Rockefeller on UAS: Our Job is to Foster the Growth of this New Industry, Manage the Risks to Privacy and Safety
WASHINGTON, D.C.–Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today gave opening remarks at the U.S. Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing titled, “The Future of Unmanned Aviation in the U.S. Economy: Safety and Privacy Considerations.” Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery:
Rockefeller Statement on Strengthening Advanced Manufacturing
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today issued the following statement on President Barack Obama’s announcement of the manufacturing innovation institute at North Carolina State University. Rockefeller chaired a hearing in November 2013 titled, “The Role of Manufacturing Hubs in a 21st Century Innovation Economy,” which focused on ways that government and industry can collaborate to foster innovation and strengthen the manufacturing sector. The manufacturing innovation institutes, which the President is discussing today, were highlighted during the hearing as an example of proposals to support U.S. manufacturing.
Thune, Wicker Statement on Net Neutrality Decision
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee Ranking Member John Thune (R-S.D.) and Communications, Technology, and the Internet Subcommittee Ranking Member Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) released the following comment on today’s decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit that struck down part of the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) controversial 2010 […]
Rockefeller Statement on Open Internet Decision
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today issued the following statement on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Open Internet rules:
Rockefeller, McCaskill Ask Target for Answers on Massive Data Breach
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following one of the nation’s largest breaches of consumers’ personal data in history, the Chairmen of the Senate Commerce Committee and the Consumer Protection Subcommittee are asking the President and CEO of Target for the latest findings on the circumstances that permitted unauthorized access to the financial and personally identifying information of as many as 110 million Americans during the busiest shopping time of the year.
Rockefeller Commends Membership of the National Commission on Forensic Science
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Justice and the Department of Commerce’s National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) today announced the appointment of 37 members to the National Commission on Forensic Science. The Commission, co-chaired by Deputy Attorney General James M. Cole and Under Secretary of Commerce for Standards and Technology and NIST Director Patrick D. Gallagher, will help to improve the practice of forensic science.
Rockefeller and Wyden Demand Investigation, Review of Crude Oil Transportation Safety Practices and Regulations
WASHINGTON, D.C.— In the wake of a series of explosive train derailments containing crude oil – including two in the last two weeks – Senators John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV (D-W.Va.), Chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Chairman of the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, wrote a letter to Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz urging prompt and decisive action on crude oil transportation.
Rockefeller Has Serious Concerns About In-Flight Mobile Phone Calls
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV sent a letter to Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Tom Wheeler in which he expresses opposition to the possibility of allowing in-flight mobile phone calls. In particular, Rockefeller believes that allowing calls during flights would compromise the overall safety of a flight.
Rockefeller: Data Broker Practices Raise Some Serious Consumer Protection Concerns
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today gave an opening statement at the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation hearing titled, “What Information Do Data Brokers Have on Consumers, and How Do They Use It?” Below are his remarks as prepared for delivery:
Thune Statement on Data Broker 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 “What Information Do Data Brokers Have On Consumers, and How Do They Use It?” full committee hearing: Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing. Thank you also to […]