Cantwell Delivers Remarks on Legislation to Boost America’s Competitiveness
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, Chair of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor Wednesday, February 2, about the importance of passing legislation to increase America’s investment in R&D, semiconductors, manufacturing, and our workforce to grow the economy and boost America’s competitiveness across the globe.
At Hearing, Chair Cantwell Stresses Importance of Supporting American Supply Chains
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee today held a hearing examining American supply chains, highlighting critical supply chains such as in the aerospace and semiconductor sectors. The hearing will inform Committee oversight as the Department of Commerce (DOC) executes new responsibilities for supply chain resiliency.
Chair Cantwell Statement on Senate Passage of the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act and NASA Authorization
The legislation marks a major commitment to investing in U.S. research, development, and innovation, with the core of the bill advancing out of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Full list of transcripts and videos of Cantwell’s Senate floor speeches below WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation Chair Maria Cantwell (D-WA) today released the following […]
Committee Approves Office of Science and Technology Policy Nomination
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Today, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation approved President Biden’s nomination of Dr. Eric S. Lander to be Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) by voice vote. U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), the Chair of the committee, spoke about the responsibilities and importance of this Cabinet role, and stressed […]
Chair Cantwell Statement on Commerce Committee Passage of The Endless Frontier Act, NASA Reauthorization
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation yesterday held an executive session that included passage of the “Endless Frontier Act,” NASA’s reauthorization as well as other important bills and nominees. Chair Cantwell released the following statement hailing the productive, bipartisan session: “America is at our best when we are innovating, competing and […]
Committee Approves Nine Bills, Including Endless Frontier Act, and Two Nominations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation today approved nine bills and two nominations, which are now all subject to approval by the full Senate. Chair Maria Cantwell (D-WA) provided the following statement on committee approval of the Endless Frontier Act: “The reason why we’re moving ahead and working so diligently on […]
Cantwell Calls For Increased Research and Development Funding To Keep America Competitive
Opening Statement Video | Audio | Transcript U.S. lags behind Germany, Japan, South Korea, other nations in research intensity Cantwell points to universities as key components of national R&D strategy WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today held a hearing on the “Endless Frontier […]
Rockefeller Announces New Subcommittee Chairs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV issued the following statement today announcing Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) as chairman of the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, and Merchant Marine Infrastructure, Safety, and Security, and Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) as chairman of the new U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Tourism, Competitiveness, and Innovation.
Rockefeller Statement on Strengthening Advanced Manufacturing
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today issued the following statement on President Barack Obama’s announcement of the manufacturing innovation institute at North Carolina State University. Rockefeller chaired a hearing in November 2013 titled, “The Role of Manufacturing Hubs in a 21st Century Innovation Economy,” which focused on ways that government and industry can collaborate to foster innovation and strengthen the manufacturing sector. The manufacturing innovation institutes, which the President is discussing today, were highlighted during the hearing as an example of proposals to support U.S. manufacturing.
Rockefeller on Commerce Secretary John Bryson’s Resignation
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Chairman John D. (Jay) Rockefeller IV today released the following statement on Commerce Secretary John Bryson resigning as the Secretary of the Department of Commerce: