WASHINGTON, DC - The House Committee on Energy and Commerce today announced its hearing schedule for the week of September 21.
On Friday, the Communications and Technology Subcommittee will hold a hearing on “Broadcast Ownership in the 21st Century." The hearing will continue the subcommittee’s work to ensure that the regulatory framework for our communications marketplace appropriately matches the evolving realities of the 21st century. Members will discuss the state of today’s media marketplace, existing rules that limit ownership of broadcast and newspaper outlets, and barriers to entry for businesses owned by women and minorities.as they are posted.
Also on Friday, the Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee will review two pieces of legislation to improve safety on our roads. Members will review draft companion legislation to S. 304, the Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Act, which is intended to improve motor vehicle safety by incentivizing automotive employees and contractors to disclose information about possible safety violations if they are concealed or go unreported. If the information provided by the employee leads to an enforcement action, that employee or whistleblower would be eligible for a percentage of the monetary penalty. S. 304 was unanimously approved by the Senate.
Members also will examine the discussion draft of H.R. ___, the Improving Recall Tracking Act. This draft legislation would establish a national database of vehicle identification numbers and driver registration information to facilitate efforts by automakers to notify affected consumers of motor vehicle defects and safety recalls. The legislation would also make it easier to check vehicles for open recalls.as they are posted.
Hearing Details
Friday, Sept. 25, 2015
9 AM
2123 Rayburn HOB
Subcommittee on Communications and Technology
Hearing on “Broadcast Ownership in the 21st Century"
9:15 AM
2322 Rayburn HOB
Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade
Legislative Hearing on “VIN Database and Auto Whistleblower Bills"
