Cantwell on Wins for Women in the Coast Guard Bill: “A Major Step Forward”
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), the Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today lauded the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2019 for its commitment not only to Coast Guard women but to the children and families of women who serve our country. “The bill also helps in the recruitment, retainment, and […]
Wicker Introduces Fishery Disasters Bill
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, introduced the “Fishery Failures: Urgently Needed Disaster Declarations (Fishery FUNDD) Act.” This legislation would reform the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA)’s Fishery Resource Disaster Relief program of the National Marine Fisheries Service, making improvements to provide fishermen with disaster relief more quickly.
Ranking Member Cantwell Statement on Fuel Economy Standards Deal Between Automakers and California
Senator Maria Cantwell, the Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today issued the following statement regarding the agreement between major automakers and the state of California on fuel economy standards. “I am glad to see that a voluntary agreement has been struck between automakers and the state of California on fuel economy […]
Committee Announces Markup on July 31
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene an executive session on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. in Hart Senate Office Building 216 to consider the following legislative measures.
Wicker Welcomes NASA Green Run Test Announcement
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, welcomed an announcement from National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Administrator Jim Bridenstine that the agency will conduct the “Green Run” rocket testing campaign at Stennis Space Center in Mississippi.
Committee Announces Hearing on Positive Train Control Implementation
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a hearing titled, “Next Steps for Positive Train Control Implementation,” at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 31, 2019. This hearing will focus on the implementation of positive train control (PTC) and anticipated compliance with the December 31, 2020 deadline. Witnesses will discuss the current status of PTC implementation and any challenges railroads may face by the final deadline.
Committee Approves 11 Bills, Coast Guard Nomination
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation today approved 11 bills and a Coast Guard nomination, all subject to approval by the full Senate.
Wicker Statement on Confirmation of FAA Administrator
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, issued the following statement on the confirmation of Stephen Dickson as Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Wicker Statement on FTC and Facebook Settlement
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today issued the following statement after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a settlement with Facebook: “The settlement between the FTC and Facebook further stresses the need for a strong federal data privacy law. The details of Facebook’s conduct that […]
Ranking Member Cantwell Statement on Facebook’s FTC Settlement
Today U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), the Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, issued the following statement regarding the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) settlement with Facebook. “This decision underscores the need for strong privacy legislation. When companies betray the public trust, there must be immediate and significant consequences. We need a strong […]