Hearings

Hearings 06/7/2017
FAA Reauthorization: Administration Perspectives
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao will testify on key aviation issues before the Department and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Hearings 05/24/2017
Pool Safety: The Tenth Anniversary of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act
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Hearings 05/23/2017
Reopening the American Frontier: Exploring How the Outer Space Treaty Will Impact American Commerce and Settlement in Space
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Hearings 05/18/2017
Executive Session - Coast Guard Authorization Act
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Hearings 05/17/2017
Current Issues in American Sports: Protecting the Health and Safety of American Athletes
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Hearings 05/9/2017
Maritime Transportation: Opportunities and Challenges for the Maritime Administration and Federal Maritime Commission
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Hearings 05/4/2017
Questions, Answers, and Perspectives on the Current State of Airline Travel
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Hearings 05/3/2017
Investing in America’s Broadband Infrastructure: Exploring Ways to Reduce Barriers to Deployment
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Hearings 04/26/2017
Reopening the American Frontier: Reducing Regulatory Barriers and Expanding American Free Enterprise in Space
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Hearings 04/10/2017
Field Hearing: Extreme Weather and Coastal Flooding: What is Happening Now, What is the Future Risk, and What Can We Do About It?
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), the ranking member of Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will convene a full committee field hearing titled “Extreme Weather and Coastal Flooding: What is Happening Now, What is the Future Risk, and What Can We Do About It?”
Hearings 04/6/2017
FAA Reauthorization: Perspectives on Rural Air Service and the General Aviation Community
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Hearings 04/5/2017
Executive Session
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Hearings 04/4/2017
Keeping Goods Moving: Continuing to Enhance Multimodal Freight Policy and Infrastructure
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Hearings 03/29/2017
Nomination Hearing - Jeffrey A. Rosen
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Hearings 03/29/2017
Closing the Skills Gap and Boosting U.S. Competitiveness
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Hearings 03/23/2017
FAA Reauthorization: Perspectives on Improving Airport Infrastructure and Aviation Manufacturing
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Hearings 03/22/2017
State of the Coast Guard: Ensuring Military, National Security, and Enforcement Capability and Readiness
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Hearings 03/22/2017
The Promises and Perils of Emerging Technologies for Cybersecurity
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Hearings 03/21/2017
Staying A Step Ahead: Fighting Back Against Scams Used to Defraud Americans
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Hearings 03/15/2017
Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Innovation, Integration, Successes, and Challenges
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Hearings 03/14/2017
Continuing to Improve Truck Safety on our Nation’s Highways
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Hearings 03/8/2017
Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission
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Hearings 03/2/2017
Exploring the Value of Spectrum to the U.S. Economy
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Hearings 03/1/2017
Connecting America: Improving Access to Infrastructure for Communities Across the Country
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Hearings 02/16/2017
Stakeholder Perspectives on Improving TSA for the Security of the Traveling Public
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Hearings 02/15/2017
Moving America: Stakeholder Perspectives on our Multimodal Transportation System
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Hearings 02/8/2017
A Look Ahead: Inspector General Recommendations for Improving Federal Agencies
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Hearings 02/1/2017
A Growth Agenda: Reducing Unnecessary Regulatory Burdens
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Hearings 01/24/2017
Executive Session
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Hearings 01/18/2017
Nomination Hearing - Wilbur Ross
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Hearings 01/11/2017
Nomination Hearing - Elaine Chao
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Hearings 12/7/2016
Assessing the Security of Our Critical Transportation Infrastructure
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Hearings 12/7/2016
Executive Session - Ann Begeman Nomination
Hearings 11/30/2016
The Dawn of Artificial Intelligence
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Hearings 11/16/2016
Exploring Augmented Reality
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Hearings 09/27/2016
Oversight of the Federal Trade Commission
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Hearings 09/21/2016
Executive Session - NASA Transition Act, 4 Other Bills
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Hearings 09/15/2016
Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission
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Hearings 09/13/2016
Examining the Better Online Ticket Sales Act of 2016
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Hearings 08/11/2016
Freight Rail Reform: Implementation of the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015
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Hearings 07/13/2016
NASA at a Crossroads: Reasserting American Leadership in Space Exploration
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Hearings 07/12/2016
Intermodal and Interdependent: The FAST Act, the Economy, and Our Nation’s Transportation System
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Hearings 07/12/2016
How Will the FCC’s Proposed Privacy Regulations Affect Consumers and Competition?
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Hearings 06/29/2016
Executive Session - American Innovation and Competitiveness Act, Other Items
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Hearings 06/28/2016
How the Internet of Things (IoT) Can Bring U.S. Transportation and Infrastructure into the 21st Century
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Hearings 06/21/2016
FirstNet Oversight: An Update on the Status of the Public Safety Broadband Network
Hearings 06/15/2016
Assessing the Coast Guard’s Increasing Duties: A focus on drug and migrant interdiction
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Hearings 06/15/2016
Executive Session - Small Business Broadband Deployment Act and Other Items
Hearings 06/8/2016
Implementation of the FAST Act
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Hearings 05/25/2016
Improvements in Hurricane Forecasting and the Path Forward
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Hearings 05/24/2016
Examining the Multistakeholder Plan for Transitioning the Internet Assigned Number Authority
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Hearings 05/18/2016
The Telephone Consumer Protection Act at 25: Effects on Consumers and Business
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Hearings 05/11/2016
Leveraging the U.S. Science and Technology Enterprise
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Hearings 05/10/2016
Nomination Hearing - Peg Gustafson to be Inspector General for the Department of Commerce
Hearings 05/2/2016
Keeping Goods Moving in America’s Heartland
Hearings 04/27/2016
Executive Session - FCC Reauthorization Bill, Six Other Bills and Nominations
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Hearings 04/20/2016
The State of the U.S. Maritime Industry: Stakeholder Perspectives
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Hearings 04/6/2016
Transportation Security: Protecting Passengers and Freight
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Hearings 03/16/2016
Executive Session - FAA Reauthorization Bill, Nomination
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Hearings 03/15/2016
Hands Off: The Future of Self-Driving Cars
Hearings 03/8/2016
The State of the U.S. Maritime Industry: The Federal Role
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Hearings 03/3/2016
Executive Session - MOBILE NOW Act, Nominations
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Hearings 03/2/2016
Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission
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Hearings 02/23/2016
Magnuson-Stevens Act at 40: Successes, Challenges and the Path Forward
Hearings 02/23/2016
Passenger Rail: Opportunities and Challenges for the National Network
Hearings 02/4/2016
Ensuring Intermodal USF Support for Rural America
Hearings 01/20/2016
Nomination Hearing -- T.F. Scott Darling, III to be the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Hearings 12/9/2015
Executive Session - Multiple Agenda Items
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Hearings 12/8/2015
Data or Dogma? Promoting Open Inquiry in the Debate over the Magnitude of Human Impact on Earth’s Climate
Hearings 11/18/2015
Executive Session -- Multiple Agenda Items
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Hearings 11/4/2015
Zero Stars: How Gagging Honest Reviews Harms Consumers and the Economy
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Hearings 10/28/2015
Nomination Hearing - Jessica Rosenworcel to be FCC Commissioner
Hearings 10/27/2015
Executive Session - Sarah Feinberg Nomination
Hearings 10/8/2015
Consumer Product Safety and the Recall Process
The hearing marks the subcommittee's second oversight hearing focused on the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Hearings 10/7/2015
Removing Barriers to Wireless Broadband Deployment
The Committee will hold a second full committee hearing on wireless broadband.
Hearings 09/29/2015
Pipeline Safety: Oversight of Our Nation’s Pipeline Network
Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) to chair a pipeline safety hearing.
Hearings 09/18/2015
Pipeline Safety: State and Local Perspectives
Hearings 09/17/2015
Nomination Hearing -- Sarah Feinberg to be Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration
The nominee for the next administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration will testify.
Hearings 09/3/2015
Dakota State University to Host U.S. Senate Cybersecurity Field Hearing
Senate Commerce to examine cybersecurity challenges at a full committee field hearing.
Hearings 07/29/2015
Wireless Broadband and the Future of Spectrum Policy
The hearing will explore how spectrum policy should be improved to accommodate the growing demand.
Hearings 07/22/2015
Nomination Hearing -- Marie Therese Dominguez to be Administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Hearings 07/15/2015
Executive Session -- Comprehensive Transportation and Consumer Protection Act of 2015
Hearings 07/15/2015
Examining the Governance and Integrity of International Soccer
Hearings 07/14/2015
Unlocking the Cures for America’s Most Deadly Diseases
Hearings 07/7/2015
Technologies Transforming Transportation: Is the Government Keeping Up?
Hearings 06/25/2015
Executive Session -- Multiple Agenda Items
Hearings 06/23/2015
Update on the Recalls of Defective Takata Air Bags and NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Efforts
Hearings 06/17/2015
Oversight of the Consumer Product Safety Commission
Oversight Hearing on Consumer Product Safety Commission
Hearings 06/10/2015
Passenger Rail Safety: Accident Prevention and On-Going Efforts to Implement Train Control Technology
The full committee will convene a hearing on passenger rail safety.
Hearings 06/4/2015
Executive Session - Peter Neffenger Nomination
Hearings 06/2/2015
Lifeline: Improving Accountability and Effectiveness
Senate Commerce to hold a hearing on the FCC's Lifeline program.
Hearings 05/21/2015
Nomination Hearing -- Peter Neffenger to be Assistant Secretary of the TSA
Vice Admiral Peter V. Neffenger, the pending nominee to be the next TSA administrator, will testify.
Hearings 05/20/2015
Improvements and Innovations in Fishery Management and Data Collection
Witnesses will discuss how innovative data collection and scientific methods can improve fishery management.
Hearings 05/20/2015
Executive Session -- Multiple Agenda Items
Senate Commerce will markup thirteen bills and three nominations
Hearings 05/19/2015
FAA Reauthorization: Air Traffic Control Modernization and Reform
The Full Committee will hold a hearing on air traffic control reform.
Hearings 05/6/2015
Nominations Hearing - Multiple Nominations Considered
Hearings 05/5/2015
Surface Transportation Reauthorization: The Importance of a Long Term Reauthorization
Senator Fischer will convene a hearing on surface transportation reauthorization.
Hearings 05/4/2015
Passenger Rail Reauthorization: The Future of the Northeast Corridor
Hearings 04/29/2015
Five Years After Deepwater Horizon: Improvements and Challenges in Prevention and Response
Hearings 04/28/2015
FAA Reauthorization: Aviation Safety and General Aviation
Chair Ayotte will convene a hearing as part of an ongoing process for FAA reauthorization.
Hearings 04/28/2015
Staying Afloat: Examining the Resources and Priorities of the U.S. Coast Guard
Senator Rubio will convene a hearing on the resources and priorities of the U.S. Coast Guard.
Hearings 04/23/2015
FAA Reauthorization: Airport Issues and Infrastructure Financing
Chair Ayotte will convene a hearing as part of an ongoing process for FAA Reauthorization.
Hearings 04/22/2015
Weathering the Storm: How Can We Better Communicate Weather to Enhance Commerce and Safety?
The hearing will examine how weather is communicated to enhance commerce & safety.
Hearings 04/21/2015
FAA Reauthorization: Certification and U.S. Aviation Manufacturing Competitiveness
Chair Ayotte will convene a hearing on FAA Reauthorization
Hearings 04/21/2015
Advancing Telehealth Through Connectivity
Hearings 04/14/2015
Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization
Chairman John Thune will convene a hearing on FAA Reauthorization.
Hearings 03/25/2015
Executive Session -- Multiple Agenda Items
Senate Commmerce considered five legislative measures and three nominations.
Hearings 03/24/2015
Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Key Considerations Regarding Safety, Innovation, Economic Impact, and Privacy
Chair Ayotte will convene a hearing on unmanned aircraft systems.
Hearings 03/24/2015
Surface Transportation Reauthorization: Performance, not Prescription
U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer will convene a hearing on surface transportation reauthorization.
Hearings 03/19/2015
Examining the Evolving Cyber Insurance Marketplace
Hearings 03/18/2015
Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission
Hearings 03/17/2015
TSA Oversight and Examination of the Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Request
Hearings 03/12/2015
Examining the President’s Fiscal Year 2016 Budget Request for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Hearings 03/11/2015
Three Years Later: Are We Any Closer To A Nationwide Public Safety Wireless Broadband Network?
Hearings 03/4/2015
Surface Transportation Reauthorization - Oversight and Reform of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Hearings 03/3/2015
Examining the FY 2016 Budget Requests for the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Department of Transportation
Hearings 02/26/2015
Executive Session -- Multiple Agenda Items
Hearings 02/25/2015
Preserving the Multistakeholder Model of Internet Governance
Hearings 02/24/2015
U.S. Human Exploration Goals and Commercial Space Competitiveness
Hearings 02/11/2015
The Connected World: Examining the Internet of Things
This upcoming proceeding will focus on how devices – from home heating systems controlled by users online, to wearable devices that track health and activity with the help of Internet-based analytics -- will be made smarter and more dynamic through Internet technologies.
Hearings 02/10/2015
Keeping Goods Moving
Hearings 02/5/2015
Getting it Right on Data Breach and Notification Legislation in the 114th Congress
Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) will convene the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, Insurance, and Data Security on Thursday, February 5, 2015, at 10:00 a.m.
Hearings 02/4/2015
The Impacts of Vessel Discharge Regulations on our Shipping and Fishing Industries
Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard hearing: “The Impacts of Vessel Discharge Regulations on our Shipping and Fishing Industries.”
Hearings 02/4/2015
Building a More Secure Cyber Future: Examining Private Sector Experience with the NIST Framework
Hearings 01/29/2015
Improving the Performance of our Transportation Networks: Stakeholder Perspectives
U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) will convene the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security on Thursday, January 29, 2015, at 10:00 a.m.
Hearings 01/28/2015
Freight Rail Transportation: Enhancing Safety, Efficiency, and Commerce
The hearing will focus on challenges facing our nation’s freight rail network created by higher demand, rules and regulations, and infrastructure needs.
Hearings 01/21/2015
Protecting the Internet and Consumers through Congressional Action
The committee will convene its first hearing of the 114th Congress entitled, “Protecting the Internet and Consumers through Congressional Action” on Wednesday, January 21, 2015, at 2:30 p.m.
Hearings 01/20/2015
Executive Session -- Consider Rules, Subcommitee Memberships, and a Budget Resolution
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will meet in Executive Session on Tuesday, January 20, 2015, at 2:30 p.m. to consider committee rules, subcommittee memberships, and a committee budget resolution for the 114th Congress.
Hearings 12/10/2014
Passenger Rail: Investing in our Nation’s Future
Hearings 12/9/2014
Executive Session #11
Hearings 12/3/2014
Transportation Safety Nominations Hearing
Hearings 12/2/2014
Addressing Domestic Violence in Professional Sports
Hearings 11/20/2014
Examining Takata Airbag Defects and the Vehicle Recall Process
Hearings 11/18/2014
POSTPONED: Nominations Hearing
Hearings 09/17/2014
Executive Session
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold an executive session on Wednesday, September 17, 2014, at 2:30 p.m.
Hearings 09/16/2014
Oversight of and Policy Considerations for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Hearings 09/10/2014
Freight Rail Service: Improving the Performance of America’s Rail System
Hearings 07/31/2014
Domestic Challenges and Global Competition in Aviation Manufacturing
Hearings 07/30/2014
Cramming on Wireless Phone Bills: A Review of Consumer Protection Practices and Gaps
Hearings 07/29/2014
Opportunities and Challenges for Improving Truck Safety on our Highways
Hearings 07/29/2014
Revisiting the RESTORE Act: Progress and Challenges in Gulf Restoration Post-Deepwater Horizon
Hearings 07/23/2014
The Cruise Passenger Protection Act (S.1340): Improving Consumer Protections for Cruise Passengers
Hearings 07/23/2014
Executive Session
Hearings 07/17/2014
The Federal Research Portfolio: Capitalizing on Investments in R&D
Hearings 07/17/2014
Examining Accountability and Corporate Culture in Wake of the GM Recalls
Hearings 07/16/2014
At a Tipping Point: Consumer Choice, Consolidation and the Future Video Marketplace
Hearings 07/16/2014
Options for Assuring Domestic Space Access
Hearings 07/15/2014
Executive Session
Hearings 07/9/2014
Promoting the Well-Being and Academic Success of College Athletes
Hearings 06/26/2014
The State of U.S. Travel and Tourism: Government Efforts to Attract 100 Million Visitors Annually
Hearings 06/25/2014
NextGen: A Review of Progress, Challenges, and Opportunities for Improving Aviation Safety and Efficiency
Hearings 06/24/2014
POSTPONED: Executive Session
Hearings 06/18/2014
Aggressive E-Cigarette Marketing and Potential Consequences for Youth
Hearings 06/17/2014
Protecting Consumers from False and Deceptive Advertising of Weight-Loss Products
Hearings 06/11/2014
Nominations Hearing
Hearings 06/5/2014
Preserving Public Safety and Network Reliability in the IP Transition
Hearings 06/3/2014
Surface Transportation Reauthorization: Examining the Safety and Effectiveness of our Transportation Systems
Hearings 05/21/2014
Delivering Better Health Care Value to Consumers: The First Three Years of the Medical Loss Ratio
Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a hearing on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at approximately 2:45 p.m. titled, “Delivering Better Health Care Value to Consumers: The First Three Years of the Medical Loss Ratio”. The hearing will examine the impact the minimum medical loss ratio (MLR) requirements in health care reform have had on making sure that health insurers are accountable to consumers and provide appropriate value for premium dollars. Under these provisions, health insurers must provide consumers rebates if the plans do not spend sufficient premium dollars on actual medical care as opposed to non-medical administrative expenses including profits.
Hearings 05/15/2014
Surface Transportation Reauthorization: Local Perspectives on Moving America
Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security will hold a hearing on Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. titled, “Surface Transportation Reauthorization: Local Perspectives on Moving America”. This hearing will focus on the reauthorization of surface transportation programs and explore the impacts of transportation investments on states, local communities, and users of the transportation system. The hearing will also highlight how transportation investments help drive the economy and create jobs.
Hearings 05/14/2014
POSTPONED: Promoting the Well-Being and Academic Success of College Athletes
Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation is postponing the hearing titled, “Promoting the Well-Being and Academic Success of College Athletes” previously scheduled for Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. The hearing will be rescheduled for a date following the Memorial Day recess. ###
Hearings 05/8/2014
The State of U.S. Travel and Tourism: Industry Efforts to Attract 100 Million Visitors Annually
Washington, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s Subcommittee on Tourism, Competitiveness, and Innovation will hold a hearing on Thursday, May 8, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. titled, “The State of U.S. Travel and Tourism: Industry Efforts to Attract 100 Million Visitors Annually”. This hearing will examine the state of the U.S. travel and tourism industry, with a particular focus on public and private travel-promotion efforts and the benefits of tourism in the context of the 2012 National Travel and Tourism Strategy – a plan to attract 100 million international visitors annually by the end of 2021. Further, the hearing will provide a venue for the private sector’s perspective on the economic needs and benefits of increasing travel and tourism to the U.S.; the industry’s role in travel promotion; and, the industry’s assessment of government participation through the National Travel and Tourism Strategy and Brand USA.
Hearings 05/7/2014
Surface Transportation Reauthorization: Progress, Challenges, and Next Steps
Washington, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today announced the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a hearing on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. titled, “Surface Transportation Reauthorization: Progress, Challenges, and Next Steps”. This hearing will focus on the reauthorization of surface transportation programs, and a review of the Administration’s surface transportation reauthorization proposal, the “GROW AMERICA Act”. In addition, the hearing will highlight the need to allocate more resources to underfunded areas of the nation’s transportation system, including to programs that move freight, focus on safety, and concentrate on growing rail service.
Hearings 04/30/2014
Transportation Security Administration Oversight: Confronting America's Transportation Security Challenges
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today announced the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a hearing on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. titled, “Transportation Security Administration Oversight: Confronting America’s Transportation Security Challenges.” This hearing will examine the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) efforts to implement new procedures to confront the evolving security threats to America’s transportation systems.
Hearings 04/22/2014
Leading the Way: Adapting to South Florida's Changing Coastline
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s Subcommittee on Science and Space will hold a hearing at the Miami Beach City Hall on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. titled, “Leading the Way: Adapting to South Florida’s Changing Coastline”. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) will chair this hearing on the 44th anniversary of Earth Day. The hearing will provide an overview of climate science analyses conducted by federal agencies, and by Florida universities, that inform state and local government adaptation plans. Witnesses will discuss the economic impacts of climate change to Florida’s tourism and insurance industries, as well as efforts to reduce the carbon emissions that drive climate change. Florida has recorded between five and eight inches of sea level rise in the past 50 years. Due to climate change, Florida could experience up to three feet of sea level rise by 2100. The impacts of flooding, saltwater intrusion, and land erosion on Florida’s coastal habitats and economies have prompted local governments to action. Sen. Nelson will lead the discussion on the steps already underway and explore potential new solutions to these growing problems.
Hearings 04/9/2014
Executive Session
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold an executive session on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. to consider legislation and nominations.
Hearings 04/9/2014
From Here to Mars
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today announced the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s Subcommittee on Science and Space will hold a hearing on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. titled, “From Here to Mars.” The hearing will feature experts on NASA exploration strategy, international cooperation in space, and commercial space efforts.
Hearings 04/8/2014
Nominations Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a nominations hearing on Tuesday, April 8, 2014 at 2:30 p.m.
Hearings 04/2/2014
Examining the GM Recall and NHTSA's Defect Investigation Process
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Insurance will hold a hearing on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. titled, “Examining the GM Recall and NHTSA’s Defect Investigation Process,” chaired by Consumer Protection Subcommittee chair Senator Claire McCaskill (D-MO). This hearing will examine General Motors’ (GM) announcement in February of a safety recall affecting 1.6 million vehicles for defective ignition switches that have caused at least 12 deaths. In particular, the hearing will focus on GM’s decisions over a more than 10-year period to not issue a safety recall and will consider whether the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has the capability, data, and resources to effectively monitor vehicle safety defects.
Hearings 04/1/2014
Reauthorization of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet will hold a hearing on Tuesday, April 1, 2014 at 2:45 p.m. titled, “Reauthorization of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act”. The hearing will focus on issues related to the reauthorization of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act (STELA), and whether present law appropriately protects and promotes a video market that is responsive to consumer demands and expectations.
Hearings 03/26/2014
Protecting Personal Consumer Information from Cyber Attacks and Data Breaches
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a hearing on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at 1:45 p.m. titled, “Protecting Personal Consumer Information from Cyber Attacks and Data Breaches”. The recent high-profile data breach at Target, and less-reported breaches at entities such as Neiman Marcus, White Lodging, Snapchat, and the University of Maryland, have highlighted the need to improve our protection of consumer data. Databases populated with sensitive information about large numbers of American consumers have been prime targets for cyber thieves for a number of years. This hearing will examine the risks to these recent data breaches pose for consumers, the current lack of federal data security protections, and several data security bills pending before the Senate Commerce Committee that would establish such federal standards.
Hearings 03/13/2014
The U.S. Aviation Industry and Jobs: Keeping American Manufacturing Competitive
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security will hold a hearing on Thursday, March 13, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. titled, “The U.S. Aviation Industry and Jobs: Keeping American Manufacturing Competitive.” The hearing will examine actions the United States can take to maintain its leadership in the aviation sector as global competitors make advances. The hearing will also address critical competition issues facing the industry, such as trade and competitive barriers, workforce development, regulatory issues, and infrastructure modernization.
Hearings 03/6/2014
Enhancing our Rail Safety: Current Challenges for Passenger and Freight Rail
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security will hold a hearing on Thursday, March 6, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. titled, “Enhancing Our Rail Safety: Current Challenges for Passenger and Freight Rail.” The hearing will examine the current state of safety on the nation’s passenger and freight rail networks, including a discussion of recent high-profile rail accidents, positive train control implementation, and other key safety challenges.
Hearings 02/27/2014
North Pacific Perspectives on Magnuson-Stevens Act Reauthorization
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard will hold a hearing on Thursday, February 27, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. titled, “North Pacific Perspectives on Magnuson-Stevens Act Reauthorization”. This hearing is the fourth in a series of regionally-focused hearings regarding the upcoming reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. The hearing will examine progress made to-date, and the ongoing challenges faced in sustainable fisheries management in the North Pacific, since the Act was last reauthorized in 2007. Testimony from managers, fishermen, academics, and other stakeholders is expected to address impacts of the most recent reauthorization on U.S. fisheries, and the communities that rely on them, and explore potential legislative changes to the law.
Hearings 02/6/2014
Over-Connected and Behind the Wheel: A Summit on Technological Solutions to Distracted Driving
Hearings 01/30/2014
West Coast and Western Pacific Perspectives on Magnuson-Stevens Act Reauthorization
Hearings 01/16/2014
Locating 911 Callers in a Wireless World
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation today announced the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet will hold a hearing on Thursday, January 16, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. titled, “Locating 911 Callers in a Wireless World.” The Subcommittee will focus on the unique location accuracy issues associated with calling 911 from wireless phones.
Hearings 01/15/2014
The Future of Unmanned Aviation in the U.S. Economy: Safety and Privacy Considerations
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a hearing on Wednesday, January 15, 2014, at 2:30 p.m. to examine the growth of unmanned aerial systems (UAS), commonly referred to as “drones”, in the United States, including the potential economic benefits of drone operations, and the progress of steps taken to facilitate the development of the industry through the FAA Modernization and Reform Act of 2012 (P.L. 112-95). The hearing will include consideration of safety and privacy issues surrounding the operation of drones in the United States.
Hearings 01/13/2014
Executive Session
Hearings 12/18/2013
What Information Do Data Brokers Have on Consumers, and How Do They Use It?
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today announced the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a hearing on Wednesday, December 18, 2013, at 2:30 p.m. to examine the data broker industry and how industry practices may impact consumers. The hearing comes after a yearlong Commerce Committee examination of how data brokers collect, compile, and sell consumer information for marketing purposes. In October 2012, Rockefeller launched an investigation into the data broker industry to give consumers a better understanding of how their personal information is handled, issuing information requests to nine representative data brokers. Rockefeller sent an additional set of inquiries in September 2013 to twelve popular personal finance, health, and family-focused websites to further explore data broker information collection practices, and further expanded the investigation in October 2013 by requesting that Experian provide specific information about the company’s customer vetting practices following news reports alleging that an Experian subsidiary sold data to an identity theft scheme.
Hearings 12/12/2013
Forecasting Success: Achieving U.S. Weather Readiness for the Long Term
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard will hold a hearing on Thursday, December 12, 2013, at 10:30 a.m. to conduct oversight of the National Weather Service, and assess past and ongoing efforts to improve the timeliness, accuracy, and accessibility of weather forecasting and prediction services. Testimony from various stakeholders will provide perspectives on what additional services, tools, and innovations may be needed to predict, prepare for, and respond to weather events more effectively in the future.
Hearings 12/10/2013
Crafting a Successful Incentive Auction: Stakeholders' Perspectives
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a hearing on Tuesday, December 10, 2013, at 2:30 p.m. to examine the issues surrounding implementation of the voluntary incentive auction of broadcast television spectrum, which is being conducted by the Federal Communications Commission as required by the Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012.
Hearings 11/21/2013
Nomination Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today announced the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a nominations hearing on Thursday, November 21, 2013, at 2:30 p.m.
Hearings 11/20/2013
Soldiers as Consumers: Predatory and Unfair Business Practices Harming the Military Community
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today announced the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a hearing on Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. on aggressive business practices that some soldiers and their families face, as well as ways to protect service members from abusive behavior.
Hearings 11/14/2013
Southeast Regional Perspectives on Magnuson-Stevens Reauthorization
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today announced the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard will hold a hearing on Thursday, November 14, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. titled, “Southeast Regional Perspectives on Magnuson-Stevens Reauthorization.” This hearing is the second in a series of regionally-focused hearings regarding the upcoming reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act. This second hearing is examining the progress made to-date and the ongoing challenges faced in transitioning to sustainable fisheries management in the South Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean since the Act was last reauthorized in 2007. Testimony from managers, fishermen, academics, and other stakeholders is expected to address the impacts the latest reauthorization has had on U.S. fisheries and the communities that rely on them in these regions, as well as explore potential legislative changes for Congress’s consideration.
Hearings 11/13/2013
The Role of Manufacturing Hubs in a 21st Century Innovation Economy
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today announced the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a hearing on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. on how to strengthen U.S. innovation and manufacturing.
Hearings 11/12/2013
Executive Session
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today announced the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold an off the floor Executive Session on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at 5:40 p.m. to vote on several nominations.
Hearings 11/7/2013
Demand Letters and Consumer Protection: Examining Deceptive Practices by Patent Assertion Entities
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation today announced the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Insurance will hold a hearing on Thursday, November 7, 2013, at 10:00 a.m. to examine the impact of demand letters — sent by patent assertion entities (PAEs) or “patent trolls” — on small businesses, consumers, and innovators. The hearing will consider whether legislation is needed to provide increased protection for these individuals and groups.
Hearings 11/6/2013
America COMPETES: Science and the U.S. Economy
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today announced the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a hearing on Wednesday, November 6, 2013, at 2:30 p.m. to begin the committee’s work on the reauthorization of the America COMPETES Act, which funds government research and development initiatives that are critical to maintaining the country’s global advantage in these important areas. This hearing will examine why the federal government must invest in research and development and STEM education, and how these investments drive innovation and the U.S. economy.
Hearings 11/5/2013
POSTPONED: The U.S. Aviation Industry and Jobs: Keeping American Manufacturing Competitive
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation is announcing the postponement of the Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety and Security hearing scheduled for Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. titled, “The U.S. Aviation Industry and Jobs: Maintaining U.S. Leadership in the Global Marketplace”.
Hearings 10/29/2013
Broadband Adoption: The Next Mile
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet will hold a hearing on Tuesday, October 29 at 10:30 a.m., titled, “Broadband Adoption: The Next Mile.” The Subcommittee will examine how to increase broadband adoption in the United States; explore challenges to broadband adoption among various demographic groups and regions; and strategies to overcome those barriers.
Hearings 10/28/2013
Power Outage on Metro-North's New Haven Line: How to Prevent Future Failures Along Passenger Rail's Busiest Corridor
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security will hold a field hearing in Bridgeport, Connecticut on Monday, October 28 at 10:00 a.m., titled, “Power Outage on Metro-North’s New Haven Line: How to Prevent Future Failures Along Passenger Rail’s Busiest Sector.” This hearing will explore the causes of the recent power outage on Metro-North’s New Haven Line, which resulted in significant delays and service reductions for nearly two weeks. The purpose of the hearing is to understand what went wrong, how it could have been prevented, and the economic impact of this major service disruption.
Hearings 10/11/2013
The Impacts of the Government Shutdown on Our Economic Security
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation will hold a hearing entitled, “The Impacts of the Government Shutdown on Our Economic Security” on Friday, October 11 at 1:00 p.m. in SR-253.
Hearings 09/24/2013
Rebuilding the Nation's Infrastructure: Leveraging Innovative Financing to Supplement Federal Investment
Hearings 09/24/2013
The Role of Certification in Rewarding Sustainable Fishing
Hearings 09/19/2013
Nomination Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a nominations hearing on Thursday, September 19, 2013, at 10:00 a.m.
Hearings 09/18/2013
Nomination Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a hearing on the nominations of Mr. Michael O’Rielly, to be a Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission, and Ms. Terrell McSweeny, to be a Commissioner of the Federal Trade Commission.
Hearings 08/19/2013
Connecting Urban and Rural America: The State of Communications on the Ground
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Communications, Technology and the Internet will hold a field hearing on Monday, August 19, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. in Little Rock, Arkansas, entitled, “Connecting Urban and Rural America: The State of Communications on the Ground”. Testimony will focus on the state of communications in Arkansas, including issues facing telecommunications and media companies that provide service in the state. In addition, the hearing will focus on how broadband can improve consumer welfare by expanding opportunity and access to services like telemedicine, education and business development.
Hearings 08/13/2013
Effects of Water Flows on Apalachicola Bay: Short and Long Term Perspectives
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation will hold a field hearing on Tuesday, August 13, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in Apalachicola, Florida, titled, “Effects of Water Flows on Apalachicola Bay: Short and Long Term Perspectives”. The hearing will examine the impacts of decreased water flows on Apalachicola Bay and area industries. It will also address the effects that chronic drought and upstream water withdrawals have had on the Apalachicola Bay oyster industry, which has typically represented about 10 percent of the Nation’s overall oyster supply.
Hearings 07/31/2013
Energy Drinks: Exploring Concerns About Marketing to Youth
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation will hold a hearing on Wednesday, July 31, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. titled, “Energy Drinks: Exploring Concerns About Marketing to Youth”. Chairman Rockefeller is interested in learning more about the concerns expressed by pediatricians and other public health experts about the health risks energy drinks could pose to children and teenagers. Among the leading voices concerned about the marketing of energy drinks to kids is the American Medical Association (AMA). Last month, the organization voted to support a ban on the marketing of energy drinks to children and teens under the age of 18.
Hearings 07/30/2013
Executive Session
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation will hold an executive session on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at 2:30 p.m to markup several bills and nominations.