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Press Releases 05/9/2024
Senate Overwhelmingly Approves FAA Reauthorization Act
Today, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly approved the bipartisan Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act to reauthorize the FAA and the NTSB for five years. Sponsored by Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Aviation Subcommittee Chair Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) and Ranking Member Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), the legislation prioritizes investments that will strengthen aviation safety, boost consumer protections, grow the aviation safety workforce, advance technology and innovation, and modernize our national airspace system into the future. The legislation is expected to pass the U.S. House of Representatives next week before moving to the President’s desk.
Press Releases 05/8/2024
Labor-Backed FAA Bill is Victory for Workers Across Aviation Industry
America’s aviation workers have overwhelmingly voiced their support for legislation to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), which includes huge labor and workforce priorities led by Senate Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell (D-Wash).
Press Releases 05/2/2024
ICYMI: Natl Air Traffic Controllers Strongly Supports FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) announced today its strong support of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024.
Press Releases 05/1/2024
Support for FAA Reauthorization Bill Continues to Grow, Backed by Aviation Community, Labor
As the U.S. Senate begins consideration of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024, the aviation community, including pilots, flight attendants, air traffic controllers, aerospace workers, airports, manufacturers and more are voicing their support calling for the bipartisan legislation to pass the Senate.
Press Releases 05/1/2024
Cantwell Tells Senate America Needs a Strong FAA Reauthorization for Safety
Press Releases 04/29/2024
Bipartisan, Bicameral FAA Reauthorization Act Heads to Senate Floor
Following months of negotiations between Senate Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair Sam Graves (R-Mo.) and Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-Wash.) an agreement has been reached on a final bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the NTSB for five years. The legislation prioritizes investments to strengthen aviation safety standards, enhance consumer protections, advance technology and innovation, and build a modern, well-trained, safety-centric workforce.
Press Releases 04/29/2024
Senate and House Committee Leaders Reach Agreement on Bicameral FAA Reauthorization
Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee Chair Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair Sam Graves (R-Mo.) and Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-Wash.) released the following joint statement upon reaching agreement on a final bipartisan, bicameral bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA):
Press Releases 04/26/2024
Cantwell Leads Innovative Spectrum Legislation to Strengthen National Security, Keep Millions of Consumers Connected & Boost US Global Leadership
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, released the Spectrum and National Security Act, comprehensive legislation that will modernize the nation’s spectrum policy to protect our communications networks against foreign adversaries, restore Federal Communications Commission (FCC) auction authority, secure critical broadband funding to keep Americans connected, and invest in CHIPS and Science innovation initiatives that will boost U.S. technological competitiveness.
Press Releases 04/25/2024
FCC Democrats Restore Net Neutrality Rules
On Thursday, Democratic members of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to restore net neutrality rules. U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, released a statement on the vote to restore regulations that protect consumers’ access to a free and open internet.
Press Releases 04/23/2024
Cantwell, Warner Outline Threats Posed by Foreign Adversaries’ Weaponization of Americans’ Data, Technology
Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Commerce Committee, and Senator Mark R. Warner (D-Va.), Chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, underscored the importance of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which is set to pass the Senate along with the foreign aid supplemental package.