Hearings

Hearings 06/26/2013
From the Lab Bench to the Courtroom: Advancing the Science and Standards of Forensics
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV announced the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a hearing on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. titled, “From the Lab Bench to the Courtroom: Advancing the Science and Standards of Forensics.” The hearing will focus on the need to advance forensic research and standards, the challenges faced by the forensic science community, and the need for federal legislation in addressing these issues.
Hearings 06/19/2013
Airline Industry Consolidation
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security will hold a hearing that focuses on the merger of US Airways and American Airlines.
Hearings 06/19/2013
Staying on Track: Next Steps in Improving Passenger and Freight Rail Safety
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a hearing on improving passenger and freight rail safety, and highlight recent high-profile rail accidents (Metro-North commuter train collision in Bridgeport, CT; freight train collision in Chaffee, MO). Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), the newly appointed chair of the Subcommittee on Competitiveness, Innovation, and Export Promotion, will chair this hearing.
Hearings 06/18/2013
Nominations Hearing
Hearings 06/11/2013
Deep Sea Challenge: Innovative Partnerships in Ocean Observation
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today announced the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard will hold a hearing on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. titled, “Deep Sea Challenge: Innovative Partnerships in Ocean Observation.” This hearing will examine ways to expand and leverage public and private partnerships for ocean science and observation.
Hearings 06/6/2013
Gulf Restoration: A Progress Report Three Years after the Deepwater Horizon Disaster
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a hearing on Thursday, June 6, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. titled, “Gulf Restoration: A Progress Report Three Years after the Deepwater Horizon Disaster.” This hearing will be chaired by Senator Bill Nelson (D-FL) and Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS) will serve as ranking member. It will examine the progress and challenges thus far in restoring the Gulf of Mexico’s ecosystem and coastal communities following the disastrous 2010 explosion and subsequent oil spill.
Hearings 06/4/2013
State of Wireless Communications
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet will hold a hearing titled "State of Wireless Communications."
Hearings 05/23/2013
Nominations Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today announced the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a hearing on the nomination of Ms. Penny Pritzker, to be Secretary of Commerce.
Hearings 05/22/2013
Nominations Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today announced the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a hearing on the nominations of Mayor Anthony Foxx, to be Secretary of Transportation.
Hearings 05/21/2013
S. 921, The Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today announced the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Insurance will hold a legislative hearing on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. to consider S. 921, The Raechel and Jacqueline Houck Safe Rental Car Act of 2013.
Hearings 05/16/2013
Partnerships to Advance the Business of Space
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Science and Space today announced it will hold a hearing on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. titled “Partnerships to Advance the Business of Space.”
Hearings 05/15/2013
The Road Ahead: Advanced Vehicle Technology and its Implications
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a hearing on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. titled “The Road Ahead: Advanced Vehicle Technology and its Implications.” The hearing will explore the safety benefits, potential risks, and policy implications from the development and implementation of advanced vehicle technologies. These include advanced driver assistance systems such as adaptive cruise control and lane-keeping systems, partially and fully self-driving vehicles, vehicle-to-vehicle communication, as well as communications and entertainment devices for drivers.
Hearings 05/14/2013
State of Video
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet will hold a hearing on Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. titled "State of Video."
Hearings 05/8/2013
The Role of Immigrants in America's Innovation Economy
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a hearing on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. titled “The Role of Immigrants in America’s Innovation Economy.” The hearing will examine current U.S. immigration policies and their impact on economic growth. Immigration reforms proposed by a bipartisan group of Senators would have implications for the U.S. technology sector and universities offering science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) degrees.
Hearings 05/7/2013
Credit Reports: What Accuracy and Errors Mean for Consumers
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Insurance will hold a hearing on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. titled "Credit Reports: What Accuracy and Errors Mean for Consumers."
Hearings 05/7/2013
Live Briefing with Astronaut Onboard International Space Station
Hearings 04/24/2013
A Status Update on the Development of Voluntary Do-Not-Track Standards
This hearing will examine what steps, if any, industry stakeholders have taken to fulfill their public commitment to honor Do-Not-Track requests from consumers.
Hearings 04/23/2013
Challenges and Opportunities for Human Space Exploration
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Science and Space will hold a hearing titled "Challenges and Opportunities for Human Space Exploration."
Hearings 04/23/2013
Oversight of the President's Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Requests for Coast Guard and NOAA
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard will hold a hearing titled "Oversight of the President's Fiscal Year 2014 Budget Requests for Coast Guard and NOAA."
Hearings 04/17/2013
The Future of Passenger Rail: What's Next for the Northeast Corridor?
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a hearing on April 17, 2013 at 2:30 p.m. titled, “The Future of Passenger Rail: What's Next for the Northeast Corridor?”