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Press Releases 09/12/2017
Thune Announces Key Committee Staff Changes
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today announced two promotions and one new addition to the committee staff.
Press Releases 09/8/2017
Commerce Committee Seeks Answers on Equifax Data Breach
Press Releases 09/6/2017
Commerce Hearing to Examine the Potential of Self-Driving Trucks
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a hearing titled“Transportation Innovation: Automated Trucks and our Nation's Highways” at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 13, 2017. The hearing will examine the benefits of automated truck safety technology as well as the potential impacts on jobs and the economy.
Press Releases 09/6/2017
Subcommittee Continues Hearing Series on Magnuson-Stevens Act
U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), chairman of the Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard, will convene the hearing titled “Reauthorization of the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act: Oversight of Fisheries Management Successes and Challenges”
Press Releases 08/30/2017
Committee Announces Hearing Addressing the Risk of Waste, Fraud and Abuse in the Federal Communications Commission’s Lifeline Program
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a hearing titled, “Addressing the Risk of Waste, Fraud and Abuse in the Federal Communications Commission’s Lifeline Program”
Press Releases 08/9/2017
Commerce Committee Seeks Answers on Insurance Practices
Press Releases 08/4/2017
Field Hearing to Examine Threats to Florida Tourism Economy
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), the ranking member of Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a field hearing titled “Threats Facing Florida’s Tourism Driven Economy” on Thursday, August 10, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. EDT in St. Petersburg, Florida. The hearing will examine tourism’s impact on Florida’s economy and threats to the industry.
Press Releases 08/3/2017
Senate Confirms Commerce Committee Presidential Nominations
“I congratulate each of the confirmed nominees and look forward to working with them as they begin their new roles,” said Thune.
Press Releases 08/3/2017
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Sens. Thune and Nelson Statements on Senate advancing flagship spectrum legislation to the House of Representatives
Press Releases 08/3/2017
Senate Passes Six Technology and Telecommunications Bills
U.S. Sen. John Thune, chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, applauded Senate passage today of six technology and telecommunications bills, all of which were previously approved by the committee.