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November 10, 2015
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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.
November 10, 2015
Press Release
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.
November 4, 2015
Press Release
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.
October 30, 2015
Press Release
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.
October 29, 2015
Press Release
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.
October 28, 2015
Press Release
Thune Statement on Passage of Legislation to Avert Railroad Shutdown
Sen. Thune: “This legislation averts what would have been a catastrophic shutdown of railroad service while putting accountability provisions in place to ensure that implementation of positive train control moves forward. I urge the president to sign this bipartisan, bicameral measure into law as soon as possible to end the uncertainty surrounding the looming deadline for rail passengers and shippers across the country.”
October 27, 2015
Press Release
Thune Welcomes Passage of Significant Cybersecurity Bill

WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today released the following statement after the Senate passed the bipartisan Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act of 2015 (CISA): “Multiple committees, including the Commerce Committee which I chair, have held hearings on the cybersecurity risks and challenges that accompany […]

October 27, 2015
Press Release
Senate Commerce Approves Feinberg for Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration
The Senate Commerce Committee approved Sarah Feinberg to be administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration by a 19-1 vote in an off-the-floor markup in the U.S. Capitol.
October 21, 2015
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Rosenworcel Confirmation Hearing Slated for Next Wednesday
On May 22, 2015, President Obama nominated Ms. Rosenworcel for a second five-year term as commissioner at the Federal Communications Commission.
October 20, 2015
Press Release
Gardner and Peters Continue Efforts to Strengthen American R&D Policy, Competitiveness

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.), members of the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee and leaders of the innovation and competiveness working group established by Committee Chairman John Thune (R-S.D.), today offered an update on input they received as part of bipartisan efforts to gather input from […]