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 U.S. Department of Transportation, the Federal Communications Commission, and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration at 10:30 a.m. ET on Tuesday, November 10, 2026.
Nominees:
- Ms. Leslie Becera, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Transportation
- Ms. Danielle Thumann Severs, of North Carolina, to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission
- Mr. Joshua Shoemaker, of Virginia, to be Chief Financial Officer of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Mr. Robert Steinau, of Maryland, to be Inspector General of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Hearing Details:
WHAT: Full Committee Nominations Hearing
DATE: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
TIME: 10:30 a.m. 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