Cantwell Opening Remarks at Hearing With FAA Administrator on Oversight of Aviation Manufacturing at Boeing
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, delivered the following opening remarks at today’s hearing to examine the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) oversight of Boeing’s aircraft manufacturing processes and production quality, including the FAA’s assessment of the recently submitted 90-day comprehensive plan by Boeing.
Sen. Cruz: FAA Must Guarantee Boeing Aircraft Safely Designed and Built
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In his opening statement at today’s Senate Commerce Committee hearing titled “FAA Oversight of Aviation Manufacturing,” Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) highlighted how the recently passed FAA Reauthorization Act directs the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to conduct risk-based inspections of aircraft manufacturers in the aftermath of concerning accidents with Boeing aircraft, like […]
Sens. Cruz, Fischer Demand Answers on Exorbitant Amtrak Bonuses
Letter exposes Amtrak’s allocation of $75 million in bonus payments in FY 2023 despite ~$2 billion net loss WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) this week sent a letter to Amtrak Chairman and Director Anthony Coscia seeking more information regarding Amtrak’s incentive pay program. […]
Cantwell, Moran Introduce Bill to Help Small Business Leverage AI Tools
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, and U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), a senior member of the Committee, today introduced the bipartisan Small Business Artificial Intelligence Training and Toolkit Act of 2024 that would authorize the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) to work with the Small Business Administration (SBA) to create and distribute artificial intelligence (AI) training resources and tools to help small businesses leverage AI in their operations.
Sen. Cruz Gears Up for Fight to Overturn Biden’s Forthcoming EV Mandate
Biden’s rule would effectively ban gas-powered cars and trucks WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) announced his plan to force a vote on President Biden’s anti-consumer EV mandate. Cruz will introduce a disapproval resolution under the Congressional Review Act (CRA) in an effort to overturn a soon-to-be final rule […]
Cantwell Celebrates First-Of-Their-Kind Airline Consumer Protections Secured in New FAA Law
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, visited the Rainier Beach Community Center in Seattle alongside Coach Mike Bethea of the Rainier Beach High School Varsity Boys Basketball team to celebrate new consumer protections for fliers enacted in the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2024.
Congressional GOP Transportation Leaders Probing Failed California High-Speed Rail Project
WASHINTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-Mo.) are asking the Department of Transportation (DOT) to turn over documents and information regarding the Biden administration’s decision to waste billions in taxpayer money on the failed California High-Speed Rail project. While […]
Cantwell, Moran Introduce Bill to Boost AI Education
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, and U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), a senior member of the Commerce Committee, today introduced the bipartisan NSF AI Education Act of 2024 to expand scholarship and professional development opportunities to study artificial intelligence and quantum with support from the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Cantwell, Blackburn Introduce Bill to Prevent Supply Chain Disruptions Before They Happen, Protect American Producers & Pocketbooks
Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, and U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), a senior member of the Committee, introduced the bipartisan Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act that would create a government-wide approach to monitoring, tracking and strengthening American supply chains. The bill would help anticipate and address future supply chain disruptions before they happen, identify opportunities to grow manufacturing capacity and jobs here at home and reduce costs for American consumers.
Sen. Cruz: Democrats Degrading Law Enforcement Harms Roadway Safety
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In his opening statement at today’s Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Maritime, Freight, and Ports hearing titled “Examining the Roadway Safety Crisis and Highlighting Community Solutions,” Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) highlighted how the Biden administration has failed to build new, safer roads that address congestion and discussed how a lack […]