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Press Releases 11/19/2025
Sen. Moran Leads Commerce Hearing on Consequences of Government Shutdown on U.S. Aviation & Travel
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) – chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation – today led a hearing to examine the consequences of the recent 43-day government shutdown on the U.S. aviation system and how to make certain the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) can be insulated from the impacts of possible future shutdowns.
Press Releases 11/19/2025
Chairman Cruz: Nominees Will Fill Key Roles in Transportation, Maritime, Science
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation approved six nominations within the Departments of Commerce and Transportation.
Press Releases 11/19/2025
Chairman Cruz: Coast Guard Commandant Will Lead Fleet Modernization
In his opening statement at today’s Senate Commerce Committee nominations hearing, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) praised Admiral Kevin Lunday as well qualified to be Commandant of the United States Coast Guard (USCG).
Press Releases 11/17/2025
Senate Commerce Committee Probes Gambling in Major League Baseball
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) requested information from the commissioner of Major League Baseball (MLB) on allegations of gambling corruption in the league.
Press Releases 11/12/2025
Chairman Cruz Announces Nomination Hearing for Commandant of U.S. Coast Guard
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a hearing to consider Admiral Kevin Lunday to be Commandant of the United States Coast Guard at 11:00 AM EST on Wednesday, November 19, 2025.
Press Releases 11/12/2025
Flying on Empty: How Shutdowns Threaten Air Safety, Travel, and the Economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation will convene a hearing titled: “Flying on Empty: How Shutdowns Threaten Air Safety, Travel, and the Economy” on Wednesday, November 19th at 2:30pm EST. This hearing will examine the toll Democrats’ government shutdown took on the air traffic control system, airline operations, and training.
Press Releases 11/12/2025
Chairman Cruz Announces Executive Session for November 19th
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a full committee Executive Session on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. ET to consider the following nominations:
Press Releases 11/6/2025
Sen. Cruz at Noms Hearing: Democrats Have Taken Aviation System Hostage, Causing Major Flight Delays
In his opening statement at today’s Senate Commerce Committee nominations hearing, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) commended Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford for taking necessary precautions to keep the flying public safe in light of staffing shortages caused by Senate Democrats’ having shut down the federal government.
Press Releases 11/5/2025
Sen. Cruz: Nominees Will Help to Make American Transportation Safe and Efficient
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In his opening statement at today’s Senate Commerce Committee nominations hearing, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) expressed his support for three nominees, emphasizing that they will make America’s transportation system safe, efficient, and reliable.
Press Releases 10/30/2025
Chairman Cruz Announces Hearing for Transportation Safety Nominees
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a hearing for nominees of the National Transportation Safety Board and Surface Transportation Board at 10:00 AM EST on Thursday, November 6, 2025.