WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a hearing to consider nominations for the Federal Communications Commission and the Department of Transportation at 10:30 AM ET on Thursday, September 17, 2026.
Nominees:
- Danielle Thumann Severs, of North Carolina, to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission for a term of five years from July 1, 2024
- Leslie Becera, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Transportation
Hearing Details:
WHAT: Full Committee Nominations Hearing
DATE: Thursday, September 17, 2026
TIME: 10:30 AM ET
LOCATION: Committee Hearing Room, Russell 253
LIVESTREAM: The hearing will stream live on the committee website and YouTube.
MEDIA INFO: Reporters interested in attending the hearing should contact their respective media gallery to RSVP.
- Senate Daily Press: 202-224-0241 or senate_press_gallery@saa.senate.gov
- Senate Periodical Press: 202-224-0265 or periodicals@saa.senate.gov
- Senate Photographers: 202-224-6548 or press_photo@saa.senate.gov
- Senate Radio/TV: 202-224-6421
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