Recent Press Releases
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Commerce Committee Nominations Confirmed by Senate
Jan 02 2013
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The following nominations considered by the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation were confirmed last night by the U.S. Senate:
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Rockefeller Says Modernized COPPA Rule Will Better Protect Children Online
Dec 19 2012
WASHINGTON, DC--Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV gave remarks at a press conference to announce the update and modernization of the regulations implementing the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), also known as the COPPA Rule, to address new commercial practices and technological advances in the past decade. -
Rockefeller Introduces Bill to Study Violent Video Games Impact on Children
Dec 19 2012
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today released the following statement on the role of violence in video games and his introduction of legislation to study the impact of violent content, including video games and video programming, on children.
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Statement from Jay and Sharon Rockefeller on Passing of Senator Inouye
Dec 17 2012
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV and Sharon Rockefeller today issued the following statement on the passing of Senator Daniel Inouye (D-HI):
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Rockefeller Applauds Passage of Coast Guard Reauthorization
Dec 13 2012
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV applauded final passage of the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2012. The legislation authorizes the U.S. Coast Guard’s funding and personnel levels for fiscal years 2013 and 2014 and makes needed refinements to the statutory authorities of the Coast Guard. -
Rockefeller Welcomes Sen. Blumenthal to Commerce Committee
Dec 12 2012
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today welcomed Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) to the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. -
Rockefeller on Sissonville, WV Pipeline Explosion
Dec 11 2012
WASHINGTON, DC – Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today released the following statement following a major explosion and natural gas line fire in Sissonville, WV: -
Rockefeller Trumpets Study on Health Care Reform's Consumer Rebates
Dec 07 2012
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today released the following statement after a Commonwealth Fund study showed the Affordable Care Act’s medical loss ratio (MLR) saved consumers nearly $1.5 billion in insurer rebates and overhead cost savings in 2011. The MLR provision requires that insurers spend at least 80 percent of consumers’ premium dollars on actual medical care or quality health improving activities or pay a rebate to consumers. The study found that, alongside paying $1.1 billion in rebates, health insurers have become more efficient by cutting over $350 million in excessive administrative costs. -
Rockefeller and Harkin Share "Gray Market" Role in Drug Shortages with States
Dec 06 2012
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV and Senator Tom Harkin, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions, today shared the findings of a recent joint congressional investigation into the prescription drug gray market with all State Boards of Pharmacy. -
Rockefeller Statement on Resignation of Sen. Jim DeMint
Dec 06 2012
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today released the following statement on the resignation of his colleague, Senator Jim DeMint (R-SC):