Thune Statement on Nomination of Vice Admiral Karl Schultz for Coast Guard Commandant
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, which exercises jurisdiction over the U.S. Coast Guard, issued the following statement on the nomination of Vice Admiral Karl Schultz to be the 26th commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard.
Statement on Nomination of Patrick Fuchs to the Surface Transportation Board
WASHINGTON– U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, issued the following statement on the nomination of Patrick Fuchs, currently a senior professional staff member at the Commerce Committee, to the Surface Transportation Board (STB):“While I will miss Patrick and his expertise at the Commerce Committee, I am excited for […]
Thune on Confirmation of Federal Railroad Administrator Ronald Batory, other DOT Nominations
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, issued the following statement on the confirmation of key Department of Transportation nominees:
Committee Announces Hearing for FTC 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 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 14, 2018, for the president’s nominees to serve as Federal Trade Commissioners. The nominees’ questionnaires are available at www.commerce.senate.gov/nominations Witnesses: Mr. Joseph Simons, of Virginia, to be a Federal Trade Commissioner, Chairman Designate Mr. […]
Committee Announces Hearing for NOAA Administrator Nominee
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a nominations hearing at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, for the president’s nominee to serve as administrator of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Witnesses: Mr. Barry Lee Myers, of Pennsylvania, to be Under […]
Committee Announces Two Nomination Hearings for Oct. 31 and Nov. 1
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene two nominations hearings, the first on October 31 and the second on November 1, to consider eight presidential nominations to departments and independent agencies under the committee’s jurisdiction.
Senate Confirms Commerce Committee Presidential Nominees
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, issued the following statement on the confirmation of three administration positions appointed by President Donald Trump. “Confirming these nominees is another important step toward filling key positions in the government and I commend my colleagues in the Senate […]
Committee Announces Hearing for CPSC, DOT, & DOC Nominees
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a nominations hearing at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 27, 2017, for four presidential nominees subject to Senate confirmation. Witnesses: – The Honorable Ann Marie Buerkle, of New York, to be Chairman of the Consumer Product […]
Commerce Announces Markup on August 2
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold an executive session on Wednesday, August 2nd at 10:00 a.m. in Hart 216 to consider legislative measures and nominations.
Committee Announces Hearing for Four Nominees
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a nomination hearing at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 26, 2017, for four nominees.