The Federal Role in National Rail Policy: Hearing Summary
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a full committee hearing today on the Federal role in national rail policy.
Chairman Rockefeller Remarks on the Federal Role in National Rail Policy
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today’s hearing is about progress. It’s about what’s required to modernize our transportation system so our businesses and our workers can stay competitive in the 21st century. It’s about leveling the playing field. And it’s about how when we do that, America is stronger in the global marketplace and that means jobs and economic security.
Rockefeller Releases Report on the Rail Industry and the Need for Level Playing Field to Create Competition and Boost Economy
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In anticipation of this afternoon’s hearing on federal rail policy, Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today released a Committee staff report, The Current Financial State of the Class I Freight Rail Industry, showing that the largest American freight railroad companies have been earning record profit margins at the expense of their shipper customers.
Commerce Committee Chairman Rockefeller Statement on Introduction of Oil Spill Response and Energy Jobs Plan
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, issued the following statement after Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid introduced a legislative package on the targeted oil spill response and clean energy jobs plan.
Hearing Summary – SAFE Port Act Reauthorization: Securing Our Nation’s Critical Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a full committee hearing today titled SAFE Port Act: Securing Our Nation’s Critical Infrastructure.
Chairman Rockefeller Remarks on SAFE Port Act Reauthorization: Securing Our Nation’s Critical Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Every day, terrorists are hard at work hatching new plans to do Americans harm. As the former Chairman, and a current member of the Intelligence Committee, I have a unique appreciation for the threats we face, and I can tell you: the threats are real, and they are ever-evolving.
Rockefeller Statement on Findings of TARP Watchdog Auto Dealership Report
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, issued the following statement regarding the findings of a report by the special inspector general for the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP) on the Obama Administration’s handling of auto dealer closings in the wake of GM and Chrysler’s bankruptcy last year:
Senate Commerce Committee Approves Crucial NASA Authorization, Equal Access to 21st Century Communications Act, and Maritime Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held an executive session and favorably reported out the following legislation and nominations:
Chairman Rockefeller Remarks on Today’s Executive Session
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Good morning, I want to briefly summarize the bills and accepted amendments. We’ll consider three bills today, and a nomination for promotion in the U.S. Coast Guard. We will begin with The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2010.
Hearing Summary – Deepwater Horizon Tragedy: Holding Responsible Parties Accountable
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a full committee hearing today titled Deepwater Horizon Tragedy: Holding Responsible Parties Accountable.