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Press Releases 05/8/2025
Senate Passes Cruz-Led Measure to Scrap Illegal Biden FCC Rule over Child Online Safety Concerns
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) celebrated the Senate passage of his resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act (CRA), which would repeal an unlawful Biden-era Federal Communications Commission (FCC) rule bankrolling kids’ unsupervised internet access, undermining parental rights, and threatening to raise taxes on American families.
Press Releases 05/8/2025
Sen. Cruz: Adopting Europe’s Approach on Regulation Will Cause China to Win the AI Race
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In his opening statement at today’s Senate Commerce Committee hearing, titled “Winning the AI Race: Strengthening U.S. Capabilities in Computing and Innovation,” Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) emphasized the need to secure American leadership in AI innovation and adoption. He highlighted AI’s vast potential to improve quality of life, create high-skilled jobs, and bolster U.S. global competitiveness.
Press Releases 05/7/2025
Commerce Committee Announces Pipeline Safety Reauthorization Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety, will convene a subcommittee hearing titled “Pipeline Safety Reauthorization: Ensuring the Safe and Efficient Movement of American Energy” on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at 10:00 am EST. This hearing will review pipeline safety regulations and operations at the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) to evaluate what policy priorities should be included in an upcoming PHMSA pipeline safety reauthorization. This hearing will focus on PHMSA’s implementation of outstanding rulemakings required in previous legislation, the state of the hazardous liquid and natural gas industry, and innovative safety technologies and processes.
Press Releases 05/7/2025
FAA Reauthorization One Year Later: Aviation Safety, Air Traffic, and Next Generation Technology
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 hearing titled “FAA Reauthorization One Year Later: Aviation Safety, Air Traffic, and Next Generation Technology” on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM EST. This hearing will examine both the progress achieved and any delays encountered in implementing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act of 2024.
Press Releases 05/6/2025
Sen. Cruz: Streaming May Be the Future — But It Shouldn’t Sideline Sports Fans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In his opening statement at today’s Senate Commerce Committee hearing titled “Field of Streams: The New Channel Guide for Sports Fans,” Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) highlighted how sports fans increasingly struggle to find where they can watch their favorite teams and face increased costs for streaming subscriptions and sports packages.
Press Releases 05/2/2025
Senate Commerce Announces Nominations Hearing for FRA, Amtrak, and Commerce Nominees
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a nominations hearing for nominees of the Federal Railroad Administration, Amtrak Board of Directors, and the Department of Commerce at 10:00 AM EST on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
Press Releases 05/1/2025
Sen. Cruz: Paul Dabbar is Highly Qualified to Help Lead the Commerce Department
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In his opening statement at today’s Senate Commerce Committee nomination hearing for Deputy Secretary of Commerce, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) conveyed his support for President Trump’s nominee, Paul Dabbar. Sen. Cruz highlighted Mr. Dabbar’s public and private sector experience, including stints as a nuclear submarine officer in the U.S. Navy and as Under Secretary for Science at the Department of Energy, a position to which he was confirmed unanimously.
Press Releases 04/30/2025
Commerce Committee Advances 15 Bills, Nominations for FCC and NASA
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation approved 15 bills and two nominations, Olivia Trusty to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission and Jared Isaacman to be the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration. The Committee also voted to promote a Coast Guardsman. The approved legislation covers a wide sweep of the Committee’s jurisdiction, including weather forecasting, scientific research, space exploration, telecommunications, and consumer protection.
Press Releases 04/29/2025
“Winning the AI Race: Strengthening U.S. Capabilities in Computing and Innovation”
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 hearing titled “Winning the AI Race: Strengthening U.S. Capabilities in Computing and Innovation” on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM EST. The hearing will examine how removing regulatory barriers on the AI supply chain can accelerate innovation and secure U.S. dominance in the 21st century global industrial revolution.
Press Releases 04/29/2025
Field of Streams: The New Channel Guide for Sports Fans
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 hearing titled “Field of Streams: The New Channel Guide for Sports Fans” on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 10:00 AM EST. The hearing will examine the policy questions raised by the changing ways Americans are watching live professional sports on television, particularly how traditional over-the-air broadcasts are increasingly supplemented—or even replaced—by digital platforms, subscription services, and exclusive streaming arrangements.
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