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July 23, 2013
incidents continue to occur on cruise ships yet the industry has not prioritized consumer awareness safety and security Rockefeller s bill would provide the nearly 21 million Americans who plan to take a...continues to face including a lack of consumer protections the need for accurate crime reporting and safety issues that continue to plague the industry While cruise lines sell the idea of a cruise as a dream...rigorous oversight and to create a more informed passenger In March 2012 after a series of alarming safety incidents on cruise ships including the Costa Concordia grounding in Italy that killed 32 people...
July 19, 2013
ability of existing infrastructure to safely transport these hazardous products and the capacity of safety standards as production increases Recent events including the tragic Quebec train derailment earlier...raised concerns about potential gaps in safety standards Background Chairman Rockefeller is committed to conducting vigorous oversight of and strengthening the safety of the rail and pipeline industries Whether...possible The Committee held a hearing focused on rail safety in June 2013 during which Rockefeller called on witnesses to consider current rail safety policies and possible improvements that could make rails...
July 10, 2013
Commitment to Maintaining Safety of the Nation s Airways July 10 2013 WASHINGTON D C Chairman John D Jay Rockefeller IV today released the following statement after the Federal Aviation Administration FAA issued...500 hour requirement for first officers in the 2010 FAA Safety Law P L 111 216 I ve always said safety is the highest priority for our aviation system and we have to stop at nothing to make sure our airways...world Congress made a pledge to the families of the victims of Flight 3407 when we passed the Aviation Safety Act of 2010 that flying in this country would become safer This rule is a critical part of my...
July 6, 2013
Commerce Committee has specific oversight responsibility for the Federal Aviation Administration FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board NTSB My thoughts are with the passengers and crew of Asiana flight...
June 26, 2013
standards and how the Department of Justice and NIST could best work together to enhance both public safety and confidence in our system of justice I look forward to hearing the testimony of our witnesses...
June 19, 2013
John D Jay Rockefeller IV today gave opening remarks at the U S Senate Subcommittee on Aviation Operations Safety and Security hearing on the US Airways American merger Below is his prepared opening statement...critical if we are going to compete in a global economy I have worked for decades to make sure our aviation industry and U S airlines in particular are prepared to meet this challenge I am cautiously optimistic...still ranks at the bottom of customer satisfaction services Passengers who pay the taxes to run the aviation system deserve far better service than they are currently receiving I also do not believe that in...
June 18, 2013
Commission FCC makes under your leadership will shape the future of the Nation s telephone network public safety the wireless industry broadcasting the Internet and consumer protection for years to come Of all...The incentive auction proceeding will create the revenues to fund a nationwide interoperable public safety network a pressing national need and personal goal of mine since September 11th The E Rate program...
June 10, 2013
chairman of the U S Senate Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure Safety and Security and Senator Richard Blumenthal D CT as chairman of the U S Senate Subcommittee on Competitiveness...
June 5, 2013
the emerging issues that threaten public health such as distracted and impaired driving and strict safety standards for children s products The crossroads we are facing with violent content is no different...
June 4, 2013
Frank Lautenberg established himself as a relentless fighter for groundbreaking public health and safety protections and as someone who was stubborn to the core when it came to standing up for the New Jerseyans...chairman and an active member of our committee who led the modernization of airport runway and rail safety standards and strengthened motorcycle helmet laws He was well known for being an Amtrak booster and...
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