Hearing Summary: Oversight of Motor Carrier Safety Efforts

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security Subcommittee hearing today on the oversight of motor carrier safety efforts.

Rockefeller, Waxman Working Together on Auto Safety Legislation

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Representative Henry A. Waxman, Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, issued the following statements today announcing their intent to work together on automobile safety legislation in the coming days to address problems highlighted by recent vehicle recalls:

Hutchison: President’s Plan for Space has Incredible Consequences for Nation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – During a Senate Appropriations subcommittee hearing today on funding for the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas), Ranking Member on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, questioned NASA Administrator Charles Bolden on President Obama’s restated vision for the space agency. Senator Hutchison raised concerns about the real risk of losing the space station without a space shuttle or replacement capability.

Chairman Rockefeller Remarks on 40th Anniversary of Earth Day

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Oceans cover 70 percent of the earth’s surface. They produce the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the food we eat. Oceans are home to the world’s greatest biodiversity, and their majesty, immensity and power are absolutely inspiring.