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Rockefeller Statement on FCC Chairman’s Media Ownership Proposal

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today released the following statement on Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Tom Wheeler’s media ownership proposal. Rockefeller has called on the FCC to closely examine the use of Joint Sales Agreements (JSAs) and Shared Services Agreements (SSAs) by broadcasters and has asked the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study how JSAs and SSAs impact competition and consumers.

Rockefeller: Shale Oil Boom Raises Serious Rail Safety Concerns

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Below are the prepared remarks of Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV at today’s Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security hearing titled, “Enhancing Our Rail Safety: Current Challenges for Passenger and Freight Rail”.

Thune Statement on the Rail Safety Hearing

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Thune (R-SD), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, submitted for the record the following prepared remarks at today’s “Enhancing our Rail Safety: Current Challenges for Passenger and Freight Rail” Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security Subcommittee hearing: Thank you Senator Blumenthal, and […]

Rockefeller Announces New Subcommittee Chairs

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV issued the following statement today announcing Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) as chairman of the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security, and Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) as chairman of the new U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Tourism, Competitiveness, and Innovation.

Rockefeller, Thune, Pryor, Wicker Letter on STELA

WASHINGTON, D.C.–Several provisions of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act (STELA) are set to expire on December 31, 2014. Today, Commerce Committee Chairman John D. “Jay” Rockefeller IV and Ranking Member John Thune, and Communications, Technology and Internet Subcommittee Chairman Mark Pryor and Ranking Member Roger Wicker sent the following letter seeking input on the scope and impact of the STELA reauthorization from a diverse array of stakeholders, including satellite TV, broadcasters, cable television, online video, broadband, public interest groups, and free market think tanks.

ICYMI: NY Times Editorial Highlights Rockefeller Report on Data Brokers

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The New York Times today published an editorial on providing consumers with stronger controls over their personal information collected online, which highlighted Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV’s majority staff report that revealed the breadth and scope of the sensitive data – including financial, health, and other personal information – that is routinely amassed by data brokers on consumers without their knowledge or consent.

Chairman Rockefeller recently introduced legislation that would prohibit data brokers from collecting or soliciting consumer information in deceptive ways, and would allow consumers to access and correct their information to help ensure maximum possible accuracy. The Committee also held a hearing on Dec. 18, 2013, to examine the privacy and accountability concerns with the data broker industry.

Rockefeller Statement on FCC Chairman Wheeler’s Open Internet Announcement

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today released the following statement on Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Tom Wheeler’s announcement that he will propose new Open Internet rules.

“I am happy that Chairman Wheeler has decided to move forward quickly to respond to the D.C. Circuit court’s net neutrality decision. The court made clear that Congress has spoken: the FCC has ample statutory authority to protect consumers and competition online. I have always supported the FCC’s use of its full authority under the Communications Act to accomplish these goals, and appreciate that Chairman Wheeler has kept all options on the table. I look forward to examining the Chairman’s plan in more detail.”

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Thune Statement on Chairman Wheeler’s Announcement

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Thune (R-SD), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, released the following statement on Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Tom Wheeler’s announcement today: “Chairman Wheeler’s announcement today is a bit of déjà vu and is an unnecessary overreaction to the D.C. Circuit striking down most […]