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January 16, 2025
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Sens. Cruz, Klobuchar, Reps. Salazar, Dean Continue Fight to Pass TAKE IT DOWN Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In one of his first moves as the Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) joined Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) in reintroducing the bipartisan, bicameral TAKE IT DOWN Act. The legislation would criminalize the publication of non-consensual, sexually exploitative images—including AI-generated deepfakes—and require platforms to remove images within 48 hours of notice.
January 15, 2025
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Senators Praise Sean Duffy As ‘Highly Qualified’ and ‘The Right Person for This Job’ in Confirmation Hearing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – At today’s Senate Commerce Committee hearing, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, earned praise from Senators on both sides of the dais, citing his qualifications and history of public service.
January 15, 2025
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Sen. Cruz: Sean Duffy is a Dedicated Public Servant Who Will Create a More Efficient DOT
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In his opening statement at today’s Senate Commerce Committee confirmation hearing for the Secretary of Transportation, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) outlined his agenda for the next two years and affirmed his support for Congressman Sean Duffy. Sen. Cruz declared his intentions to regularly hold hearings and move bills through the committee. He reiterated his commitment to working with his colleagues on both sides of the aisle to address shared priorities.
January 14, 2025
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America’s Transportation Community Supports Duffy to Lead Department of Transportation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of the Senate Commerce Committee nomination hearing for Sean Duffy to be U.S. Secretary of Transportation, dozens of transportation trade associations, companies, and coalitions that depend on a safe and efficient transportation system have voiced their support for his nomination.
January 8, 2025
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Sens. Cruz, Cantwell, Curtis Reintroduce ‘Spy Fridge’ Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), and Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah) recently reintroduced the Informing Consumers About Smart Devices Act, bipartisan legislation that would require the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to create reasonable disclosure guidelines for products equipped with audio or visual recording components that are not obvious, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, and dishwashers. Many consumers don’t realize a growing number of household devices and appliances come with cameras and/or microphones capable of recording them and their families. Some devices also include Wi-Fi capability to transmit data without their
January 8, 2025
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Senate Commerce Announces Nomination Hearing for Sean Duffy to Lead Department of Transportation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a nomination hearing for the Honorable Sean Duffy, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be U.S. Secretary of Transportation, at 10:00 AM EST on Wednesday, January 15, 2025.
January 7, 2025
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Sen. Cruz Designated Chairman of Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Senate Republican Conference ratified Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. As he takes the gavel of the Commerce Committee for the first time, Sen. Cruz’s agenda reflects a desire to build on past successes as the Ranking Member and continue to improve the quality of life for all Americans. Following the designation, Sen. Cruz released the following statement:
December 23, 2024
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Cruz Calls Out Microsoft for Bankrolling Indoctrination Tool NewsGuard in Schools

 Letter seeks answers on Microsoft’s sponsorship of NewsGuard’s “Media Literacy” program, citing censorship of conservative voices WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) recently sent a letter to Microsoft Corporation seeking answers over the company’s “generous” financial support for NewsGuard’s “Media Literacy” programs, which force ideological conformity on children by censoring their exposure to conservative viewpoints. Instead of teaching children […]

December 17, 2024
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Multiple Cruz-Led, Bipartisan Bills Included in End-of-Congress Legislation

TAKE IT DOWN Act, TICKET Act, and Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act included in Continuing Resolution WASHINGTON, D.C. – The recently introduced Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2025 includes several pieces of bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas), including: the TAKE IT […]

December 12, 2024
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Sen. Cruz: Americans Deserve a Modern Air Traffic Control System That Is Safe and Reliable

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In his opening statement at today’s Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation Safety, Operations, and Innovation hearing titled “U.S. Air Traffic Control Systems, Personnel and Safety,” Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) voiced his deep concerns over the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) inability to modernize “at risk” systems and highlighted the serious need for improving air […]