Sen. Bill Nelson News

Takata Air Bags Linked to 278 Injuries, 15 Deaths in U.S.

Takata Corp.’s defective air bags have been linked to 278 injuries across the United States, according to updated figures released by U.S. Democratic Senator Bill Nelson of Florida, in advance of a hearing this week on the nomination of Heidi …

Senate Bill Would Raise Amtrak Liability Limit

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., has filed legislation aimed at helping victims of the deadly May 12 Amtrak derailment. Nelson’s bill would raise the current $200 million cap on the amount a passenger rail company is obligated to pay victims …

Florida Gov. Scott Signs Bill Limiting State Review of Health Insurance Rates

Florida Gov. Rick Scott has signed a bill that removes the ability of state regulators to challenge health insurance rates for a two-year period. U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson had called for the bill to be vetoed, saying the legislation was …