Cantwell to Vote NO on FTC Nom as Trump Admin Threatens Agency’s Independence, Illegally Fires Democratic Commissioners
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, called on Senate colleagues to reject Trump nominee Mark Meador for a spot on the Federal Trade Commission after firing the two Democratic Commissioners without cause and undermining the FTC’s independence and history of protecting consumers from fraud, scams and anti-competitive practices, free from political influence.
Sen. Cruz: Let’s Embrace a Sensible Approach to Time Management
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In his opening statement at today’s Senate Commerce Committee hearing titled “If I Could Turn Back Time: Should We Lock the Clock?” Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) underscored the implications of changing the clocks on the American economy, health, and everyday life.
Sen. Cruz: The Next Space Race is Already Here
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In his opening statement at today’s Senate Commerce Committee nominations hearing for Jared Isaacman, nominee to be Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), and Olivia Trusty, nominee be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) addressed the importance of U.S. leadership in space exploration, a commitment by law to getting back to the Moon, and preeminence in telecommunications.
Sen. Cruz: Arielle Roth Will Pursue a Win-Win Solution on Spectrum
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In his opening statement at today’s Senate Commerce Committee executive session, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) reiterated his support for Arielle Roth’s nomination to lead the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). Sen. Cruz highlighted how Ms. Roth’s current role as the telecommunication policy director for the Senate Commerce Committee Majority staff, as well as her previous work at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and across Congress, make her an exceptionally qualified candidate for NTIA Administrator.
Cantwell Votes No on Trump Pick for NTIA
Cantwell Votes No on Trump Pick for NTIA
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, voted against advancing Trump’s nominee to lead the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), citing her failure to commit to honoring broadband investment agreements and other NTIA program grants, respecting the need to fully understand the national security and public safety impacts of spectrum policy and ensuring the completion of evidence-based studies—including of Lower 3Ghz, 7 and 8Ghz spectrum bands – before bringing more spectrum to market.
As Trump Trade War Bludgeons US Economy, Administration Defunds Network of Centers That Boost American Manufacturing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Committee, and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Ranking Member of the Science, Manufacturing and Competitiveness Subcommittee, led a letter to Trump Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, along with Senate Democratic Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Maizie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) demanding answers regarding the Administration’s decision to cancel funding for ten National Institute of Standards and Technology Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers across the country. The action came on April 1, one day before Trump announced sweeping tariffs on imports which tanked the stock market and raised warnings from experts of a recession.
Sens. Cruz and Klobuchar’s Bipartisan TAKE IT DOWN Act Clears House Committee
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– In case you missed it, the House Energy and Commerce Committee today advanced the bipartisan, bicameral TAKE IT DOWN Act, introduced in the Senate by Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), and in the House by Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.) and Madeleine Dean (D-Pa.).
Sen. Cruz Blasts USA Fencing Over Failure to Protect Female Athletes, Blatant Disregard for Federal Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) called out USA Fencing for violating federal law by letting male athletes, who claim to be transgender women, compete against female athletes. The organization’s breach of federal law came to Sen. Cruz’s attention after Stephanie Turner was disqualified for taking a knee and refusing to compete against her male opponent. In a letter to USA Fencing Chief Executive Officer Phil Andrews, Sen. Cruz criticized the organization’s “commitment to inclusivity” claim as a ploy to support male athletes participating in female sports.
Sen. Cruz Investigates AI Nonprofit for Potential Misuse of Taxpayer Funds
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is demanding answers from the woke AI nonprofit, Future of Privacy Forum (FPF), over its having used federal grant money to advocate for states to adopt left-wing AI laws. Sen. Cruz raises concerns about the group’s naked advocacy for AI regulations aligned with the Biden administration’s political agenda, such as policing speech and embedding DEI principles in AI code. He is also reviewing FPF’s federal grants amid concerns that the organization attempted to obscure its support for Biden’s AI regulatory agenda.
Sens. Cruz, Padilla Introduce Bill To Improve Fog Forecasting, Boost Vessel Safety at Ports
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) today introduced the Fog Observations and Geographic Forecasting Act (FOG Forecasting Act), bipartisan legislation to improve the National Weather Service’s (NWS) fog forecasting capabilities to enhance safety at America’s ports and help prevent costly shipping delays caused by dense fog.