April 7, 2016
Press Release
The Senate voted 85-10 to bolster airport security for passengers by adding an amendment to pending Senate legislation reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration through the end of fiscal year 2017.
March 30, 2016
Press Release
TSA Administrator Peter Neffenger, who was in Brussels on March 22, will deliver testimony about TSA efforts to prevent attacks on passenger and freight targets that could lead to mass casualties.
March 16, 2016
Press Release
“Passage of this bipartisan legislation is a win for airline passenger rights, advancing responsible drone usage, boosting the competitiveness of the aerospace industry, and making our skies safer,” said Chairman John Thune.
March 14, 2016
Press Release
WASHINGTON — On March 15, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will host an exhibit of self-driving vehicle technology from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at First St. and C St. NE outside the Senate Dirksen and Russell Office Buildings. Immediately following the exhibition, at 2:30 p.m., the committee will convene a […]
March 9, 2016
Press Release
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold an executive session on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. to consider the FAA and FCC reauthorization bills and a nomination.
March 9, 2016
Press Release
The legislation updates the safety and privacy framework to further drone development, offers reforms to help our aerospace industry better compete in a global economy, improves aviation safety, and expands consumer protections for airline passengers.
March 8, 2016
Press Release
The hearing will explore advancements in autonomous vehicle technology and its anticipated benefits for Americans.
March 7, 2016
Press Release
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D) announced the introduction of the FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016. Congress approved the last reauthorization of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in 1990.
March 3, 2016
Press Release
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.
March 1, 2016
Press Release
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.