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Boyle to be a Commissioner of the CPSC; Richard Trumka, Jr. to be a Commissioner of the CPSC; and Grant Harris to be Assistant Secretary for Industry and Analysis at the Department of Commerce.</div> </div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="element even"> <a href="https://www.commerce.senate.gov/2021/7/pipeline-cybersecurity-protecting-critical-infrastructure"> <div class="element-inner"> <div class="element-body"> <div class="element-header"> <span class="element-type">Hearings</span> <span class="element-datetime">07/27/2021</span> </div> <div class="element-title">Pipeline Cybersecurity: Protecting Critical Infrastructure</div> <div class="element-abstract">WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will convene a hearing titled “Pipeline Cybersecurity: Protecting Critical Infrastructure“ at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. The hearing will examine the current state of pipeline cybersecurity and the role that federal regulators play in protecting our nation’s critical infrastructure from malicious actors. This hearing will provide members an opportunity to examine recent actions taken in response to pipeline cyber incidents and gaps in our current oversight and regulatory structure.</div> </div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="element odd"> <a href="https://www.commerce.senate.gov/2021/7/space-situational-awareness-space-traffic-management-and-orbital-debris-examining-solutions-for-emerging-threats/819ef822-3e6d-4ab1-9a56-31c6d60969c9"> <div class="element-inner"> <div class="element-body"> <div class="element-header"> <span class="element-type">Hearings</span> <span class="element-datetime">07/22/2021</span> </div> <div class="element-title">Subcommittee: Space Situational Awareness, Space Traffic Management, and Orbital Debris: Examining Solutions for Emerging Threats</div> <div class="element-abstract">U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper, Chair of the Subcommittee on Space and Science, will convene a hearing titled “Space Situational Awareness, Space Traffic Management, and Orbital Debris: Examining Solutions for Emerging Threats” at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 22, 2021. Reliable space situational awareness (“SSA”) data and civil space traffic management (“STM”) services are critical to enabling continued growth of the innovative commercial space industry. As the number of satellites in orbit rapidly increases, the nation must redouble its efforts to track and manage objects in space. Witnesses will discuss the policies, programs, and research needed for effective civil SSA, STM, and orbital debris mitigation.</div> </div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="element even"> <a href="https://www.commerce.senate.gov/2021/7/implementing-supply-chain-resiliency"> <div class="element-inner"> <div class="element-body"> <div class="element-header"> <span class="element-type">Hearings</span> <span class="element-datetime">07/15/2021</span> </div> <div class="element-title">Implementing Supply Chain Resiliency</div> <div class="element-abstract">WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a hearing titled, “Implementing Supply Chain Resiliency” at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 15, 2021. The Department of Commerce (DOC) has an increasingly important role in ensuring the resiliency of the nation’s critical supply chains. These responsibilities stem from directives found in the FY21 National Defense Authorization Act, Biden Executive Order 14017 and its 100-day supply chain review, and potentially from the United States Innovation and Competition Act. The hearing will inform Committee oversight as DOC executes these responsibilities, highlighting critical supply chains such as in the aerospace and semiconductor sectors.</div> </div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="element odd"> <a href="https://www.commerce.senate.gov/2021/6/nomination-hearing"> <div class="element-inner"> <div class="element-body"> <div class="element-header"> <span class="element-type">Hearings</span> <span class="element-datetime">06/24/2021</span> </div> <div class="element-title">Nomination Hearing</div> <div class="element-abstract">WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), the Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a nomination hearing at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 24, 2021 to consider the presidential nominations of the Hon. Jennifer L. Homendy to be Chair of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB); Ms. Karen J. Hedlund to be a Member of the Surface Transportation Board (STB); Dr. Robert C. Hampshire to be Assistant Secretary for Research and Technology, Department of Transportation (DOT); and Ms. Carol A. Petsonk to be Assistant Secretary for Aviation and International Affairs, DOT. </div> </div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="element even"> <a href="https://www.commerce.senate.gov/2021/6/aviation-infrastructure-for-the-21st-century"> <div class="element-inner"> <div class="element-body"> <div class="element-header"> <span class="element-type">Hearings</span> <span class="element-datetime">06/23/2021</span> </div> <div class="element-title">Subcommittee: Aviation Infrastructure for the 21st Century</div> <div class="element-abstract">WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), the Chair of the Subcommittee on Aviation Safety, Operations, and Innovation will convene a hearing titled, “Aviation Infrastructure for the 21st Century” at 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 23, 2021. The hearing will examine the current state of aviation infrastructure in the United States as well as plans for maintaining and modernizing such infrastructure. Assessing aviation infrastructure funding options, the varying airport infrastructure needs by airport size, and analyzing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on domestic aviation infrastructure moving forward will be considered.</div> </div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="element odd"> <a href="https://www.commerce.senate.gov/2021/6/building-resilient-networks"> <div class="element-inner"> <div class="element-body"> <div class="element-header"> <span class="element-type">Hearings</span> <span class="element-datetime">06/22/2021</span> </div> <div class="element-title">Subcommittee: Building Resilient Networks</div> <div class="element-abstract">WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), the Chair of the Subcommittee on Communications, Media, and Broadband, will convene a hearing titled “Building Resilient Networks” at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 22, 2021. The hearing will examine ways in which the federal government can support deployment of resilient, redundant, and secure broadband and telecommunications infrastructure, and review the lessons learned from outage incidents. The hearing will focus on gaps revealed by these incidents and legislative proposals to improve network resiliency and reliability.</div> </div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="element even"> <a href="https://www.commerce.senate.gov/2021/6/ncaa-student-athletes-and-nil-rights"> <div class="element-inner"> <div class="element-body"> <div class="element-header"> <span class="element-type">Hearings</span> <span class="element-datetime">06/17/2021</span> </div> <div class="element-title">NCAA Student Athletes and NIL Rights</div> <div class="element-abstract">WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), the Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a hearing titled “NCAA Student Athletes and NIL Rights” at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 17, 2021. The hearing will highlight the experiences of college athletes as Congress considers proposals to enable the athletes to monetize their name, image, and likeness (“NIL”); improve athlete health care; and enhance scholarship protections and transfer rights; among other matters.</div> </div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="element odd"> <a href="https://www.commerce.senate.gov/2021/6/executive-session"> <div class="element-inner"> <div class="element-body"> <div class="element-header"> <span class="element-type">Hearings</span> <span class="element-datetime">06/16/2021</span> </div> <div class="element-title">Executive Session</div> <div class="element-abstract">WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), the Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene an executive session at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 16, 2021, to consider the following measures and nominations:</div> </div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="element even"> <a href="https://www.commerce.senate.gov/2021/6/the-state-of-outdoor-tourism-recreation-ecotourism"> <div class="element-inner"> <div class="element-body"> <div class="element-header"> <span class="element-type">Hearings</span> <span class="element-datetime">06/15/2021</span> </div> <div class="element-title">Subcommittee: The State of Outdoor Tourism, Recreation, & Ecotourism</div> <div class="element-abstract">WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), the Chair of the Subcommittee on Tourism, Trade, and Export Promotion, will convene a hearing titled, “The State of Outdoor Tourism, Recreation, & Ecotourism” at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 15, 2021. This hearing will examine the state of outdoor tourism and the recreation industry, including the impacts of COVID-19 on businesses and communities. Over the past year, there has been an increase in participation and demand in outdoor recreation, which has created both challenges and opportunities for the industry. Witnesses will provide their insights surrounding the contributions of outdoor recreation to local economies and discuss solutions for promoting the outdoor industry, investing in local communities, protecting our lands and waters, and supporting U.S. jobs and businesses.</div> </div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="element odd"> <a href="https://www.commerce.senate.gov/2021/6/ncaa-athlete-nil-rights"> <div class="element-inner"> <div class="element-body"> <div class="element-header"> <span class="element-type">Hearings</span> <span class="element-datetime">06/9/2021</span> </div> <div class="element-title">NCAA Athlete NIL Rights</div> <div class="element-abstract">WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), the Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a hearing titled “NCAA Athlete NIL Rights” at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. The hearing will address federal legislative proposals to enable athletes participating in collegiate sports to monetize their name, image, and likeness (“NIL”); improve athlete health care; and enhance scholarship protections and academic outcomes, among others. The hearing will also review recent changes in state laws around NIL. </div> </div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="element even"> <a href="https://www.commerce.senate.gov/2021/5/investing-in-america-s-tourism-and-hospitality-workforce-and-small-businesses"> <div class="element-inner"> <div class="element-body"> <div class="element-header"> <span class="element-type">Hearings</span> <span class="element-datetime">05/25/2021</span> </div> <div class="element-title">Subcommittee: Investing In America’s Tourism and Hospitality Workforce and Small Businesses</div> <div class="element-abstract">WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), the Chair of the Subcommittee on Tourism, Trade, and Export Promotion, will convene a hearing titled, “Investing In America’s Tourism and Hospitality Workforce and Small Businesses,” at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 25, 2021. This hearing will examine the state of the tourism and hospitality workforce in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, in addition to the experiences and challenges of small businesses in those sectors. Additionally, this hearing will review regional impacts of COVID-19 on economies that rely on the tourism and hospitality workforce and provide insight on how Congress can support workers and small businesses as the travel and tourism industry rebounds.</div> </div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="element odd"> <a href="https://www.commerce.senate.gov/2021/5/executive-session/ad5657ac-f9c8-44cf-9d94-129f40e367b1"> <div class="element-inner"> <div class="element-body"> <div class="element-header"> <span class="element-type">Hearings</span> <span class="element-datetime">05/20/2021</span> </div> <div class="element-title">Executive Session</div> <div class="element-abstract">WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), the Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene an executive session at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 20, 2021, to consider the nomination of Eric S. Lander to be the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP). Directly following the executive session, the committee will consider the presidential nominations of Pamela A. Melroy to be Deputy Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA); Carlos A. Monje, Jr. to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy; and Richard W. Spinrad to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere.</div> </div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="element even"> <a href="https://www.commerce.senate.gov/2021/5/reviving-international-travel-and-tourism-to-create-and-restore-jobs"> <div class="element-inner"> <div class="element-body"> <div class="element-header"> <span class="element-type">Hearings</span> <span class="element-datetime">05/18/2021</span> </div> <div class="element-title">Subcommittee: Reviving International Travel and Tourism to Create and Restore Jobs</div> <div class="element-abstract">WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV), the Chair of the Subcommittee on Tourism, Trade, and Export Promotion, will convene a hearing titled, “Reviving International Travel and Tourism to Create and Restore Jobs,” at 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. This hearing will examine the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on international travel to the United States, with a particular focus on ripple-effects on other industries, such as hospitality and tourism. It will also review regional impacts of COVID-19 on the communities and workers hardest hit by decreases in international travel to the United States. Witnesses will have the opportunity to provide their insights surrounding these critical issues, as well as discuss solutions for supporting, promoting, and revitalizing safe international travel to the U.S. moving forward, increasing international tourism, and supporting businesses and workers dependent on leisure and business travelers from abroad.</div> </div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="element odd"> <a href="https://www.commerce.senate.gov/2021/5/protecting-kids-online-internet-privacy-and-manipulative-marketing"> <div class="element-inner"> <div class="element-body"> <div class="element-header"> <span class="element-type">Hearings</span> <span class="element-datetime">05/18/2021</span> </div> <div class="element-title">Subcommittee: Protecting Kids Online: Internet Privacy and Manipulative Marketing</div> <div class="element-abstract">WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), the Chair of the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, and Data Security, will convene a hearing titled, “Protecting Kids Online: Internet Privacy and Manipulative Marketing” at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. Skyrocketing screen time has deepened parents’ concerns about their children’s online safety, privacy, and wellbeing. Apps such as TikTok, Facebook Messenger, and Instagram draw younger audiences onto their platforms raising concerns about how their data is being used and how marketers are targeting them. This hearing will examine the issues posed by Big Tech, child-oriented apps, and manipulative influencer marketing. The hearing will also explore needed improvements to our laws and enforcement, such as the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act, child safety codes, and the Federal Trade Commission’s advertising disclosure guidance.</div> </div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="element even"> <a href="https://www.commerce.senate.gov/2021/5/executive-session"> <div class="element-inner"> <div class="element-body"> <div class="element-header"> <span class="element-type">Hearings</span> <span class="element-datetime">05/12/2021</span> </div> <div class="element-title">Executive Session</div> <div class="element-abstract">WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), the Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene an executive session at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, to consider the following measures and nominations:</div> </div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="element odd"> <a href="https://www.commerce.senate.gov/2021/5/freight-mobility-strengthening-america-s-supply-chains-and-competitiveness"> <div class="element-inner"> <div class="element-body"> <div class="element-header"> <span class="element-type">Hearings</span> <span class="element-datetime">05/11/2021</span> </div> <div class="element-title">Subcommittee: Freight Mobility: Strengthening America’s Supply Chains and Competitiveness</div> <div class="element-abstract">WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), the Chair of the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Maritime, Freight, and Ports, will convene a hearing titled, “Freight Mobility: Strengthening America’s Supply Chains and Competitiveness,” at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 11, 2021. The hearing will address the current challenges facing the freight industry, and the ways in which Congress and stakeholders can enhance our nation’s transportation infrastructure and supply chains to ensure the continued competitiveness of American freight movement. Witnesses will also have the opportunity to discuss other opportunities to strengthen U.S. freight and transportation policy.</div> </div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="element even"> <a href="https://www.commerce.senate.gov/2021/4/nomination-hearing/cfae127c-0c1f-4e0d-8492-32ba7671c3c9"> <div class="element-inner"> <div class="element-body"> <div class="element-header"> <span class="element-type">Hearings</span> <span class="element-datetime">04/29/2021</span> </div> <div class="element-title">Nomination Hearing</div> <div class="element-abstract">WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), the Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a nomination hearing at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, April 29, 2021 to consider the presidential nomination of Dr. Eric Lander to be Director of the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP).</div> </div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="element odd"> <a href="https://www.commerce.senate.gov/2021/4/executive-session"> <div class="element-inner"> <div class="element-body"> <div class="element-header"> <span class="element-type">Hearings</span> <span class="element-datetime">04/28/2021</span> </div> <div class="element-title">Executive Session</div> <div class="element-abstract">WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), the Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene an executive session at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 to consider the following measures:</div> </div> </div> </a> </div> <div class="element even last"> <a href="https://www.commerce.senate.gov/2021/4/driving-innovation-the-future-of-automotive-mobility-safety-and-technology"> <div class="element-inner"> <div class="element-body"> <div class="element-header"> <span class="element-type">Hearings</span> <span class="element-datetime">04/27/2021</span> </div> <div class="element-title">Subcommittee: Driving Innovation: the Future of Automotive Mobility, Safety, and Technology</div> <div class="element-abstract">WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Senator Gary Peters (D-MI), the Chair of the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Maritime, Freight, and Ports, will convene a hearing titled, “Driving Innovation: the Future of Automotive Mobility, Safety, and Technology,” at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. The hearing will address how automotive innovation will influence the future of vehicle safety, mobility, and technology in a global economy. Witnesses will have the opportunity to discuss the state of automotive innovation and current challenges and opportunities, and the ways in which Congress and stakeholders can help the automotive industry provide equitable access to world-class safety and mobility for all Americans.</div> </div> </div> </a> </div> </div> </div> <div class="elements-footer"> <ul class="pagination" role="navigation"> <li class="page-item"> <a class="page-link" href="https://www.commerce.senate.gov/hearings?page=6" rel="prev" aria-label="« Previous">‹</a> </li> <li class="page-item"><a class="page-link" href="https://www.commerce.senate.gov/hearings?page=1">1</a></li> <li class="page-item"><a class="page-link" href="https://www.commerce.senate.gov/hearings?page=2">2</a></li> <li class="page-item disabled" aria-disabled="true"><span class="page-link">...</span></li> <li class="page-item"><a class="page-link" href="https://www.commerce.senate.gov/hearings?page=4">4</a></li> <li class="page-item"><a class="page-link" href="https://www.commerce.senate.gov/hearings?page=5">5</a></li> <li class="page-item"><a class="page-link" href="https://www.commerce.senate.gov/hearings?page=6">6</a></li> <li class="page-item active" aria-current="page"><span class="page-link">7</span></li> <li class="page-item"><a class="page-link" href="https://www.commerce.senate.gov/hearings?page=8">8</a></li> <li class="page-item"><a class="page-link" href="https://www.commerce.senate.gov/hearings?page=9">9</a></li> <li class="page-item"><a class="page-link" href="https://www.commerce.senate.gov/hearings?page=10">10</a></li> <li class="page-item disabled" aria-disabled="true"><span class="page-link">...</span></li> <li class="page-item"><a class="page-link" href="https://www.commerce.senate.gov/hearings?page=68">68</a></li> <li class="page-item"><a class="page-link" href="https://www.commerce.senate.gov/hearings?page=69">69</a></li> <li class="page-item"> <a class="page-link" href="https://www.commerce.senate.gov/hearings?page=8" rel="next" aria-label="Next »">›</a> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </section> <aside id="sidebar" class="col-md-3 hidden-print show-related"> <div id="sidebar-inner"> <nav id="related-links"> <ul class="nav nav-list"> <li class="nav-hearings1 ? 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