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Press Releases 02/2/2015
Thune and Upton to President Obama: “Working Together to Craft Sustainable Protections Will Have Lasting Benefits for Our Country and Internet Users”
Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) and House Committee on Energy and Commerce Chairman Fred Upton (R-Mich.) have sent a letter to President Barack Obama seeking his partnership to establish permanent protections for an open Internet.
Press Releases 02/2/2015
Thune Announces Commerce Subcommittee Assignments
Chairman Thune today announced subcommittee assignments for Republican committee members for the 114th Congress.
Press Releases 01/30/2015
Sen. Moran to Convene Subcommittee Hearing on Consumer Data Breach Solutions
Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) will convene the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, Insurance, and Data Security on Thursday, February 5, 2015, at 10:00 a.m.
Press Releases 01/29/2015
Thune and Nelson Reintroduce Legislation to Incentivize Auto Industry Whistleblowers who Bring Serious Safety Defects to Light
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) and U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) today reintroduced S. 304, the Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Act.
Press Releases 01/29/2015
Subcommittee to Examine Impact of Vessel Discharge Regulations on Shippers and Commercial Fishermen
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) will convene the Subcommittee on Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard on Wednesday, February 4, 2015, at 2:30 p.m.
Press Releases 01/29/2015
Commerce Hearing to Focus on Public-Private Efforts to Improve Cybersecurity
The Senate Commerce Committee will convene for a hearing, “Building a More Secure Cyber Future: Examining Private Sector Experience with the NIST Framework” on Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Press Releases 01/28/2015
Thune Outlines 2015 Tech Agenda in Speech to AEI
Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) delivered a keynote speech on tech policy.
Press Releases 01/27/2015
Thune to Keynote AEI Tech Policy Event
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) will deliver a keynote speech to the American Enterprise Institute’s day long discussion, “Tech policy 2015: The year ahead.”
Press Releases 01/27/2015
Bipartisan Commerce Committee Letter asks President for TSA Nominee
Senators urge President Barack Obama to, “prioritize the formal nomination of a qualified, experienced, and dedicated individual to serve as Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).”
Press Releases 01/26/2015
Thune Announces Committee Hearing on ‘Internet of Things’
“By engaging early in this debate, Congress can ensure that any government efforts to protect consumers are tailored for actual problems and avoid regulatory overreach.”