Press Releases

Press Releases 06/17/2020
Cantwell, Moran, Klobuchar, and Capito Introduce Legislation to Enhance Aviation Safety Through FAA and Global Aviation Partnerships
Press Releases 06/17/2020
Ranking Member Cantwell to Administrator Dickson: “We Need an Independent FAA”
Press Releases 06/10/2020
Committee Announces Third Aviation Safety Hearing
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a hearing titled, “Examining the Federal Aviation Administration’s Oversight of Aircraft Certification,” at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. The hearing will provide an opportunity to review issues associated with the design, development, certification, and operation of the Boeing 737 MAX following two international accidents in the past two years. The hearing will also consider potential opportunities to reform the certification process for transport-category aircraft.
Press Releases 06/1/2020
Cantwell, Cassidy, and Klobuchar Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Consumer Privacy, Promote Public Health for COVID-19 Exposure Notification Apps
Press Releases 05/22/2020
Cantwell, Bipartisan Colleagues Introduce Bill to Promote Development And Understanding of Artificial Intelligence, Drive Economic Opportunity
Press Releases 05/19/2020
Ranking Member Cantwell Statement on FAA’s Response to DOT Special Committee Report
Press Releases 05/18/2020
In Letter to Secretary Chao, Cantwell Calls for Uniform National Social Distancing Guidelines for Aviation Sector
Press Releases 05/15/2020
Cantwell, Wicker Introduce Advanced Technological Manufacturing Act
Press Releases 05/13/2020
Cantwell Stresses Need for Widespread, High-Speed Broadband, Especially During Coronavirus Crisis
Press Releases 05/13/2020
Ranking Member Cantwell Demands Information Regarding the Alleged Suppression of Coronavirus Guidance From the CDC By Trump Nominee For Consumer Agency
Press Releases 05/12/2020
Cantwell to Mnuchin: Protect Critical Aviation Jobs, Support the Aerospace Supply Chain As CARES Act Intended
Press Releases 05/11/2020
Cantwell Calls on White House to Establish Federal COVID-19 Guidelines for Aviation Industry
Press Releases 05/6/2020
Cantwell: Aviation Industry Must Heed Science, Protect Workers in COVID-19 Response
Press Releases 04/30/2020
Ranking Member Cantwell Statement on NASA Lunar Lander Award
Press Releases 04/9/2020
Cantwell: Marshal American Innovation To Fight COVID-19
Press Releases 03/31/2020
Cantwell Statement on Trump Administration Rollback of Fuel Efficiency Standards
Press Releases 03/26/2020
Ranking Member Cantwell Secures $300 Million for Fishermen Suffering From The Fallout From COVID-19 Pandemic
Press Releases 03/11/2020
Cantwell Defends Scientific Integrity in Nomination Hearing of Neil Jacobs
Press Releases 03/10/2020
Cantwell Statement on Anniversary of Ethiopian Airlines Crash
Press Releases 03/6/2020
In Letter, Cantwell Asks U.S. Cruise Line Companies For Information On Coronavirus Plans
Press Releases 03/5/2020
Cantwell Urges FCC Chairman to Act Amid Coronavirus Crisis
Press Releases 03/4/2020
Cantwell Questions Administration Officials About Coronavirus Testing, Demands Better Coordination With Aviation Sector
Press Releases 03/3/2020
In Letters, Cantwell Asks U.S. Airlines, Airports For Information On Coronavirus Plans, The Federal Support They Need
Press Releases 02/12/2020
Cantwell Touts Washington State Space Economy—Calls For Greater Investment in Space Infrastructure
Press Releases 02/5/2020
Cantwell Touts Landmark Washington State Anti-Concussion Law at Commerce Sports Hearing
Press Releases 01/31/2020
Cantwell Statement Regarding Alleged Misconduct at Federal Aviation Administration’s Honolulu Flight Standards District Office
Press Releases 01/29/2020
Cantwell, Kennedy, Schatz Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support 5G, Invest Billions in Broadband, Public Safety
Press Releases 01/28/2020
Cantwell Calls for More Freight Investment – Port of Tacoma Commissioner Testifies to Congress
Press Releases 01/17/2020
Cantwell to Chao: DOT Report “Falls Short,” Aircraft Certification “In Clear Need of Improvement”
Press Releases 01/14/2020
Cantwell, Blunt Introduce Bill to Create Aerospace Policy Fellowships in Congress and Federal Agencies
Press Releases 01/10/2020
Cantwell Statement on New Boeing Internal Communications
Press Releases 12/19/2019
Senate Commerce Committee Report Details Failures by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to Protect Consumers
Press Releases 12/17/2019
Ranking Member Cantwell Praises Inclusion of Commerce Priorities in Final NDAA Bill
Press Releases 12/10/2019
Senate Commerce, House T&I Leaders Commend DOT’s NETT Council
Today, U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., chairman and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Reps. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., and Sam Graves, R-Mo., chairman and ranking member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, sent a letter to Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Elaine L. Chao to commend the agency’s continued efforts to improve the connectivity and safety of our nation’s transportation system through innovative technology by establishing the Non-Traditional and Emerging Transportation Technology (NETT) Council. The DOT recently published a Federal Register notice seeking comments on regulatory models and alternatives the NETT Council should consider for implementing these new technologies.
Press Releases 12/5/2019
Cantwell Demands Stringent Protections For Weather Data, Limits On Spectrum Use
Press Releases 11/26/2019
Senate Democrats Unveil Strong Online Privacy Rights
Press Releases 11/13/2019
Commerce Committee Advances Cantwell Legislation Strengthening NOAA’s Sexual Assault and Harassment Policies
Press Releases 10/29/2019
Cantwell Presses Boeing CEO on 737 MAX Testing, Disclosures to FAA
Press Releases 10/29/2019
Cantwell Questions NTSB Chair on Automation, Risk-Based Safety Management in Aviation Industry
Press Releases 10/29/2019
In Opening Statement, Cantwell Calls on Boeing CEO to Provide Answers, Commit to Safety as “Job One”
Press Releases 10/25/2019
Ranking Member Cantwell, Senator Duckworth Introduce Aviation Safety Legislation
Press Releases 10/16/2019
Congress to Consider Fish Farming Legislation – Cantwell Highlights Need for Safety, Citing 2017 Salmon Spill in Puget Sound
Press Releases 10/10/2019
Cantwell Pushes FTC for Information on Facebook Settlement
Press Releases 10/1/2019
Ranking Member Cantwell Statement On Net Neutrality Decision
Press Releases 09/26/2019
Cantwell Pushes for Enforcement of Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015
Press Releases 09/25/2019
Cantwell Hammers NOAA For Answers on Pebble Mine Threat to Salmon Fisheries
Press Releases 09/19/2019
Wicker Emphasizes Importance of Public Awareness Campaigns for REAL ID
Press Releases 09/18/2019
As Hate Crimes Surge, Cantwell Pushes Facebook, Google, Twitter on Actions to Counter Rise in Extremism
Press Releases 09/11/2019
Cantwell Presses TSA on Sea-Tac Staffing, Security Measures
Press Releases 08/29/2019
South Dakota Field Hearing on Broadband Services in Rural America
Press Releases 07/31/2019
Cantwell on Wins for Women in the Coast Guard Bill: “A Major Step Forward”
Press Releases 07/26/2019
Ranking Member Cantwell Statement on Fuel Economy Standards Deal Between Automakers and California
Press Releases 07/24/2019
Ranking Member Cantwell Statement on Facebook’s FTC Settlement
Press Releases 07/24/2019
Wicker Statement on FTC and Facebook Settlement
Press Releases 07/23/2019
Cantwell on Dickson Nomination to FAA: “Not the Right Person for the Safety Culture We Need”
Press Releases 07/17/2019
Cantwell Continues Push to Protect U.S. Weather Forecasting From Interference
Press Releases 07/17/2019
Cantwell Questions NASA Administrator on Mission to Moon, Urges Involvement of Women Throughout The Entire “Artemis” Program
Press Releases 07/16/2019
Cantwell, Capito Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Guarantee Equal Pay for American Athletes Competing on the Global Stage
Press Releases 07/10/2019
Cantwell to Commerce Committee: Dickson is the Wrong Man for the FAA
Press Releases 07/8/2019
Following Hearing on Amtrak, Cantwell Calls for Analysis of Gaps in Positive Train Control Implementation
Press Releases 07/5/2019
Cantwell Opposes Confirmation of Stephen Dickson as FAA Administrator
Press Releases 06/27/2019
Ranking Member Cantwell Statement On Supreme Court Census Decision: “Wilbur Ross Was Wrong”
Press Releases 06/26/2019
Cantwell to Rail Officials: “We Need to Stop the Next DuPont from Happening”
Press Releases 06/20/2019
Cantwell, Colleagues Press Uber, Lyft for Information over Continued Use of Vehicles with Open Safety Recalls
Press Releases 06/20/2019
Ranking Member Cantwell to Consumer Product Safety Commission: Protect Our Families from Dangerous Products
Press Releases 06/17/2019
Cantwell Helps Secure Seattle as Homeport for Newest Polar Icebreakers
Press Releases 06/12/2019
Cantwell Criticizes FCC for Ignoring Concerns About Interference with Extreme Weather Forecasting, Announces Upcoming Hearing
Press Releases 06/12/2019
One Day After Calling for Vote to Protect Free and Open Internet, Cantwell Confronts Trump FCC Over Net Neutrality Repeal
Press Releases 06/11/2019
Cantwell to Senate Republicans: Time to Vote on Net Neutrality, Protect Free and Open Internet
Press Releases 05/23/2019
Ahead of Busy Summer Travel Season, Cantwell, Wicker Voice Concern about Plan to Divert TSA Resources to Border
Press Releases 05/21/2019
Cantwell Statement on Findings of the NTSB Investigation into Train Derailment in DuPont
Press Releases 05/15/2019
Wicker Statement on Huawei Announcement
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today released the following statement upon the announcement by the U.S. Department of Commerce that it has placed Chinese telecommunications equipment manufacturer Huawei on the Bureau of Industry and Security Entity List.
Press Releases 05/14/2019
Cantwell Warns 5G Auction Could Damage U.S. Weather Forecasting, Data Collection
Press Releases 05/1/2019
Cantwell Continues to Fight the Rising Tide of Privacy Threats Impacting Consumers
Press Releases 04/10/2019
Ahead of 20th Anniversary of Olympic Pipeline Explosion, Cantwell Calls for Implementation of Pipeline Safety Rules
Press Releases 04/8/2019
Cantwell Demands Documents Related to BOB Jogging Strollers
Press Releases 04/3/2019
Cantwell Bill to Help Stop Senseless Slaughter of Sharks Passes Commerce Committee
Press Releases 04/3/2019
Cantwell’s Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Communities from Landslides Passes Commerce Committee
Press Releases 03/27/2019
Cantwell Delivers Remarks at Commerce Subcommittee Hearing on Aviation Safety
Press Releases 03/6/2019
Cantwell, Bicameral Democratic Leaders Unveil #SaveTheInternet Act to Restore Net Neutrality, Protect Free and Open Internet
Press Releases 03/6/2019
In Hearing on Maritime Industry, Cantwell Goes to Bat for Mariners (not just the baseball team)
Press Releases 02/27/2019
Cantwell Calls for Comprehensive Privacy Protections for American Consumers; Transparency, Consent Alone Not Enough
Press Releases 02/26/2019
Cantwell, Colleagues to Commerce Secretary: Thoroughly Review Argentine Biodiesel Dumping Before Lifting Duties
Press Releases 02/20/2019
Subcommittee Announces Hearing on Surface Transportation Networks
Press Releases 02/14/2019
Cantwell Comments on New Rules to Bolster Oil Train Spill Response
Press Releases 02/13/2019
Wicker Convenes Hearing on America’s Infrastructure Needs
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., today convened the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for its hearing titled, “America’s Infrastructure Needs: Keeping Pace with a Growing Economy.” The hearing focused on the current state of infrastructure and opportunities for improvement, including public and private funding, support for multimodal connectivity, and rural development.
Press Releases 02/11/2019
Wicker Statement on President Trump's Artificial Intelligence Executive Order
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, released the following statement after President Trump signed an Executive Order launching the American Artificial Intelligence (AI) Initiative.
Press Releases 02/6/2019
Committee Announces Hearing on America’s Infrastructure Needs
Press Releases 02/6/2019
At 5G hearing, Cantwell Calls for 5G Cybersecurity Strategy, Outlines Steps to Maintain Global Leadership
Press Releases 12/12/2018
Thune and Markey Applaud FCC Reassigned Number Database
Press Releases 12/4/2018
Commerce Committee Leaders Seek Answers on Marriott Data Breach
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), and Transportation, Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), sent a letter to the president and CEO of Marriott International following news that the company had identified a cybersecurity incident impacting an estimated 500 million consumers.
Press Releases 11/30/2018
Subcommittee Announces Hearing to Examine Arctic Transportation Issues
Press Releases 11/27/2018
Commerce Leaders Applaud House Passage of Bipartisan Coast Guard Authorization
Press Releases 11/21/2018
Thune and Markey Applaud FCC Action on Reassigned Number Database
Press Releases 11/20/2018
Subcommittee Announces Federal Trade Commission Oversight Hearing
Press Releases 11/16/2018
Bipartisan TRACED Act Cracks Down on Illegal Robocall Scams
Press Releases 11/14/2018
Thune, Carper, and Portman Applaud Senate Passage of Bipartisan Coast Guard Authorization
Press Releases 11/14/2018
Senate Approves Coast Guard Funding Increase
Press Releases 11/12/2018
Thune and Carper Announce Coast Guard Authorization Agreement
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, which exercises jurisdiction over the U.S. Coast Guard, and Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.), ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, which exercises jurisdiction over the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), announced an agreement for reauthorizing the Coast Guard and establishing a framework for the service to enforce an EPA-led standard setting initiative for national ballast water discharge rules.
Press Releases 10/17/2018
Nelson: Kia, Hyundai CEOs asked to appear before Congress
Press Releases 10/16/2018
Sullivan Announces Field Hearing to Review Salmon Fisheries in Alaska
Press Releases 10/9/2018
Committee Announces Field Hearing to Examine 5G in Sioux Falls
Press Releases 10/4/2018
Committee Announces Second Data Privacy Hearing
Press Releases 10/3/2018
Senate Passes Legislation to Address Shrinking Airline Seat Sizes
Press Releases 10/3/2018
Thune and Nelson Praise Senate Passage of Five-Year Federal Aviation Legislation with Transportation Security Reforms
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), who respectively serve as the chairman and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today issued the following statements on the passage of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2018.
Press Releases 09/27/2018
Subcommittee Continues Hearing Series on Olympic Abuse
Press Releases 09/26/2018
Senate Passes El Faro Maritime Safety Improvements
Press Releases 09/22/2018
House and Senate Committee Leaders Announce Agreement on Long-term FAA and Disaster Program Reform Legislation
“This five-year authorization improves our aviation system for travelers, manufacturers, and innovators,” said Chairman Thune. “It also strengthens the overall safety and security of our transportation system. I expect the House and Senate will now move quickly to send the president a bill he can sign.”
Press Releases 09/20/2018
Subcommittee Continues Hearing Series with NASA Administrator Bridenstine
Press Releases 09/12/2018
Committee to Hold Hearing Examining Consumer Privacy Protections
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a hearing titled “Examining Safeguards for Consumer Data Privacy,”at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 26, 2018.
Press Releases 09/11/2018
Subcommittee to Hold Hearing Examining Fishery Related Crimes
Press Releases 09/6/2018
Committee to Hold Hearing on the Future of Transportation in America
Press Releases 08/30/2018
Committee to Hold TSA Oversight Hearing
Press Releases 08/22/2018
Subcommittee to Examine the Impacts of Harmful Algal Blooms
Press Releases 08/21/2018
Thune Statement on Proposed Rule Updates for Truck Drivers
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, issued the following statement on today’s announcement by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on proposed changes to hours of service (HOS) requirements for truckers.
Press Releases 08/13/2018
Peters to Hold Commerce Committee Field Hearing on Pipeline Safety in the Great Lakes
Press Releases 07/30/2018
Committee to Hold Hearing Examining the Federal Communications Commission
Press Releases 07/26/2018
Subcommittee Continues NASA Hearing Series with Hearing Focused on NASA Science Missions
Press Releases 07/26/2018
Sens. Cruz, Nelson, Markey Introduce Space Frontier Act
Press Releases 07/17/2018
Committee Hearing to Examine NOAA’s Blue Economy Initiative
Press Releases 07/10/2018
Committee Leaders Seek Information on Google’s Data Privacy Policies
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet, and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) chairman of the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, Insurance, and Data Security today, in a letter to Alphabet Inc. CEO Larry Page, requested information about the privacy policy and practices associated with popular Gmail email service offered through subsidiary company Google.
Press Releases 07/6/2018
Committee to Hold Hearing to Examine Spectre and Meltdown Cybersecurity Lessons
Press Releases 06/27/2018
NHTSA Responds to Senator's Inquiry on Kia and Hyundai Non-collision Fires
Press Releases 06/13/2018
Subcommittee to Hold Hearing Examining Social Media Data Use and Privacy Concerns
Press Releases 06/13/2018
Senator Presses Federal Regulator on Spontaneous Kia and Hyundai Fires
Press Releases 06/8/2018
Legislation Introduced to Protect North Atlantic Right Whales
Press Releases 06/7/2018
Senators seek to boost Miami and Orlando’s chances to become World Cup cities
Press Releases 05/30/2018
Subcommittee to Hold Second Hearing Examining the International Space Station
The second in a series of hearings to examine the role of the International Space Station (ISS), this hearing will provide ISS stakeholders the opportunity to discuss the value of the ISS to our national space program and the future of human space exploration.
Press Releases 05/23/2018
Nelson Statement on the NTSB’s Release of its Preliminary Report on the FIU Pedestrian Bridge Collapse
Press Releases 05/22/2018
Controversial Consumer Product Safety Commission Nominee Narrowly Approved by the Senate
Press Releases 05/16/2018
Senate Votes to Restore Net Neutrality
Press Releases 05/11/2018
15 Deaths, 278 Injuries Linked to Takata Airbags in U.S. States And Territories
Press Releases 05/9/2018
Subcommittee Hearing to Examine the Future of the International Space Station
Press Releases 05/8/2018
Subcommittee Hearing to Examine the App Economy
Press Releases 04/26/2018
Lawmaker Files Bill to Provide Loans to Coastal Communities Affected by Climate Change
Press Releases 04/26/2018
22 Senators Call on FCC Chairman to Cease Media Ownership Rulemaking and Pending Broadcast Mergers
Press Releases 04/17/2018
Committee Announces Hearing to Examine the State of the Nation’s Maritime Transportation System
Press Releases 04/16/2018
Key Lawmaker Seeks Probe of FAA’s Handling of Safety Issues Involving Allegiant Air
Press Releases 03/23/2018
Thune and Nelson Call on Facebook CEO to Testify
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, released the following joint statement calling on Facebook, Inc. co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg to testify before the committee. The senators’ request comes in the wake of reports that SCL Group-owned Cambridge Analytica obtained data on up to 50 million Facebook users.
Press Releases 03/22/2018
Nelson: Kennedy Space Center In Line For Big Funding Boost
Press Releases 03/22/2018
Senators Markey and Thune Applaud FCC for Initiating Rulemaking to Explore Solutions to Unwanted Robocalls and Robotexts
Press Releases 03/22/2018
Nelson Secures Funding for Backup Hurricane Hunter Jet
Press Releases 03/16/2018
Nelson Demands Documents Related to Oversight of FIU Bridge Construction
Press Releases 03/13/2018
Nelson Calls for Robust Federal Funding to Improve Internet Access in Rural Florida
Press Releases 03/12/2018
Nelson Statement on Acting Administrator Robert Lightfoot's Departure at NASA
Press Releases 03/8/2018
Nelson Reacts to Nomination of Vice Adm. Karl Schultz as Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard
Press Releases 03/7/2018
Committee Announces Three Hearings to Examine Infrastructure in America
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene three hearings on March 13-14, 2018 on the infrastructure proposal released by the White House.
Press Releases 03/2/2018
Walden, Pallone, Thune and Nelson Announce FCC Reauthorization and Spectrum Agreement
Press Releases 03/2/2018
Thune and Nelson on Senate Contributions to Bicameral FCC Reauthorization and Spectrum Legislation (RAY BAUM’S Act)
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) issued the following statement praising the contributions of Commerce Committee members and other senators to a bipartisan agreement on the House’s RAY BAUM’S Act (H.R. 4986).
Press Releases 02/22/2018
Committee Announces Hearing to Examine Positive Train Control
Press Releases 02/12/2018
Nelson Statement on Administration's NASA Budget Proposal
Press Releases 02/12/2018
Thune and Nelson Statements on White House Infrastructure Proposal
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, which exercises jurisdiction over aviation, railroad, broadband, and other key infrastructure, issued the following statements on the national infrastructure proposal unveiled by the White House today.
Press Releases 01/30/2018
Thune and Nelson Statements on Passage of Safe Sport Authorization
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, which exercises jurisdiction over sports policy and federally-chartered organizations like the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC), issued the following statement on the passage of S. 534, The Protecting Young Victims from Sexual Abuse and Safe Sport Authorization Act.
Press Releases 01/26/2018
Senate Report Finds "Basic Economy" Airfares Could Cost Consumers More
Press Releases 01/25/2018
Committee Announces Hearing to Examine the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act
Press Releases 01/25/2018
Sens. Moran, Blumenthal Demand Answers from USA Gymnastics, US Olympic Committee & Michigan State University Regarding Systemic Failures to Protect Athletes from Sexual Abuse
Press Releases 01/19/2018
Senate Commerce Democratic Subcommittee Assignments Announced
Press Releases 01/19/2018
Committee Announces Hearing to Examine Emergency Alert Systems
Press Releases 01/10/2018
VIDEO: Thune Discusses Committee’s Letter to Apple CEO
Press Releases 01/9/2018
Committee Announces Hearing To Examine Extremist Propaganda on Social Media Platforms
The hearing will examine the steps social media platforms are taking to combat the spread of extremist propaganda over the Internet.
Press Releases 01/8/2018
Two Senate Commerce Bills to Combat Human Trafficking Signed Into Law
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, issued the following statement after the president signed into law two bipartisan Commerce Committee bills to combat the use of commercial vehicles in human trafficking.
Press Releases 12/14/2017
Nelson Statement on FCC Repeal of Net Neutrality Rules
Press Releases 12/12/2017
39 Senators Call on FCC Chairman Pai to Abandon 'Reckless' Plan to End Net Neutrality
Press Releases 12/7/2017
Bipartisan NTSB Reauthorization Aims to Modernize and Enhance Transparency
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) introduced S. 2202, the National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act. The legislation reauthorizes the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) at an average level of $113.4 million through fiscal year 2023 and offers several key reforms to modernize and improve transparency in the safety agency’s investigations, recommendations, and board member discussions.
Press Releases 12/5/2017
Committee Announces Hearing to Examine the Benefits of Artificial Intelligence
Press Releases 11/30/2017
Senate Commerce Dems Renew Push to Notify Consumers of Data Breaches
Press Releases 11/17/2017
Credit Report Errors Plague Consumers
Press Releases 11/14/2017
Senate Passes Bill Requiring U.S. Amateur Athletic Organizations, Members to Report Sexual Abuse
The U.S. Senate today passed legislation led by Senators Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), John Thune (R-S.D.), Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), Susan Collins (R-Maine), Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) and Todd Young (R-Ind.) to require amateur athletics governing bodies to report sex-abuse allegations immediately to local or federal law enforcement, or a child-welfare agency designated by the Justice Department.
Press Releases 11/7/2017
Committee Announces Hearing To Examine Technology in Agriculture
Press Releases 11/3/2017
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.
Press Releases 11/2/2017
Nelson, Klobuchar Introduce Bill to Accelerate Deployment of Next Generation 9-1-1 Systems
Press Releases 11/1/2017
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.
Press Releases 11/1/2017
Committee Announces Hearing To Examine Data Breaches
Press Releases 10/20/2017
Committee Announces 2018 Field Hearing on Automotive Innovation
Press Releases 10/18/2017
Committee Announces Hearing on Commercial Satellites
Press Releases 10/17/2017
Subcommittee to Continue Hearing Series on Magnuson-Stevens Act
Press Releases 10/3/2017
Sens. Thune and Markey Encourage FCC Action On Robocalling
Press Releases 10/3/2017
Field Hearing to Examine Broadband Deployment in New Hampshire
Press Releases 09/27/2017
Nelson and Carper to EPA, CPSC Heads: Stop Trying to Derail Life-Saving Portable Generator Safety Rule
Press Releases 09/22/2017
Subcommittee to Examine TSA Aviation Security Reforms
U.S. Sen. Roy Blunt (R-M.O.), chairman of the Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security, will convene a legislative hearing titled “TSA Modernization: Improvements to Aviation Security” at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 28, 2017.
Press Releases 09/18/2017
Nelson Calls on Airlines to Cap Fares Ahead of Hurricane Maria
Press Releases 09/18/2017
Commerce Leaders Urge FTC to Remain Vigilant in the Wake of Hurricanes Harvey and Irma
Press Releases 09/15/2017
Senate Passes Two Bills to Combat Human Trafficking
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) today applauded Senate passage, by unanimous consent, of two bills to combat human trafficking in the U.S. transportation sector.
Press Releases 09/14/2017
Nelson calls on cable, telephone and internet companies to provide service rebates, waive late fees for Hurricane Irma victims
Press Releases 09/13/2017
Committee Announces Legislative Hearing: S. 1693, The Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a legislative hearing titled “S.1693, The Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act of 2017”
Press Releases 09/6/2017
Subcommittee Continues Hearing Series on Magnuson-Stevens Act
U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), chairman of the Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard, will convene the hearing titled “Reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act: Oversight of Fisheries Management Successes and Challenges”
Press Releases 08/9/2017
Commerce Committee Seeks Answers on Insurance Practices
Press Releases 08/4/2017
Field Hearing to Examine Threats to Florida Tourism Economy
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), the ranking member of Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a field hearing titled “Threats Facing Florida’s Tourism Driven Economy” on Thursday, August 10, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. EDT in St. Petersburg, Florida. The hearing will examine tourism’s impact on Florida’s economy and threats to the industry.
Press Releases 08/3/2017
Senate Passes Six Technology and Telecommunications Bills
U.S. Sen. John Thune, chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, applauded Senate passage today of six technology and telecommunications bills, all of which were previously approved by the committee.
Press Releases 08/3/2017
Senate OKs bill to strengthen anti-spoofing law
Press Releases 07/27/2017
Subcommittee to Explore Insurance Fraud and Tools to Help Consumers
The subcommittee will examine insurance fraud trends in the United States and explore tools available to states, insurers, and consumers to protect themselves against these crimes.
Press Releases 07/26/2017
Commerce Announces Markup on August 2
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold an executive session on Wednesday, August 2nd at 10:00 a.m. in Hart 216 to consider legislative measures and nominations.
Press Releases 07/25/2017
Subcommittee Begins Hearing Series to Examine Nation’s Fishery Laws
This hearing is the first in a series to examine the state of our nation’s fishery laws and guide the reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act.
Press Releases 07/25/2017
Commerce to Hold Field Hearing on Magnuson-Stevens Act in Alaska
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a hearing titled “Reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act: Oversight of Fisheries Management Successes and Challenges.”
Press Releases 07/20/2017
Nelson Urges Administration to Act on Fee Refunds for Delayed Bags
Press Releases 07/19/2017
Committee Announces Hearing for Four Nominees
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a nomination hearing at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, for four nominees.
Press Releases 07/18/2017
Report Recommends Restoring Gulf Coast Passenger Rail Service
Press Releases 07/14/2017
Thune and Wyden Urge President to Prioritize Digital Trade in NAFTA Re-Negotiation
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and member of the Senate Finance Committee, and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, urged President Donald J. Trump to prioritize digital trade in a renegotiated NAFTA and “set the highest possible bar” for the internet’s economic potential.
Press Releases 07/13/2017
Subcommittee to Examine Progress of FirstNet Emergency Response Network
The subcommittee will examine FirstNet and AT&T’s progress to date and the anticipated timeline to build, operate, and maintain an interoperable nationwide public safety broadband network as established by the Middle Class Tax Relief And Job Creation Act of 2012.
Press Releases 07/13/2017
Thune and Markey Applaud FCC for Exploring Solutions to Unwanted Robocalls and Robotexts
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.), author of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act that became law in 1991, commended the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for exploring solutions to unwanted robocalls and robotexts by creating and making available to callers a comprehensive database of reassigned telephone number