Sen. Cruz: It’s Past Due for Congress To Get USF Spending Under Control
Before Raising Taxes to Finance USF, Program Reforms Needed WASHINGTON, D.C. – In his opening statement for the record for today’s Subcommittee on Communications, Media and Broadband hearing titled “The State of Universal Service”, Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) expressed his concerns that the FCC’s Universal Service Fund has imposed skyrocketing tax burdens on American […]
Commerce Committee Approves Rail Safety Legislation, Sends 6 Bills to the Senate Floor
Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation approved the Railway Safety Act of 2023 as well as the Securing Semiconductor Supply Chain Act, the National Weather Service Communications Improvements Act, the NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act, the TRANQ Research Act, and the TORNADO Act, along with approving Coast Guard promotions. […]
Bipartisan Railway Safety Act Heads to Senate Floor
Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation approved the bipartisan Railway Safety Act of 2023 following negotiations led by Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Committee, sending the legislation to the Senate floor. The Railway Safety Act of 2023 was introduced by Ohio and Pennsylvania Sens. Sherrod Brown, J.D. Vance, Bob Casey and John Fetterman, along with Sens. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), following the devastating train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
Cantwell Delivers Opening Statement Before Committee Approves Rail Safety Legislation
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, delivered the following remarks at today’s executive session immediately before the Committee approved the Railway Safety Act of 2023. Earlier this week, Sen. Cantwell released a summary of the legislation.
Cantwell-Cruz Bills to Modernize Nation’s Weather Alert Radio, Instant Messaging Service Head to Senate Floor
Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, unanimously passed two national weather bills aimed at modernizing the nation’s weather communication and radio service as the country faces increased weather disasters. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio Modernization Act and the National Weather Service Communications Improvement Act were introduced by Chair U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas). Both bills now head to the Senate floor.
Sen. Cruz: Rail Bill Gives Admin New Powers That May Curb Energy Transportation, Raise Costs
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In his opening statement at today’s full committee markup, Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) detailed his concerns about how the Railway Safety Act would make it easier for the Biden administration to restrict the transportation of coal, oil, natural gas, and ethanol. Ranking Member Cruz’s opening remarks, as delivered: “Thank you Madam […]
Sen. Cruz Secures New, Groundbreaking Commitment From Norfolk Southern to Reimburse East Palestine Homeowners
New fund would make homeowners near derailment site whole should they sell their homes at a loss WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following discussions to address the aftermath of the East Palestine train derailment, U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today announced that he has secured an agreement from Norfolk Southern to compensate homeowners […]
Bipartisan Railway Safety Legislation Heads to Commerce Committee Vote
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, said today that the Committee will vote Wednesday, May 10, on bipartisan railway safety legislation. The Railway Safety Act of 2023 builds upon legislation introduced by Ohio and Pennsylvania Sens. Sherrod Brown, J.D. Vance, Bob Casey and John Fetterman, along with Sens. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), following the devastating train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
As Weather Disasters Increase, Cantwell, Cruz Introduce Bills to Modernize Nation’s Weather Alert Radio, Instant Messaging Service
Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, and Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio Modernization Act and the National Weather Service Communications Improvement Act, two national weather bills aimed at modernizing the nation’s weather communication and radio service as the country faces increased weather disasters.
Sen. Cruz, Rep. Comer Team Up Seeking Answers on Coordinated Efforts to Ban Gas Stoves
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an effort to reveal the details of a hidden pressure campaign run by environmental activists and the Biden administration to ban gas stoves, U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and House Committee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) have sent bicameral letters to Consumer Reports, the […]