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Press Releases 05/15/2020
Wicker, Cantwell Introduce Advanced Technological Manufacturing Act
U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., ranking member of the committee, introduced S. 3704, the Advanced Technological Manufacturing Act, to reauthorize and modernize the National Science Foundation’s (NSF) Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program.
Press Releases 05/14/2020
Committee Announces Markup on May 20
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene an executive session on Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. in Dirksen Senate Office Building G50 to consider the following legislative measures, nominations, and Coast Guard promotions
Press Releases 05/13/2020
Wicker, Rosen, Gardner Introduce CYBER LEAP Act to Foster Collaboration, Innovation in Cybersecurity
U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., and Cory Gardner, R-Colo., chairman of the Subcommittee on Science, Oceans, Fisheries, and Weather, today introduced the CYBER LEAP Act of 2020 to direct the Secretary of Commerce, in coordination with relevant agencies, to establish grand challenges to achieve high-priority breakthroughs in cybersecurity.
Press Releases 05/12/2020
Wicker, Walden Commend Automotive Sector for Meeting Challenges Posed by Pandemic
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., ranking member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, today sent a letter to the Alliance for Automotive Innovation, Motor and Equipment Manufacturers Association, National Automobile Dealers Association, Consumer Technology Association, and Chamber Technology Engagement Center commending the automotive sector for using innovative technologies to meet new challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The members also requested the organizations provide details of any plans they may have to assist in the recovery from the pandemic.
Press Releases 05/12/2020
Wicker Requests NOAA’s Plan for Hazardous Weather Communication During Pandemic
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, sent a letter to Dr. Neil Jacobs, Acting Administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), requesting NOAA’s plan for hazardous weather communication during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Press Releases 05/11/2020
Wicker, Crapo Request Information on Status of CARES Act Air Transportation Assistance
Press Releases 05/11/2020
Wicker Seeks Stakeholder Input on TSA Budget and Operations
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today sent a letter to the American Association of Airport Executives, Airlines for America, U.S. Travel Association, Airports Council International-North America, Security Manufacturers Coalition, and the Association of American Railroads requesting feedback regarding President Donald Trump’s budget request for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021, the CARES Act, and other legislation impacting the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) operations and programs.
Press Releases 05/7/2020
Committee Leaders Introduce Data Privacy Bill
U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, John Thune, R-S.D, chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet, Deb Fischer, R-Neb., chairman of the Subcommittee on Transportation and Safety, Jerry Moran, R-Kan., chairman of the Subcommittee on Manufacturing, Trade, and Consumer Protection, and Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., today introduced the COVID-19 Consumer Data Protection Act. The legislation would provide all Americans with more transparency, choice, and control over the collection and use of their personal health, devices, geolocation, and proximity data. The bill would also hold businesses accountable to consumers if they use personal data to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.
Press Releases 05/7/2020
Wicker Seeks Information for Student-Athlete Name, Image, Likeness Debate
Press Releases 05/6/2020
Committee Announces Hearing on the Current State of Broadband
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a hearing titled, “The State of Broadband Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic,” at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. The hearing will examine the ongoing initiatives led by the Federal Communications Commission to maintain and expand high-speed and reliable broadband connections to all Americans during this national public health emergency. The hearing will also examine the impact of funds provided through the CARES Act to support broadband initiatives at the federal, state, and local levels, and legislative proposals focused on addressing the digital divide during the COVID-19 outbreak.