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Press Releases 02/26/2025
Sen. Cruz: You Cannot Stop Deadly Drugs With an Open Border
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In his opening statement at today’s Senate Commerce Committee hearing titled “Interdicting Illicit Drug Trafficking: A View from the Front Lines,” Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) discussed how the Biden administration’s radical, open-border policies weakened the U.S. Coast Guard’s (USCG) ability to stop deadly drugs from crossing U.S. maritime borders and allow Middle East drug runners to help fund Iranian terrorism. Sen. Cruz highlighted how the bicameral and bipartisan Coast Guard Authorization Act, cosponsored by Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin), aims to end the 'catch and release' approach to Middle East drug enforcement and close a loophole so cartels could be prosecuted for drug smuggling via remotely operated sea drones.
Press Releases 02/26/2025
Sens. Cruz, King Reintroduce MAPOceans Act to Make Fishing Easier
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Senator Angus King (I-Maine) reintroduced the Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans (MAPOceans) Act, which would standardize, digitize, and map fishing restrictions in federal waters. The legislation is similar to a law that provides reliable information about hunting on public lands.
Press Releases 02/25/2025
Sen. Cruz: The Story of the 21st Century Will Be Written by Whichever Nation Can Innovate the Fastest
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In his opening statement at today’s Senate Commerce Committee nominations hearing for Michael Kratsios, nominee to be Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP), and Mark Meador, nominee to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) highlighted the importance of fostering of innovative technologies like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and 5G technology to create new, high-paying jobs across the country.
Press Releases 02/24/2025
Steven Bradbury, Deputy Secretary of Transportation Nominee, Earns Praise from Transportation Industry Leaders
WASHINGTON, D.C. – At the Senate Commerce Committee hearing last week, President Donald Trump’s nominee to be U.S. Deputy Secretary of Transportation, Steven Bradbury affirmed his commitment to improve transportation safety, invest in cost-beneficial infrastructure improvements, and eliminate burdensome regulations to enhance the Department of Transportation’s effectiveness. Mr. Bradbury received support from over 25 organizations throughout the transportation community. Read the full list HERE.
Press Releases 02/20/2025
GOP Senators, National Security, and Telecom Experts Stress Importance of Expanding Access to Spectrum for National and Economic Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week’s Senate Commerce Committee hearing titled “America Offline? How Spectrum Auction Delays Give China the Edge and Cost Us Jobs,” Senate Republicans emphasized the importance of American leadership in spectrum policy to protect our national security, prevent Chinese control of global communications networks, upgrade U.S. military capability and drive economic growth. National security and telecom experts agreed that expanding commercial access to mid-band spectrum can support both consumer needs and national security. Senators warned that delays in auctions hurt national defense and America’s efforts to lead in global technology.
Press Releases 02/20/2025
Cruz, Cantwell Announce Commerce Subcommittee Rosters for 119th Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) have announced the Subcommittee assignments for the 119th Congress.
Press Releases 02/20/2025
Sen. Cruz: Steven Bradbury is an Exceptionally Qualified Leader Who Will Drive Intelligent Change at DOT
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In his opening statement at today’s Senate Commerce Committee confirmation hearing for the Deputy Secretary of Transportation, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) endorsed the nomination of Steven Bradbury. Sen. Cruz highlighted Mr. Bradbury’s past leadership roles at the Department of Transportation (DOT), including time as General Counsel and Acting Secretary, as well as Mr. Bradbury’s legal work in the private sector dealing with transportation matters. Mr. Bradbury will draw on his experience to help keep travelers safe, responsibly invest in the nation’s infrastructure, and ensure the DOT operates efficiently.
Press Releases 02/20/2025
Chairman Cruz Stresses Need to Modernize America’s Aviation Systems
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, delivered remarks at today’s Aero Club of Washington event stressing the need for Congress to review the outdated state of the U.S. air traffic control system highlighting inefficiencies, staffing shortages, and technological and structural deficiencies compared to other countries. During his speech, Sen. Cruz called on stakeholders—airlines, pilots, air traffic controllers, airports, general and business aviation, new entrants, technology providers, and lawmakers—to actively participate in modernizing the U.S. air traffic control system and preventing future aviation accidents.
Press Releases 02/20/2025
DOT Deputy Secretary Nominee Steven Bradbury Commits to Safety, Efficiency, and Reform at Senate Commerce Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – At the Senate Commerce Committee today, President Donald Trump’s nominee to be Deputy Secretary to the Department of Transportation, Steven Bradbury, outlined his plans to address key issues facing the Department. During his nomination hearing, Mr. Bradbury shared his commitment to supporting DOT’s safety and efficiency mission by upholding legal authorities, collaborating with Congress, enhancing aviation safety, advancing regulatory reforms, and ensuring transparency.
Press Releases 02/19/2025
Sen. Cruz: Spectrum Pipeline Means Faster Internet, More Jobs, Stronger National Defense
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In his opening statement at today’s Senate Commerce Committee hearing titled “America Offline? How Spectrum Auction Delays Give China the Edge and Cost Us Jobs,” Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) raised the alarm on the urgent need to auction spectrum to preserve America’s global technology leadership, protect national security, create millions of jobs, and improve the lives of American consumers. Spectrum auctions have unlocked billions for the Treasury while enabling our nation’s wireless networks to deliver better connectivity, fueling the rise of breakthroughs from the iPhone to generative AI.

Speeches

Speeches 06/7/2006
Chairman Stevens Addresses NCTA Key Contacts Breakfast
Speeches 03/21/2006
Chairman Stevens Addresses CompTel Conference
Speeches 02/13/2006
Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Stevens Addresses the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners
Speeches 02/2/2006
Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Stevens Addresses the American Bar Association Forum on Air & Space Law
Speeches 11/15/2005
Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Stevens Addresses U.S. Climate Change Science Program Workshop
Speeches 10/31/2005
Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Stevens Addresses the Propeller Club of the United States
Speeches 10/19/2005
Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Stevens Speaks on DTV Transition at the Free Enterprise Fund Symposium
Speeches 10/5/2005
Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Stevens Speaks on DTV Transition at the Association of Maximum Service Television’s Conference
Speeches 07/19/2005
Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Stevens Addresses The American Association of Airport Executives and Airports Council International Summer Legislative Conference
Speeches 06/6/2005
Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Stevens' Remarks at the Federal Communications Bar Association's Annual Meeting

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