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For Immediate Release
09/12/07
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Joe Brenckle - Republican Press Office 202-224-3991
Brian Eaton w/Stevens 202-224-0445
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Senate Approves Stevens-Inouye Provision to Allow Commercial Pilots to Fly Past Age 60
Similar Provision Was Approved by Commerce Committee as Part of FAA Reauthorization Bill |
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Senate today approved a provision sponsored by Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), Vice Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Chairman Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) to allow commercial airline pilots to fly until age 65. The measure was added to the Transportation Appropriations bill which passed by a vote of 88 to 7. A similar provision was approved by the Senate Commerce Committee on May 16, 2007 as part of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill. The FAA announced earlier this year that it would begin a rulemaking process to raise the retirement age of commercial pilots to age 65. Since 1960, FAA regulations have specified that commercial airline pilots must retire upon reaching 60 years of age.
“Alaska and the nation are losing a number of experienced pilots every day due to the outdated FAA Age 60 rule,” said Senator Stevens. “It is important we change the rule as soon as possible to make sure our most senior and seasoned pilots remain in the system.”
Senator Stevens’ provision would specifically:
- raise airline pilot retirement age to 65;
- sunset the age 60 rule and require the FAA to implement the new retirement standard immediately upon enactment;
- allow both pilot and co-pilot to be up to 65 years old for domestic operations;
- subject international flights to the international standard that the pilot can be over 60 if the co-pilot is 60 or under;
- allow companies and unions to work out compliance issues regarding pensions and benefits; and
- require GAO to issue a report on the impact of this provision on aviation safety within 24 months.
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Commerce Committee Seeks Reform for Consumer Product Safety Commission
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces a Consumer Affairs, Insurance, and Automotive Safety Subcommittee legislative hearing on S. 2045, the Consumer Product Safety Commission Reform Act of 2007.
At this hearing, the Committee will explore the state of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, examine reforms that are necessary to make t...
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Commerce Committee Seeks to Bolster U.S. Competitiveness in Science
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces a Science, Technology, and Innovation Subcommittee hearing titled Science Parks: Bolstering U.S. Competitiveness.
At this hearing, the Committee will explore the effects science parks can have on innovation and competitiveness including encouraging partnerships with academia, and spurring regional ...
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Inouye Looks Forward to Future Action on the Internet Tax Moratorium
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Commerce Committee Chairman Daniel K. Inouye issued the following statement today regarding S. 1453, the IFTA Extension Act of 2007:
“I am disappointed that the Commerce Committee was unable to act on legislation to extend the Internet tax moratorium at today’s markup. But after discussions with my colleagues, I believe that further negotiations are warran...
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Commerce Committee Approves Measure that Tempers Spread of Invasive Species
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee today approved S. 1578, The Ballast Water Management Act of 2007, as amended, which strengthens the existing national ballast water management program for aquatic nuisance species, including uniform, mandatory national standards for ballast water treatment.
“This ballast water legislation strengthens existi...
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Government and Industry Reps to Testify on Airport Congestion and Delay
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation released today a witness list for an Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security Subcommittee hearing on Congestion and Delays: The Impact on Travelers and Possible Solutions. The witnesses are listed below.
The hearing, now scheduled for 10:30 a.m., will focus on modernization and efforts to address the needs...
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Commerce Committee to Review DHS Admin of Port Security Programs
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Chairman Daniel K. Inouye announced today a full Committee hearing on the Security of Our Nation’s Seaports.
The hearing will review the Department of Homeland Securitys implementation and administration of several port and cargo security programs authorized in the SAFE Port Act, the Maritime and Transport...
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Inouye Announces September 27 Markup
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Commerce Committee Chairman Daniel K. Inouye announced today a Committee Executive Session for Thursday, September 27, 2007, at 2:30 p.m., in room 253 of the Russell Senate Office Building.
During the Executive Session, Committee members will markup the following agenda items:
1. S. 1578, Ballast Water Management Act of 2007
2. S. 1889, Railroa...
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Commerce Committee Seeks Government, Industry Perspectives on DTV Transition
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces a Full Committee hearing on The Digital Television Transition: Government and Industry Perspectives.
At this hearing, the Committee will explore the status of the digital television transition including consumer education efforts, the operation and implementation of the National Telecommunications...
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Inouye Hopeful to Move Internet Tax Moratorium Extension Next Week
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Commerce Committee Chairman Daniel K. Inouye issued the following statement today:
“The Senate Commerce Committee is actively working toward legislation to extend the Internet tax moratorium. I remain hopeful that pragmatism, and not politics, will prevail and that my colleagues can agree upon reasonable legislation that can be marked-up next week, and thereafter...
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Aviation Subcommittee to Evaluate Airport Congestion and Delay
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces an Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security Subcommittee hearing on Congestion and Delays: The Impact on Travelers and Possible Solutions.
The hearing will focus on modernization and efforts to address the needs of the air traffic system and to improve the movement of aircraft and passengers. Su...
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NFL Commissioner, NFLPA Exec. Director, Former Players to Testify Before Senate Commerce Committee
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation released a witness list today for a full Committee hearing on the Oversight of the NFL Retirement System. The witnesses are listed below.
The hearing will examine the current compensation system for National Football League (NFL) retirees with claims of advanced injuries that became symptomatic after retiri...
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Inouye Cosponsors CPSC Reform Act
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today cosponsored the Consumer Product Safety Commission Reform Act of 2007, introduced by Senator Mark Pryor (D-Ark.). The Act is a reauthorization bill set to improve consumer safety through stronger consumer protection laws, increased authority, and increased ...
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current Press Release |
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Witnesses Announced for FTC Reauthorization Hearing
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation release the witness list today an Interstate Commerce, Trade, and Tourism Subcommittee hearing on the Federal Trade Commission Reauthorization. The witnesses are listed below.
The hearing will examine a diverse range of policy areas under the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) jurisdiction including: gas...
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Interstate Commerce Subcommittee to Hold FTC Reauthorization Hearing
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces an Interstate Commerce, Trade, and Tourism Subcommittee hearing on the Federal Trade Commission Reauthorization.
The hearing will examine a diverse range of policy areas under the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) jurisdiction including: gas prices and oil price-gouging, the common carrier e...
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