Commerce Committee Advances Eight Bipartisan Measures

February 12, 2026

 WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation advanced eight bipartisan measures, including the Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act from Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Tx.) and Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.). The Committee also cleared promotions to senior leadership roles in the Coast Guard.

The following actions were taken during today’s Executive Session

Passed by voice vote:

S. 71, Baby Changing on Board Act as amended by the Blackburn substitute, as modified  

S. 1898, ORBITS Act of 2025

S. 2585, MAP for Broadband Funding Act as amended by the Fischer substitute, as modified

S. 3199, 988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2025 as amended by the Lujan substitute, as modified, and Lujan 1, as modified

S. 3266, USMMA Athletics Act of 2025, as amended by the Wicker substitute

S. 3468, National Programmable Cloud Laboratories Network Act of 2025 as amended by Young-Kim 1

S. 3639, SAT Streamlining Act as amended by the Cruz-Cantwell substitute, as modified  

S. 3700, FAA SMS Compliance Review Act of 2026 as amended by the Cantwell substitute, as modified

Coast Guard promotions PN-620

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