Nelson Statement on Rosenworcel Nomination
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL), the ranking member of the Senate Commerce Committee, issued the following statement on the nomination of Jessica Rosenworcel to the Federal Communications Commission. “Hallelujah, better late than never,” Nelson said in reaction to the news. “The Senate should now move quickly to confirm her and fulfil the […]
Subcommittee to Explore Universal Service Fund and Rural Broadband Investment
The subcommittee will examine the Federal Communications Commission’s Universal Service Fund and its capabilities for the deployment of broadband in rural America.
Subcommittee to Examine Public-Private Partnerships to Advance Space Exploration
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Subcommittee on Space, Science, and Competitiveness, will convene a hearing titled “Reopening the American Frontier: Promoting Partnerships Between Commercial Space and the U.S. Government to Advance Exploration and Settlement” at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 21, 2017.
Senators Release Bipartisan Principles for Self-Driving Vehicles Legislation
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), and Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) released principles for bipartisan legislation on self-driving vehicles in advance of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing, “Paving the Way for Self-Driving Vehicles.” The hearing will explore automated vehicle technology and hurdles for testing and deployment in the United States.
Committee to Explore Testing and Deployment of Self-Driving Vehicles in the United States
The hearing will explore automated vehicle technology and hurdles for testing and deployment in the United States. The hearing will also examine state and federal roles to ensure safety while promoting innovation and American competitiveness.
Nelson: ‘Safety of the Flying Public Should Not Be For Sale’
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), the ranking Democrat on Senate Commerce Committee which oversees the FAA, issued the following statement in response to the administration’s plan to privatize the nation’s air traffic control system. “The safety of the flying public should not be for sale,” said Nelson. “Handing air traffic control over […]
Thune Statement on President’s Principles for Air Traffic Control Reform
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, issued the following statement on the announcement by President Donald Trump of administration principles for reforming the U.S. air traffic control system.
Thune and Nelson Press Department of Transportation for Takata Recall Update
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), who serve respectively as the chairman and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, requested that Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao provide information on the status of efforts to recall and repair 46 million faulty Takata air bags in U.S. vehicles. Defective Takata air bag inflators have been linked to 11 deaths and approximately 180 injuries nationwide.
Committee Announces Hearing for Three Presidential Nominations
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a nomination hearing at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2017, for three candidates to fill positions subject to Senate confirmation.
Transportation Secretary to Testify on FAA Reauthorization
On Wednesday, June 7, Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao will testify on key aviation issues before the Department and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).