Following NTSB East Palestine Meeting, Cantwell Renews Calls for Congress to Pass Bipartisan Rail Legislation
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, renewed her calls for Congress to pass the bipartisan Railway Safety Act following today’s National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) public hearing in East Palestine, Ohio, on its investigation into the cause of last year’s disastrous train derailment.
Ahead of Summer Olympic Games, Senate Commerce Presses World Anti-Doping Agency on Chinese Swimmers’ Doping Scandal
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Commerce Committee, which oversees sports, and Ranking Member Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) sent a letter today to World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) President Witold Ba?ka regarding a report that the agency allowed Chinese swimmers who tested positive for banned performance-enhancing drugs to compete at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics.
Cantwell Calls for Aggressive FMC Action to Protect American Farmers, Businesses, Consumers in Global Marketplace
During yesterday’s nomination hearing for the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC), U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, asked FMC Chairman Daniel Maffei and Commissioner Rebecca Dye about the progress the agency is making to implement the Ocean Shipping Reform Act to boost farmers’ and exporters’ ability to get their goods to the global marketplace.
Cantwell, Coast Guard Unveil New “Whale Desk” in Seattle to Help Ships Steer Clear of Puget Sound Orcas and Other Whales
Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, joined a launch celebration for the Coast Guard’s new “Whale Desk” traffic alert system at Coast Guard Base Seattle.
Cantwell Urges Passage of Bipartisan Rail Safety Legislation Ahead of East Palestine Anniversary: “Rail Safety Has Headed in the Wrong Direction”
Ahead of the one-year anniversary of the devastating train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, on Feb. 3, 2023, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, renewed her call for Congress to pass the bipartisan Railway Safety Act. Sen. Cantwell led the passage of the legislation through the Senate Commerce Committee last May and it awaits a vote by the full Senate.
Cantwell Applauds Confirmation of Amtrak Board Members
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, applauded today’s Senate confirmation of Mayor Christopher Koos, Anthony Coscia and Joel Szabat to be members on the Amtrak Board of Directors.
Cantwell Throws Support Behind U.S. Bid to Host 2027 Women’s World Cup
Yesterday, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, joined a bipartisan, bicameral concurrent resolution in support of the United States Soccer Federation’s bid for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, which would be hosted jointly by the United States and Mexico. Seattle is one of 11 proposed U.S. host cities in the bid.
Cantwell Commends Executive Order Curbing Imports of Russian Seafood to Protect WA Markets and Fishermen
Today, President Biden issued an Executive Order to strengthen U.S. sanctions on Russian financial institutions and import bans on certain Russian goods, including Russian seafood. U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, released the following statement applauding the Executive Order:
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.