May 6, 2011
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV announced today that he will introduce legislation to provide consumers with the capability to better protect their personal information from being collected and used by online companies. The announcement comes as the Committee is also working on comprehensive legislation to increase cybersecurity following scores of high-profile hacking incidents against individuals, government and the private sector. Rockefeller said he would introduce his Do-Not-Track Online Act of 2011 next week.
May 5, 2011
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C.—We have a full docket today, and some very important bills up for consideration: bills that will help save lives, protect property and preserve our oceans and fragile ecosystems. I want to briefly summarize the bills and accepted amendments. We have eight bills and several nominations to consider today.
May 5, 2011
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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held an executive session and favorably reported out the following legislation and nominations:
May 4, 2011
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a full committee hearing today titled America’s Natural Disaster Preparedness: Are Federal Investments Paying Off?
May 3, 2011
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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Good afternoon. I want to welcome our distinguished panel of witnesses. Thank you for testifying before the Committee. And a special welcome to Bob Ryan, who so many in the Washington, D.C. region depend on for their weather news. Some may not know that his forecasts and alerts are critical to many in West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle. Thank you for being here today.
May 2, 2011
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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today reiterated America’s need for a nationwide public safety communications network:
May 2, 2011
Press Release
NYPD Deputy Chief Charles Dowd on Monday welcomed news that Osama Bin Laden “has received justice”—but stressed it only underscores the need for a new, nationwide data network for police officers and firefighters.
May 2, 2011
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today spoke at the International Transportation and Economic Development Conference (I-TED) in Charleston, West Virginia. At the conference, he discussed the importance of transportation to West Virginia and the country and the need to make tough choices to upgrade our transportation infrastructure.
April 28, 2011
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today announced the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a hearing on consumer protection and privacy in the mobile marketplace in May:
April 21, 2011
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV issued the following statement today after BP agreed to spend an additional $1 billion for the Gulf Coast region to repair damage caused by the spill. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which is under the jurisdiction of the Commerce Committee, will participate in the restoration by working on behalf of the public to fix the damage done to publicly owned resources.