Opening Statement Video | Q&A Video | Transcripts Cantwell: “To say we need infrastructure investment is an understatement” Buttigieg to Cantwell: “We need to make sure that engineers and the FAA are in the driver’s seat when it comes to safety” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, the incoming Chair of the Senate Committee on […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, hailed the passage of the COVID-19 Consumer Protection Act. This bill will give the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) new authority to seek civil penalties for scams and deceptive practices related to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the […]
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Roger Wicker (R-MS), the Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Sens. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., and Tammy Duckworth, D- Ill., chairman and ranking member of the Subcommittee on Transportation and Safety, along with Reps. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., and Sam Graves, R-Mo., chairman […]
TV-Quality Video | YouTube | Audio Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act will strengthen FAA oversight of aircraft manufacturers, reform aircraft certification process, increase Congress’ oversight of the certification process, and provide new resources to address emerging technology WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, […]
TV-Quality Video | YouTube | Audio Bill represents first significant package to address Tribal broadband gap FCC Telehealth program previously provided close to $8 million for WA health providers WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), the Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Committee, today hailed the inclusion of key broadband priorities in the bipartisan […]
Cantwell: “With this legislation our state is poised to be a key part of NASA’s return to the Moon—maybe even with a woman from Washington taking that historic first step.” Bill will support efforts to return Americans to the moon and prepare for journeys to Mars; Space industry contributes over 6,200 jobs, $1.78 billion in […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Chairman Wicker (R-MS), and Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI), yesterday introduced the National Ocean Exploration Act. The bill would authorize the National Ocean Mapping, Exploration, and Characterization Council, update national priorities for ocean mapping, exploration, and characterization, and direct […]
TV Quality Video | Audio |Transcript WASHINGTON, D.C. – As Congress continues to debate a new round of COVID-19 relief funding for families and businesses impacted by the ongoing pandemic, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, spoke today at a Commerce subcommittee hearing about the impacts […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-WA), attended today’s Transportation and Safety Subcommittee hearing titled “The Logistics of Transporting a COVID-19 Vaccine” and spoke about the need to make sure our transportation infrastructure is up to the task of delivering COVID-19 vaccines safely and effectively around the country. “We’re really trying to pay attention to what […]
TV Quality Video | Audio | Transcripts WASHINGTON, D.C. –At today’s Senate Commerce hearing on the invalidation of the EU-US privacy shield, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), the Ranking Member of the committee, highlighted the importance of digital trade and called for a new agreement between the United States and Europe to address transatlantic data flow, […]