Cantwell Applauds Senate Confirmation of Amtrak Board of Directors
The U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed David Capozzi, Elaine Clegg, Ronald Batory and Lanhee Chen to serve on the Amtrak Board of Directors.
Cantwell, Cruz Lead Bipartisan NASA Reauthorization Legislation
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2024, which would provide the agency $25.4 billion in funding for Fiscal Year 2025.
Multiple Cruz-Led, Bipartisan Bills Included in End-of-Congress Legislation
TAKE IT DOWN Act, TICKET Act, and Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act included in Continuing Resolution WASHINGTON, D.C. – The recently introduced Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2025 includes several pieces of bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas), including: the TAKE IT […]
Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Prevent Supply Chain Disruptions, Protect American Producers & Pocketbooks, Set to Pass in End of Year Package
U.S. Sens. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), and Reps. Larry Bucshon (R-Ind.) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), secured a package of provisions based on the bipartisan Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act in the must-pass Continuing Resolution.
Sen. Cruz: Americans Deserve a Modern Air Traffic Control System That Is Safe and Reliable
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In his opening statement at today’s Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation Safety, Operations, and Innovation hearing titled “U.S. Air Traffic Control Systems, Personnel and Safety,” Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) voiced his deep concerns over the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) inability to modernize “at risk” systems and highlighted the serious need for improving air […]
Sen. Cruz Pledges Quick Passage of President-Elect Trump’s Nominees Through Committee
Commerce Committee favorably reports out nominees in final executive session of 118th Congress WASHINGTON, D.C. – In his opening statement at today’s Senate Commerce Committee executive session to consider nominations, Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) outlined his intentions to thoroughly review and quickly confirm President-elect Trump’s nominees as the incoming Chairman of the Committee. The cabinet nominees […]
Chair Cantwell Touts Committee’s Progress on Aviation Safety
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, delivered the following remarks at today’s subcommittee hearing on the Federal Aviation Administration’s air traffic systems, facilities and technical air traffic workforce, in light of increasing air travel demand.
Commerce Committee Approves Nominations, Sending Nominations to the Senate Floor
Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation approved nominations during an Executive Session.
Sen. Cruz: Cyberattacks from State-Sponsored Hackers Must Be Fought with Deterrence, Not Ineffective Regulation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In his opening statement at today’s Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Communications, Media, and Broadband hearing titled “Communications Networks Safety & Security,” Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) stressed the need for decisive and strategic action in the face of cyber threats from malicious overseas actors. This requires hard work and decision making rather than knee-jerk, […]
Cantwell, Cruz, Baldwin, Sullivan Introduce Bipartisan Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2024
U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas), along with Oceans Subcommittee Chair Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Ranking Member Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) introduced bipartisan legislation that would authorize the U.S. Coast Guard for Fiscal Years 2025 and 2026.