WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a hearing entitled, “Oversight of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration,” at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. As part of the Committee’s oversight responsibilities, this hearing will examine the Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), chairman of the Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard, will convene a hearing entitled “A Decade of the Digital Coast Partnership Program: Successes and Opportunities,” at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 5, 2018. The hearing will examine how partners and stakeholders contribute to and use the Digital Coast, […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), chairman of the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, Insurance, and Data Security, will convene a hearing entitled “Preventing Abuse in Olympic and Amateur Athletics: Ensuring a Safe and Secure Environment for Our Athletes,” at 3:00 p.m in Dirksen Room G50. on Tuesday, June 5, 2018. The hearing will […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, issued the following statement on today’s announcement by Apple to offer a $50 credit to customers who purchased an iPhone 6 battery replacement between January 1, 2017, and December 28, 2017: “Apple’s announcement of a $50 credit for 2017 battery replacements effectively addresses […]
WASHINGTON – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation today, approved five bills and two nominees subject to Senate confirmation, and Coast Guard promotions. Bill and Nominations considered are as follows (all approved by voice vote): 1. S. 2848, Fighting Opioid Abuse in Transportation Act, Sponsor: Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) a. Thune Substitute (modified) 2. S. 2842, Opioid Addiction Recovery Fraud […]
WASHINGTON –- U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, issued the following statement on the Senate’s 52-47 vote to approve the S.J.Res. 52, a resolution offered under the rules of the Congressional Review Act to reverse changes to internet rules approved by the Federal Communications Commission in December 2017. […]
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold an executive session on Tuesday, May 22 at 10:00 a.m. to consider the following legislative measures and nominations. Click here for additional information on nominees. Agenda: 1. S. 2848, Fighting Opioid Abuse in Transportation Act, Sponsor: Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) 2. S. 2842, Opioid Addiction Recovery Fraud Prevention Act of 2018, Sponsors: Sens. Shelley […]