Hutchison: High Speed Rail is Crucial to America’s Transportation Future
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison (R-Texas), the Ranking Member on the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today made the following statement during a Commerce Committee hearing on the future of high speed rail: “These are truly exciting times for those of us who have long been advocates of passenger rail, and especially […]
Chairman Rockefeller Statement on Travel Promotion Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV issued the following statement after Senate Republicans blocked (on a 53-34 vote) a travel promotion bill from being considered in the Senate. “At a time when Americans continue to endure the most significant economic downturn […]
Chairman Rockefeller and Senator Boxer Request Rail Safety Funding
Washington, D.C. – Today, Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV (D-WV) and U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) wrote to a key Senate Committee and requested at least $50 million in funding for a new railroad safety technology grant program, created by the Rail Safety Improvement […]
Hearing Summary: Freight Transportation In America: Options For Improving The Nation’s Network
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held the following subcommittee hearing on Freight Transportation in America: Options for Improving the Nation’s Network. Witness List Mr. Richard Roper, Director, Planning Department, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Mr. Matt Rose, Commissioner, National Surface Transportation Policy […]
Chairman Rockefeller’s Remarks on Freight Transportation in America: Options for Improving the Nation’s Network
I am very pleased the Senate Commerce Committee is holding this important hearing on freight transportation in America. Although this is not an issue many Americans think about every day, efficiently moving goods into and throughout this country is a cornerstone of America’s economic viability. Getting goods to market in a timely fashion […]
Chairman Rockefeller Statement on FCC Nominations
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee conducted an off the floor markup. Chairman Rockefeller issued the following statement on his vote on the FCC nominees: “Julius Genachowski has my resounding support. He offers the public and private sector experience needed to reinvigorate the FCC and put consumers first. […]
Commerce Committee Approves Nominees
WASHINGTON D.C. – Today the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee conducted an off the floor markup on the nominations of: • Ms. Inez M. Tenenbaum: To be Chairman and Commissioner of the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission • Mr. Julius Genachowski: To be Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission • […]
Chairman Rockefeller Applauds President Obama’s Financial Proposal
Washington, D.C.—Senator John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV, Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, applauded President Obama’s new financial regulation plan that will protect consumers by imposing stricter government oversight of the financial services system. “In the Senate Commerce Committee, I held my very first hearing as Chairman on consumer protections from […]
Hearing Summary: The Consumer Wireless Experience
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held a full committee hearing today on The Consumer Wireless Experience. Witness List: Panel I Mr. Mark Goldstein, Director, Physical Infrastructure Issues, United States Government Accountability Office Panel II Mr. John E. Rooney, President and Chief Executive Officer, […]
Chairman Rockefeller’s Remarks on the Consumer Wireless Experience
Throughout the last decade, consumers have grown to rely on the mobility, convenience, and safety that wireless service can provide. Ten years ago, less than 100 million consumers had wireless phones. Today, the wireless industry counts more than 270 million American subscribers. However, in light of this success, we have a serious responsibility […]