Cantwell Touts Washington State Space Economy—Calls For Greater Investment in Space Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, highlighted the numerous issues in space that pose a threat to life on Earth, including space weather, near-Earth objects, orbital debris, and an increasingly congested space environment. Ranking Member Cantwell praised Washington state’s aerospace sector for […]
Wicker Statement on FAA’s Safety Oversight of Southwest Airlines
Today, U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General released an audit report that identified a number of concerns regarding the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) safety oversight of Southwest Airlines:
Wicker, Thune Commend FCC Chairman’s C-band Proposal
Today, U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and John Thune, R-S.D., chairman of the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet, released the following statements after Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai announced his C-band proposal for 5G at the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation:
Cantwell Touts Landmark Washington State Anti-Concussion Law at Commerce Sports Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, spoke on the diversity of issues plaguing youth and adult athletes, such as improper injury care and sexual abuse, in today’s hearing focused on athlete safety and integrity in sports. Ranking Member Cantwell stressed the serious dangers of […]
Committee Announces Hearing on Space Missions
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a hearing titled, “Space Missions of Global Importance: Planetary Defense, Space Weather Protection, and Space Situational Awareness,” at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2020. The hearing will focus on U.S. leadership in space missions vital to the global economy and the protection of human health and life on Earth. Witnesses will also discuss policies, programs, and research that are important for planetary defense, space weather protection, and space situational awareness.
Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Intercollegiate Athlete Compensation
U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., chairman of the Subcommittee on Manufacturing, Trade, and Consumer Protection, will convene a hearing titled, “Name, Image, and Likeness: The State of Intercollegiate Athlete Compensation,” at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, February 11, 2020.
Cantwell Statement Regarding Alleged Misconduct at Federal Aviation Administration’s Honolulu Flight Standards District Office
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, released the following statement regarding allegations of misconduct by managers working for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) at the Honolulu Flight Standards District Office: “I join Chairman Wicker in calling for a more thorough review by the Inspector General of […]
Committee Releases Whistleblower Allegations of Misconduct at FAA Honolulu Flight Standards District Office
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today released a fact sheet highlighting information the committee received from whistleblowers alleging misconduct by managers working for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the Hawaii Flight Standards District Office.
Cantwell, Kennedy, Schatz Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support 5G, Invest Billions in Broadband, Public Safety
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA), the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, John Kennedy (R-LA), and Brian Schatz (D-HI) introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure that billions of dollars from a public auction of C-Band spectrum are invested to bridge the digital divide and enable next generation public safety […]
Committee Announces Hearing on Athlete Safety and Integrity of U.S. Sport
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a hearing titled, “Athlete Safety and the Integrity of U.S. Sport,” at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. The hearing will examine issues under the committee’s sports jurisdiction, including protecting the health and safety of American athletes and enhancing the integrity of U.S. sports.