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Press Releases 11/10/2015
Joint Commerce Committee Statement on Senate Passage of Bill to Boost Competitiveness of U.S. Space Industry
The Senate passed a bicameral, bipartisan bill that encourages competitiveness, reflects the needs of a modern-day U.S. commercial space industry, and guarantees operation of the International Space Station until at least 2024.
Press Releases 11/10/2015
Senate Commerce Schedules Markup on November 18
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold an executive session on Wednesday, November 18, 2015, at 11:00 a.m.
Press Releases 11/4/2015
TODAY Show, Good Morning America Highlight Importance of Protecting Honest Online Reviews
The TODAY Show and Good Morning America today previewed the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing on the importance of protecting honest online reviews scheduled this morning at 10:00 a.m. EST and its related legislation, the Consumer Review Freedom Act.
Press Releases 10/30/2015
ADVISORY: How “Gagging” Honest Reviews Affects Consumers and the Economy
The hearing follows the introduction of S. 2044, the Consumer Review Freedom Act, by Senators John Thune (R-S.D.), Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) on September 16, 2015. The bipartisan bill would prohibit the use of non-disparagement clauses referred to as “gag clauses” in form contracts between consumers and businesses.
Press Releases 10/29/2015
Thune Statement on Enactment of Legislation to Continue Highway Funding, Avert a Railroad Shutdown
Americans who depend on freight and commuter railroads for their livelihoods and critical deliveries can breathe a sigh of relief.
Press Releases 10/28/2015
Thune Statement on Passage of Legislation to Avert Railroad Shutdown
Sen. Thune: “This legislation averts what would have been a catastrophic shutdown of railroad service while putting accountability provisions in place to ensure that implementation of positive train control moves forward. I urge the president to sign this bipartisan, bicameral measure into law as soon as possible to end the uncertainty surrounding the looming deadline for rail passengers and shippers across the country."
Press Releases 10/27/2015
Senate Commerce Approves Feinberg for Administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration
The Senate Commerce Committee approved Sarah Feinberg to be administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration by a 19-1 vote in an off-the-floor markup in the U.S. Capitol.
Press Releases 10/27/2015
Thune Welcomes Passage of Significant Cybersecurity Bill
Press Releases 10/21/2015
Rosenworcel Confirmation Hearing Slated for Next Wednesday
On May 22, 2015, President Obama nominated Ms. Rosenworcel for a second five-year term as commissioner at the Federal Communications Commission.
Press Releases 10/20/2015
Gardner and Peters Continue Efforts to Strengthen American R&D Policy, Competitiveness