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Press Releases 12/2/2015
Cruz Calls Subcommittee Hearing on Climate Change
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Subcommittee on Space, Science, and Competitiveness, will convene a hearing titled “Data or Dogma? Promoting Open Inquiry in the Debate over the Magnitude of Human Impact on Earth’s Climate."
Press Releases 12/1/2015
Thune and Nelson Statements on Five-Year Surface Transportation Bill
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), the chairman and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation released statements on the conference committee agreement on the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act – a five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill which includes many key provisions approved by the committee earlier this summer.
Press Releases 11/30/2015
Senate and House Leaders Seek GAO Review of Political Appointee Conversions to Federal Civil Service Positions
Press Releases 11/18/2015
Senate Commerce Approves Six Bills, Multiple Nominations
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Press Releases 11/18/2015
Commerce Committee Advances Bill to Protect Consumers, Online Reviews
This bipartisan bill prohibits the use of non-disparagement clauses referred to as “gag clauses” in form contracts between consumers and businesses.
Press Releases 11/10/2015
Senate Commerce Schedules Markup on November 18
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold an executive session on Wednesday, November 18, 2015, at 11:00 a.m.
Press Releases 11/10/2015
Joint Commerce Committee Statement on Senate Passage of Bill to Boost Competitiveness of U.S. Space Industry
The Senate passed a bicameral, bipartisan bill that encourages competitiveness, reflects the needs of a modern-day U.S. commercial space industry, and guarantees operation of the International Space Station until at least 2024.
Press Releases 11/4/2015
TODAY Show, Good Morning America Highlight Importance of Protecting Honest Online Reviews
The TODAY Show and Good Morning America today previewed the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing on the importance of protecting honest online reviews scheduled this morning at 10:00 a.m. EST and its related legislation, the Consumer Review Freedom Act.
Press Releases 10/30/2015
ADVISORY: How “Gagging” Honest Reviews Affects Consumers and the Economy
The hearing follows the introduction of S. 2044, the Consumer Review Freedom Act, by Senators John Thune (R-S.D.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) on September 16, 2015. The bipartisan bill would prohibit the use of non-disparagement clauses referred to as “gag clauses” in form contracts between consumers and businesses.
Press Releases 10/29/2015
Thune Statement on Enactment of Legislation to Continue Highway Funding, Avert a Railroad Shutdown
Americans who depend on freight and commuter railroads for their livelihoods and critical deliveries can breathe a sigh of relief.