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February 10, 2011
President Obama committed to developing and deploying a nationwide wireless broadband network for public safety I have long supported providing our first responders the ability to communicate with one another...concept The Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act which is supported by fire police and other first responder organizations across the country will provide public safety officials with the...
February 10, 2011
and keeps us competitive with nations abroad This legislation will set critical goals that improve safety reduce congestion create jobs and protect our environment A clear measurement of performance will...
February 8, 2011
His Motor Vehicle Safety Legislation Will Make American Roads Safer February 8 2011 WASHINGTON D C Chairman John D Jay Rockefeller IV today applauded the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA...NHTSA for taking steps to improve vehicle safety on America s roadways NHTSA s announcement comes after NASA released its findings of an investigation into sudden unintended acceleration in Toyota vehicles...pleased that NHTSA is moving forward on key elements of my motor vehicle safety legislation which would improve vehicle safety for everyone on America s roads Last year the nation heard harrowing stories...
February 3, 2011
Press Releases Home Newsroom Press Releases Print Lautenberg Rockefeller Introduce Critical Pipeline Safety Act February 3 2011 WASHINGTON D C Today U S Senator Frank R Lautenberg D N J a senior member of...introduced legislation to improve pipeline safety efforts nationwide The bill strengthens pipeline safety oversight by the federal government and addresses long standing safety issues including the use of automatic...ensure the safety and efficiency of this vital transportation network We can prevent deadly accidents by requiring more advanced technology increased inspections and steeper penalties for safety violations...
February 1, 2011
president of the U S Travel Association at a press conference to discuss the benefits the Federal Aviation Administration FAA Reauthorization bill will provide to consumers The legislation is the first jobs...travelers in West Virginia and across the country The bill supports thousands of jobs strengthens airline safety and provides much needed funds for high tech investments in large as well as small and regional airports...
January 31, 2011
create new ones in West Virginia and across the country Chairman Rockefeller s full statement follows Aviation represents one of the most important pieces of our economy employing 11 million people and generating...sector This legislation also invests in the FAA s airport improvement program AIP account which funds aviation infrastructure at airports across the country These projects support and create high paying construction...and takeoff technology will cut down on wasted time save fuel and be better for the economy Our aviation system is fundamental to our communities and our nation s long term economic growth This is a significant...
January 28, 2011
Releases Home Newsroom Press Releases Print Chairman Rockefeller Introduces Legislation to Improve Air Safety Modernize Nation s Air Traffic Control System January 28 2011 WASHINGTON D C Senator John D Jay Rockefeller...Modernization and Safety Improvement Act It is the same bill that passed the U S Senate last year 93 0 This is a significant FAA package that will support thousands of jobs strengthen airline safety and modernize...America s outdated air traffic control system It will lead to a better aviation system for all Americans Chairman Rockefeller said Our aviation system is fundamental to our communities and our nation s long term...
January 25, 2011
Rockefeller Reintroduces Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation Act January 25 2011 WASHINGTON D C Chairman John D Jay Rockefeller IV today reintroduced the Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation...promote smart and efficient use of the nation s radio airwaves and provide first responders and public safety officials with additional wireless resources to keep America safe The legislation is cosponsored...It also can heighten our public safety by fostering communications between first responders when the unthinkable occurs That is why I am reintroducing the Public Safety Spectrum and Wireless Innovation...
January 20, 2011
in the highway rail pipeline and maritime sectors o Making necessary investments in our nation s aviation infrastructure and air service development and o Broadband deployment and Universal Service Fund...HOMELAND SECURITY Enacting comprehensive cybersecurity legislation Ensuring the necessary public safety communications resources for our nation s first responders Reinforcing constructive advancements...and improving security in all modes of transportation Improving security of our cargo and general aviation traffic Securing our ports and the transportation of chemicals Increasing the Coast Guard s response...
January 14, 2011
Whistleblower Press Releases Home Newsroom Press Releases Print Rockefeller and Lautenberg Statements on Rail Safety Technology Report January 14 2011 WASHINGTON D C U S Senator John D Jay Rockefeller IV D W Va Chairman...Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure Safety and Security today responded to the Government Accountability Office GAO s report on rail safety technology The report assesses the Federal Railroad...designed to prevent accidents and evaluates the benefits and challenges of implementing other rail safety technologies The GAO report was requested by Chairman Rockefeller and Senators Frank Lautenberg Kay...
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