Sen. Cruz Applauds Senate Passage of the Bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
Bill to Modernize and Transform Aviation System Receives Overwhelming Bipartisan Support WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following statement following the Senate passage of the bipartisan FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, comprehensive legislation that delivers a safer and more convenient travel experience for Texans and consumers across […]
Senate Overwhelmingly Approves FAA Reauthorization Act
Today, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly approved the bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act to reauthorize the FAA and the NTSB for five years. Sponsored by Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Aviation Subcommittee Chair Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) and Ranking Member Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), the legislation prioritizes investments that will strengthen aviation safety, boost consumer protections, grow the aviation safety workforce, advance technology and innovation, and modernize our national airspace system into the future. The legislation is expected to pass the U.S. House of Representatives next week before moving to the President’s desk.
Labor-Backed FAA Bill is Victory for Workers Across Aviation Industry
America’s aviation workers have overwhelmingly voiced their support for legislation to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which includes huge labor and workforce priorities led by Senate Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell (D-Wash).
Democrats and Republicans Agree: The ACP is in Need of Reform
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In case you missed it, last week’s U.S. Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Communications, Media, and Broadband hearing on broadband affordability highlighted the need for Congress to reform the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) before spending billions of additional taxpayer dollars to subsidize the internet bills of many households who previously had access to […]
Sen. Cruz: Federal Govt. Must Prioritize Americans’ Prosperity Over Regulatory Control of the Internet
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In his opening statement at today’s Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Communications, Media, and Broadband hearing titled “The Future of Broadband Affordability,” Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) highlighted how the Biden administration and the Federal Communications Commission have sabotaged their stated goal of making high-speed Internet more affordable with burdensome, unnecessary mandates and […]
ICYMI: Natl Air Traffic Controllers Strongly Supports FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) announced today its strong support of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024.
Sen. Cruz Thanks Coast Guard for Quickly Ceasing Unlawful Use of NDAs to Silence Sexual Assault Victims
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In his opening statement at today’s Senate Commerce Committee nominations session, Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) thanked the Coast Guard for quickly addressing a serious problem his office uncovered regarding the Coast Guard’s use of illegal nondisclosure agreements (NDAs), including with victims of sexual assaults. Following an investigation, Sen. Cruz uncovered that […]
Sens. Cruz, Schatz Lead Colleagues With New Bill To Keep Kids Safe, Healthy, and * * * Off * * * Social Media
New bipartisan bill bans social media age for children under 13 and blocks use of addictive algorithms for teens WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) are leading a bipartisan coalition of their colleagues in introducing The Kids Off Social Media Act, legislation to keep […]
Support for FAA Reauthorization Bill Continues to Grow, Backed by Aviation Community, Labor
As the U.S. Senate begins consideration of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024, the aviation community, including pilots, flight attendants, air traffic controllers, aerospace workers, airports, manufacturers and more are voicing their support calling for the bipartisan legislation to pass the Senate.
Cantwell Tells Senate America Needs a Strong FAA Reauthorization for Safety
“[Recent Incidents] underscore why we need a strong authorization bill, why we need to implement safety improvements, why we need to invest in a safety workforce at the FAA, why we need strong consumer laws on the books that give consumers a right to a refund. “The FAA Reauthorization bill does all those things. It provides the direction, it provides the resources, it helps […]