Cantwell Announces Historic Funding to Spur Next Era of Timber & Maritime Industries on WA North Olympic Peninsula
Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, announced $1 million in new federal funding from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for two economic development initiatives on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state. The funding is being awarded through the Recompete Pilot Program, which aims to alleviate persistent economic distress and support long-term, comprehensive economic development and job creation.
Sen. Cruz Probes Attempts to Extort Millions from Airlines Over New DC Flights
“MWAA is not United Airlines’ corporate lobbyist, nor should it be” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today sent a letter to John Potter, President and Chief Executive Officer Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA), requesting information regarding MWAA’s work opposing more flights at to Ronald Reagan Washington National […]
Cantwell, Cruz Bills to Modernize Nation’s Weather Radio, Deliver Real-Time Emergency Alerts Passes Senate
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio Modernization Act and the National Weather Service Communications Improvement Act, bipartisan bills aimed at modernizing the nation’s weather communication and radio service as the country faces increasing weather disasters. The bills were introduced by Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Committee, and Ranking Member Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in May 2023 and passed the Commerce Committee the same month. The bills now head to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Cantwell Announces Long-Sought Win for WA: I-5 Bridge Replacement Project Wins $600M Grant
On Friday, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, announced that the Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) Program – the organization tasked with replacing the I-5 Bridge connecting Portland, Ore., and Southwest Washington – will receive $600 million in federal funds from a Department of Transportation (DOT) grant program authored by Sen. Cantwell.
Sen. Cruz: Democrat Objection Risks FAA Shutdown
Cruz Outlines Need for a Longer Term FAA Reauthorization WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Aviation Subcommittee Ranking Member Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), and Sen. Ted Budd (R-N.C.) today took to the Senate floor requesting unanimous consent to pass a temporary extension of the Federal Aviation Administration’s authorization. The […]
Cantwell-Led Legislation to Reauthorize the Maritime Administration Heads to the President’s Desk
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, successfully negotiated the inclusion of the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) reauthorization legislation as part of the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The $1.35 billion package will expand investment opportunities to modernize ports, maritime infrastructure and shipbuilding and expand workforce education and training. After passing the Senate and House this week, the legislation now heads to the president’s desk.
Cantwell Focuses on Advancing Technology to Ensure Safety in Commercial Space at Subcommittee Hearing
During today’s space subcommittee hearing, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, asked witnesses about the technical challenges faced by the federal government in overseeing safety and advancing innovation in outer space activities by private industry. The Committee heard testimony from Pam Melroy, NASA Deputy Administrator; Kelvin Coleman, FAA Associate Administrator for Commercial Space Transportation; Richard Dalbello, NOAA Director of Office of Space Commerce and John Hill, DOD Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space and Missile Defense.
Sen. Cruz Wants Docs on Corporation for Public Broadcasting’s Affirmative Action Mandate
Argues diversity conditions on NPR, PBS stations post-SCOTUS Harvard admission decision flout civil rights laws WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) recently sent a letter to Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) President and CEO Patricia de Stacy Harrison, expressing objections to a CPB mandate that radio and television […]
Sen. Cruz, Chair Rodgers Want Eventbrite To Answer for De-platforming Riley Gaines And Promoting Pro-Hamas Groups
Letter Highlights Seemingly Inconsistent Enforcement of Community Guidelines Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairwoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash) today sent a letter to Eventbrite President and CEO Julia Hartz requesting details regarding the firm’s seemingly inconsistent enforcement of community guidelines targeting […]
Sen. Cruz: “I Strongly Urge My Colleagues To Support Mr. Inman’s Nomination to This Important Safety Position”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In his opening statement at today’s executive session to vote on the nomination of J. Todd Inman to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board and to consider Coast Guard promotions, Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) voiced his strong support for Mr. Inman’s nomination citing his leadership experience and qualifications […]