Throughout the last decade, consumers have grown to rely on the mobility, convenience, and safety that wireless service can provide. Ten years ago, less than 100 million consumers had wireless phones. Today, the wireless industry counts more than 270 million American subscribers. However, in light of this success, we have a serious responsibility […]
Washington, D.C. – In an effort to ensure the public has access to key information during local industrial accidents or emergencies like the Bayer CropScience explosion in Institute, West Virginia last year, Senator Jay Rockefeller, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, introduced legislation that will clarify federal laws regarding the release […]
The tragic accident of Flight 3407 is a chilling and horrific reminder that the aviation industry and Congress must be vigilant in maintaining the safety of the air transportation system. I am proud to say that last week this committee held a safety focused hearing examining the roles and responsibilities of the federal government […]
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is the most important line of defense between consumers and dangerous products. Families trust you to keep them safe. Parents look to you to help protect their children from dangerous products. Unfortunately, the CPSC has suffered from years of budget cuts and poor leadership decisions that worked […]
Communications technology is at the pulsing center of our new economy. For our nation to meet the challenges we face in education, health care, the environment, and to remain globally competitive, we will require top-notch communications infrastructure. Because good communications policy will lay the foundation for these noble goals, we need real […]
Washington, D.C. – Members of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee last week sent letters to the President of Chrysler and CEO of General Motors requesting responses on a number of issues regarding consumer, dealer and worker protections. The Committee received a response this week from both companies and Committee Chairman John D. (Jay) […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces the following full committee hearing: The Consumer Wireless Experience U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Date: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 Hearing Start Time: 2:30 p.m. Press Pre-Set Time: 1:45 p.m. Location: Room 253, Russell Senate Office Building This hearing will […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Chairman, John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV, applauded President Obama’s signing of a memorandum today on the National Policy for Oceans, Coasts, and Great Lakes. “The United States is on the cusp of creating a wave of new ‘blue’ jobs through ocean energy […]
This has been an exciting week for our oceans, starting out on Monday with World Oceans Day, and celebrating Capitol Hill Ocean Week. As Chairman of this Committee, I am very proud that we have taken the time, with Senator Cantwell’s leadership, to highlight the great economic and environmental wealth that our oceans and […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a subcommittee hearing yesterday on Aviation Safety: FAA’S Role in the Oversight of Air Carriers. ***The Committee will hold a second hearing on Aviation Safety: The Role and Responsibility of Commercial Air Carriers and Employees on Wednesday, June 17, 2009*** […]