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November 8, 2017
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Senate Commerce Approves the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act, Nominations
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation today, by voice vote, approved S. 1693, Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017, with a Thune/Nelson/Blumenthal substitute amendment. The amendment addresses issues raised at the Commerce Committee’s September 19 legislative hearing. The committee also approved bipartisan legislation renaming a waterway in New York and eight nominees subject to Senate confirmation, including current Rep. Jim Bridenstine (R-Okla.) to lead NASA as its administrator.
November 7, 2017
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Committee Announces Hearing To Examine Technology in Agriculture

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), chairman of the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, Insurance, & Data Security, will convene a hearing titled “Technology in Agriculture: Data-Driven Farming,” at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 14, 2017. The hearing will examine the potential benefits of advancements in agricultural technology and the collection and utilization of data […]

November 3, 2017
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Commerce Leaders, Sponsors of the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act Announce Agreement
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), the chairman and ranking member of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, along with Sens. Rob Portman (R-Ohio) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and other core sponsors of the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act (S. 1693) today announced an agreement on several technical and clarifying changes to the bill.
November 1, 2017
Press Release
Commerce Announces Markup on November 8

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold an executive session on Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 9:45 a.m. in Dirksen 106 to consider the following legislative measures and nominations. Click here for additional information on nominees. Agenda: 1.      S. 1693, Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017, Sponsors: Sens. Rob […]

November 1, 2017
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Committee Announces Hearing To Examine Data Breaches

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a hearing titled “Protecting Consumers in the Era of Major Data Breaches,” at approximately 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 8, 2017, in room Dirksen 106. The exact start time is contingent on the conclusion of an earlier and […]

November 1, 2017
Press Release
Committee Announces Hearing to Examine Benefits of the Internet of Things
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet, will convene a hearing to examine the use and benefits of the Internet of Things (IoT) in rural communities, and the infrastructure needs necessary to advance the IoT market to ensure rural America has access to products and devices that are driving the digital economy.
October 31, 2017
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Thune Talks Transportation, Cyber, and Border Security Challenges with Department of Homeland Security Nominee Kirstjen Nielsen

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, issued the following statement after meeting this afternoon with President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security, Kirstjen Nielsen. “Once confirmed, Kirstjen Nielsen will provide leadership and direction on critical transportation, cyber, and border security initiatives where the […]

October 25, 2017
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Committee Announces Two Nomination Hearings for Oct. 31 and Nov. 1
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene two nominations hearings, the first on October 31 and the second on November 1, to consider eight presidential nominations to departments and independent agencies under the committee’s jurisdiction.
October 25, 2017
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Statement on Presidential Directive Expanding Commercial Drone Use Opportunities
“This new policy directive provides sensible direction that promotes drone safety, innovation, and local input,” said Thune. “Federal management of air operations has underpinned a long history of steady safety improvements in our skies. This presidential memorandum is another step in the right direction. I applaud the leadership behind this new effort, which will influence the policy discussions underway in Congress and among regulators.”
October 24, 2017
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Committee Announces Hearing on Native American Subsistence Rights

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), chairman of the Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard, will convene a hearing titled “Exploring Native American Subsistence Rights and International Treaties,” at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31, 2017. The hearing will examine the cultural, economic and noncommercial use of fish and marine mammals for […]