- WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Senate last night confirmed the following Amtrak Reform Board and Coast Guard nominees previously reported by the Senate Commerce Committee by unanimous consent: PN 1587 R. Hunter Biden to be a Member of the Amtrak Reform Board PN 1588 Donna R. McLean to be a Member of the Amtrak Reform Board PN 1530 Gary T. Blore to be Coast Guard R...

- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee today approved a substitute to S. 3661, a bill to amend section 29 of the International Air Transportation Competition Act of 1979 relating to air transportation to and from Love Field, Texas . The substitute was offered by the bill’s author, Senate Commerce Committee member Sen. Kay Baily Hutchiso...

- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee today approved the Maritime Administration Improvements Act of 2006, an original committee bill, during the markup session. The measure strengthens requirements for cadets at the United States Merchant Marine Academy and ensures that graduates meet the Academys standards and commitment of service. The bill no...

- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation today approved the National Transportation Safety Board Reauthorization Act of 2006. The bill reauthorizes the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) for two years and provides funding levels of $79.6M in fiscal year (FY) 2007 and $84.4M in FY 2008. Introduced by Senator Conrad Burns (R-Mont.), the Chairm...

- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation unanimously approved the following nominations during a Full Committee Mark-up on Wednesday, July 19, 2006. PN 1445 Mark V. Rosenker to be Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board PN 1587 R. Hunter Biden to be a Member of the Amtrak Reform Board PN 1588 Donna R. McL...

- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee today unanimously approved S. Con. Res. 71. This concurrent resolution expresses the opinion of Congress that states should require driver’s license applicants to demonstrate the ability to drive with caution near a potentially visually impaired person. The resolution was introduced on December 15, 2005 by Senator Akaka (D-Hawaii). ...

- WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Chairman Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) today announced the hiring of three new Full Committee staff: Joe Brenckle is the Committee’s new Communications Director and most recently handled communications for Congressman Rick Renzi (AZ-1). Brenckle first came to the Hill in 1996 to work for Senator Frank H. Mur...

- WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) and Co-Chairman Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) have scheduled a Full Committee Mark-up for Wednesday, July 19, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. in Senate Russell room-253. The following agenda items will be considered: NOMINATIONS: PN 1445 Mark V. Rosenker to be Chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board PN ...