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Press Releases 10/17/2023
Cantwell Says Commercial Space Brings Unprecedented Workforce Opportunities
During the subcommittee hearing on safety and innovation in commercial human space activities, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, emphasized the need to build a robust space workforce to keep pace with the emerging commercial space industry to ensure both safety and innovation demands are being met.
Press Releases 10/13/2023
AARP, Pharmacists Endorse Cantwell Bill to Combat Rising Prescription Drug Costs and Unfair Practices by PBM Drug Industry Middlemen
Yesterday, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, held a press conference at the Othello Station Pharmacy in Seattle with AARP to call attention to the rapid rise of prescription drug costs and called on the Senate to pass her bipartisan Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act to increase transparency and hold pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) accountable for deceptive and unfair practices that drive up prescription drug costs and force independent pharmacies out of business. The bill awaits Senate passage.
Press Releases 10/11/2023
Cantwell Applauds FTC’s Proposed Rulemaking to Crack Down on Junk Fees Burdening Consumers
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, applauded today’s announcement by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that it is proposing a rule to crack down on consumer-burdening junk fees and require all-in pricing across industries.
Press Releases 10/4/2023
Cantwell Opening Statement During FAA Nomination Hearing
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today delivered the following opening statement at the nomination hearing for Michael Whitaker, President Biden’s nominee to be Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Mr. Whitaker was introduced by Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) and Rep. Sam Graves (R-Mo.), Chairman of the House Transportation Committee. Watch the hearing live and read the testimony here.
Press Releases 10/4/2023
Whitaker Demonstrates He is Ready to Lead FAA, Committed to Building a Robust Workforce and Safety Culture
Michael Whitaker, President Biden’s nominee to be Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), demonstrated his depth and breadth of aviation and managerial experience and commitment to meeting the challenges facing the agency during his nomination hearing today in front of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, chaired by U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.).
Press Releases 10/4/2023
Cantwell Opening Statement During CHIPS and Science Implementation Hearing
Press Releases 09/30/2023
Cantwell Applauds Senate Confirmation of FCC Commissioners
Tonight, the U.S. Senate unanimously voted to confirm Geoffrey Starks and Brendan Carr to serve another term as Commissioners on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, released the following statement applauding the confirmations, which further secures the agency’s Democratic majority:
Press Releases 09/30/2023
Cantwell Statement on Senate Passage of a Short-Term FAA Extension
As the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) faced both an expiration in authorization and funding tonight, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, released the following statement after both chambers passed a Continuing Resolution to fund the federal government for 45 days and extend the authorities of the FAA through December 31, 2023:
Press Releases 09/26/2023
Cantwell Says New Democratic FCC Majority Is Ready to Act on Key Consumer Priorities
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, said she expects the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), with its new Democratic majority, to take action on key consumer priorities, including restoring net neutrality protections gutted under the Trump Administration.
Press Releases 09/25/2023
DOT Announces $1.4 Billion to Improve Rail Safety, Supply Chains and Passenger Rail in 70 Projects Across the Nation, Thanks to Cantwell-Championed Program
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, announced today the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is providing $1.4 billion in Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program grants to 70 projects across the nation to improve rail safety, strengthen supply chains and passenger rail service. The announcement included two investments in Washington state’s rail system infrastructure that will improve efficiency of a major agricultural corridor in Eastern Washington and help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Tacoma.
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