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January 29, 2015
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Thune Outlines 2015 Tech Agenda in Speech to AEI
Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) delivered a keynote speech on tech policy.
January 27, 2015
Press Release
Thune to Keynote AEI Tech Policy Event
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) will deliver a keynote speech to the American Enterprise Institute’s day long discussion, “Tech policy 2015: The year ahead.”
January 27, 2015
Press Release
Bipartisan Commerce Committee Letter asks President for TSA Nominee
Senators urge President Barack Obama to, “prioritize the formal nomination of a qualified, experienced, and dedicated individual to serve as Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).”
January 26, 2015
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Thune Announces Committee Hearing on ‘Internet of Things’
“By engaging early in this debate, Congress can ensure that any government efforts to protect consumers are tailored for actual problems and avoid regulatory overreach.”
January 26, 2015
Press Release
Subcommittee to Convene Hearing on Surface Transportation Network
U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) will convene the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security on Thursday, January 29, 2015, at 10:00 a.m.
January 23, 2015
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Upton, Thune, and Walden Call for Transparency at FCC – Urge Public Release of Open Internet Order
House and Senate leaders urged Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler to release the text of the commission’s draft Open Internet Order.
January 22, 2015
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House and Senate Begin Review of Draft Legislation to Protect Consumers and the Internet
“Yesterday’s proceedings yielded optimism that there are members on both sides of the aisle who see and support a role for Congress to set a workable long term policy to protect an open Internet.”
January 21, 2015
Press Release
Committee Hearing to Examine Freight Rail Transportation Challenges
“Freight Rail Transportation: Enhancing Safety, Efficiency, and Commerce” on Wednesday, January 28, 2015, at 10 a.m.
January 16, 2015
Press Release
Congressional Leaders Unveil Draft Legislation Ensuring Consumer Protections and Innovative Internet

WASHINGTON, DC – As part of the ongoing effort to achieve bipartisan consensus, leaders of the House Energy and Commerce Committee and Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation today unveiled draft legislation to provide clear rules of the road for open and unfettered access to the Internet. The draft legislation guarantees that Internet users […]

January 15, 2015
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Thune Announces Hearing on FCC Internet Authority

WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today announced that the committee will convene its first hearing of the 114th Congress entitled, “Protecting the Internet and Consumers through Congressional Action” on Wednesday, January 21, 2015, at 2:30 p.m. The hearing will feature non-government expert witnesses […]