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For Immediate Release
12/19/07
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Inouye Applauds Signing of Monumental Energy Legislation
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![President George W. Bush signs into law H.R. 6, the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007, at the U.S. Department of Energy in Washington, D.C. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian President George W. Bush signs into law H.R. 6, the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007, at the U.S. Department of Energy in Washington, D.C. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20090825184637im_/http://commerce.senate.gov/public/index.cfm?FuseAction=DataPipes.ViewImage&Image_id=5efc0400-62a2-40c0-a8af-5b8bb0f25d6f&ImageStoreType_id=d69f8616-f7cf-4be6-aef9-e484ae3a3691) |
President George W. Bush signs into law H.R. 6, the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007, Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2007, at the U.S. Department of Energy in Washington, D.C. White House photo by Joyce N. Boghosian |
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii) today joined Senate and House colleagues at the Presidential signing ceremony for historic energy legislation.
The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 contains language originating from the “Ten-in-Ten” Fuel Economy Act which increases fleetwide average fuel economy by 10 miles per gallon (mpg) over 10 years. This is the first statutory fuel economy increase for passenger cars since 1975.
“I am pleased that the President signed this monumental energy legislation into law today. For too long, the United States has taken a back seat in the fight against global warming,” Senator Inouye said. “Higher fuel economy standards will wean the country of its oil addiction, put billions of dollars of savings back into our domestic economy, and significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions.”
Chairman Inouye is an original cosponsor of Ten-in-Ten Fuel Economy Act, introduced by Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and reported by the Senate Commerce Committee.
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Senate Approves Nominees for DOC, STB, PHMSA, USCG, and NOAA
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate unanimously approved nominees reported from the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation for positions with the U.S. Department of Commerce, the Surface Transportation Board, the U.S. Coast Guard, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The Senate confirmed nominees include:
Mr. Todd Zinser, Nominated to be Inspecto...
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Commerce Committee Approves STB and Amtrak Nominees, USCG Promotions
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation today unanimously approved nominees and promotions for positions within the Surface Transportation Board, the National Railroad Passenger Corporation Board of Directors (Amtrak), and the United States Coast Guard.
The Committee approved nominees include:
Mr. Francis Mulvey, Reappointment to be a Member ...
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FMCA, ATA, Teamsters among Witnesses for Truck Driver HOS Hearing
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announced today the witnesses for a Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security Subcommittee hearing on Federal Truck Driver Hour-of-Service (HOS) Rules and Truck Safety. The witnesses are listed below.
The primary focus of the hearing will be on the Federal Motor Carrier...
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Commerce Committee to Hear Testimony from STB, Amtrak, PHMSA Nominees
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces a Full Committee Nominations Hearing for Francis Mulvey, nominated for reappointment to be a Member of the Surface Transportation Board; Denver Stutler, Jr., Nancy A. Naples, and Thomas C. Carper, nominated to be Members of the National Railroad Passenger Corporation Board of Directors (Amtrak); and Ca...
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Coast Guard, NOAA, GAO among Witnesses for Oil Spills Hearing
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announced today the witnesses for an Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard Subcommittee hearing on Oil Spills from Non-tank Vessels: Threats, Risks, and Vulnerabilities. The witnesses are below.
In light of the recent spill in San Francisco Bay, this hearing will examine the oil spill threats, risk...
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New Date Set for Truck Driver HOS Hearing
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces a new date for a Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security Subcommittee hearing on Federal Truck Driver Hour-of-Service (HOS) Rules and Truck Safety.
The primary focus of the hearing will be on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) int...
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Inouye Applauds Senate Passage of Historic Fuel Economy Legislation
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Commerce Committee Chairman Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii) delivered the following statement today on the floor of the U.S. Senate just before passage of the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007.
“Mr. President, I rise today in support of the Renewable Consumer and Energy Efficiency Act of 2007. After months of constructive negotiations, we have successfull...
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Inouye Introduces Bill to Correct Flawed FCC Forbearance Process
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Commerce Committee Chairman Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii) introduced legislation today that will prevent the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from granting telecommunications companies regulatory forbearance by default.
Under the Communications Act of 1934, a telecommunications company may petition the FCC for forbearance from regulatory and statutory requireme...
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Inouye Calls for Transparent Regulatory Process at FCC
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Commerce Committee Chairman Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii) issued the following statement today at a Federal Communications oversight hearing:
“It’s an exciting time for communications. We are seeing dramatic changes in the way we communicate, conduct business, educate, and entertain ourselves in this country. The future of communications holds tremendous pro...
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Senate Approves Changes to Age 60 Rule
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation issued the following statement upon full Senate approval of a bill that raises airline pilot retirement age from 60 to 65.
“I am pleased the U.S. Senate recognized the need to raise the pilot retirement age to 65. Forcing our nation’s pilots t...
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Commerce Committee to Hear Testimony from FAA Administrator, DOT Assist. Secretary Nominees
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces a Full Committee Nominations Hearing for Robert A. Sturgell, nominated to be Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration and Simon Charles Gros, nominated to be Assistant Secretary of Transportation for Governmental Affairs at the Department of Transportation.
Nominations Hearing
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Commerce Subcommittee to Examine Oil Spill Threats
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announced today an Oceans, Atmosphere, Fisheries, and Coast Guard Subcommittee hearing on Oil Spills from Non-tank Vessels: Threats, Risks, and Vulnerabilities.
In light of the recent spill in San Francisco Bay, this hearing will examine the oil spill threats, risks, and vulnerabilities posed by large non-...
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Inouye Leads Commerce Committee Approval of Climate Change and Ocean Acidification Legislation
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, issued the following statement upon Commerce Committee approval of three bills on climate change and ocean acidification from carbon emissions.
“Today as world leaders are meeting in Bali, Indonesia for the United Nations Framework Convention on C...
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Inouye: Media Ownership Act Provides Transparency in FCC Proceedings
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – Commerce Committee Chairman Daniel K. Inouye (D-Hawaii) issued the following statement upon Committee approval of S. 2332, the Media Ownership Act of 2007:
“Transparency in the FCC’s media ownership proceedings is not only fair, it is right. This bill encourages the FCC to provide a forum for meaningful discussion and brings us a step closer to balanced med...
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Transportation Subcommittee to Examine Truck Driver Safety
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation announces a Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security hearing on Federal Truck Driver Hour-of-Service (HOS) Rules and Truck Safety.
The primary focus of the hearing will be on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) soon to be publ...
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