Hearings

Hearings 07/25/2012
Short-Supply Prescription Drugs: Shining a Light on the Gray Market
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a hearing examining the so-called “gray market” drug companies who drive up the cost of short-supply prescription drugs. The hearing will explore how and why hospitals and other health care providers sometimes struggle to obtain short-supply prescription drugs they need to treat patients suffering from cancer and other life-threatening conditions. This hearing is the result of a joint Congressional investigation by Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV, Senator Tom Harkin, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and Rep. Elijah E. Cummings, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Hearings 07/25/2012
The International Space Station: A Platform for Research, Collaboration, and Discovery
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a hearing on “The International Space Station: A Platform for Research, Collaboration, and Discovery.” With assembly of the International Space Station complete as of May 2011, the focus has now shifted from construction to full scientific utilization through 2020 and beyond. This hearing will examine research progress, the potential for scientific breakthroughs, and any impediments to maximizing the utilization of this orbiting national laboratory.
Hearings 07/24/2012
The Cable Act at 20
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a hearing next week on “The Cable Act at 20.” This hearing is a follow-up to the Commerce Committee hearing on April 24, 2012, which examined the future of online video. The Committee will consider the impact of the Cable Television and Consumer Protection Act of 1992 on the television marketplace and consumers twenty years after its passage.
Hearings 07/18/2012
The Global Competitiveness of the U.S. Aviation Industry: Addressing Competition Issues to Maintain U.S. Leadership in the Aerospace Market
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security will hold a hearing on “The Global Competitiveness of the U.S. Aviation Industry: Addressing Competition Issues to Maintain U.S. Leadership in the Aerospace Market.” This hearing will address critical competition issues facing the U.S. aviation industry, including workforce development, regulatory issues, and access to foreign markets.
Hearings 07/12/2012
Medication and Performance Enhancing Drugs in Horse Racing
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a hearing next week on “Medication and Performance Enhancing Drugs in Horse Racing.” This hearing will examine the prevalence and use of medications and performance enhancing drugs in horse racing.
Hearings 06/28/2012
The Need for Privacy Protections: Is Industry Self-Regulation Adequate?
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV announced that the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a hearing on “The Need for Privacy Protections: Is Industry Self-Regulation Adequate?”. This hearing is a follow-up to the Commerce Committee hearing on May 9, 2012, which examined the privacy reports issued by the Obama Administration and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The Committee will hear testimony on the current state of industry self-regulation in providing consumers with adequate tools to protect their personal information.
Hearings 06/21/2012
Nomination Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces the following hearing on the nomination of Mr. Michael P. Huerta to be Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration.
Hearings 06/20/2012
Risks, Opportunities, and Oversight of Commercial Space
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Science and Space will hold a hearing on the “Risks, Opportunities, and Oversight of Commercial Space.” This hearing will examine the commercial space industry, its role in the nation’s space program, and its contribution to U.S. global competitiveness. The hearing will also review progress of commercial efforts to transport cargo and crew to the International Space Station which are key components of the overall approach to U.S. human space flight established by the NASA Authorization Act of 2010.
Hearings 06/6/2012
The European Union's Emissions Trading System
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a hearing on the European Union (EU) Emissions Trading System (ETS). This hearing will examine issues associated with the inclusion of the airline sector in the ETS, a program that caps greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) for certain industries in the EU, and its potential impact on U.S. air carrier operations.
Hearings 05/17/2012
Stemming the Tide: The U.S. Response to Tsunami Generated Marine Debris
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Sen. John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV announced today that the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard will hold a hearing next week on “Stemming the Tide: The U.S. Response to Tsunami Generated Marine Debris.”
Hearings 05/16/2012
Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Sen. John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV announced that the Senate Commerce Committee will hold a hearing on “Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission.”
Hearings 05/10/2012
Nominations Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces the following hearing on the nominations of Dr. Patricia K. Falcone, to be Associate Director of National Security and International Affairs, Office of Science and Technology Policy, Executive Office of the President, Ms. Marietta S. Robinson, to be a Commissioner of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Mr. Richard A. Lidinsky, Jr., to be a Commissioner at the Federal Maritime Commission, and Mr. William P. Doyle, to be a Commissioner at the Federal Maritime Commission.
Hearings 05/9/2012
The Need for Privacy Protections: Perspectives from the Administration and the Federal Trade Commission
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces a full committee hearing on “The Need for Privacy Protections: Perspectives from the Administration and the Federal Trade Commission”. This hearing will examine the recent privacy reports that were released by the Obama Administration and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Both of these reports highlighted the need for federal legislation that provides baseline privacy protections to consumers.
Hearings 04/24/2012
The Emergence of Online Video: Is It The Future?
WASHINGTON, D.C.— The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces a full committee hearing on on “The Emergence of Online Video: Is It The Future?”. This hearing will consider the future of online video. It will explore the migration of viewing from traditional television to Internet and broadband-enabled video content. It will examine the role that disruptive technologies play in facilitating this transition, and the business and legal models that foster the growth of this sector.
Hearings 04/18/2012
Protecting Commuters: Ensuring Accountability and Oversight in Tolling
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security announces a hearing entitled, “Protecting Commuters: Ensuring Accountability and Oversight in Tolling.” This hearing will explore the use of tolls on the nation’s bridges and tunnels, the need for transparency and accountability by the entities that set toll rates, and the need for equity among commuters, businesses, and the traveling public who use tolled facilities.
Hearings 04/17/2012
Promoting American Competitiveness: Filling Jobs Today And Training Workers For Tomorrow
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Competitiveness, Innovation, and Export Promotion announces a hearing on promoting American competitiveness: filling jobs today and training workers for tomorrow.
Hearings 04/11/2012
Shale Gas Development: Meeting The Transportation, Pipeline, And Rail Needs To Renew American Manufacturing
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces a field hearing in West Virginia on shale gas development, and the transportation, pipeline, and rail needs to renew American manufacturing.
Hearings 03/28/2012
The Science and Standards of Forensics
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces a full committee hearing on the science and standards of forensics. As the Committee develops forensics legislation, this hearing will serve as an opportunity to examine the role of federal science agencies in improving science and standards, including the longstanding work of the National Institute of Standards and Technology in advancing forensic science and ways the National Science Foundation could provide opportunities for basic research and graduate education in forensic fields.
Hearings 03/20/2012
Commercial Airline Safety Oversight
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security announces an oversight hearing on commercial airline safety.
Hearings 03/7/2012
The President's FY2013 Budget Proposals for the Coast Guard and NOAA
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, abd Coast Guard announces an upcoming hearing on the president's fiscal year 2013 budget proposal for the Coast Guard and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). Witnesses will adddress the administration's FY 2013 budget request for NOAA and the Coast Guard as well as outline the agency budget and programmatic priorities for the upcoming year.