WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, will convene a subcommittee hearing on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to examine how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming communications networks and how the technology can improve reliability, strengthen cybersecurity, drive innovation and economic growth, and enhance communications […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a full committee Executive Session on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. ET to consider the following nominations and legislation: Agenda: Agenda is subject to change. Details: WHAT: Full Committee Executive Session DATE: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 TIME: 10:30 a.m. ET […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.), chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness, will convene a subcommittee hearing on Tuesday, June 21, 2026, at 10:30 a.m. to examine U.S. leadership and competition in science and technology, particularly as China seeks to establish global dominance. The hearing will allow the committee to examine how the U.S. can maintain its competitive edge in an ever-growing and rapidly evolving technological landscape, while also assessing how China is pursuing global control through coordinated national strategies and policies to strengthen American leadership. Upon announcing the hearing, Senator Budd said: “The […]
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 the nomination of David Cummins to be the next administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The hearing will be held on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET. Nominee: Hearing Details: WHAT: Full Committee Nomination Hearing DATE: Thursday, July 16, 2026 […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a full committee Executive Session on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET to consider the following nominations and legislation: Agenda: Agenda is subject to change. Details: WHAT: Full Committee Executive Session DATE: Wednesday, July 15, 2026 TIME: 10:00 a.m. ET LOCATION: Committee Hearing Room, Russell 253 LIVESTREAM: The markup will stream live on the committee website […]
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 National Transportation Safety Board, the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Surface Transportation Board, and the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission at 10:00 AM ET on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Nominees: […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation, will convene a subcommittee hearing on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to examine recent near-miss and runway incursion incidents and efforts to strengthen safety across the National Airspace System. The hearing will examine the implementation of safety technologies, runway safety programs, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) modernization efforts. Witnesses are expected to discuss opportunities for improved safety coordination between aviation stakeholders and the […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a full committee Executive Session on Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. ET to consider the following legislation and Coast Guard promotions: Agenda: Agenda is subject to change. Details: WHAT: Full Committee Executive Session DATE: Thursday, June 18, 2026 TIME: 10:00 AM ET LOCATION: Committee Hearing Room, Russell 253 LIVESTREAM: The hearing […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, June 10, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) will host a roundtable with coaches, student athletes, and university presidents to discuss the Protect College Sports Act, introduced earlier this month by Chairman Cruz, Ranking Member Cantwell, and Senators Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.). The discussion will focus on the unique effects of instability, litigation, and financial pressure on student athletes, women’s and Olympic sports, HBCUs, and first-generation […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety, will convene a subcommittee hearing on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. to examine how new technologies can make U.S. transportation networks safer and more efficient without sacrificing privacy. The hearing will also explore barriers that could hinder the movement of people and goods across the U.S. or our competitiveness with China. Upon announcing the hearing, Senator Young said: “I am fortunate to represent a state with a long history of innovation in transportation. This hearing […]