Republican News

Press Releases 02/2/2017
Four Inspectors General to Testify Before the Commerce Committee
Inspectors general from four agencies under the committee’s jurisdiction will testify on recommendations for improving their respective federal agencies.
Press Releases 02/2/2017
Thune, Wicker, and Heller Applaud FCC Transparency Initiative
The new chairman of the FCC, Ajit Pai, held a press conference today to announce the major shift in precedent and process. Making agenda items public prior to Commission votes is a pro-transparency practice long advocated for by Sen. Heller in his FCC process reform bill passed by the Commerce Committee last year.
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.