WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the United States Senate unanimously passed the Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act (S. 283), which was introduced by Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Senators Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), and Roger Wicker (R-Miss.). Passage comes after the House of Representatives cleared the […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Senator Mark. R. Warner (D-Va.) today introduced the Telecommunications Cybersecurity and Resilience Act, bipartisan legislation that would create a framework, developed by experts from government and the private sector, to strengthen telecommunications cybersecurity. This bill addresses vulnerabilities in the U.S. and global telecommunications sector highlighted […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Student athletes, coaches, professors, and presidents from universities and colleges from across the country have rallied behind the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act. The American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), the National Association of Basketball Coaches (NABC), and FBS Athletics Directors Association have all offered their support. Ruben Rojas Betanzos, a student athlete […]
To watch Chairman Cruz’s remarks on the Senate floor, click HERE WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, with a vote of 70-21, the Senate cleared the motion to invoke cloture on the Cruz-Cantwell substitute amendment for the Protect College Sports Act. Ahead of the vote, Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) spoke about the bill, encouraging […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) touted House passage of the MAPOceans Act, which he introduced in February 2025 with Senator Angus King (I-Maine). Advanced by the Senate Commerce Committee in March 2025 and passed by the Senate last September, the legislation now heads to President Trump’s desk to […]
To watch the full press conference, click HERE. To watch a recap video of the press conference, click HERE. To watch Chairman Cruz’s remarks, click HERE. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) joined the Families of Flight 5342 in a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday as they reiterated […]
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee released updated bill text for the Protect College Sports Act. The Senate overwhelmingly voted to move the bill forward today (77-22), setting up the chamber for debate and possible final passage next week. Upon releasing bill text, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said: “Fans, student […]
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) celebrated the overwhelming passage of their bipartisan Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act out of the Senate Commerce Committee. The bill would remove legal barriers to allow voluntary, league-style Unified Boxing Organizations (UBOs) to compete alongside traditional promoters. […]
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today celebrated the House of Representatives’ passage of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act, bipartisan and bicameral legislation that would require automakers to include AM broadcast radio in their new vehicles at no additional charge. House passage comes […]
Committee Advances Senator Sullivan’s Bycatch Reduction Act, Additional Legislation, and Coast Guard Promotions WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation advanced nine bills and Coast Guard promotions. The following actions were taken during today’s Executive Session: Legislation advanced by roll call vote: S. 4749, JAWBONE Act as amended by the Cruz substitute. Yeas: Chairman Ted […]