February 10, 2022
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U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, told leaders for NASA’s human exploration, space technology, and science programs that the oversight and responsibility for NASA missions, including those supporting the Artemis Program, reside squarely with NASA
February 10, 2022
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Today, Max Vekich, President Biden’s nominee for Commissioner of the Federal Maritime Commission, and Aberdeen, Washington Native, was confirmed by the Senate with a vote of 51-43. Prior to the vote, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, Chair of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, spoke on the floor of the Senate in support of his nomination.
February 4, 2022
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U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, Chair of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor Wednesday, February 2, about the importance of passing legislation to increase America’s investment in R&D, semiconductors, manufacturing, and our workforce to grow the economy and boost America’s competitiveness across the globe.
February 2, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation approved ten Biden Administration Nominations and fifteen Coast Guard Officer Promotions during today’s Executive Session. All are subject to approval by the full Senate.
February 2, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, delivered the following opening statement during today’s Executive Session to consider ten presidential nominations. All nominations were reported favorably by the Committee.
January 13, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, Chair of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, underscored the need for the critical investments in mitigating and adapting to climate change that are included in the Build Back Better bill following release of separate analyses by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The analyses found that Earth’s global average surface temperature in 2021 was the sixth warmest on record (NASA analysis found 2021 tied for sixth with 2018) and collectively, the past eight years were the eight warmest since modern record keeping
January 12, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, Chair of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today underscored the importance of having a strong leader at the helm of the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) to effectively and efficiently deploy the infrastructure investments and programs set forth in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Today, the Senate approved the nomination of Amit Bose to head the FRA by a vote of 68-29.
January 11, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, Chair of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today applauded long-overdue action by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to recall tens of thousands of residential elevators that pose a deadly hazard to children. During their confirmation hearing last summer, Cantwell secured the commitments of President Biden’s nominees to the commission, including its Chair, to prioritize addressing the safety defect that has already led to the injuries and deaths of several young children.
January 11, 2022
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, Chair of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today underscored the importance of having a strong leader at the helm of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (“NTIA”) in order to effectively coordinate and implement $48.2 billion of the $65 billion investment Congress authorized for broadband infrastructure programs in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs law. Sen. Cantwell spoke in support of Alan Davidson’s confirmation as Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Communications and Information immediately before he was approved by the full Senate by a vote of 60-31.
December 15, 2021
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation approved four bills and three Biden Administration nominations. All are subject to approval by the full Senate.