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.
Senate OKs bill to strengthen anti-spoofing law
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Senate unanimously approved legislation Thursday to crack down on scam artists who falsify their Caller ID information to trick unsuspecting victims, a practice known as “spoofing”. The bill, sponsored by U.S. Sens. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) and Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), strengthens a law passed in 2010 that prohibits scammers from altering […]
Senate Confirms Commerce Committee Presidential Nominations
“I congratulate each of the confirmed nominees and look forward to working with them as they begin their new roles,” said Thune.
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.
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Sens. Thune and Nelson Statements on Senate advancing flagship spectrum legislation to the House of Representatives
Commerce Approves Eight Bills and 10 Nominees
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation approved eight bills and 10 nominees subject to Senate confirmation.
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.
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.
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.”
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.