WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation approved three bills and important nominations within the Departments of Commerce and Transportation. The Committee also voted to promote twenty Coast Guardsmen. The approved legislation covers a wide sweep of the Committee’s jurisdiction, including fisheries, space exploration, and advanced manufacturing.

The following actions were taken during today’s Executive Session:

Nomination of Gregory Zerzan to be General Counsel of the Department of Transportation

• 15 Yeas, 13 Nays

Nomination of Paul Roberti to be Administrator of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration

• 22 Yeas, 6 Nays

Nomination of Taylor Jordan to be Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Environmental Observation and Prediction (NOAA)

• 15 Yeas, 13 Nays

Nomination of Jonathan Morrison to be Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

• 16 Yeas, 12 Nays

Nomination of Derek Barrs to be Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

• 15 Yeas, 13 Nays

Nomination of Michael Rutherford to be Assistant Secretary of Transportation for Multimodal Freight Infrastructure and Policy

• 15 Yeas, 13 Nays

Passed by voice vote:

S. 2314, SHARKED Act of 2025 (Scott-FL)

S. 2318, Streamlining American Manufacturing Strategy Act, as amended by the Blunt Rochester substitute (Blunt Rochester)

S. 2351, Space Exploration Research Act, as amended by the Cantwell substitute, as modified (Cruz)

Nomination of Neil Jacobs to be Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere (NOAA Administrator)

Coast Guard Promotions

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