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Press Releases 03/14/2016
Self-Driving Cars Exhibit Outside Senate Dirksen Building
Press Releases 03/9/2016
Commerce Schedules Markup for FAA and FCC Reauthorization Bills
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold an executive session on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. to consider the FAA and FCC reauthorization bills and a nomination.
Press Releases 03/9/2016
Commerce Leaders Introduce FAA Reauthorization Bill
The legislation updates the safety and privacy framework to further drone development, offers reforms to help our aerospace industry better compete in a global economy, improves aviation safety, and expands consumer protections for airline passengers.
Press Releases 03/8/2016
Commerce Announces Hearing on Self-Driving Vehicles
The hearing will explore advancements in autonomous vehicle technology and its anticipated benefits for Americans.
Press Releases 03/7/2016
Thune Announces FCC Reauthorization Act Introduction
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D) announced the introduction of the FCC Reauthorization Act of 2016. Congress approved the last reauthorization of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in 1990.
Press Releases 03/3/2016
Commerce Approves MOBILE NOW Act and Nominations
The Senate Commerce Committee approved the MOBILE NOW Act to boost the development of next-generation 5G wireless broadband by ensuring more spectrum is made available for commercial use and reducing the red tape for building wireless networks.
Press Releases 03/1/2016
Subcommittee Convenes Hearing on the State of the U.S. Maritime Industry
U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), chair of the Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety and Security Subcommittee, will hold a hearing titled “The State of the U.S. Maritime Industry: The Federal Role” on Tuesday, March 8, at 2:30 p.m.
Press Releases 02/29/2016
Thune Launches @SenateCommerce Instagram Account
The Commerce Committee is on Instagram! Follow to learn why Sen. John Thune is proud to serve as committee chairman.
Press Releases 02/24/2016
Commerce Committee Sets March 3 Vote on MOBILE NOW Act, Nominations
“Once enacted, these reforms will accelerate the deployment of ultra-fast wireless connections that are critical for the next wave of Internet innovation.”
Press Releases 02/19/2016
ICYMI: CBS This Morning on Consumer Review Freedom Act

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