Republican News

Press Releases 03/31/2017
Commerce Announces Legislative Markup for April 5
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold an executive session on Wednesday, April 5th at 10:00 a.m.
Press Releases 03/30/2017
Senate Approves Negotiated Weather Reform Bill with Amendments
The legislation includes core seasonal forecasting, forecast communication, and other proposals first put forward by Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i).
Press Releases 03/30/2017
Senators Reintroduce Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act
The legislation addresses deficiencies in the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) efforts to protect rail, transit, highway, and maritime passenger and freight transportation.
Press Releases 03/29/2017
Thune Statement on FCC Decision to Return Lifeline Program Authority to States
The Federal Communication Commission (FCC) will with withdraw from litigation and allow states to perform the role Congress intended in designating broadband providers eligible for federal subsidies.
Press Releases 03/28/2017
Subcommittee to Explore Importance of Multimodal Freight Transportation Network
This hearing will examine the importance of the multimodal freight transportation network and policies needed for a growing economy.
Press Releases 03/24/2017
Committee Announces Hearing to Examine the Skills Gap and How to Boost U.S. Competitiveness
This hearing will explore the technical skills gap in the U.S. manufacturing sector and other trades. It will also highlight steps taken by advocates and industry to address the growing issue and foster a competitive workforce.
Press Releases 03/23/2017
Thune, Gardner Urge New Transportation and Commerce Secretaries to Prioritize Cybersecurity
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Sen. Cory Gardner (R-Colo.), urged the Secretary of Transportation and Secretary of Commerce, in separate letters, to “commit to making the cybersecurity of the Department’s systems a top priority."
Press Releases 03/22/2017
Committee Announces Nomination Hearing for Deputy Secretary of Transportation
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a nomination hearing for Jeffrey A. Rosen, the nominee for Deputy Secretary of Transportation, at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 29, 2017.
Press Releases 03/21/2017
Statement on President Trump Signing NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2017 into Law
President Trump signed into law S. 442, The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Transition Authorization Act of 2017 at a ceremony attended by members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Press Releases 03/17/2017
Hearing Scheduled to Explore Intersection of Cybersecurity and Emerging Technologies
This hearing will explore the impact of emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, the internet of things, blockchain, and quantum computing, on the future of cybersecurity.