Republican News

Press Releases 11/1/2017
Commerce Announces Markup on November 8
Press Releases 10/31/2017
Thune Talks Transportation, Cyber, and Border Security Challenges with Department of Homeland Security Nominee Kirstjen Nielsen
Press Releases 10/25/2017
Committee Announces Two Nomination Hearings for Oct. 31 and Nov. 1
U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene two nominations hearings, the first on October 31 and the second on November 1, to consider eight presidential nominations to departments and independent agencies under the committee’s jurisdiction.
Press Releases 10/25/2017
Statement on Presidential Directive Expanding Commercial Drone Use Opportunities
"This new policy directive provides sensible direction that promotes drone safety, innovation, and local input," said Thune. "Federal management of air operations has underpinned a long history of steady safety improvements in our skies. This presidential memorandum is another step in the right direction. I applaud the leadership behind this new effort, which will influence the policy discussions underway in Congress and among regulators."
Press Releases 10/24/2017
Committee Announces Hearing on Native American Subsistence Rights
Press Releases 10/20/2017
Committee Announces 2018 Field Hearing on Automotive Innovation
Press Releases 10/18/2017
Committee Announces Hearing on Commercial Satellites
Press Releases 10/17/2017
Subcommittee to Continue Hearing Series on Magnuson-Stevens Act
Press Releases 10/12/2017
Thune on Kirstjen Nielsen for Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security
“I applaud President Trump for moving to send the Senate a nominee to lead critical federal efforts protecting our infrastructure, borders, and cyberspace. Kirstjen Nielson’s experience in cybersecurity, at the Transportation Security Administration, and at the White House will be invaluable as she leads the department, once confirmed."
Press Releases 10/11/2017
Commerce Committee Sends Inquiry to Alleged Mastermind of 100 Million Robocalls
Commerce Committee leaders have requested information from the alleged perpetrator of one of the largest illegal robocall campaigns ever investigated by the Federal Communications Commission.