Sen. Nelson Slams Attempt to Rollback Internet Privacy Rules
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) took to the Senate floor today in opposition to a Republican-led measure that would prevent consumers from having a say about the sale and use of their personal information by the nation’s internet providers. Sepcifically, the measure, S.J.Res.34, would rollback new Federal Communications Commission rules that require internet providers to seek customers’ consent […]
Committee Announces Nomination Hearing for Deputy Secretary of Transportation
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a nomination hearing for Jeffrey A. Rosen, the nominee for Deputy Secretary of Transportation, at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29, 2017.
Statement on President Trump Signing NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2017 into Law
President Trump signed into law S. 442, The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Transition Authorization Act of 2017 at a ceremony attended by members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Hearing Scheduled to Explore Intersection of Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies
This hearing will explore the impact of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, the internet of things, blockchain, and quantum computing, on the future of cybersecurity.
Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Airport Infrastructure and American Competitiveness
The hearing will examine airport infrastructure issues, regulatory certification processes at the Federal Aviation Administration, and reforms to improve U.S. competitiveness in the global marketplace for aviation products and manufacturing.
Coast Guard Commandant to Testify at Hearing Next Week
The hearing will examine the state of the Coast Guard, the only dual military and law enforcement agency in the United States, and its role in securing maritime borders and ports while enforcing our laws, treaties, and international agreements.
Consumer Protection Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Scams
The hearing will examine the cost of scams on American consumers and the economy, state and federal law enforcement efforts to combat consumer scams, and the implementation of consumer outreach and education programs.
Commerce Dems Demand Answers From Pai
WASHINGTON – Democrats on the Senate Commerce Committee pressed Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai today to answer pointed questions about his views on the news media and ability to be an independent regulator over the industry. The letter, led by ranking member Bill Nelson (D-FL) and signed by the panel’s 13 Democrats, comes […]
Commerce Committee to Hold Hearing on Unmanned Aircraft Systems
The hearing will examine public policy issues related to the safe integration of unmanned aircraft systems in the national airspace system. It will explore practical applications for this emerging technology, as well as developing economic, privacy, and safety implications.
Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Truck Safety
The hearing will examine truck safety advancements in the bipartisan Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act that passed last Congress and potential reforms moving forward. The hearing will also hear from a range of perspectives on the implementation of safety programs and other opportunities and challenges facing truck safety.