Hutchison: Surface Transportation Security Must Not Be Ignored
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During a hearing of the Surface Transportation Subcommittee today, Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas), Ranking Member on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, called on the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to ensure that the security of our nation’s rail, bus and highway networks be a top agency priority.
Rockefeller Continues Investigation Into Health Insurance Industry Practices
WASHINGTON, D.C.— In his continued effort to hold health insurance companies accountable for how well they cover and protect patients, Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today expanded his investigation into health insurance companies’ policies towards covering medically necessary care.
Chairman Rockefeller’s Statement on President Obama’s Space Policy Address
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, issued this statement after President Obama laid out his vision for the future of America’s space policy:
Hearing Summary: S. 817, The Pacific Salmon Stronghold Conservation Act
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held an Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard Subcommittee hearing today on S. 817, the Pacific Salmon Stronghold Conservation Act.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT – Orlando Sentinel Op-Ed by Sen. Hutchison: Bipartisan approach to NASA in Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas), Ranking Member on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, authored an opinion piece in the Orlando Sentinel on the need for a bipartisan approach to NASA in advance of President Obama’s trip to Florida today.
Rockefeller Releases New Report On Health Insurance Spending for Consumers
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, released new information, as part of his Committee’s ongoing investigation, into how commercial insurance companies spend the billions of dollars of premiums that American consumers pay them every year for health care coverage.
Hearing Summary: Reviewing the National Broadband Plan
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a full committee hearing today to review the National Broadband Plan.
Hutchison Calls on FCC Chair to Reject Calls to Impose New Regulations on Internet
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas), Ranking Member on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today called on Federal Communications Chairman (FCC) Julius Genachowski to reject calls to impose new regulations on the Internet during a Commerce Committee hearing on the FCC’s Broadband Plan.
Chairman Rockefeller Remarks on Reviewing the National Broadband Plan
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Broadband is more than a technology—it is a platform for social and economic opportunity.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT – Washington Times EDITORIAL: Losing it in space
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an editorial today, the Washington Times highlights legislation sponsored by Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas), Ranking Member on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, to close the gap in U.S. human space flight that will occur if the space shuttle is retired before the next generation of space vehicle is developed.