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Press Releases 01/31/2017
Thune Statement on Senate Confirmation of Elaine Chao as Secretary of Transportation
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, released a statement on the Senate confirmation of Elaine Chao as the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Press Releases 01/27/2017
Commerce Announces Hearing on Regulatory Burdens
The hearing will examine the negative impacts of unnecessarily burdensome regulations on diverse sectors of our nation’s economy. The hearing will also explore where a smarter regulatory approach would create jobs and spur economic growth.
Press Releases 01/24/2017
Commerce Approves 16 Bills and Two Cabinet Nominations at First Markup of 115th Congress
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation today approved 16 bills and the nominations for Wilbur Ross to be Secretary of Commerce and Elaine Chao to be Secretary of Transportation.
Press Releases 01/23/2017
Thune to Deliver Keynote Speech at State of the Net Conference
Sen. John Thune will speak on Monday, January 23, 2017, at the Newseum’s Knight Conference Center in Washington, D.C. at approximately 4:30 p.m.
Press Releases 01/23/2017
Thune Statement on Pai’s Appointment to Lead FCC
“Commissioner Pai is well known for his intellectual rigor, passion for innovative ideas and technologies, and adherence to the letter and spirit of the law,” said Chairman Thune. “I enjoy his can-do attitude, admire his principled transparency, and share his commitment to rural communities. I look forward to working with him as he steps into his new role as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission.”
Press Releases 01/23/2017
Thune Outlines Commerce Committee Tech Agenda for 115th Congress
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), the chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, discussed the committee’s tech agenda for the 115th Congress during a speech at the State of the Net internet policy conference.
Press Releases 01/22/2017
Commerce Committee Adds Cabinet Nominations to Jan. 24 Business Meeting
The Committee will vote on the nominations for Secretary of Transportation and Secretary of Commerce.
Press Releases 01/18/2017
Commerce Sets First Markup of 115th Congress
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold an executive session on Tuesday, January 24th at 10:00 a.m. to formally adopt the rules and budget resolution for the 115th Congress and consider 17 legislative measures.
Press Releases 01/17/2017
Former Secretaries of Commerce Urge Senate Confirmation of Nominee Wilbur Ross
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation released letters of support from four former Secretaries of Commerce endorsing Wilbur Ross for the position.
Press Releases 01/10/2017
Thune Announces Subcommittee Chairmen
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, announced that the Commerce Committee will continue to have six subcommittees in the 115th Congress, and the senators who will serve as subcommittee chairmen.