- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate approved H.R. 802, the Maritime Pollution Prevention Act (MARPOL Annex VI) by unanimous consent late yesterday. Reported by the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation with an amendment sponsored by Commerce Committee Chairman Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii) and Vice Chairman Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), H.R. 802 would require the Coast Guard and the Envi...

- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), Vice Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today praised the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) release of “When Kids Fly Alone,” an informational and instructional booklet that educates parents about the carrier rules regarding air travel by minors. Currently there are no DOT regulation...

- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces an Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard Subcommittee hearing on Fishing Safety: The Policy Implications of Cooperatives and Vessel Improvements scheduled for Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at 2:30 p.m. The hearing will address fishing safety issues in the context of cooperatives and vessel improv...

- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces that the Full Committee hearing on Privacy Implications of Online Advertising, originally scheduled for June 18, has been rescheduled for July 9, 2008, at 10 a.m. Individuals and businesses are becoming increasingly dependent upon the Internet for social, entertainment, research and business activit...

- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii), Representative John Dingell (D-Mich.), Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), and Representative Joe Barton (R-Texas) announce that at today’s Conference Committee Meeting for H.R. 4040, the Reauthorization of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the following items were approved by unanimous consent pending final adoption of the comp...

- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces that the Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security Subcommittee hearing on The Outlook for Summer Air Travel: Addressing Congestion and Delay, scheduled for Thursday, June 26, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. has been postponed. A new time and date will be announced as soon as one becomes available. ###

- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces the witnesses for an Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security Subcommittee hearing on The Outlook for Summer Air Travel: Addressing Congestion and Delay. The full witness list is below. The combination of high demand and poor weather, in addition to an air traffic control system that lacks the neces...

- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation today unanimously approved a bill to reauthorize the National Sea Grant College Program (Sea Grant), which provides education, training, and technical assistance programs that promote the understanding and utilization of ocean, coastal, and Great Lakes resources. The National Sea Grant College Program Amendments...

- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), Vice Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today called for improvements to the planning, design, construction, and operation of transportation systems in response to climate change impacts. Senator Stevens pushed to explore the potential for increased energy efficiency and reduced greenhouse gas emissions ...

- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation today unanimously approved a bill to reauthorize the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008 is an original Commerce Committee bill. The bill would provide a $19.2 billion baseline authorization of appropriations for f...

- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces a Conference Committee Meeting for H.R. 4040, the Reauthorization of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, scheduled for Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at 3:30 p.m., in Room 106 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building. The Conference Committee Meeting is open to the public. Please note that photography...

- WASHINGTON D.C. – The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee today approved legislation (S. 2907) sponsored by Chairman Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) and Vice Chairman Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) to close the gaps in United States law that currently allow illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fish products to enter the country. The International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforce...

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- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces the witnesses for a Full Committee hearing on Climate Change Impacts on the Transportation Sector. The full witness list is below. The hearing will examine climate change research, mitigation, and adaptation efforts in the transportation sector, including both surface transportation and aviation. Wit...

- WASHINGTON D.C. – The United States Senate last night approved legislation, cosponsored by Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Vice Chairman Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), to assist education efforts surrounding the digital television transition (DTV) scheduled to occur on February 17, 2009. The DTV Transition Assistance Act (S. 2607), enables the National Telecommunications and...

- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate approved Commerce Committee Chairman Daniel K. Inouye’s (D-Hawaii) amendment to expand funding for digital television (DTV) transition assistance. The amendment, passed late yesterday by unanimous consent, also provides for timely reimbursements for equipment upgrades to low-power broadcasters. “I am pleased the Senate approved this importan...

- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii), Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Olympia Snowe (R-Maine), and John Kerry (D-Mass.) joined today to introduce a bill to reauthorize the National Sea Grant College Program (Sea Grant), which provides education, training, and technical assistance programs that promote the understanding and utilization of ocean, coastal, a...

- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces an Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security Subcommittee hearing on The Outlook for Summer Air Travel: Addressing Congestion and Delay, scheduled for June 26, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. The combination of high demand and poor weather, in addition to an air traffic control system that lacks the necessary ...

- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Vice Chairman Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) today said he was pleased to see the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) amend its rules to require telemarketers to make registrations with the nation’s Do-Not-Call list permanent. The change was required by legislation sponsored by Vice Chairman Stevens and Senator Byro...

- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces the agenda for its Executive Session scheduled for Tuesday, June 24, at 2:30 p.m. Committee members will consider: 1. S. 2907, the International Fisheries Stewardship and Enforcement Act 2. S. ___­_, the National Aeronautics and Space Administration Authorization Act of 2008 3. S...

- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces the witnesses for a Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Subcommittee hearing on Cruise Ship Safety: Examining Potential Steps for Keeping Americans Safe at Sea. The full witness list is below. This hearing will examine issues involving the safety and security on board cruise ships calling at ...

- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces that the Full Committee hearing on Privacy Implications of Online Advertising scheduled for Wednesday, June 18, 2008, at 10 a.m. has been postponed. A new time and date will be announced as soon as it is available. ###

- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii) issued the following statement in support of the substitute to H.R. 3403, the New and Emerging Technologies 911 Improvement Act of 2008, which provides 911 service for Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) subscribers. The bill passed the Senate by unanimous consent earlier today. “I rise today in suppor...

- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Senate today approved H.R. 3403, the New and Emerging Technologies 911 Improvement Act of 2008, which contains key compromise provisions authored by Senator Ted Stevens (R-Alaska), Vice Chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, Commerce Chairman Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii), Senator Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), and Senator Olympia Snow...

- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces the witnesses for a Space, Aeronautics, and Related Sciences Subcommittee field hearing on Preparing for the Workforce Transition at Kennedy Space Center, scheduled for Monday June 23, 2008, at 9:00 a.m., at the Cape Canaveral Port Authority. The witnesses are below. Senator Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) will p...

- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces a Full Committee hearing on Privacy Implications of Online Advertising scheduled for June 18, 2008, at 10 a.m. Individuals and businesses are becoming increasingly dependent upon the Internet for social, entertainment, research and business activities. This has created the incentive and opportunity ...

- WASHINGTON, DC – Commerce Committee Chairman Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii) announces the following additions to his Committee staff: Jana Fong-Swamidoss joins the Committee staff as Democratic Counsel, working on consumer affairs and interstate commerce issues. Prior to joining the Committee, Ms. Fong-Swamidoss served as a Legislative Assistant in Senator Inouye’s personal office, wher...

- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces a Space, Aeronautics and Related Sciences Subcommittee field hearing on Preparing for the Workforce Transition at Kennedy Space Center, scheduled for Monday June 23, 2008, at 9:00 a.m., at the Cape Canaveral Port Authority. Senator Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) will preside. The hearing will examine issues...

- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces the witnesses for a Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Subcommittee hearing on Supply Chain Security: Secure Freight Initiative and the Implementation of 100 Percent Scanning. The full witness list is below. The hearing will focus on the SFI ICS (Secure Freight Initiative International Contai...

- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces the witnesses for a Full Committee Hearing on the Impact and Policy Implications of Spyware on Consumers and Businesses. The witnesses are listed below. The hearing will examine the impact of spyware on computer performance and privacy and security risks associated with this software. The Committe...

- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces the witnesses for a Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Subcommittee hearing on Keeping America Moving: Hearing to Review National Strategies for Efficient Freight Movement. The full witness list is below. The hearing will focus on current and future challenges facing the efficient movement of...

- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces that the Interstate Commerce, Trade, and Tourism Subcommittee hearing on The Imbalance in U.S.-Korea Automobile Trade, scheduled for June 11, 2008, at 9:30 a.m. has been postponed. A new time and date will be announced as soon as it is available. ###

- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate unanimously approved nominees reported from the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation late last night for positions within the U.S. Department of Commerce The Senate confirmed nominees include: Ms. Lily Fu Claffee, General Counsel of the U.S. Department of Commerce (PN 1494) Dr. William J. Brennan, Assistant Secretary for Oc...

- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces a Full Committee Hearing on the Impact and Policy Implications of Spyware on Consumers and Businesses, scheduled for Wednesday, June 11, 2008, at 2:30 p.m. The hearing will examine the impact of spyware on computer performance and privacy and security risks associated with this software. The Commit...

- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces a Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Subcommittee hearing on Supply Chain Security: Secure Freight Initiative and the Implementation of 100 Percent Scanning, scheduled for June 12, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. The hearing will focus on the SFI ICS (Secure Freight Initiative International Container Secu...

- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces that the Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security Subcommittee NTSB Reauthorization Hearing scheduled for June 5, 2008, at 10:00 a.m. has been postponed. A new date and time for the hearing will be announced as soon as it is available. ###

- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces an Interstate Commerce, Trade, and Tourism Subcommittee hearing on The Imbalance in U.S.-Korea Automobile Trade, scheduled for June 11, 2008, at 9:30 a.m. The hearing will examine the reasons for the imbalance in U.S.-Korea bilateral automobile trade; its impact on the United States’ automake...

- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces a Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Subcommittee hearing on Cruise Ship Safety: Examining Potential Steps for Keeping Americans Safe at Sea, scheduled for June 19, 2008 at 10:00 a.m. This hearing will examine issues involving the safety and security on board cruise ships calling at U.S. port...

- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces a Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Subcommittee hearing on Keeping America Moving: Hearing to Review National Strategies for Efficient Freight Movement, scheduled for June 10, 2008 at 2:30 p.m. The hearing will focus on current and future challenges facing the efficient movement of freight...

- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces the witnesses for a Consumer Affairs, Insurance, and Automotive Safety Subcommittee Oversight Hearing on Passenger Vehicle Roof Strength. The witnesses are listed below. The hearing will consider the biomechanics of what occurs during a rollover, the relationship between vehicle roof strength and...

- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces a Full Committee hearing on Climate Change Impacts on the Transportation Sector, scheduled for June 24, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. The hearing will examine climate change research, mitigation, and adaptation efforts in the transportation sector, including both surface transportation and aviation. Witnesses ...

- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces the witnesses for an Aviation Operations, Safety, and Security Subcommittee NTSB Reauthorization Hearing. The witnesses are listed below. The hearing will focus on the activities of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) and its legislative reauthorization proposal. The NTSB’s curren...