October 19, 2011
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Every afternoon at the end of the school day, millions of our children head to playing fields, gymnasiums, or hockey rinks to participate in team sports. Playing sports doesn’t just make our kids stronger and healthier. It also teaches them important values. They learn about hard work, about leadership, and about working together for a common goal. Most of our young athletes will not end up playing sports at the collegiate or professional levels, but we hope they will all carry the positive lessons they learned on the playing fields into their adult lives.
October 19, 2011
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today asked the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to provide a report to the Commerce Committee on the growing use of facial recognition technology, what it means for consumers, and the prospect of less privacy for Internet users.
October 18, 2011
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C.—On a normal day, massive amounts of oil or natural gas flow through pipelines all across the country without any incident. The system powers our economy and is impressive in its efficiency. But when something goes wrong, the consequences are deadly. Explosions. Fires. Noxious fumes. And of course environmental damage.
October 18, 2011
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate has unanimously approved pipeline safety legislation introduced by Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV and Surface Transportation Subcommittee Chairman Frank R. Lautenberg. The Pipeline Transportation Safety Improvement Act of 2011 would strengthen pipeline safety oversight by the federal government and address long-standing safety issues.
October 14, 2011
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today released the Commerce Committee’s recommendation to the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction regarding changes in law to reduce the Nation’s deficit. Chairman Rockefeller and Ranking Member Kay Bailey Hutchison requested that the Committee on Deficit Reduction consider inclusion of S. 911, the Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act, in its recommended legislation.
October 13, 2011
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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV released the following statement after the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued guidance on its views regarding company disclosure obligations relating to cybersecurity risks and cyber incidents:
October 12, 2011
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C.—As far back as the Communications Act of 1934, this country has had a proud history of making sure that all of us have the opportunity that comes with access to modern communications networks. That is why universal service is a cherished principle. In years past, universal service has meant that we connect every community with basic telephone service. In the years ahead, it must mean that we connect our communities with broadband.
October 12, 2011
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV announced this week that he is seeking to reauthorize a federal program that preserves and restores fishing habitats for the Nation’s sport fishermen while creating jobs in the recreation industry.
October 6, 2011
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV issued the following statement today after Secretary of Commerce nominee John Bryson was favorably voted out of the Commerce Committee:
October 4, 2011
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C.—In a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today urged the Commission to implement rules that would fix the decades-old issue of excessively loud television commercials. Rockefeller’s action comes as some parties have suggested that only a small fraction of commercials are subject to the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act signed into law last year.