FACT CHECK: President Trump Underscores PCSA Protections for Women’s Sports, Calls on Senate to Pass Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an official White House memo, the Office of the White House Counsel yesterday made clear that “the Protect College Sports Act would not preempt state laws prohibiting men from participating in women’s sports.” Misinformation has spread about how the Protect College Sports Act would affect women’s sports. The bill does not […]
Trump Administration Recommends Passage of Protect College Sports Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Executive Office of the President formally expressed its support for the Protect College Sports Act, legislation introduced by Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), and Senators Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.). As the official Statement of Administration Policy affirms, the Protect College Sports […]
Ricketts, Hickenlooper Join Protect College Sports Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) and Senator John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) became the latest cosponsors of the Protect College Sports Act, joining Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), and Senators Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), and Peter Welch (D-Vt.). The legislation, which […]
Updated Bipartisan Protect College Sports Act Will Stabilize College Sports, Codify Athletes’ Rights & Protections in Law & Expand Athlete Compensation Opportunities
Today, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) filed cloture on the updated bipartisan Protect College Sports Act (PCSA), moving the legislation a big step forward toward a vote by the full Senate. The landmark bill, which passed the Commerce Committee on June 18, sets new rules and provides new tools to stabilize college sports, including codifying athletes’ rights to earn compensation for their NIL, enshrining scholarship and healthcare protections in law, reining in predatory agents and preserving and protecting the future of women’s and Olympic sports.
Ranking Member Cantwell Opening Statement at Markup of Kids Online Safety Bills
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, gave the following opening statement at today’s markup of kids online safety bills:
Cruz, Schatz’s CHATBOT Act Advances to the Senate Floor
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation advanced S. 4407, the Children’s Health, Advancement, Trust, Boundaries, and Oversight in Technology (CHATBOT) Act, with unanimous support. The legislation, authored by Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), makes AI chatbots safer for children and teenagers. It will now advance to the full Senate for consideration. While AI chatbots can support a child’s learning, research, and creativity, they can also pose real risks to minors, including exposure […]
Commerce Committee Advances Kids Online Safety Legislation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation advanced four measures relating to kids’ online safety and Coast Guard promotions. The following actions were taken during today’s Executive Session: Agreed to by voice vote: S. 1748, Kids Online Safety Act as amended by the Blackburn substitute, as modified. S. 4199, Youth AI Privacy Act as amended by the Markey substitute, as modified, Cruz 1, as modified, Budd 1, Lummis 1, and Lummis 2. […]
Committee Releases Revised Protect College Sports Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation today released the revised text of the Protect College Sports Act following the public endorsement Friday night from the Southeastern and Big Ten Conferences. Less than two months after the introduction of the legislation and just over five weeks since an overwhelmingly bipartisan committee […]
Cantwell Says It’s Essential for Federal Agencies to Lead Testing of Frontier AI Models to Ensure Safety, Protect National Security
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, made clear at today’s hearing on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and telecommunications networks that the federal government, including the National Laboratories and experts in cyber security, biodefense, and even nuclear security experts, must take the lead in testing Frontier AI models to ensure America’s national security.
Fischer Leads Hearing on AI in Communications Networks
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb), Chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, convened a hearing examining how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming communications networks and how the technology can enhance services across the country. Click here to download video of Fischer’s opening remarks Watch the full hearing here […]