Nelson Urges Administration to Act on Fee Refunds for Delayed Bags
WASHINGTON, DC – More than a year after Congress passed a law requiring airlines to issue prompt fee refunds for delayed bags, U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) wants to know why it’s taking so long for the administration to act. In a letter sent today to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, Nelson called on her to […]
Committee Announces Hearing for Four Nominees
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a nomination hearing at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, for four nominees.
Report Recommends Restoring Gulf Coast Passenger Rail Service
WASHINGTON – The Gulf Coast Working Group released a report to Congress last night that recommended restoring daily round trip Amtrak train service between New Orleans and Orlando. The working group, which outlined a number of steps that would have to be taken before service is restored, cited the potential for expanded tourism and business travel […]
Subcommittee to Explore Solutions to Marine Debris
The subcommittee hearing will explore solutions to marine debris and provide oversight of current government efforts to clean up debris in our nation’s oceans and waterways.
Thune and Wyden Urge President to Prioritize Digital Trade in NAFTA Re-Negotiation
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and member of the Senate Finance Committee, and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, urged President Donald J. Trump to prioritize digital trade in a renegotiated NAFTA and “set the highest possible bar” for the internet’s economic potential.
Thune and Markey Applaud FCC for Exploring Solutions to Unwanted Robocalls and Robotexts
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.), author of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act that became law in 1991, commended the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) for exploring solutions to unwanted robocalls and robotexts by creating and making available to callers a comprehensive database of reassigned telephone number
Subcommittee to Examine Progress of FirstNet Emergency Response Network
The subcommittee will examine FirstNet and AT&T’s progress to date and the anticipated timeline to build, operate, and maintain an interoperable nationwide public safety broadband network as established by the Middle Class Tax Relief And Job Creation Act of 2012.
Thune, Klobuchar, and Nelson Introduce Bills to Combat Human Trafficking
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) introduced S. 1532, the No Human Trafficking on Our Roads Act and S. 1536, the Combating Human Trafficking in Commercial Vehicles Act. The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation also held a hearing to explore the role of transportation providers in combating human trafficking.
Committee Announces Nomination Hearing for FCC Commissioners
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a nomination hearing at 10:00 a.m. in Dirksen G50 on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, to consider the nominations of three appointments to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
Subcommittee to Examine Public-Private Partnerships to Advance Space Exploration
The subcommittee will examine partnerships between the U.S. government and commercial space industry to advance space exploration.