Cruz, Cantwell Lead Artemis II Resolution Lauding Historic Mission Success
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) filed a joint resolution commemorating the success of the Artemis II mission. Supported by Mission Control at Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, the 10-day mission set a record for the furthest distance traveled by humans into deep space. Johnson Space Center, the heart of American spaceflight, served as the […]
Sens. Cruz, Welch Introduce Bill to Strengthen America’s Satellite Sector
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Senator Peter Welch (D-Vermont) today introduced the Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act, bipartisan legislation that aims to update the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) application process and remove regulatory barriers and uncertainty that could threaten investments in the United States’ commercial satellite industry.
Chairman Cruz: Isaacman Is Committed to American Supremacy in Space
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In his opening statement at today’s Senate Commerce Committee nominations hearing, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) praised Jared Isaacman, President Trump’s nominee to lead NASA, as a passionate leader who will ensure that NASA successfully beats China to the moon. Aided by the $10 billion Chairman Cruz secured for NASA in the One Big Beautiful Bill, Isaacman will be well positioned to complete the Artemis missions that will ensure the U.S. has an enduring presence on the moon and beyond. Sen. Cruz urged his colleagues to support Isaacman’s nomination on Monday, noting that the Committee is moving expeditiously to vote on the nominee next week.
Commerce Committee Advances Nomination of Neil Jacobs to be NOAA Administrator
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation approved the nomination of Neil Jacobs to serve as the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere (NOAA Administrator). Mr. Jacobs was previously reported to the full Senate on a bipartisan basis by voice vote, but due to changes in Senate procedure around nominations, a roll call vote was necessary.
Sen. Cruz: The Development and Deployment of Technology Should Be Done the American Way
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In his opening statement at today’s Senate Commerce Committee nominations hearing, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) highlighted the qualifications of the nominees under consideration and stressed they will play vital roles in improving transportation safety, securing American leadership in emerging technologies, and promoting economic growth.
Sen. Budd, Commerce Committee Colleagues Highlight Need to Bolster U.S. leadership in AI Innovation
WASHINGTON, D.C. – At yesterday’s Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness hearing titled “AI’ve Got a Plan: America’s AI Action Plan,” Sen. Budd led his Senate Republican colleagues in discussing the Trump administration’s “AI Action Plan” with testimony from Michael Kratsios, Director, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. Below are some highlights from today’s hearing, which can be viewed in its entirety HERE.
Sen. Budd: AI Enables Americans to Make the Best and Most of Themselves on Daily Basis
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In his opening statement at today’s Senate Subcommittee on Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness hearing, Chairman Ted Budd (R-N.C.) discussed the need to accelerate AI innovation and infrastructure development without subjecting this technology to needless overregulation. To bolster U.S. leadership in technological innovation and counter adversarial nations like China, Senator Budd emphasized the importance of leaning into the free market and private sector approach to exporting American technology abroad. Additionally, Senator Budd underscored the strong leadership displayed by President Trump and Director Kratsios in repealing the Biden-era executive order that sought to stifle the potential of American advancement in AI technology.
Sen. Cruz: AI Policy Should Harness the Power of American Ingenuity
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In his opening statement at today’s Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness hearing titled “AI’ve Got a Plan: America’s AI Action Plan,” Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) detailed his new AI framework and SANDBOX Act, will make it easier for AI developers and users to use AI in novel ways when outdated federal regulations may hinder AI adoption.
Sen. Cruz Unveils AI Policy Framework to Strengthen American AI Leadership
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released a legislative framework designed to promote American leadership in artificial intelligence. The framework outlines five pillars to guide Congressional efforts on AI policy and proposes a light-touch regulatory strategy to make safe AI deployment easier in the United States while protecting against emerging risks.
AI’ve Got a Plan: America’s AI Action Plan
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness, will convene a subcommittee hearing titled “AI’ve Got a Plan: America’s AI Action Plan” on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at 10:00 am EST. This hearing will examine President Trump’s artificial intelligence strategy, Winning the Race: America’s AI Action Plan, which emphasizes the need for accelerated development and deployment of American AI products to preserve the United States’ competitive advantage over China, achieve global AI dominance, and usher in a new golden age of human flourishing that will increase the standard of living for all Americans. The hearing will also explore legislative actions to foster AI innovation by preventing overregulation, streamline the development of American AI infrastructure, and strengthen U.S. leadership on the global stage.