Committee to Hold Hearing Examining the National Telecommunications and Information Administration
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a hearing entitled, “Oversight of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration,” at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 13, 2018. As part of the Committee’s oversight responsibilities, this hearing will examine the Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information […]
Thune and Nelson Demand Answers from Facebook Amid New Reports of Privacy Concerns
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) pressed Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg today for answers following a report that Facebook offered numerous mobile device manufacturers special access to private user information.
Statement on Nomination of Peter Feldman to the Consumer Product Safety Commission
“Peter has been part of the Commerce Committee team and an invaluable resource during my entire tenure as ranking member and chairman. While I will miss his steady hand in our committee’s bipartisan efforts to fight for consumer safety and fairness, the Consumer Product Safety Commission will benefit from his expertise and leadership.”
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.
Subcommittee to Hold Hearing Examining the Digital Coast Partnership
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), chairman of the Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard, will convene a hearing entitled “A Decade of the Digital Coast Partnership Program: Successes and Opportunities,” at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 5, 2018. The hearing will examine how partners and stakeholders contribute to and use the Digital Coast, […]
Subcommittee to Hold Hearing Examining Past Safety Practices for Olympians and Amateur Athletes
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), chairman of the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, Insurance, and Data Security, will convene a hearing entitled “Preventing Abuse in Olympic and Amateur Athletics: Ensuring a Safe and Secure Environment for Our Athletes,” at 3:00 p.m in Dirksen Room G50. on Tuesday, June 5, 2018. The hearing will […]
Nelson Statement on the NTSB’s Release of its Preliminary Report on the FIU Pedestrian Bridge Collapse
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) issued the following statement this morning in response to the National Transportation Safety Board’s (NTSB) release of its preliminary report on the March collapse of the pedestrian bridge at Florida International University. Click here to read the NTSB’s preliminary report. “While we still don’t know the ultimate cause of the […]
Thune Statement on Apple iPhone 6 Battery Replacement Credit
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, issued the following statement on today’s announcement by Apple to offer a $50 credit to customers who purchased an iPhone 6 battery replacement between January 1, 2017, and December 28, 2017: “Apple’s announcement of a $50 credit for 2017 battery replacements effectively addresses […]
Controversial Consumer Product Safety Commission Nominee Narrowly Approved by the Senate
By a vote of 50-45, the U.S. Senate today narrowly confirmed the nomination of Dana Baiocco to serve on the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The move is seen as a win for corporate America and a loss for consumers. Among those leading the charge against Baiocco’s nomination was Florida Sen. Bill Nelson, the top […]
Committee Approves Five Bills, Two Nominees, and Coast Guard Promotions
WASHINGTON – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation today, approved five bills and two nominees subject to Senate confirmation, and Coast Guard promotions. Bill and Nominations considered are as follows (all approved by voice vote): 1. S. 2848, Fighting Opioid Abuse in Transportation Act, Sponsor: Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) a. Thune Substitute (modified) 2. S. 2842, Opioid Addiction Recovery Fraud […]