253 Russell Senate Office Building

Washington, D.C.- Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today announced the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s Subcommittee on Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security will hold a hearing on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at 9:30 a.m. titled, “Surface Transportation Reauthorization: Examining the Safety and Effectiveness of our Transportation Systems.” This hearing will focus on the surface transportation reauthorization and evaluate the safety and effectiveness of rail, motor carrier, hazardous materials, and research programs currently administered through the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Please note the hearing will be webcast live via the Senate Commerce Committee website. Refresh the Commerce Committee homepage 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time to automatically begin streaming the webcast.

Individuals with disabilities who require an auxiliary aid or service, including closed captioning service for the webcast hearing, should contact Stephanie Gamache at 202-224-5511 at least three business days in advance of the hearing date.