Republican News

April 29, 2016

Senate Thanks Coast Guard Aviators for 100 Years of Service

“Aviators in the Coast Guard have risked their lives to rescue thousands of people during Hurricane Sandy, Hurricane Katrina, and other life-threatening events,” said Sen. Thune. “This resolution expresses our thanks to the brave aviators who serve in the Coast Guard for their heroic life-saving efforts and instrumental role in keeping our nation safe.”

April 27, 2016

Commerce Approves FCC Reauthorization, Internet of Things Bill, and Five Other Bills

“Today, the Commerce Committee approved a measure to reauthorize the FCC for the first time in 25 years,” said Thune.

April 25, 2016

Fischer Sets May 2 Nebraska Field Hearing on FAST Act Implementation

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), chairman of the Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety and Security Subcommittee, will convene a subcommittee field hearing titled “Keeping Goods Moving in America’s Heartland” on Monday, May 2, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. MT/12:00 p.m. ET in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. The recently-enacted FAST Act included provisions to improve […]

April 21, 2016

Commerce Schedules Legislative Markup of FCC Reauthorization and Six Other Bills

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April 19, 2016

Commerce Leaders Praise Passage of Security-Focused, Passenger-Friendly FAA Bill

A 95-3 vote sends the bill to the House of Representatives.

April 19, 2016

Rail Customers Honor Thune for Improving Freight Rail Service

U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, was honored last night with the first annual Murdo MacKenzie Award for advancing public policies that improve freight rail service and the American economy.

April 13, 2016

Commerce Announces Second Hearing on Maritime Industry

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), chair of the Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety and Security Subcommittee, will hold a hearing titled “The State of the U.S. Maritime Industry: Stakeholder Perspectives” on Wednesday, April 20, at 10:00 a.m. The first hearing in this series on March 8 examined the federal role in […]

April 7, 2016

Senate Adds Bipartisan Airport Security Enhancements to FAA Legislation

The Senate voted 85-10 to bolster airport security for passengers by adding an amendment to pending Senate legislation reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration through the end of fiscal year 2017.

March 30, 2016

Following ISIS Attacks, TSA Administrator to Testify April 6

TSA Administrator Peter Neffenger, who was in Brussels on March 22, will deliver testimony about TSA efforts to prevent attacks on passenger and freight targets that could lead to mass casualties.

March 16, 2016

Commerce Approves FAA Reauthorization Bill

“Passage of this bipartisan legislation is a win for airline passenger rights, advancing responsible drone usage, boosting the competitiveness of the aerospace industry, and making our skies safer,” said Chairman John Thune.