WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV sent a letter to the Inspector General of the Department of Transportation requesting an investigation into inadequate pilot training and fatigue that may have played a role in the fatal crash of the Continental Connection Flight 3407 near Buffalo, […]
I would like to welcome everyone here today, and express my regret for not being in attendance. I wish to congratulate all of the nominees standing before the Committee today. It is a true honor to be selected by the President for these incredibly important positions. If confirmed, you will lead our country’s investment in […]
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) – U.S. Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV and Senator Byron Dorgan Chairman of the Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security Subcommittee, today said they will hold hearings to investigate airline safety to address recent disclosures before the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) surrounding the crash of the Continental […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller, IV (D-WV), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Senator Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, introduced The Federal Surface Transportation Policy and Planning Act of 2009. This important legislation establishes a comprehensive and unifying mission for the nation’s […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held an Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security Subcommittee hearing today on the Reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA): Perspectives of Aviation Stakeholders. Witness List* PANEL I Mr. Chip Barclay, President, American Association of Airport Executives Ms. Marion Blakey, President and Chief Executive Officer, […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a Competitiveness, Innovation, and Export Promotion Subcommittee hearing titled Tourism in Troubled Times. Witness List* The Honorable Harry Reid, United States Senator, Nevada Panel I Ms. Mary Saunders, Acting Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing and Services, U.S. Department of Commerce Panel II Mr. Jay […]
I would like to welcome everyone here today, and express my regret for not being in attendance. I also want to thank Senator Dorgan for his tremendous leadership and I applaud him for holding this important subcommittee hearing. I strongly believe that modernizing our nation’s archaic air traffic control system should be the FAA’s […]
I would like to welcome everyone here today, and express my regret for not being in attendance. I would like to thank Senator Klobuchar for calling this hearing and for her dedication to shining the light on an industry that must flourish if our economy is to recover from the current economic downturn. I would […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – One month from today, our nation is scheduled to make the transition to digital television, or DTV, which will modernize our airwaves and free spectrum for public safety and innovative commercial use. On June 12th, full-power television stations across the country will stop broadcasting in analog and switch to digital signals. This […]