udall in […]