Cantwell Bill to Help Stop Senseless Slaughter of Sharks Passes Commerce Committee
Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation passed U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell’s (D-WA) Shark Fin Trade Elimination Act, a bill to protect declining shark populations by making it illegal to possess, buy, sell, or transport shark fins or any product containing shark fins, unless taken lawfully under a state, territorial, or federal […]
Cantwell’s Bipartisan Legislation to Protect Communities from Landslides Passes Commerce Committee
Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), the top Democrat on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, secured the passage through the committee of bipartisan legislation to help local communities prepare for and respond to landslides and other natural hazards. Cantwell’s National Landslide Preparedness Act will target key gaps in current science and mapping critical […]
Committee Announces Hearing on Broadband Mapping
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a hearing titled, “Broadband Mapping: Challenges and Solutions,” at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. The hearing will examine the current state of the nation’s broadband maps, and evaluate the ongoing efforts within the federal government and private sector to collect more accurate broadband coverage data. The hearing also will examine ways to increase coordination among federal agencies that administer broadband deployment programs to ensure resources are targeted to unserved areas.
Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Pipeline Safety and Oversight
U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., chairman of the Subcommittee on Transportation and Safety, will convene a hearing titled, “Pipeline Safety: Federal Oversight and Stakeholder Perspectives,” at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. The hearing will examine federal pipeline safety and federal oversight as the Commerce Committee considers reauthorization of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration’s pipeline safety program.
Committee Approves 13 Bills, 8 Nominations
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation today approved 13 bills, eight nominees, and five Coast Guard promotions, all subject to approval by the full Senate.
Committee Launches Investigation of FAA Aviation Safety Inspectors
U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation today launched an investigation of any potential connection between inadequate training and certification of Aviation Safety Inspectors who may have participated in the evaluation of the Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft. The investigation comes in light of recent 737 crashes and information obtained from whistleblowers.
Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Federal Maritime Agencies
U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, chairman of the Subcommittee on Security, will convene a hearing titled, “Federal Maritime Agencies: Ensuring a Safe, Secure, and Competitive Future,” at 10:15 a.m. on Thursday, April 4, 2019. This hearing will examine the President’s fiscal year 2020 budget request for the U.S. Coast Guard, the Maritime Administration, and the Federal Maritime Commission and the current operational successes and challenges before the agencies.
Cantwell Delivers Remarks at Commerce Subcommittee Hearing on Aviation Safety
Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, delivered the following remarks before a hearing of the Committee’s subcommittee on Aviation and Space titled, “The State of Airline Safety: Federal Oversight of Commercial Aviation.” Senator Cantwell: Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And thank you for holding this important […]
Committee Announces Markup on April 3
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene an executive session on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. in Dirksen Senate Office Building G50 to consider the following legislative measures and nominations.
Wicker Opening Statement During Airline Safety Hearing
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today delivered the following statement during the Aviation and Space Subcommittee hearing titled, “The State of Airline Safety: Federal Oversight of Commercial Aviation.” The hearing examined challenges to the state of commercial aviation safety, including the specific concerns highlighted by recent accidents. The subcommittee heard from a panel of government witnesses on ways to improve the safety of the commercial air transportation system.