Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Bioeconomy
U.S. Sen. Cory Gardner, R-Colo., chairman of the Subcommittee on Science, Oceans, Fisheries, and Weather, will convene a hearing titled, “Securing U.S. Leadership in the Bioeconomy,” at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. The hearing will examine the bioeconomy, the federal government’s role in the bioeconomy, and the potential risks from such research. Witnesses will also discuss the necessary policies and practices for the advancement of biotechnology.
Subcommittee Announces Field Hearing on Oversight of Air Cargo Security
U.S. Sen. Ed Markey, D-Mass., ranking member of the Subcommittee on Security, will convene a field hearing titled, “Promoting Safe Skies through Scanning and Screening: Oversight of Air Cargo Security,” at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, February 24, 2020. The hearing will examine the oversight of certified cargo screening facilities, screening technology, the efficiency of the global supply chain, and other air cargo security topics at Boston Logan International Airport.
Cantwell Touts Washington State Space Economy—Calls For Greater Investment in Space Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, highlighted the numerous issues in space that pose a threat to life on Earth, including space weather, near-Earth objects, orbital debris, and an increasingly congested space environment. Ranking Member Cantwell praised Washington state’s aerospace sector for […]
Wicker Statement on FAA’s Safety Oversight of Southwest Airlines
Today, U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General released an audit report that identified a number of concerns regarding the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) safety oversight of Southwest Airlines:
Wicker, Thune Commend FCC Chairman’s C-band Proposal
Today, U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and John Thune, R-S.D., chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet, released the following statements after Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai announced his C-band proposal for 5G at the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation:
Committee Announces Hearing on Space Missions
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a hearing titled, “Space Missions of Global Importance: Planetary Defense, Space Weather Protection, and Space Situational Awareness,” at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. The hearing will focus on U.S. leadership in space missions vital to the global economy and the protection of human health and life on Earth. Witnesses will also discuss policies, programs, and research that are important for planetary defense, space weather protection, and space situational awareness.
Cantwell Touts Landmark Washington State Anti-Concussion Law at Commerce Sports Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, spoke on the diversity of issues plaguing youth and adult athletes, such as improper injury care and sexual abuse, in today’s hearing focused on athlete safety and integrity in sports. Ranking Member Cantwell stressed the serious dangers of […]
Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Intercollegiate Athlete Compensation
U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., chairman of the Subcommittee on Manufacturing, Trade, and Consumer Protection, will convene a hearing titled, “Name, Image, and Likeness: The State of Intercollegiate Athlete Compensation,” at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2020.
Committee Releases Whistleblower Allegations of Misconduct at FAA Honolulu Flight Standards District Office
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today released a fact sheet highlighting information the committee received from whistleblowers alleging misconduct by managers working for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the Hawaii Flight Standards District Office.
Cantwell Statement Regarding Alleged Misconduct at Federal Aviation Administration’s Honolulu Flight Standards District Office
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, released the following statement regarding allegations of misconduct by managers working for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at the Honolulu Flight Standards District Office: “I join Chairman Wicker in calling for a more thorough review by the Inspector General of […]