Hearings

Hearings 10/5/2023

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, will convene a nomination hearing on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at 10:00 AM ET to consider Michael Whitaker, President Biden’s nominee to be Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Hearings 10/4/2023

CHIPS and Science Implementation and Oversight

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, will convene a full committee hearing titled “CHIPS and Science Implementation and Oversight” on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at 2:00 PM ET.

Hearings 10/3/2023

POSTPONED: Protecting Americans from Robocalls

U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Chair of the Subcommittee on Communications, Media, and Broadband, will convene a subcommittee hearing on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 10:00 AM ET.

Hearings 09/20/2023

Nominations Hearing

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, will convene a full committee nominations hearing on Wednesday, September 20, 2023, at 10:00 AM ET to consider the following presidential nominations:

Hearings 09/12/2023

The Need for Transparency in Artificial Intelligence

U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Chair of the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety and Data Security, will convene a subcommittee hearing titled “The Need for Transparency in Artificial Intelligence” on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at 2:30 PM ET. The hearing will explore how to increase transparency in Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies for consumers, identify uses of AI that are beneficial or “high-risk” and evaluate the potential impact of policies designed to increase trustworthiness in the transformational technology.

Hearings 08/25/2023

Economic Impacts of the U.S. Sports and Entertainment Economy, Las Vegas Edition

U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Chair of the Subcommittee on Tourism, Trade, and Export Promotion, will hold a field hearing titled “Economic Impacts of the U.S. Sports and Entertainment Economy, Las Vegas Edition” on Friday, August 25, 2023, at 11:00 A.M. PT.

Hearings 07/27/2023

Executive Session

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, will convene a full committee Executive Session on Thursday, July 27, 2023, at 10 a.m. ET to consider the following legislation:

Hearings 07/20/2023

NOAA Budget Oversight

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Chair of the Subcommittee on Oceans, Fisheries, Climate Change and Manufacturing, will convene a subcommittee hearing titled “Budget Oversight of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration” on Thursday, July 20, 2023, at 9:30 a.m. ET.

Hearings 07/13/2023

Budget Oversight of the United States Coast Guard

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Chair of the Subcommittee on Oceans, Fisheries, Climate Change and Manufacturing, which oversees the U.S. Coast Guard, will convene a subcommittee hearing titled “Budget Oversight of the United States Coast Guard” on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. ET.

Hearings 07/12/2023

Executive Session: Nominations

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, will convene a full committee Executive Session on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. ET to consider the following nominations for the Federal Communications Commission and the National Transportation Safety Board, along with Coast Guard promotions:

Hearings 06/22/2023

Nominations Hearing: FCC

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, will convene a full committee nominations hearing on Thursday, June 22, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. ET to consider nominations for the Federal Communications Commission.

Hearings 06/21/2023

Nominations Hearing: Amtrak and NTSB

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, will convene a full committee nominations hearing on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. ET to consider nominations for the Amtrak Board of Directors and the National Transportation Safety Board.

Hearings 06/15/2023

Executive Session: FAA Reauthorization

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, will convene a full committee Executive Session on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. ET to consider the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2023 and Coast Guard promotions.

Hearings 06/13/2023

Subcommittee: Oversight and Implementation of Travel and Tourism Legislation

U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Chair of the Subcommittee on Tourism, Trade and Export Promotion, will convene a subcommittee hearing titled “Oversight and Implementation of Travel and Tourism Legislation” on Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. ET.

Hearings 06/8/2023

Subcommittee: Protecting Consumers from Junk Fees

U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), Chair of the Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety and Data Security, will convene a subcommittee hearing titled “Protecting Consumers from Junk Fees” on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. ET. The hearing will explore how undisclosed fees harm consumers and prevent a fair and transparent market and will examine potential legislative solutions.

Hearings 05/17/2023

Railway Safety Act Press Conference

On Wednesday May 17, at 5:15 p.m. ET U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, will hold a press conference with Mayors and local officials from small municipalities through which Class I railroads travel on the need for the Senate to pass the bipartisan Railway Safety Act.

Hearings 05/16/2023

Examining NASA’s FY24 Budget and Priorities

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, will convene a full committee hearing titled “Examining NASA’s FY24 Budget and Priorities” at 10:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, May 16, 2023.

Hearings 05/11/2023

Subcommittee: The State of Universal Service

U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Chair of the Subcommittee on Communications, Media and Broadband, will convene a subcommittee hearing titled “The State of Universal Service” on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 10:00 AM ET. The Universal Service Fund (USF) supports the expansion of telecommunications through four programs: the High Cost Program, Lifeline, E-Rate and the Rural Health Care Program. Demand for connectivity in all aspects of American life continues to grow, and it is essential to consider the current state of the USF to ensure it meets the needs of Americans today and in the future. This hearing will examine the need for connectivity in rural and insular areas, for health professionals in providing telemedicine and telehealth, for low-income households that otherwise could not afford internet access and for access to broadband in our nation’s schools and libraries. The hearing will also explore potential reforms to ensure its effectiveness in the years to come.

Hearings 05/10/2023

Executive Session

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, will convene a full committee Executive Session on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. ET to consider the Railway Safety Act of 2023 and other important legislation, as well as Coast Guard promotions.

Hearings 03/29/2023

Advancing Next Generation Aviation Technologies

U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a full committee hearing titled “Advancing Next Generation Aviation Technologies” on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. ET.