Cantwell Gives FAA 2 Weeks to Provide Answers on its Boeing Production Line Oversight
Following the recent Alaska Airlines flight 1282 incident, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today wrote to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Michael Whitaker requesting documents and information related to FAA’s safety oversight of Boeing and Spirit AeroSystems to ensure manufacturers cannot avoid audit accountability and are complying with FAA quality control regulations.
Cantwell Statement on FAA’s Investigation into Boeing 737 MAX 9
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, released the following statement on the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) announcement it is launching an investigation into the Boeing 737 MAX 9, following the recent Alaska Airlines flight 1282 incident:
Cantwell Joins Effort to Ensure U.S. Leadership in AI Innovation
On Friday, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science Transportation, joined a letter led by Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) to the Senate Appropriations Committee urging the inclusion of initial funding of $10 million to establish the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute (USAISI) in the Fiscal Year 2024 Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies Appropriations bill or any other relevant funding opportunities. The letter was also signed by Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.).
Cantwell Commends Executive Order Curbing Imports of Russian Seafood to Protect WA Markets and Fishermen
Today, President Biden issued an Executive Order to strengthen U.S. sanctions on Russian financial institutions and import bans on certain Russian goods, including Russian seafood. U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, released the following statement applauding the Executive Order:
Sen. Cruz Demands Answers From DHS Regarding Illegal Aliens’ Use of Fake IDs for Air Travel
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In case you missed it, Adam Shaw with Fox News has a new report detailing an inquiry by U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) into how the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) may be allowing illegal aliens to fly across the country using de facto fake IDs. Currently, TSA and […]
Cantwell Announces Historic Funding to Spur Next Era of Timber & Maritime Industries on WA North Olympic Peninsula
Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, announced $1 million in new federal funding from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) for two economic development initiatives on the Olympic Peninsula in Washington state. The funding is being awarded through the Recompete Pilot Program, which aims to alleviate persistent economic distress and support long-term, comprehensive economic development and job creation.
Cantwell, Cruz Bills to Modernize Nation’s Weather Radio, Deliver Real-Time Emergency Alerts Passes Senate
The U.S. Senate unanimously passed the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio Modernization Act and the National Weather Service Communications Improvement Act, bipartisan bills aimed at modernizing the nation’s weather communication and radio service as the country faces increasing weather disasters. The bills were introduced by Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Committee, and Ranking Member Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in May 2023 and passed the Commerce Committee the same month. The bills now head to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Sen. Cruz Probes Attempts to Extort Millions from Airlines Over New DC Flights
“MWAA is not United Airlines’ corporate lobbyist, nor should it be” WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today sent a letter to John Potter, President and Chief Executive Officer Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA), requesting information regarding MWAA’s work opposing more flights at to Ronald Reagan Washington National […]
Cantwell Announces Long-Sought Win for WA: I-5 Bridge Replacement Project Wins $600M Grant
On Friday, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, announced that the Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) Program – the organization tasked with replacing the I-5 Bridge connecting Portland, Ore., and Southwest Washington – will receive $600 million in federal funds from a Department of Transportation (DOT) grant program authored by Sen. Cantwell.
Cantwell-Led Legislation to Reauthorize the Maritime Administration Heads to the President’s Desk
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, successfully negotiated the inclusion of the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) reauthorization legislation as part of the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The $1.35 billion package will expand investment opportunities to modernize ports, maritime infrastructure and shipbuilding and expand workforce education and training. After passing the Senate and House this week, the legislation now heads to the president’s desk.