Cantwell Statement on DOJ Decision to Green Light TikTok on Government Phones
U. S. Senator Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation released the below statement regarding the Department of Justice decision to allow federal employees to download TikTok onto government devices” “The Justice Department’s decision to allow TikTok on federal devices is deeply concerning. Federal phones contain sensitive government communications, […]
Senator Andy Kim Warns Against Trump Aim to Privatize Airport Security Screening During Nomination Hearing for TSA Head
In his opening statement at today’s nomination hearing for President Trump’s pick to lead the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), David Cummins, Senator Andy Kim (D-N.J.) warned against the Administration’s plan to gut the TSA workforce and privatize its aviation security mission.
Chairman Cruz Supports Nomination of TSA Administrator
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In his opening statement during today’s Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee nominations hearing, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) praised David Cummins, President Trump’s nomination for Transportation Security Administration (TSA) administrator, as a proven leader who will focus the agency on customer service, adapt to evolving threats, and strengthen TSA’s core mission of keeping the nation’s airports safe and secure. Chairman Cruz noted that Mr. Cummins will assume leadership […]
Capito, Welch Cosponsor Protect College Sports Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) and Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) added their names as cosponsors to the Protect College Sports Act, bipartisan 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.). The bill aims to end the disorder facing college sports with nationwide standards governing NIL, transfers, eligibility, and enforcement. Last month, the Commerce Committee advanced the bill with an overwhelming bipartisan […]
Cantwell Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in Trump v. Slaughter
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, released this statement regarding today’s Supreme Court ruling in Trump v. Slaughter, which allows President Trump to fire Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter without cause:
Cantwell, Blumenthal, Parents Raise the Alarm About Weak KIDS Act Heading to House Vote Next Week
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee and Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), author of the Senate Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) were joined today by families who have suffered devastating losses due to their children’s use of social media. Together, they spoke out against the House Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS) that would gut key online safety protections for children in the Senate KOSA bill, which passed by a vote of 91-3 in 2024. House leaders are expected to attempt to push the package through on suspension early next week.
Cantwell & Peters Seek GAO Audit into Secretary Lutnick’s Unauthorized Dismantling of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program
U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation and Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs sent a letter today to Acting Comptroller General Orice Williams Brown requesting an investigation into whether the Department of Commerce (DOC), under Secretary Howard Lutnick, has followed the law and properly funded and managed the Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Program.
Chairman Cruz Considers Transportation and Consumer Safety Nominees
WASHINGTON, D.C. – During today’s Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) considered five nominations to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the Department of Transportation (DOT), the Surface Transportation Board (STB), and the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Chairman Cruz noted the qualifications of the nominees, while also emphasizing the […]
Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Moran Leads Hearing to Examine Recent Close Calls & Efforts to Ensure Safety
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) – chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation – today led a hearing with aviation industry leaders to examine recent near collisions and runway incursion incidents and efforts to strengthen safety across the National Airspace System. The hearing focused on reviewing the implementation […]
Bipartisan Protect College Sports Act Advances to Full Senate
Today, the Protect College Sports Act of 2026 passed the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation with strong bipartisan support (19-9), sending the legislation to the full Senate for consideration. The landmark bill sets new rules and provides new tools to stabilize college sports, including codifying athletes’ rights to earn compensation for their NIL, enshrining scholarship, scholarship and healthcare protections in law, reining in predatory agents and preserving and protecting the future of women’s and Olympic sports.