Chairman Stevens Comments on Nomination of New Commandant of the Coast Guard
Upon the President’s announcement of its nomination of Vice Admiral Thad W. Allen to be the next Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) made the following statement: “Vice Admiral Allen distinguished himself in the way he handled duties assigned to him following the tremendous disasters in the New […]
Senate Approves The Coast Guard Hurricane Relief Act
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Senate last night unanimously approved H.R. 4508, the Coast Guard Hurricane Relief Act, which provides Congress’s commendation, recognition and gratitude to Coast Guard personnel for their efforts in response to Hurricane Katrina. In addition, the bill authorizes the preservation of leave for those Guardsmen detailed to operations in response to […]
Senate Approves Bill to Enhance Coral Reef Conservation
WASHINGTON, DC – Late last night, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved the "Coral Reef Conservation Amendments Act of 2005" (S. 1390), introduced by Senator Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) and co-sponsored by Senators John Sununu (R-N.H.) and Daniel Akaka (D-Hawaii). The legislation, which reauthorizes and amends the Coral Reef Conservation Act of 2000 (CRCA), enhances the resources […]
Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Stevens Addresses U.S. Climate Change Science Program Workshop
WASHINGTON, DC — Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) today addressed the U.S. Climate Change Science Program Workshop. Chairman Stevens’ remarks focused on the need to rely on sound science when making policy decisions. The Climate Change Science Program Workshop is being held over three days and is sponsored by 13 government agencies. More […]
Chairman Stevens Introduces Legislation to Implement the U.S.-Russian Polar Bear Treaty
Washington, D.C. – Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Chairman Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) has introduced the United States-Russia Polar Bear Conservation and Management Implementation Act to execute the provisions of the Polar Bear Treaty signed by the United States and the Russian Federation. Committee Co-Chairman Senator Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) is a cosponsor of the bill. […]
Chairman Stevens Statement Upon Introduction of the United States-Russia Polar Bear Conservation and Management Implementation Act of 2005
Washington, D.C. – Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Chairman Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) today introduced the United States-Russia Polar Bear Conservation and Management Implementation Act of 2005. Chairman Stevens made the following statement on the Senate floor upon the bill’s introduction: I introduce today a bill to implement the provisions of the “Agreement Between the […]
Committee to Subpoena DOJ Documents Relating to Banned Substance Use in Olympics
Washington, DC — The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee today agreed by voice vote to issue a subpoena to obtain documents from the Department of Justice relating to information regarding possible use of banned performance-enhancing substances by U.S. Olympic sport athletes. Sen. McCain’s statement follows: “I continue to be keenly interested in curbing the […]
Committee Approves Maritime Administration Authorization Act
Washington, DC – The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee today approved by voice vote, S. 1262, Maritime Administration Authorization Act of 2003. Senator McCain introduced the bill on June 13, 2003. The purpose of the bill is to authorize appropriations for the Maritime Administration (MARAD) operations and training, administration costs associated with the shipbuilding […]