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Press Releases 10/30/2015
ADVISORY: How “Gagging” Honest Reviews Affects Consumers and the Economy
The hearing follows the introduction of S. 2044, the Consumer Review Freedom Act, by Senators John Thune (R-S.D.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) on September 16, 2015. The bipartisan bill would prohibit the use of non-disparagement clauses referred to as “gag clauses” in form contracts between consumers and businesses.
Press Releases 10/29/2015
Thune Statement on Enactment of Legislation to Continue Highway Funding, Avert a Railroad Shutdown
Americans who depend on freight and commuter railroads for their livelihoods and critical deliveries can breathe a sigh of relief.
Press Releases 10/28/2015
Thune Statement on Passage of Legislation to Avert Railroad Shutdown
Sen. Thune: “This legislation averts what would have been a catastrophic shutdown of railroad service while putting accountability provisions in place to ensure that implementation of positive train control moves forward. I urge the president to sign this bipartisan, bicameral measure into law as soon as possible to end the uncertainty surrounding the looming deadline for rail passengers and shippers across the country."
Press Releases 10/27/2015
Thune Welcomes Passage of Significant Cybersecurity Bill
Press Releases 10/27/2015
Senate Commerce Approves Feinberg for Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration
The Senate Commerce Committee approved Sarah Feinberg to be administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration by a 19-1 vote in an off-the-floor markup in the U.S. Capitol.
Press Releases 10/21/2015
Rosenworcel Confirmation Hearing Slated for Next Wednesday
On May 22, 2015, President Obama nominated Ms. Rosenworcel for a second five-year term as commissioner at the Federal Communications Commission.
Press Releases 10/20/2015
Gardner and Peters Continue Efforts to Strengthen American R&D Policy, Competitiveness
Press Releases 10/14/2015
Bipartisan Senate & House Tech Leaders Press Commerce Dept., FTC on Need to Protect Data Flows in Wake of European ‘Safe Harbor’ Ruling
Press Releases 10/9/2015
Commerce Committee Shares Resources to Improve Online Safety for Cyber Security Awareness Month
Press Releases 10/8/2015
What's the future of wireless broadband?
Without wireless broadband infrastructure, smartphones are nothing more than an expensive paperweight. That’s why it is important that the Commerce Committee continues its path forward to foster wireless broadband deployment across America