Democratic News

February 3, 2021
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TV Quality Video | Audio | Transcript WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation advanced the nomination of Governor Gina Raimondo to be U.S. Secretary of Commerce to the full Senate by a bipartisan 21-3 vote. U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, the incoming Chair of the committee, praised Raimondo’s accomplishments in the public […]

January 27, 2021
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TV Quality Video | Audio | Transcript WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation voted to send the nomination of Pete Buttigieg to be U.S. Secretary of Transportation to the full Senate. U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, the incoming Chair of the committee, praised Buttigieg’s experience and discussed some of the urgent issues […]

January 26, 2021
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Opening Statement Video | Q&A Video | Transcripts Cantwell: U.S. should be a leader in weather forecasting Governor Raimondo: “I plan to lead with science and lead with data” WASHINGTON, D.C. – At today’s hearing to consider the nomination of Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo to be U.S. Secretary of Commerce, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, the incoming […]

January 21, 2021
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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 […]

December 22, 2020
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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 […]

December 22, 2020
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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 […]

December 22, 2020
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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, […]

December 21, 2020
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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 […]

December 18, 2020
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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 […]

December 17, 2020
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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 […]