Chairman Rockefeller and Ranking Member Hutchison Statements on the Nomination of Chris Bertram
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV and Ranking Member Kay Bailey Hutchison issued the following statements after Christopher P. Bertram was nominated to be Assistant Secretary for Budget and Programs and Chief Financial Officer at the U.S. Department of Transportation. “Mr. […]
Chairman Rockefeller’s Remarks on “High-Speed Passenger Rail: How Fast Will It Get Here?”
I’d like to start this hearing by honoring and remembering those who tragically perished in yesterday’s catastrophic Washington, DC metro accident. Current press reports say 9 people lost their lives and many remain severely injured, in what is now the deadliest accident in the history of the Metrorail system. This Committee takes its […]
Chairman Rockefeller and Senator Boxer Request Rail Safety Funding
Washington, D.C. – Today, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV (D-WV) and U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) wrote to a key Senate Committee and requested at least $50 million in funding for a new railroad safety technology grant program, created by the Rail Safety Improvement […]
Hearing Summary: Freight Transportation In America: Options For Improving The Nation’s Network
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held the following subcommittee hearing on Freight Transportation in America: Options for Improving the Nation’s Network. Witness List Mr. Richard Roper, Director, Planning Department, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Mr. Matt Rose, Commissioner, National Surface Transportation Policy […]
Chairman Rockefeller’s Remarks on Freight Transportation in America: Options for Improving the Nation’s Network
I am very pleased the Senate Commerce Committee is holding this important hearing on freight transportation in America. Although this is not an issue many Americans think about every day, efficiently moving goods into and throughout this country is a cornerstone of America’s economic viability. Getting goods to market in a timely fashion […]
Senate Passes Resolution Honoring Kenneth Mead
Washington, DC – Today the Senate passed by unanimous consent a resolution recognizing Kenneth M. Mead’s service as the Inspector General of the Department of Transportation. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) and Co-Chairman Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) introduced the resolution in honor of Mead, who retired effective February 11, 2006. The measure is co-sponsored […]
Senate Approves Maritime Administration Enhancement Act
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Senate today passed H.R. 1815, the National Defense Authorization Act Conference Report for Fiscal Year 2006 by voice vote. The conference report incorporates provisions originally included in the Maritime Administration Enhancement Act, S. 2029, reported by the Commerce Committee. The conference report establishes within the Maritime Administration (MARAD) a grant, […]
Statement of U.S. Senator Trent Lott of Mississippi Regarding the Replacement of Amtrak President David Gunn
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Trent Lott of Mississippi, chairman of the Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Subcommittee, issued the following statement today: “I am very disappointed to learn that Amtrak’s board of directors has voted to replace David Gunn as president. David Gunn has worked very hard to reform Amtrak and has done an excellent […]
Commerce Committee Approves
Transportation Safety Legislation
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation today approved by unanimous consent the “Surface Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2005”, offered by Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Subcommittee Chairman Trent Lott (R-Miss) and Full Committee Co-Chairman Senator Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii). This legislation includes four titles: Title I – Motor Carrier […]