Democratic News

Press Releases 11/15/2011
Chairman Rockefeller Remarks on Today's Nominations Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C.—I want to welcome and congratulate the three nominees who are appearing before the Commerce Committee today. I value your commitment to public service and look forward to a speedy confirmation process for each of you.
Press Releases 11/14/2011
Rockefeller to Challenge Airline Industry to Push for FAA Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV will address the Aero Club of Washington today about the need for Congress to pass a comprehensive Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) authorization bill. Rockefeller will discuss the persistent inaction on the bill as well as the impacts this has had on the industry.
Press Releases 11/10/2011
Rockefeller Says Senate Vote to Protect Open Internet Is Win for Consumers
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV issued the following statement today after the Senate voted not to proceed with its consideration of S.J.Res.6, a Republican effort to overturn the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) rules that ensure a free and open Internet for Americans:
Press Releases 11/9/2011
Rockefeller Pleased Amtrak Privatization Plan is Shelved
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV issued the following statement today after House Transportation Committee Chairman John Mica (R-Fla.) announced that he will no longer pursue a plan to privatize Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor (NEC) train line:
Press Releases 11/9/2011
Chairman Rockefeller Remarks on TSA's Effort to Secure Our Nation's Transportation System
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Ten years ago this month, the Senate Commerce Committee created the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). I have seen firsthand how extremely difficult it is to lead the agency. There is no margin for error, and no shortage of criticism.
Press Releases 11/9/2011
Rockefeller Applauds Effort to Offer Low-Income Families High-Speed Internet
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV released the following statement today after tech companies, nonprofits and Internet service providers announced a $4 billion in-kind contribution toward broadband adoption for eligible schools and families across the country.
Press Releases 11/9/2011
Rockefeller to Rise Against Republican Attempt to Stifle Free and Open Access to the Internet
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today will rise against a Republican attempt to eliminate the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) rules that maintain a free and open Internet for Americans. The Senate floor debate on S.J.Res. 6 is scheduled to begin at approximately 10:45 a.m. ET. Watch live on C-SPAN2.
Press Releases 11/8/2011
Rockefeller to Make the Case for Keeping Internet Free & Open to All Users
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV is scheduled to take to the Senate floor tomorrow to make the case for keeping the Internet free and open for Americans. Under the Congressional Review Act, some Republicans are pushing to overturn a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rule that ensures online users are able to go where they want and do what they want on the Internet without interruption from the business interests of their broadband providers. The White House has threatened to veto the measure if it passes.
Press Releases 11/2/2011
Executive Session Summary
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation held an executive session today and favorably reported out the following legislation and nominations:
Press Releases 11/2/2011
Chairman Rockefeller Remarks on Today's Executive Session
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Good afternoon, and welcome to today’s executive session. We have a full docket today and some very important bills up for consideration: bills that will help grow our economy, secure our waterways, and preserve the health of our marine ecosystems.