May 18, 2017
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The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation today approved six bills, including the U.S. Coast Guard reauthorization.
May 17, 2017
Press Release
This hearing will examine the effectiveness of the Virginia Graeme Baker Pool and Spa Safety Act that became law in 2007 and other ways to improve pool safety. The bill is named after Graeme Baker, who died in an accident in June 2002 when the suction from a hot tub drain trapped her under water. Graeme’s mother, Ms. Nancy Baker, will testify before the subcommittee.
May 17, 2017
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This hearing will examine U.S. government obligations under the Outer Space Treaty on its 50th anniversary, specifically compliance with Article VI of the Treaty that requires governments to authorize and continually supervise the activities of non-government entities. This hearing will also explore the Treaty’s potential impacts on expansion of our nation’s commerce and settlement in space.
May 16, 2017
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U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee’s Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard, introduced S. 1129, the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), the chairman and ranking member of the full Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, are co-sponsors of the legislation.
May 12, 2017
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The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold an executive session on Thursday, May 18, at 10:00 a.m. to consider the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2017 and other measures.
May 11, 2017
Press Release
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a hearing titled “Current Issues in American Sports: Protecting the Health and Safety of American Athletes” at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 17, 2017. This hearing will examine issues under the committee’s sports jurisdiction, including efforts to promote athlete safety, anti-doping, and prevent opioid abuse among athletes.
May 10, 2017
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“We were able to make last Congress the most productive two years for railroad policy that I can remember – from enactment of the FAST Act, which included a reauthorization of Amtrak, increased rail safety, and improved infrastructure, to the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act, which was the first reform of the Board since its creation 20 years ago.”
May 4, 2017
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This hearing will explore federal maritime policy to guide the reauthorization of two maritime agencies. It will also examine the state of the nation’s maritime transportation system and conduct oversight of the U.S. Maritime Administration, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and the Federal Maritime Commission.
April 28, 2017
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This hearing will explore solutions to streamline broadband deployment and infrastructure especially in rural areas, and how to encourage private investment in next-generation telecommunications services.
April 28, 2017
Press Release
This hearing will explore consumer protections and the state of airline travel. Following the forcible removal of an airline passenger on April 9, 2017, bipartisan Commerce Committee leaders sent letters of inquiry to United Airlines and the Chicago Department of Aviation, which operates O’Hare International Airport. United Airlines announced policy changes on April 27 developed in the aftermath of the incident designed to avoid such incidents in the future.