August 4, 2016
Press Release
The hearing will focus on implementation of the recently-enacted Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act, the first reauthorization of the Surface Transportation Board (STB) since its creation two decades ago. Sen. Thune introduced this legislation to make the STB more efficient and effective.
July 15, 2016
Press Release
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) sent a letter today to the Honorable Meredith Attwell Baker, the president and CEO of CTIA – The Wireless Association, on whether wireless carriers are in a unique position to reduce unwanted phone calls and text messages.
July 14, 2016
Press Release
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, seeks answers from Elon Musk, chairman and chief executive officer at Tesla Motors, following the recent death of a driver while using the autopilot mode on a Tesla Model S.
July 13, 2016
Press Release
The bill will provide important safety, security, and time-sensitive improvements for the U.S. aviation system and awaits the president’s signature before the Federal Aviation Administration’s reauthorization deadline on Friday.
July 7, 2016
Press Release
The hearing will focus on the importance of ensuring consistency in policy to best leverage investments made in human space exploration. The hearing will also explore questions facing the agency related to the upcoming presidential transition.
July 6, 2016
Press Release
Now is the time to advance the bicameral, pro-security aviation bill to keep Americans safe.
July 6, 2016
Press Release
The hearing will examine the Federal Communications Commission’s proposal to apply a new regime of privacy rules to broadband internet access providers.
July 6, 2016
Press Release
House and Senate leaders announce a bipartisan, bicameral agreement on a Federal Aviation Administration extension that will provide important safety, security, and time-sensitive improvements for the U.S. aviation system.
July 6, 2016
Press Release
The hearing will explore stakeholder perspectives on implementation of the recently-enacted FAST Act and its role in improving our nation’s infrastructure, increasing safety, and enhancing economic growth.
June 29, 2016
Press Release
The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee today approved the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act, legislation introduced by Senator Cory Gardner along with Senator Gary Peters, leaders of the Committee’s innovation and competitiveness working group on federal science and technology research policies.