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Press Releases 03/23/2017
Thune, Gardner Urge New Transportation and Commerce Secretaries to Prioritize Cybersecurity
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Sen. Cory Gardner (R-Colo.), urged the Secretary of Transportation and Secretary of Commerce, in separate letters, to “commit to making the cybersecurity of the Department’s systems a top priority."
Press Releases 03/22/2017
Committee Announces Nomination Hearing for Deputy Secretary of Transportation
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a nomination hearing for Jeffrey A. Rosen, the nominee for Deputy Secretary of Transportation, at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29, 2017.
Press Releases 03/21/2017
Statement on President Trump Signing NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2017 into Law
President Trump signed into law S. 442, The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Transition Authorization Act of 2017 at a ceremony attended by members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Press Releases 03/17/2017
Hearing Scheduled to Explore Intersection of Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies
This hearing will explore the impact of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, the internet of things, blockchain, and quantum computing, on the future of cybersecurity.
Press Releases 03/16/2017
Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Airport Infrastructure and American Competitiveness
The hearing will examine airport infrastructure issues, regulatory certification processes at the Federal Aviation Administration, and reforms to improve U.S. competitiveness in the global marketplace for aviation products and manufacturing.
Press Releases 03/15/2017
Coast Guard Commandant to Testify at Hearing Next Week
The hearing will examine the state of the Coast Guard, the only dual military and law enforcement agency in the United States, and its role in securing maritime borders and ports while enforcing our laws, treaties, and international agreements.
Press Releases 03/14/2017
Consumer Protection Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Scams
The hearing will examine the cost of scams on American consumers and the economy, state and federal law enforcement efforts to combat consumer scams, and the implementation of consumer outreach and education programs.
Press Releases 03/9/2017
Commerce Committee to Hold Hearing on Unmanned Aircraft Systems
The hearing will examine public policy issues related to the safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems in the national airspace system. It will explore practical applications for this emerging technology, as well as developing economic, privacy, and safety implications.
Press Releases 03/8/2017
Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Truck Safety
The hearing will examine truck safety advancements in the bipartisan Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act that passed last Congress and potential reforms moving forward. The hearing will also hear from a range of perspectives on the implementation of safety programs and other opportunities and challenges facing truck safety.
Press Releases 02/27/2017
Thune Statement on Senate Confirmation of Wilbur Ross as Secretary of Commerce
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, released a statement on the Senate confirmation of Wilbur Ross as the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce.