Cantwell Secures Key Commitments from Buttigieg to Invest in Transportation Infrastructure, Improve Safety Culture at the Department
Opening Statement Video | Q&A Video | Transcripts Cantwell: “To say we need infrastructure investment is an understatement” Buttigieg to Cantwell: “We need to make sure that engineers and the FAA are in the driver’s seat when it comes to safety” WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, the incoming Chair of the Senate Committee on […]
Committee Announces Nomination Hearing for Secretary of Department of Commerce
WASHINGTON – The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation will hold a hearing on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 to consider the presidential nomination of Gina Raimondo to be Secretary of the United States Department of Commerce.
Wicker Calls Out Big Tech After Silencing Conservative Users
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today sent letters to Big Tech CEOs Sundar Pichai, Mark Zuckerberg, Jack Dorsey, Jeff Bezos, and Tim Cook seeking detailed information regarding decisions to restrict or permanently ban accounts of conservative users, content, or public figures on social media platforms.
Committee Announces Nomination Hearing for Secretary of Department of Transportation
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a nomination hearing on Thursday, January 21, 2021 to consider the presidential nomination of Peter Buttigieg to be Secretary of the United States Department of Transportation.
Wicker Statement on Big Tech’s Censorship of Conservatives
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today released the following statement in response to Big Tech companies that have restricted or terminated conservative users’ accounts and content on social media platforms:
Cantwell, Congressional Aviation Leaders Applaud Comprehensive Bipartisan, Bicameral Aircraft Safety & Certification Reforms Passed As Part of Omnibus Funding Bill
TV-Quality Video | YouTube | Audio Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act will strengthen FAA oversight of aircraft manufacturers, reform aircraft certification process, increase Congress’ oversight of the certification process, and provide new resources to address emerging technology WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, […]
Committee Leaders Commend Passage of Pipeline Safety Legislation
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Roger Wicker (R-MS), the Ranking Member and Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Sens. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., and Tammy Duckworth, D- Ill., chairman and ranking member of the Subcommittee on Transportation and Safety, along with Reps. Peter DeFazio, D-Ore., and Sam Graves, R-Mo., chairman […]
Cantwell-Schakowsky Legislation Cracking Down On COVID-19 Scams Passes Senate and House
WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), the Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, hailed the passage of the COVID-19 Consumer Protection Act. This bill will give the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) new authority to seek civil penalties for scams and deceptive practices related to the COVID-19 pandemic. With the […]
Additional Relief for Aviation Workers Included in COVID Package
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today issued the following statement upon passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, which includes $16 billion to replenish the Payroll Support Program (PSP) for aviation workers and continues the strong taxpayer protection measures from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act:
Committee Broadband Priorities Included in Omnibus Heads to President’s Desk
U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today issued the following statement upon passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, which includes $7 billion in COVID-19 relief to fund important broadband initiatives and provisions from the Broadband Interagency Coordination Act and Beat CHINA for 5G Act.