Committee Announces Hearing to Examine Surface Transportation Security

January 16, 2018

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security, will convene a hearing titled, “Surface Transportation Security: Addressing Current and Emerging Threats,” at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 23, 2018. The hearing will examine efforts to enhance surface transportation security including passenger and freight rail, mass transit, highways, and ports.

Witnesses:

  • The Honorable David Pekoske, Administrator, Transportation Security Administration
  • Mr. John Kelly, Acting Inspector General, Department of Homeland Security

Hearing Details:

Tuesday, January 23, 2018
2:30 p.m.
Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security

This hearing will take place in Russell Senate Office Building, Room 253. Witness testimony, opening statements, and a live video of the hearing will be available on www.commerce.senate.gov.