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Press Releases 05/4/2020
Wicker Seeks Industry Input on Maintaining U.S. Aerospace Manufacturing Capabilities
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today sent letters to the Universities Space Research Association, Commercial Spaceflight Federation, Coalition for Deep Space Exploration, and Aerospace Industries Association requesting an update on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the aerospace sector, including efforts in support of U.S. government civil space missions.
Press Releases 05/4/2020
Wicker Requests Feedback from Critical Infrastructure and Freight Transportation Industries
Press Releases 04/30/2020
Wicker, Thune, Moran, Blackburn Announce Plans to Introduce Data Privacy Bill
Press Releases 04/30/2020
NASA Announces Top Three Competitors to Design Artemis Human Landing System
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today released the following statement after the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced the selection of three from among five bidders to study and design the Artemis Human Landing System (HLS). These U.S. companies will produce a design, mission concept, and plan for the Artemis HLS, two of which NASA will eventually select for production.
Press Releases 04/30/2020
Committee Releases Fact Sheet on Positive Train Control Implementation
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today released a fact sheet on positive train control (PTC) implementation, after the Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued a report reviewing railroads’ progress toward meeting the final December 31, 2020 deadline. The fact sheet highlights the U.S. Department of Transportation’s important work on PTC through the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), as well as the committee’s oversight of PTC implementation.
Press Releases 04/29/2020
Committee Announces Hearing on the Current State of the Aviation Industry
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 the Aviation Industry: Examining the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic,” at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. Witnesses will provide an update on the current status of the aviation industry and address challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The hearing will also examine the implementation of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
Press Releases 04/29/2020
Wicker Supports New FMC Guidance to Improve Freight Fluidity
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today released the following statement after the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued new guidance about how it will assess the reasonableness of detention and demurrage regulations and practices of ocean carriers and marine terminal operators.
Press Releases 04/23/2020
DoD Reverses Course, Grants Equal Access to Military Child Care for Coast Guard Families
Press Releases 04/23/2020
FCC Votes to Advance Proposed Rulemaking to Deploy 5G Services to Rural America
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today released the following statement after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to advance a notice of proposed rulemaking on the 5G Fund. The 5G Fund would make $9 billion available to deploy 5G services to rural America.
Press Releases 04/20/2020
Wicker Seeks Stakeholder Input on REAL ID Implementation Challenges
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today sent a letter to the National Governors Association, American Association of Airport Executives, American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators, and U.S. Travel Association to inquire about challenges in meeting the new October 1, 2021, REAL ID implementation deadline and the impact of the COVID-19 crisis on implementing the REAL ID Act.