WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV issued the following statement after Senate Republicans blocked (on a 53-34 vote) a travel promotion bill from being considered in the Senate. “At a time when Americans continue to endure the most significant economic downturn […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee conducted an off the floor markup on the nominations of: • Ms. Inez M. Tenenbaum: To be Chairman and Commissioner of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission • Mr. Julius Genachowski: To be Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission • […]
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee conducted an off the floor markup. Chairman Rockefeller issued the following statement on his vote on the FCC nominees: “Julius Genachowski has my resounding support. He offers the public and private sector experience needed to reinvigorate the FCC and put consumers first. […]
Washington, D.C.—Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV, Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, applauded President Obama’s new financial regulation plan that will protect consumers by imposing stricter government oversight of the financial services system. “In the Senate Commerce Committee, I held my very first hearing as Chairman on consumer protections from […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a full committee hearing today on The Consumer Wireless Experience. Witness List: Panel I Mr. Mark Goldstein, Director, Physical Infrastructure Issues, United States Government Accountability Office Panel II Mr. John E. Rooney, President and Chief Executive Officer, […]
Throughout the last decade, consumers have grown to rely on the mobility, convenience, and safety that wireless service can provide. Ten years ago, less than 100 million consumers had wireless phones. Today, the wireless industry counts more than 270 million American subscribers. However, in light of this success, we have a serious responsibility […]
Washington, D.C. – In an effort to ensure the public has access to key information during local industrial accidents or emergencies like the Bayer CropScience explosion in Institute, West Virginia last year, Senator Jay Rockefeller, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, introduced legislation that will clarify federal laws regarding the release […]