Senate Commerce Investigation Reveals How Big Tech Weaponizes Terms of Service to Silence the Right
Companies cancel web-based services for high-profile conservatives over their mainstream takes on transgender ideology WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee under Ranking Member Ted Cruz released an investigative report showing how online service providers are weaponizing their terms of service to deny conservative organizations access to essential business technology. The investigation showed […]
Cantwell, Warner Outline Threats Posed by Foreign Adversaries’ Weaponization of Americans’ Data, Technology
Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Commerce Committee, and Senator Mark R. Warner (D-Va.), Chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee, underscored the importance of the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which is set to pass the Senate along with the foreign aid supplemental package.
What Others Are Saying: The American Privacy Rights Act
Privacy leaders, tech organizations, broadcasters, health care leaders and more are welcoming the bipartisan American Privacy Rights Act by U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, Chair of the Senate Commerce Committee, and U.S. Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Chair Rodgers led a hearing on Wednesday on the legislation, which received high praise from witnesses and members of the Committee from both sides of the aisle.
Cantwell, Markey Commend Upcoming FCC Net Neutrality Rule
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, joined a press conference with Senators Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Representative Anna Eshoo (D-Calif.-16), and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Jessica Rosenworcel on the upcoming FCC rule reclassifying broadband as a telecommunications service under Title II of the Communications Act and reinstating net neutrality protections. The Commission will vote on the final rule at its open meeting on April 25.
Cantwell, Young, Hickenlooper, Blackburn Introduce Bill to Ensure U.S. Leads Global AI Innovation
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, and U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), members of the Commerce Committee, today introduced the bipartisan Future of AI Innovation Act, which lays the foundation to maintain U.S. leadership in the global race to develop artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies.
Cantwell Statement on Updated House TikTok Bill
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, released the following statement after the U.S. House proposed modified TikTok bill legislation that included her proposal to extend the divestment period:
Cantwell Opening Remarks at Hearing with FAA’s Independent Expert Panel on Boeing’s Safety Culture
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 review the findings and recommendations from the FAA’s Organization Designation Authorization (ODA) Expert Review Panel’s final report. The landmark Aircraft Certification, Safety, and Accountability Act required the FAA to convene an independent expert panel to review the safety management processes and culture of ODA holders like Boeing and make recommendations to address any safety deficiencies.
Cantwell, Young, Hassan, Blackburn Resolution Establishing World Quantum Day Passes Senate
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution introduced by Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, Todd Young (R-Ind.), Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) to commemorate and support the goals of World Quantum Day, which is recognized annually on April 14th.
Watch: Chair Cantwell and Chair McMorris Rodgers Join CNBC’s Squawk Box to Discuss How the American Privacy Rights Act Gives Americans New Privacy Rights
This morning, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, Chair of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, and U.S. Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, joined CNBC’s Squawk Box to discuss their historic comprehensive privacy deal that was unveiled over the weekend. The bipartisan American Privacy Rights Act gives Americans fundamental, enforceable data privacy rights, puts people in control of their own data, establishes robust enforcement to hold violators accountable and sets a clear and strong national privacy standard across states.
Sen. Cruz Leads Amicus Brief Opposing Biden’s Effort to Subsidize TikTok on School Buses
Fifth Circuit Lawsuit Filed by Concerned Parents Aims to Strike Down FCC’s Unlawful Decision to Fund Wi-Fi on School Buses WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) led his colleagues in filing an amicus brief opposing the Biden administration’s recent decision to expand the Federal Communication Commission’s (FCC) E-Rate program […]