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Press Releases 03/3/2016
Commerce Approves MOBILE NOW Act and Nominations
The Senate Commerce Committee approved the MOBILE NOW Act to boost the development of next-generation 5G wireless broadband by ensuring more spectrum is made available for commercial use and reducing the red tape for building wireless networks.
Press Releases 03/1/2016
Subcommittee Convenes Hearing on the State of the U.S. Maritime Industry
U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), chair of the Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety and Security Subcommittee, will hold a hearing titled “The State of the U.S. Maritime Industry: The Federal Role” on Tuesday, March 8, at 2:30 p.m.
Press Releases 02/29/2016
Thune Launches @SenateCommerce Instagram Account
The Commerce Committee is on Instagram! Follow to learn why Sen. John Thune is proud to serve as committee chairman.
Press Releases 02/24/2016
Commerce Committee Sets March 3 Vote on MOBILE NOW Act, Nominations
“Once enacted, these reforms will accelerate the deployment of ultra-fast wireless connections that are critical for the next wave of Internet innovation.”
Press Releases 02/19/2016
Thune Names New Committee Deputy Staff Director
Press Releases 02/19/2016
ICYMI: CBS This Morning on Consumer Review Freedom Act
Press Releases 02/18/2016
Commerce Announces Subcommittee Hearing on Passenger Rail
Press Releases 02/17/2016
Commerce Announces Subcommittee Hearing on Fisheries Management Law
Press Releases 02/11/2016
A Victory for the Internet, Entrepreneurs and Consumers: Senate Passes Bill to Ban Internet Access Taxes
“The passage of this bill is a victory for the Internet, entrepreneurs and consumers,” said Thune. “Keeping the Internet tax free is key to our efforts to connect more Americans to the Internet, particularly in rural areas, and to advance to the next generation of connectivity. Passage of this legislation creates an immediate new incentive for investment in broadband infrastructure in areas lacking high-speed broadband.”
Press Releases 02/11/2016
Committee Leaders Introduce Bipartisan MOBILE NOW Act
“The MOBILE NOW Act is our passport to a 5G future of gigabit wireless connectivity,” said Thune.