Lawmaker Files Bill to Provide Loans to Coastal Communities Affected by Climate Change
WASHINGTON – A key Florida lawmaker filed legislation in the U.S. Senate today to help coastal areas prepare for the effects of climate change. The proposal, sponsored by U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL), would make federal financing available to communities who need to upgrade their infrastructure to address climate change-related events, such as tidal flooding, […]
Thune on Confirmation of Federal Trade Commissioners
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, issued the following statement on the confirmation of five presidential nominees to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Committee Approves Four Bills, Eight Nominees
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation today, approved four bills and eight nominees subject to Senate confirmation.
Senate Confirms NASA Administrator
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, issued the following statement on the confirmation of the president’s nominee to lead the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Jim Bridenstine. “Today, the Senate voted to confirm Jim Bridenstine to be NASA Administrator, filling another important administration position that […]
Commerce Announces Markup on April 25
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold an executive session on Wednesday, April 25, at 9:45 a.m. to consider the following legislative measure and nominations. Click here for additional information on nominees. Agenda: 1. S. 2717, Maritime Authorization and Enhancement Act for Fiscal Year 2019, Sponsors: Sens. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.) 2. S. 2369, Whaling Convention Amendments […]
Thune Leads Commerce Committee Hearing Examining the Problem of Abusive Robocalls
WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today convened a hearing entitled, “Abusive Robocalls and How We Can Stop Them.” The hearing examined the problem of malicious spoofing and abusive robocalls designed to defraud consumers, as well as measures being taken by government and industry professionals […]
Subcommittee Announces Hearing to Examine the Marine Mammal Protection Act
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard, will convene a hearing titled “Enhancing the Marine Mammal Protection Act,” at 2:30 p.m. on April 25, 2018. The hearing will examine the Marine Mammal Protection Act and ways to improve it, in light of potential […]
Committee Announces Hearing to Examine the State of the Nation’s Maritime Transportation System
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), chairman of the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security, will convene a hearing on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at 2:30 p.m. entitled, “Maritime Transportation: Opportunities and Challenges.” The hearing will focus on the U.S. maritime industry, the state of the nation’s maritime transportation system and its current challenges, and […]
Key Lawmaker Seeks Probe of FAA’s Handling of Safety Issues Involving Allegiant Air
WASHINGTON – The top Democrat on the Senate panel that oversees the airlines is calling for an investigation into the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) handling of safety-related incidents involving low-cost carrier Allegiant Air. The request comes on the heels of a scathing report aired last night on CBS’ 60 Minutes that raised questions about Allegiant’s […]
Commerce Committee Announces Hearing to Examine the Problem of Abusive Robocalls
“Abusive robocalls are persistently annoying and at worst they are a means for significant fraud and theft,” said Thune. “Our hearing will examine where such robocalls come from, how they work, and what steps can be taken to identify and deter them from happening.”