Senate Commerce Report Reveals White House’s Bidenomics’ High-Speed Internet Plan Connecting Wealthy Enclaves
$42 Billion BEAD Program Duplicates Existing Gov’t Spending, Closes Digital Divide for Vacation Homes and D.C.’s National Zoo WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee under Ranking Member Ted Cruz released its fact-finding report on the single largest pot of federal money ever allocated for broadband—the $42.45 billion allocation for the Broadband […]
Commerce Committee Leadership Introduce Bill to Ensure Coast Guard Personnel Paid In Event of Gov’t Shutdown
Bill from Sens. Cruz, Cantwell, Sullivan, and Baldwin Would Treat Coasties the Same as DOD Troops WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chair Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Subcommittee Ranking Member Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), and Subcommittee Chair Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) today introduced the Pay Our Coast Guard Act, bicameral, bipartisan legislation that would ensure Coast […]
Cantwell Reacts to Senate Artificial Intelligence Forum, Calls for Cross-Industry Collaboration to Protect Jobs, Consumer Safety
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, the Committee that will oversee legislation affecting the AI industry, posted the following statement after attending today’s Senate Artificial Intelligence (AI) Forum that convened with top leaders from tech, labor and civil liberties organizations:
Cantwell Says Federal Privacy Legislation Key to Addressing AI Scams And Misuse Concerns for Consumers
During a subcommittee hearing today on transparency in artificial intelligence, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, said strong and enforceable federal privacy protections for consumers are key to combat scams, misuse of personal data and to prevent bias and discrimination in artificial intelligence (AI) technology. Sen. Cantwell also said she would be introducing separate legislation to combat deepfakes to protect consumers and national security, stop potential disruptions of interstate commerce and protect civil liberties and First Amendment rights.
Sen. Cruz: AI Has Opportunity to Improve Lives, Spur Economic Growth, and Create New Jobs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In his opening statement for the record for today’s Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety and Data Security hearing titled “The Need for Transparency in Artificial Intelligence,” Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) stressed the immense potential artificial intelligence (AI) presents for economic growth, and cautioned against allowing fear of new technology […]
Sen. Cruz Seeks Answers on FTC’s Lawless Attempt at Regulating AI
In letter drafted with ChatGPT’s help, Sen. Cruz warns agency it has no authority to regulate constitutionally-protected speech WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) sent a letter to Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chairwoman Lina Khan seeking answers regarding her plans to regulate artificial intelligence for “disinformation” and “bias.” The letter […]
Cantwell Statement on the Nomination of Mike Whitaker as FAA Administrator
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, which oversees the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), released the following statement after President Biden’s announcement that he will nominate Mike Whitaker to be the next FAA Administrator:
Cantwell Applauds Senate Confirmation of Anna Gomez to Complete the Federal Communications Commission, End Years-Long Deadlock
Today, the U.S. Senate voted 55-43 to confirm Anna Gomez, President Biden’s nominee to be a Commissioner on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, applauded her confirmation to be the fifth Commissioner, completing the Commission and unlocking the years-long 2-2 deadlock.
Sen. Cruz: Anna Gomez’s Confirmation Will Harm Taxpayers, Broadband Deployment, and 1st Amendment Freedoms
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) took to the Senate floor to voice his opposition to President Biden’s nomination of Anna Gomez to sit on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Below is a transcript of Sen. Cruz’s remarks as delivered: “I rise today to discuss Anna Gomez, one […]
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement On President Biden’s Nomination of Mike Whitaker to Lead FAA
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following statement following President Biden’s announcement that he would nominate Mike Whitaker to serve as administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). “The Biden administration has repeatedly nominated to key positions unqualified and radical activists who were then sensibly rejected […]