Minority News

Press Releases 06/5/2017
Nelson: ‘Safety of the Flying Public Should Not Be For Sale’
Press Releases 06/2/2017
Thune and Nelson Press Department of Transportation for Takata Recall Update
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), who serve respectively as the chairman and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, requested that Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao provide information on the status of efforts to recall and repair 46 million faulty Takata air bags in U.S. vehicles. Defective Takata air bag inflators have been linked to 11 deaths and approximately 180 injuries nationwide.
Press Releases 05/18/2017
Senate Panel OKs Bill Allowing Federal Assistance For Toxic Algae Outbreaks
Press Releases 05/17/2017
Senate, House: We Need to Stop Online Booking Scams
Press Releases 04/26/2017
Nelson calls Pai’s proposal to roll back net neutrality rules ‘a dereliction of duty’
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 04/3/2017
Senators Urge DOT to Reverse Rule Delay Affecting Disabled Vets
Press Releases 03/30/2017
Hurricane Hunter Backup Bill Passes Senate
Press Releases 03/22/2017
Sen. Nelson Slams Attempt to Rollback Internet Privacy Rules
Press Releases 03/10/2017
Commerce Dems Demand Answers From Pai
Press Releases 03/7/2017
Senator Seeks Answers From Toy Maker Following 'CloudPets' Teddy Bear Breach
Press Releases 03/4/2017
Nelson Asks Feds for Election Systems Security Standards
Press Releases 02/15/2017
Senate Commerce Democratic Subcommittee Assignments Announced
Press Releases 02/8/2017
Senators Move to Protect Scientists from Political Interference
Press Releases 01/13/2017
Senator Seeks FTC Examination of Fiat Chrysler “EcoDiesel” Marketing
Press Releases 01/13/2017
Ranking Member Nelson Statement on Grand Jury Indictment of Takata Executives
Press Releases 01/4/2017
Nelson Statement on Jessica Rosenworcel's Re-nomination to the FCC
Press Releases 01/3/2017
Senator Seeks Answers on Customs Outage that Caused Airport Delays Across the U.S.
Press Releases 12/14/2016
New Senate Report Raises Concerns Over Privacy Risk Associated With Smart Toys
Press Releases 12/9/2016
Nelson Statement on Takata Remedy Update
Press Releases 09/27/2016
Daines, Nelson: Hotel Patrons Should Be Protected from Online Booking Scams
U.S. Sens. Steve Daines (R-MT) and Bill Nelson (D-FL) introduced legislation to protect consumers from online booking scams. The lawmakers introduced the Stop Online Booking Scams Act that protects consumers from illegitimate third party websites that trick consumers into thinking they are making reservations directly with hotels.
Press Releases 09/22/2016
Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act Addresses TSA Vulnerabilities
S. 3379, the Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act, addresses deficiencies in the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) efforts to protect rail, transit, highway, and maritime passenger and freight transportation identified through congressional oversight and a recent report by the Department of Homeland Security inspector general.
Press Releases 09/9/2016
Nelson Statement on DHS Audit Questioning the Reliability of Background Checks for Port Workers
Press Releases 07/20/2016
Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari and Daimler Vans join list of automakers selling new vehicles with defective Takata airbags
Press Releases 07/6/2016
House and Senate Leaders’ Joint Statement on FAA Extension Agreement
House and Senate leaders announce a bipartisan, bicameral agreement on a Federal Aviation Administration extension that will provide important safety, security, and time-sensitive improvements for the U.S. aviation system.
Press Releases 06/29/2016
Key Senate Panel OKs Bill to Preserve Anglers Access to Biscayne National Park
Press Releases 06/29/2016
Commerce Committee Approves Gardner-Peters Bill to Keep America Competitive
The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee today approved the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act, legislation introduced by Senator Cory Gardner along with Senator Gary Peters, leaders of the Committee’s innovation and competitiveness working group on federal science and technology research policies.
Press Releases 06/28/2016
Nelson Statement on Volkswagen Diesel Emissions Settlement
Press Releases 06/14/2016
Nelson Statement on D.C. Court of Appeals Net Neutrality Ruling
Press Releases 06/1/2016
Senate Report: Automakers Selling New Vehicles with Defective Takata Airbags
Press Releases 04/6/2016
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson Responds to 10th U.S. Death Caused by Faulty Takata Airbag
Press Releases 04/6/2016
Nelson Speaks on FAA Reauthorization on the Senate Floor
Press Releases 04/6/2016
Nelson Floor Statement on FAA Reauthorization
Press Releases 04/6/2016
Nelson Statement on Report That Basic Safety Measures May Have Prevented Amtrak Crash
Press Releases 03/29/2016
Sen. Nelson Reaction to FTC Move to Seek Compensation for Volkswagen Owners
Press Releases 02/23/2016
Congressional Investigation Finds Widespread Manipulation of Takata Airbag Inflator Test Data
Press Releases 02/11/2016
Nelson Statement on NTSB’s Launch of a Second Search Mission to find El Faro’s Voyage Data Recorder
Press Releases 02/10/2016
Nelson Presses NHTSA to Speed Up Phase Out of Takata Ammonium Nitrate Airbag Inflators
Press Releases 02/10/2016
Legislation Introduced to Give FAA Power to Ban Potentially Dangerous Lithium-ion Battery Shipments
Press Releases 02/5/2016
Senator Seeks to Boost Anti-Drone Technologies at Airports
Press Releases 01/21/2016
Senators Ask White House For Comprehensive Crumb Rubber Turf Study
Press Releases 01/14/2016
Lawmaker Wants New Search for El Faro Data Recorder
Press Releases 01/11/2016
Congress Approves First-Ever Bill Regulating Liquid Nicotine
Press Releases 12/16/2015
NASA Gets Boost in Congressional Budget Deal
Press Releases 12/11/2015
Senate Approves Bill to Child-Proof Liquid Nicotine Bottles
Press Releases 12/9/2015
Commerce Committee Approves Legislation to Tighten Screening for Airport Workers
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), the chairman and ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, along with Sens. Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) the chair and ranking member of the Aviation Subcommittee today voted in committee to approve S. 2361, the Airport Security Enhancement and Oversight Act, which they jointly introduced.
Press Releases 12/4/2015
Senator to Offer Legislation that Would Strengthen Security at Nation’s Airports
Press Releases 12/3/2015
Nelson: Florida to Benefit From Multi-Year $305-Billion Highway Bill
Press Releases 12/1/2015
Nelson Statement on Congressional Agreement to Increase Compensation for Philadelphia Amtrak Victims
Press Releases 12/1/2015
Thune and Nelson Statements on Five-Year Surface Transportation Bill
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), the chairman and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation released statements on the conference committee agreement on the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act – a five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill which includes many key provisions approved by the committee earlier this summer.