Chairman Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) | U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation
#ICYMI: “But what 230 does now is it allows these platforms to take down anything they view as ‘objectionable.’ Now to me, ‘objectionable’ is like beauty – it’s in the eye of the beholder.”
Watch Senator Roger Wicker's preview of tomorrow’s #BigTech hearing on Fox Business⬇
Next Wednesday the Commerce Committee will hold Big Tech CEOs Jack Dorsey, Sundar Pichai, and Mark Zuckerberg accountable…
Watch live at 10:00am at commerce.senate.gov.
Today the Committee released a fact sheet on Senator Roger Wicker, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, and Sen. Marsha Blackburn's #Section230 bill ahead of the Big Tech hearing on October 28.
Click below for more: https://www.commerce.senate.gov/2020/10/understanding-section-230-reform-ahead-of-10-28-big-tech-hearing
The Online Freedom and Viewpoint Diversity Act, which was recently introduced by Commerce Committee Chairman Roger Wicker, R-Miss., Judiciary Committee Chairman Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Senator Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., would modify Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act to clarify the or...
Social media platforms are using content moderation to discriminate against conservatives. Senator Roger Wicker recently introduced legislation to modify section 230, and the Commerce Committee authorized subpoenas for the Big Tech CEOs to testify. The CEOs will have to try to defend these actions when they appear before the Committee on October 28.
Facebook and Twitter limited the distribution of a story in the New York Post about a purported email between Hunter Biden and an adviser to a Ukrainian energy company.
Today Senator Roger Wicker, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, and
Sen. Marsha Blackburn introduced a bill to modify Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. This legislation would restore power to consumers by promoting freedom of speech online.
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U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., chairman of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary, and Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., today introduced the Online Freedom and Viewpoint Diversity Act to modify Section 230...
Happy 230th birthday to the U.S. Coast Guard, America’s oldest continuous maritime service! To all Coast Guard members, active or retired, thank you for all that you do to serve the American people every day. ⚓️ 🇺🇸
#ICYMI: “Congress needs to ensure that the internet remains a forum for a 'true diversity of political discourse' that promotes competition and innovation.”
See Senator Roger Wicker’s floor speech on Section 230 below ⬇
Today Senator Roger Wicker, Senator Shelley Moore Capito, and Sen. Marsha Blackburn introduced a bill that would expedite the deployment of broadband by creating a fund to be used by the Federal Communications Commission to incentivize winning bidders of the RDOF auction to complete their buildout obligations on a shorter timeline.
The Accelerating Broadband Connectivity Act would allow the FCC to conduct the auction in a way that maximizes value to American taxpayers while connecting consumers more quickly.
U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.V., and Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., today released the following statements upon introduction of the Accelerating Broadband Connectivity (ABC) Act of 2020. This legis...
Last October, the Commerce Committee was the first on Capitol Hill to convene an oversight hearing with Boeing leadership. Today, we heard from Federal Aviation Administration Administrator Dickson on what happened during the original certification process, the steps that the agency is taking to return the 737 MAX to safe flight, and how the agency can help prevent future tragedies.
In the interest of hearing testimony from the families affected, the committee also heard from Michael Stumo -- the father of Ethiopian Airlines Flight T302 crash victim Samya Rose Stumo.
Congress has an important role to play in helping restore the confidence in the agency.
This hearing examined the Federal Aviation Administration’s oversight of aircraft certification.
BREAKING: Today Senator Roger Wicker and Senator Maria Cantwell introduced the Aircraft Safety and Certification Reform Act of 2020. This bipartisan legislation would implement provisions to improve aviation safety based on lessons learned from the tragic Boeing 737 MAX crashes.
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U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., chairman and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today released the following statements upon introduction of the Aircraft Safety and Certification Reform Act of 2020. This bipartisan legislat...
Today’s launch of the Demo-2 mission marked a new beginning for U.S. human spaceflight. Congratulations NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration and SpaceX on this momentous achievement and best of luck to Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley as they take on this groundbreaking mission!
Congratulations to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Class of 2020! You represent the best of America and carry in your hearts the values that are the source of our liberty and our spiritual strength. Thank you for your service, now and into the future. Semper Paratus.
TOMORROW at 2:30PM: The committee will hold a hearing on the current status of the aviation industry and the challenges resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Watch online here: http://bit.ly/35wREHB
#ICYMI: The COVID-19 pandemic underscores the need for increased access to high-speed internet in communities of all sizes. Story in the The Wall Street Journal:
The coronavirus pandemic is boosting momentum for major broadband legislation, highlighting the widespread lack of high-speed internet in U.S. homes at a time when it has become more essential than ever.
Make sure you are counted for the #2020Census! An accurate snapshot means that communities across the nation receive the funding, services, and business support they deserve and need. And your responses are confidential. To learn how the U.S. Census Bureau protects your information, visit 2020census.gov.
The committee developed a paper hearings process while adhering to public health guidelines during the #coronavirus pandemic. Next Thursday, the committee will conduct the first paper hearing on big data in the fight against #coronavirus. Click below for more:
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today announced a paper hearing titled, “Enlisting Big Data in the Fight Against Coronavirus,” on Thursday, April 9, 2020, beginning at 10:00 a.m. The committee and witnesses will submit written ...
The IRS issued a warning about a surge of calls and email phishing attempts about the #Coronavirus that can lead to tax-related fraud and identity theft.
Click below for more information about how to protect yourself from scammers:
IR-2020-64, April 2, 2020 — The Internal Revenue Service today urged taxpayers to be on the lookout for a surge of calls and email phishing attempts about the Coronavirus, or COVID-19. These contacts can lead to tax-related fraud and identity theft.
As more people have been working and learning from home, there has been a rise in video-teleconference hacking. Make sure meetings are private and require a password and invitation links are sent directly to individual participants. https://www.foxnews.com/tech/zoom-bombing-fbi-teleconferences-online-classrooms-hackers
"We need to do more to shore up our own network defenses against hackers and state-sponsored actors, especially in our nation’s rural and underserved communities."
See Senator Roger Wicker's full opening statement from today's 5G supply chain hearing: http://bit.ly/2I0ckN3
ICYMI: A bill that protects American communications networks from threats presented by foreign suppliers, such as Huawei and ZTE, just passed the Senate and is now headed to the President’s desk!
See Senator Roger Wicker's statement in response below: bit.ly/3cdUi83
WATCH LIVE: Senator Edward J. Markey
convenes a field hearing on air cargo security.
President Donald J. Trump's FY 2021 budget prioritizes the Industries of the Future and commits to double R&D funding on AI and quantum information science over two years.
See Chairman Senator Roger Wicker’s response to this below ⬇️
Yesterday Chairman Senator Roger Wicker had the opportunity to explore the advanced automotive technologies in new vehicles at The Washington Auto Show. These innovative features will help improve fuel economy and enhance vehicle safety.
Today Chairman Senator Roger Wicker participated in a demonstration at The Washington Auto Show of new alarms that will alert drivers when a passenger has been left in a car. He has led the efforts to prevent heatstroke deaths by installing this lifesaving technology in new vehicles. #HOTCARS
During today’s State of the Net Conference, Senator Roger Wicker discussed important legislative ideas that would drive continued global technology leadership and economic prosperity in the United States.
🌐Net Neutrality
🔒Data Privacy
⭐️Winning the Race to 5G
🗺 Accurate Broadband Maps
You can watch the full speech here ➡️ bit.ly/2uBFXkD
Today Senator Roger Wicker, Senator Maria Cantwell, HSGAC Chairman Senator Ron Johnson, and leaders of Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee – Democrats, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Republicans, House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and House Homeland Security Committee sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security to inquire about the agency’s contingency plans regarding the upcoming REAL ID Act implementation deadline.
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Today, U.S. Sens. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., chairman and ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, along with other leaders of committees of jurisdiction, sent a letter to Acting Secretary Chad Wolf of the U.S. Department of Homel...
Yesterday Chairman Senator Roger Wicker met with TSA Administrator David Pekoske to discuss their goals for strengthening aviation security and implementing REAL ID.
#ICYMI: Yesterday Senator Roger Wicker, Senator Cory Gardner, Senator Tammy Baldwin, and Senator Gary Peters introduced legislation to support and promote the advancement of next generation technologies that will drive Industries of the Future.
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Key senators on Tuesday introduced a bill to bolster U.S.
Today #USMCA was successfully reported out of the committee. ✅
"...which would benefit manufacturers, farmers, ranchers, and agribusinesses of all sizes, and would provide enhanced intellectual property protections for the technology and creative industries." - Senator Roger Wicker
During 2019, the Senate approved 12 Commerce Committee nominations and 17 U.S. Coast Guard promotions!
Read the op-ed by Senator Roger Wicker and Senator Kyrsten Sinema in USA TODAY on the future of the internet:
As innovation continues to leap forward, the dynamic and creative nature of the internet should be encouraged, not inhibited by regulations.
This year the Commerce Committee reported 74 bills!
📱Combat Robocalls
📍Broadband Mapping
💉Improve Drug Testing
🎣Reduce Unregulated Fishing
🌐Cybersecurity Education
🚘HOT CARS
See how Chairman Senator Roger Wicker’s #dataprivacy proposal compares to the California privacy law and protects consumers here:
Fact Sheet: Wicker Privacy Proposal vs. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) December 2, 2019 Principles CCPA Wicker Bill Stronger Scope Only applies to entities operating in CA that meet 1+ of the following: collect information of CA residents; produce gross revenues of $25M+; buy, receive, sell....
#ICYMI: “Senate Republicans Push New Privacy Initiative” The Wall Street Journal
Senate Republicans are prepared to support tough new protections for consumer data in hopes of salvaging efforts to adopt a national privacy law, Commerce Committee Chairman Sen. Roger Wicker said.
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#ICYMI: “But what 230 does now is it allows these platforms to take down anything they view as ‘objectionable.’ Now to me, ‘objectionable’ is like beauty – it’s in the eye of the beholder.” Watch Senator Roger Wicker's preview of tomorrow’s #BigTech hearing on Fox Business⬇
Next Wednesday the Commerce Committee will hold Big Tech CEOs Jack Dorsey, Sundar Pichai, and Mark Zuckerberg accountable… Watch live at 10:00am at commerce.senate.gov.
#ICYMI: “Congress needs to ensure that the internet remains a forum for a 'true diversity of political discourse' that promotes competition and innovation.” See Senator Roger Wicker’s floor speech on Section 230 below ⬇
This hearing examined the Federal Aviation Administration’s oversight of aircraft certification.
Today’s launch of the Demo-2 mission marked a new beginning for U.S. human spaceflight. Congratulations NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration and SpaceX on this momentous achievement and best of luck to Robert Behnken and Douglas Hurley as they take on this groundbreaking mission!
Congratulations to the U.S. Coast Guard Academy Class of 2020! You represent the best of America and carry in your hearts the values that are the source of our liberty and our spiritual strength. Thank you for your service, now and into the future. Semper Paratus.
"We need to do more to shore up our own network defenses against hackers and state-sponsored actors, especially in our nation’s rural and underserved communities." See Senator Roger Wicker's full opening statement from today's 5G supply chain hearing: http://bit.ly/2I0ckN3
WATCH LIVE: Senator Edward J. Markey convenes a field hearing on air cargo security.
Today Chairman Senator Roger Wicker participated in a demonstration at The Washington Auto Show of new alarms that will alert drivers when a passenger has been left in a car. He has led the efforts to prevent heatstroke deaths by installing this lifesaving technology in new vehicles. #HOTCARS
ICYMI: Today Chairman Senator Roger Wicker spoke on the Senate floor about the need to extend STELAR before the end of the year to prevent more than 800,000 Americans from losing access to broadcast programming.
ICYMI: Chairman Senator Roger Wicker appeared on Squawk Box to discuss The Boeing Company's 737 MAX 8 and today’s hearing on aviation safety.
ICYMI: Senator Roger Wicker “As chairman of this committee, I promise their loved ones that we are working to obtain a full answer as to how to prevent future tragedies.” Click for the full opening statement from today’s hearing on aviation safety: bit.ly/36hPsDS
Chairman Senator Roger Wicker appeared on Varney & Co. to discuss today’s hearing on mass violence, extremism, and digital responsibility.
ICYMI: Chairman Senator Roger Wicker’s speech at the fourth annual Ole Miss Tech Summit.
Chairman Senator Roger Wicker and Senator Dan Sullivan join Captain Gatewood on U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Douglas Munro - named in honor of the Coast Guard’s only Medal of Honor recipient. They discuss Alaska’s fisheries and how the cutter protects the fishing fleet and prevents illegal fishing in U.S. waters.
Chairman Senator Roger Wicker visits the only fully operational polar icebreaker in the U.S. Coast Guard service. Captain Mary Ellen Durley explains the 11 statutory missions for Cutter Healy and why it is a major strategic asset for our national security. ⬇️
Vice Commandant Charles Ray gave Chairman Senator Roger Wicker a tour of the Coast Guard Air Station in Kodiak, Alaska. The committee is working to strengthen the U.S. Coast Guard Yard to provide the service with the equipment, training, and support needed to fulfill its mission.
The Commerce Committee has successfully reported bills that cover important issues within the committee’s broad jurisdiction. ⤵️ #CommitteeHighlights
Since the beginning of the 116th Congress, the Commerce Committee has had 34 hearings, 8 executive sessions, reported 38 bipartisan bills, and approved 26 nominations — 9 of which have been confirmed by the full Senate. #CommitteeHighlights #ByTheNumbers
As we head in to the state work period, Senator Roger Wicker highlights the committee’s accomplishments since being named chairman.
Today, 50 years ago, Neil Armstrong’s words, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” marked a turning point in human history. Today, we celebrate the astronauts of the Apollo 11 mission who displayed hope, dedication, and unwavering bravery. #Apollo50th
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Today, Chairman John Thune joined @Varney & Co. to discuss digital privacy and censorship on social media and other digital platforms, the economy, and the Supreme Court Nomination hearings going on this week.
U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), chairman of the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, Insurance, and Data Security, will convene a hearing entitled, “Cambridge Analytica and Other Facebook Partners: Examining Data Privacy Risks."
Senator John Thune and Senator Chuck Grassley lead a hearing titled “Facebook, Social Media Privacy, and the Use and Abuse of Data” with Mark Zuckerberg
We must end human trafficking. This week, the Senate took another critical step forward in that fight.
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