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Press Releases 09/22/2016

Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act Addresses TSA Vulnerabilities

S. 3379, the Surface Transportation and Maritime Security Act, addresses deficiencies in the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) efforts to protect rail, transit, highway, and maritime passenger and freight transportation identified through congressional oversight and a recent report by the Department of Homeland Security inspector general.

Press Releases 09/9/2016

Nelson Statement on DHS Audit Questioning the Reliability of Background Checks for Port Workers

Press Releases 07/20/2016

Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari and Daimler Vans join list of automakers selling new vehicles with defective Takata airbags

Press Releases 07/6/2016

House and Senate Leaders’ Joint Statement on FAA Extension Agreement

House and Senate leaders announce a bipartisan, bicameral agreement on a Federal Aviation Administration extension that will provide important safety, security, and time-sensitive improvements for the U.S. aviation system.

Press Releases 06/29/2016

Commerce Committee Approves Gardner-Peters Bill to Keep America Competitive

The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee today approved the American Innovation and Competitiveness Act, legislation introduced by Senator Cory Gardner along with Senator Gary Peters, leaders of the Committee’s innovation and competitiveness working group on federal science and technology research policies.

Press Releases 06/29/2016

Key Senate Panel OKs Bill to Preserve Anglers Access to Biscayne National Park

Press Releases 06/28/2016

Nelson Statement on Volkswagen Diesel Emissions Settlement

Press Releases 06/14/2016

Nelson Statement on D.C. Court of Appeals Net Neutrality Ruling

Press Releases 06/1/2016

Senate Report: Automakers Selling New Vehicles with Defective Takata Airbags

Press Releases 04/6/2016

Nelson Floor Statement on FAA Reauthorization