Senators Move to Protect Scientists from Political Interference
WASHINGTON – More than two dozen Democratic senators filed a bill late Tuesday aimed at protecting government scientists from political interference. The legislation, led by U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), comes in the wake of recent reports that Trump administration officials had placed gag orders on employees at the EPA. “Few things are more un-American […]
Thune, Wicker, and Heller Applaud FCC Transparency Initiative
The new chairman of the FCC, Ajit Pai, held a press conference today to announce the major shift in precedent and process. Making agenda items public prior to Commission votes is a pro-transparency practice long advocated for by Sen. Heller in his FCC process reform bill passed by the Commerce Committee last year.
Four Inspectors General to Testify Before the Commerce Committee
Inspectors general from four agencies under the committee’s jurisdiction will testify on recommendations for improving their respective federal agencies.
Thune Statement on Senate Confirmation of Elaine Chao as Secretary of Transportation
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, released a statement on the Senate confirmation of Elaine Chao as the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Commerce Announces Hearing on Regulatory Burdens
The hearing will examine the negative impacts of unnecessarily burdensome regulations on diverse sectors of our nation’s economy. The hearing will also explore where a smarter regulatory approach would create jobs and spur economic growth.
Commerce Approves 16 Bills and Two Cabinet Nominations at First Markup of 115th Congress
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation today approved 16 bills and the nominations for Wilbur Ross to be Secretary of Commerce and Elaine Chao to be Secretary of Transportation.
Thune Statement on Pai’s Appointment to Lead FCC
“Commissioner Pai is well known for his intellectual rigor, passion for innovative ideas and technologies, and adherence to the letter and spirit of the law,” said Chairman Thune. “I enjoy his can-do attitude, admire his principled transparency, and share his commitment to rural communities. I look forward to working with him as he steps into his new role as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission.”
Thune Outlines Commerce Committee Tech Agenda for 115th Congress
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), the chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, discussed the committee’s tech agenda for the 115th Congress during a speech at the State of the Net internet policy conference.
Thune to Deliver Keynote Speech at State of the Net Conference
Sen. John Thune will speak on Monday, January 23, 2017, at the Newseum’s Knight Conference Center in Washington, D.C. at approximately 4:30 p.m.
Commerce Committee Adds Cabinet Nominations to Jan. 24 Business Meeting
The Committee will vote on the nominations for Secretary of Transportation and Secretary of Commerce.