February 4, 2014
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today issued the following statement after President Obama announced that several private high tech companies have pledged to donate more than $750 million in devices, content, services and new teacher training tools to increase digital learning opportunities.
February 3, 2014
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV is asking six data brokers for information on the compilation and sale of products that identify consumers based on their financial vulnerability or health status. Rockefeller brought attention to this industry practice during the Committee’s December 18, 2013, hearing titled, “What Information Do Data Brokers Have on Consumers, and How Do They Use It?”, and it was also highlighted in the majority staff report released at the hearing.
January 30, 2014
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today released the following statement on the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) action today to begin a process to better understand the impact on consumers of technology transitions.
January 30, 2014
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today released the following statement: “Every day, Henry Waxman defines what it means to be a public servant. His extraordinary intellect, passion for improving the health and well-being of every American, and unmatched legislative skills to achieve those goals, made our country better. Because of him, the air we breathe is cleaner and millions more Americans have healthcare. “Henry held the powerful—whether in government or business— accountable for their actions through his aggressive oversight. When I became Chairman of the Commerce Committee, I modeled my oversight work on his. For thirty
January 30, 2014
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Senators John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV (D-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Chairman of the Senate Select Intelligence Committee; Mark Pryor (D-Ark.), Chairman of the Commerce Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet; and Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), Chairman of the Commerce Subcommittee on Science and Space, today introduced legislation that would – for the first time – provide a federal standard for companies to safeguard consumers’ personal information throughout their systems and to quickly notify consumers if those systems are breached. The bill, similar to legislation introduced in the 111th
January 28, 2014
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today sent a letter to Target asking why the company has not yet reported its recent massive data breach to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as the Commission recommended in an October 2011 guidance. Rockefeller encouraged the SEC to issue this guidance, and is a strong supporter of giving investors more complete and timely information about cyber incidents such as the Target data breach.
January 16, 2014
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today issued letters to request information from 7 companies that offer consumers mortgage modification negotiation services to avoid foreclosure – and that have recently been the subject of a substantial number of consumer complaints.
January 16, 2014
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today issued the following statement on the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s letter responding to his questions about the unannounced closure in September 2013 of a major access point to the George Washington Bridge.
January 15, 2014
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C.–Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today gave opening remarks at the U.S. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing titled, “The Future of Unmanned Aviation in the U.S. Economy: Safety and Privacy Considerations.” Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery:
January 15, 2014
Press Release
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today issued the following statement on President Barack Obama’s announcement of the manufacturing innovation institute at North Carolina State University. Rockefeller chaired a hearing in November 2013 titled, “The Role of Manufacturing Hubs in a 21st Century Innovation Economy,” which focused on ways that government and industry can collaborate to foster innovation and strengthen the manufacturing sector. The manufacturing innovation institutes, which the President is discussing today, were highlighted during the hearing as an example of proposals to support U.S. manufacturing.