WICKER: Congress Needs to Ensure that the Internet Remains a Forum for a “True Diversity of Political Discourse”
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today spoke on the Senate floor about the need for Congress to revisit Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Section 230 gives broad liability protections to “interactive computer services,” such as Facebook, Twitter, Google, and other social media platforms. The provision protects online platforms from being held liable for content posted by users.
Committee Announces Nominations Hearing
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a nominations hearing at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 6, 2020. The hearing will consider presidential nominations to the Department of Transportation, Surface Transportation Board, and Amtrak Board of Directors.
Committee Announces Nominations Hearing
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a nominations hearing on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 to consider presidential nominations to the National Transportation Safety Board, Federal Maritime Commission, Amtrak Board of Directors, Office of Science and Technology Policy, and Department of Commerce. The hearing will immediately follow the executive session in Hart Senate Office Building 216.
Thune Statement on Senate Confirmation of Karen Dunn Kelley to be Deputy Secretary of Commerce
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, issued the following statement on the Senate confirmation of Karen Dunn Kelley to be Deputy Secretary of Commerce. “Today, the Senate voted to confirm Karen Dunn Kelley to be Deputy Secretary of Commerce, filling another important position in the administration,” said Thune. “Throughout her […]
Thune Statement on Senate Confirmation of Peter Feldman to the Consumer Product Safety Commission
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, issued the following statement on the Senate confirmation of Peter Feldman to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC): “I congratulate Peter on his confirmation to serve on the Consumer Product Safety Commission,” said Thune.“His expertise and leadership as a member of the Commerce Committee staff has been instrumental […]
Committee Announces Hearing for Presidential Nominees
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a hearing at 10: 15 a.m. on Thursday, August 23, 2018, to consider three presidential nominees. Completed nomination questionnaires are available at www.commerce.senate.gov/nominations Witnesses: Dr. Kelvin Droegemeier, of Oklahoma, to be the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy Mr. […]
Committee Announces Hearing for Presidential Nominees
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a hearing at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 26, 2018, to consider two presidential nominees. Completed nomination questionnaires are available at www.commerce.senate.gov/nominations Witnesses: Mr. Rick A. Dearborn, of Oklahoma, to be a Director of the Amtrak Board of Directors […]
Committee Announces Hearing for Presidential Nominees to the FCC and CPSC
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a hearing at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 20, 2018, to consider two presidential nominees. Completed nomination questionnaires are available at www.commerce.senate.gov/nominations Witnesses: Mr. Geoffrey Adam Starks, of Kansas, to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission Mr. […]
Committee Announces Hearing for Presidential Nominees
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a hearing at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, to consider threepresidential nominees. Completed nomination questionnaires are available at www.commerce.senate.gov/nominations Witnesses: Mr. Joseph Gruters, of Florida, to be a Director of the Amtrak Board of Directors Ms. Jennifer Homendy, of Virginia, […]
Committee Announces Hearing for Presidential Nominees
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a hearing at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 11, 2018, to consider two presidential nominees. Completed nomination questionnaires are available at www.commerce.senate.gov/nominations Witnesses: Mr. Patrick J. Fuchs, of Wisconsin, to be a Member of the Surface Transportation Board Ms. […]