Senators Urge DOT to Reverse Rule Delay Affecting Disabled Vets
WASHINGTON – Eight Democratic members of the Senate Commerce Committee today urged the Department of Transportation (DOT) to reverse a one-year delay of a rule requiring airlines to track and report mishandled wheelchair and motorized scooters. The rule, which was put in place last fall under the Obama administration and set to take effect in January […]
Blunt to Convene Hearing on Rural Air Service
Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), chairman of the Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security, will convene a hearing on Thursday, April 6, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. titled “FAA Reauthorization: Perspectives on Rural Air Service and the General Aviation Community.”
Commerce Announces Legislative Markup for April 5
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold an executive session on Wednesday, April 5th at 10:00 a.m.
Hurricane Hunter Backup Bill Passes Senate
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill late Wednesday requiring the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to have reliable backups available for Hurricane Hunter aircraft. The provision, sought by Florida Senator Bill Nelson, comes in the wake of an incident last year when the jet NOAA uses to gather hurricane measurements was […]
Senate Approves Negotiated Weather Reform Bill with Amendments
The legislation includes core seasonal forecasting, forecast communication, and other proposals first put forward by Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai’i).
Senators Reintroduce Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act
The legislation addresses deficiencies in the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) efforts to protect rail, transit, highway, and maritime passenger and freight transportation.
Thune Statement on FCC Decision to Return Lifeline Program Authority to States
The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) will with withdraw from litigation and allow states to perform the role Congress intended in designating broadband providers eligible for federal subsidies.
Subcommittee to Explore Importance of Multimodal Freight Transportation Network
This hearing will examine the importance of the multimodal freight transportation network and policies needed for a growing economy.
Committee Announces Hearing to Examine the Skills Gap and How to Boost U.S. Competitiveness
This hearing will explore the technical skills gap in the U.S. manufacturing sector and other trades. It will also highlight steps taken by advocates and industry to address the growing issue and foster a competitive workforce.
Thune, Gardner Urge New Transportation and Commerce Secretaries to Prioritize Cybersecurity
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Sen. Cory Gardner (R-Colo.), urged the Secretary of Transportation and Secretary of Commerce, in separate letters, to “commit to making the cybersecurity of the Department’s systems a top priority.”