Commerce Sets First Markup of 115th Congress
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold an executive session on Tuesday, January 24th at 10:00 a.m. to formally adopt the rules and budget resolution for the 115th Congress and consider 17 legislative measures.
Former Secretaries of Commerce Urge Senate Confirmation of Nominee Wilbur Ross
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation released letters of support from four former Secretaries of Commerce endorsing Wilbur Ross for the position.
Ranking Member Nelson Statement on Grand Jury Indictment of Takata Executives
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson issued the following statement in response to the indictments of three Takata executives for concealing defects in the companies airbag inflators: “Companies have a responsibility to ensure the products they make are safe for consumers,” said U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, the top Democrat on the Senate Commerce Committee. “These indictments send […]
Senator Seeks FTC Examination of Fiat Chrysler “EcoDiesel” Marketing
WASHINGTON – In the wake of accusations by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that Fiat Chrysler (FCA) illegally installed software that increases harmful tailpipe emissions, U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) today called on the Federal Trade Commission to explore whether the company deceptively marketed its “EcoDiesel” vehicles. Nelson’s call for investigation comes a day after […]
Commerce Postpones Confirmation Hearing for Secretary of Commerce
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), who serve respectively as the chairman and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, issued the following joint statement on the decision to postpone the January 12 confirmation hearing for Wilbur Ross, President-elect Donald Trump’s designee to serve as Secretary […]
Thune Announces Subcommittee Chairmen
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, announced that the Commerce Committee will continue to have six subcommittees in the 115th Congress, and the senators who will serve as subcommittee chairmen.
American Innovation and Competitiveness Act Signed into Law
U.S. Sen. John Thune, chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Rep. Lamar Smith, chairman of the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, issued statements on the enactment of S. 3084, the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act.
Thune Selected for Second Term as Commerce Chairman
The U.S. Senate officially ratified U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) as chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for the 115th Congress.
Senate Commerce Sets Nomination Hearing for Wilbur Ross to be next Secretary of Commerce
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a nomination hearing for Wilbur Ross, President-elect Donald Trump’s Secretary of the Department of Commerce designee.
Senate Commerce Announces Nomination Hearing for Elaine Chao to be next Secretary of Transportation
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a nomination hearing for The Honorable Elaine Chao, President-elect Donald Trump’s Secretary of the Department of Transportation designee.