December 10, 2025
Press Release
WASHINGTON, DC — Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kans.), and Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), leaders of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, released a joint statement criticizing the inclusion of a provision in the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) widening a loophole for military helicopters that their bipartisan ROTOR Act seeks to close. Almost a year after the fatal crash near DCA, the senators join with the Families of Flight 5342 and the Lilley family in voicing serious concern that the NDAA, as written, would make American skies less
December 8, 2025
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Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation approved four nominations to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, the U.S. Coast Guard, the Department of Transportation, and the National Transportation Safety Board. The remaining four nominees from today’s markup agenda will be processed at a later date.
December 3, 2025
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – In his opening statement at today’s Senate Commerce Committee nominations hearing, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) praised Jared Isaacman, President Trump’s nominee to lead NASA, as a passionate leader who will ensure that NASA successfully beats China to the moon. Aided by the $10 billion Chairman Cruz secured for NASA in the One Big Beautiful Bill, Isaacman will be well positioned to complete the Artemis missions that will ensure the U.S. has an enduring presence on the moon and beyond. Sen. Cruz urged his colleagues to support Isaacman’s nomination on Monday, noting that the Committee is moving expeditiously
December 2, 2025
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In his opening statement at today’s Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media hearing titled “Signal Under Siege: Defending America’s Communications Networks”, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) warned that U.S. adversaries are increasingly harnessing cyberattacks to steal intellectual property, gather intelligence, and disrupt essential services.
November 25, 2025
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released an investigative report revealing how the Biden Department of Transportation coordinated with local officials to move migrants through U.S. airports without identification, house them at airports and surrounding facilities, and divert resources away from air traffic safety to pursue an open border immigration policy.
November 19, 2025
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WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) – chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation – today led a hearing to examine the consequences of the recent 43-day government shutdown on the U.S. aviation system and how to make certain the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) can be insulated from the impacts of possible future shutdowns.
November 19, 2025
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation approved six nominations within the Departments of Commerce and Transportation.
November 19, 2025
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In his opening statement at today’s Senate Commerce Committee nominations hearing, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) praised Admiral Kevin Lunday as well qualified to be Commandant of the United States Coast Guard (USCG).
November 17, 2025
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) requested information from the commissioner of Major League Baseball (MLB) on allegations of gambling corruption in the league.
November 12, 2025
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation will convene a hearing titled: “Flying on Empty: How Shutdowns Threaten Air Safety, Travel, and the Economy” on Wednesday, November 19th at 2:30pm EST. This hearing will examine the toll Democrats’ government shutdown took on the air traffic control system, airline operations, and training.