Rockefeller Statement on Private Sector Investment in Digital Education
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today issued the following statement after President Obama announced that several private high tech companies have pledged to donate more than $750 million in devices, content, services and new teacher training tools to increase digital learning opportunities.
Rockefeller Presses Data Brokers for Details on Vulnerability-Based Marketing Tools
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV is asking six data brokers for information on the compilation and sale of products that identify consumers based on their financial vulnerability or health status. Rockefeller brought attention to this industry practice during the Committee’s December 18, 2013, hearing titled, “What Information Do Data Brokers Have on Consumers, and How Do They Use It?”, and it was also highlighted in the majority staff report released at the hearing.
Rockefeller Releases Statement on Rep. Henry Waxman
WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today released the following statement:
“Every day, Henry Waxman defines what it means to be a public servant. His extraordinary intellect, passion for improving the health and well-being of every American, and unmatched legislative skills to achieve those goals, made our country better. Because of him, the air we breathe is cleaner and millions more Americans have healthcare.
“Henry held the powerful—whether in government or business— accountable for their actions through his aggressive oversight. When I became Chairman of the Commerce Committee, I modeled my oversight work on his. For thirty years, I have had the privilege of not only working with him, but also to call him a friend. Henry’s presence in Congress will be greatly missed. He is a national treasure. I wish Henry and his family all the best.”
Rockefeller Statement on FCC Action on Technology Transitions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today released the following statement on the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) action today to begin a process to better understand the impact on consumers of technology transitions.
Rockefeller, Feinstein, Pryor, Nelson Introduce Data Security Bill to Protect Consumers from Data Breaches
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Senators John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV (D-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Chairman of the Senate Select Intelligence Committee; Mark Pryor (D-Ark.), Chairman of the Commerce Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet; and Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), Chairman of the Commerce Subcommittee on Science and Space, today introduced legislation that would – for the first time – provide a federal standard for companies to safeguard consumers’ personal information throughout their systems and to quickly notify consumers if those systems are breached. The bill, similar to legislation introduced in the 111th and 112th Congresses, addresses security vulnerabilities that were exploited by criminals in the recent massive data breaches of major U.S. retailers. Those breaches left tens of millions of Americans vulnerable to identity theft and credit fraud.
Rockefeller to Target: Why Haven’t You Reported Data Breach to The Securities and Exchange Commission
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today sent a letter to Target asking why the company has not yet reported its recent massive data breach to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as the Commission recommended in an October 2011 guidance. Rockefeller encouraged the SEC to issue this guidance, and is a strong supporter of giving investors more complete and timely information about cyber incidents such as the Target data breach.
Thune State of the Net Conference Remarks
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Thune (R-SD), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, delivered the following prepared remarks at today’s State of the Net Conference in Washington, D.C.: Thank you, Roger. As the co-chairman of the Congressional Internet Caucus, I’m proud to be here at the 10th annual State […]
Rockefeller Launches Investigation of Foreclosure Rescue Companies
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today issued letters to request information from 7 companies that offer consumers mortgage modification negotiation services to avoid foreclosure – and that have recently been the subject of a substantial number of consumer complaints.
Port Authority Response Contains ‘Zero Evidence’ of Legitimate Traffic Study
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today issued the following statement on the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey’s letter responding to his questions about the unannounced closure in September 2013 of a major access point to the George Washington Bridge.
Thune Statement on the Future of Unmanned Aviation Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator John Thune (R-SD), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, delivered the following prepared remarks at today’s “The Future of Unmanned Aviation in the U.S. Economy: Safety and Privacy Considerations” full committee hearing: Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing on the issue of unmanned […]