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Press Releases 12/10/2025
Cruz, Cantwell, Moran, Duckworth: NDAA Gives Military Helicopters a Wider Loophole
WASHINGTON, DC -- Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kans.), and Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), leaders of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, released a joint statement criticizing the inclusion of a provision in the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) widening a loophole for military helicopters that their bipartisan ROTOR Act seeks to close. Almost a year after the fatal crash near DCA, the senators join with the Families of Flight 5342 and the Lilley family in voicing serious concern that the NDAA, as written, would make American skies less safe.
Press Releases 12/10/2025
FAA’s Plan for ATC Modernization: Evaluating Progress, Delivering Results
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 “FAA’s Plan for ATC Modernization: Evaluating Progress, Ensuring Accountability and Results” on Wednesday, December 17th at 2:30 pm EST. This hearing will review the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) air traffic control modernization plan, with a focus on the progress of the new air traffic control system following the selection of Peraton as the Prime Integrator, which functions as the project manager.
Press Releases 12/8/2025
Commerce Committee Advances 4 Nominations, Including NASA Administrator
Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation approved four nominations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the U.S. Coast Guard, the Department of Transportation, and the National Transportation Safety Board. The remaining four nominees from today’s markup agenda will be processed at a later date.
Press Releases 12/3/2025
Chairman Cruz: Isaacman Is Committed to American Supremacy in Space
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In his opening statement at today’s Senate Commerce Committee nominations hearing, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) praised Jared Isaacman, President Trump’s nominee to lead NASA, as a passionate leader who will ensure that NASA successfully beats China to the moon. Aided by the $10 billion Chairman Cruz secured for NASA in the One Big Beautiful Bill, Isaacman will be well positioned to complete the Artemis missions that will ensure the U.S. has an enduring presence on the moon and beyond. Sen. Cruz urged his colleagues to support Isaacman’s nomination on Monday, noting that the Committee is moving expeditiously to vote on the nominee next week.
Press Releases 12/2/2025
Chairman Cruz: We Must Preempt Attacks on U.S. Communications Networks
In his opening statement at today’s Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media hearing titled “Signal Under Siege: Defending America’s Communications Networks”, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) warned that U.S. adversaries are increasingly harnessing cyberattacks to steal intellectual property, gather intelligence, and disrupt essential services.
Press Releases 11/25/2025
Cruz Investigation Reveals Biden DOT Pressured Airports to House Migrants
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released an investigative report revealing how the Biden Department of Transportation coordinated with local officials to move migrants through U.S. airports without identification, house them at airports and surrounding facilities, and divert resources away from air traffic safety to pursue an open border immigration policy.
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.