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October 12, 2017
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Thune on Kirstjen Nielsen for Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security
“I applaud President Trump for moving to send the Senate a nominee to lead critical federal efforts protecting our infrastructure, borders, and cyberspace. Kirstjen Nielson’s experience in cybersecurity, at the Transportation Security Administration, and at the White House will be invaluable as she leads the department, once confirmed.”
October 11, 2017
Press Release
Commerce Committee Sends Inquiry to Alleged Mastermind of 100 Million Robocalls
Commerce Committee leaders have requested information from the alleged perpetrator of one of the largest illegal robocall campaigns ever investigated by the Federal Communications Commission.
October 6, 2017
Press Release
South Dakota Roundtable: Rising to Meet the Challenges of Cybersecurity
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will host a roundtable with cybersecurity experts on Friday, October 13, 2017, at 12:30 p.m. EDT/11:30 a.m. CDT in the Beacom Institute of Technology’s Collaboration Hall at Dakota State University (DSU) in Madison, S.D.
October 5, 2017
Press Release
Senate Confirms Commerce Committee Presidential Nominees

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, issued the following statement on the confirmation of three administration positions appointed by President Donald Trump. “Confirming these nominees is another important step toward filling key positions in the government and I commend my colleagues in the Senate […]

October 4, 2017
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Senate Commerce Approves AV START Act, Other bills and nominations
“Today’s vote underscores the bipartisan desire to move ahead with self-driving vehicle technology,” said Chairman Thune. “Sen. Peters and the members of the Commerce Committee deserve credit for working together to move this bill forward toward Senate floor consideration and collaboration with our colleagues in the House of Representatives. The safety and economic benefits of self-driving vehicles are too critical to delay.”
October 3, 2017
Press Release
Thune Statement on Yahoo! Breach Announcement; Committee to Hold Hearing
Statement on the announcement that the number of affected accounts in Yahoo!’s initial December 2016 data breach was substantially larger than previously announced.
October 3, 2017
Press Release
Sens. Thune and Markey Encourage FCC Action On Robocalling

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), who serves as chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, together with Sen. Ed Markey (D-MA), today sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai. The letter encourages the commission to continue with a rulemaking that creates and makes available a comprehensive […]

October 3, 2017
Press Release
Advocates Support Senate Self-Driving Legislation Provisions for Disabled Americans
The Commerce Committee released letters from organizational advocates for disabled, blind, and senior Americans, who will gain greater future mobility thanks to self-driving vehicle technology and The AV START Act.
October 3, 2017
Press Release
Field Hearing to Examine Broadband Deployment in New Hampshire

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) will convene a field hearing titled, “Expanding Broadband Infrastructure in the Granite State,” on Friday October 13, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. in Keene, New Hampshire. The hearing will examine the deployment of broadband infrastructure, especially in rural areas. Witnesses: –  The Honorable Jessica Rosenworcel, Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission […]

October 2, 2017
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Senate Confirms FCC Chairman Ajit Pai to New FCC Term
The U.S. Senate, by a vote of 52 to 41, confirmed current Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai to a new five-year term beginning July 1, 2016.