**DATE AND AGENDA CHANGE** Tomorrow’s Commerce Committee Markup Moved to July 22
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 […]
Measuring What Matters: Science, Standards, and Strategic Competition
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 […]
Commerce Committee to Consider TSA Nomination
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 […]
Chairman Cruz Announces Markup for July 15th
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 […]
Chairman Cruz Announces Nomination Hearing
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: […]
Close Calls: Improving Safety Across the National Airspace System
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 […]
Chairman Cruz Announces Markup of Protect College Sports Act
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 […]
Media Advisory: Cruz and Cantwell Host College Sports Roundtable
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 […]
The Need for Speed: How Technological Advances are Driving Transportation Innovation
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 […]
Chairman Cruz Announces Hearing on Landmark College Sports Legislation
Protecting College Sports: Supporting Student Athletes, Restoring Fair Competition, and Saving the Games Fans Love 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 hearing titled, “Protecting College Sports: Supporting Student Athletes, Restoring Fair Competition, and Saving the Games Fans Love,” on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. ET. This hearing will assess the […]