Republican News

Press Releases 04/19/2017
Congressional Statements on Enactment of Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Act
President Trump signs the first major piece of weather legislation adopted since the early 1990s into law.
Press Releases 04/6/2017
West Palm Beach to Host Senate Commerce Committee Field Hearing on Extreme Weather and Coastal Flooding
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) will convene a full committee field hearing on Monday, April 10, 2017 at 1:30 p.m. EDT in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Press Releases 04/5/2017
Commerce Approves the Surface and Maritime Transportation Security Act, MAIN STREET Cybersecurity Act, DOT Deputy Secretary Nomination and Additional Legislation
Press Releases 03/31/2017
Blunt to Convene Hearing on Rural Air Service
Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), chairman of the Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security, will convene a hearing on Thursday, April 6, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. titled “FAA Reauthorization: Perspectives on Rural Air Service and the General Aviation Community.”
Press Releases 03/31/2017
Commerce Announces Legislative Markup for April 5
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold an executive session on Wednesday, April 5th at 10:00 a.m.
Press Releases 03/30/2017
Senate Approves Negotiated Weather Reform Bill with Amendments
The legislation includes core seasonal forecasting, forecast communication, and other proposals first put forward by Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i).
Press Releases 03/30/2017
Senators Reintroduce Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act
The legislation addresses deficiencies in the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) efforts to protect rail, transit, highway, and maritime passenger and freight transportation.
Press Releases 03/29/2017
Thune Statement on FCC Decision to Return Lifeline Program Authority to States
The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) will with withdraw from litigation and allow states to perform the role Congress intended in designating broadband providers eligible for federal subsidies.
Press Releases 03/28/2017
Subcommittee to Explore Importance of Multimodal Freight Transportation Network
This hearing will examine the importance of the multimodal freight transportation network and policies needed for a growing economy.
Press Releases 03/24/2017
Committee Announces Hearing to Examine the Skills Gap and How to Boost U.S. Competitiveness
This hearing will explore the technical skills gap in the U.S. manufacturing sector and other trades. It will also highlight steps taken by advocates and industry to address the growing issue and foster a competitive workforce.