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Press Releases 04/3/2025
Senators Press Boeing CEO on Company’s Safety, Quality Improvements
WASHINGTON, D.C. – At yesterday’s Senate Commerce Committee hearing, “Safety First: Restoring Boeing’s Status as a Great American Manufacturer,” Senate Republicans questioned Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg on implementation of the company’s safety and quality plan, and asked about what detailed steps the company has taken to infuse manufacturing processes with a safety-first culture.
Press Releases 04/3/2025
Sens. Cruz, Padilla Introduce Bill To Improve Fog Forecasting, Boost Vessel Safety at Ports
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) today introduced the Fog Observations and Geographic Forecasting Act (FOG Forecasting Act), bipartisan legislation to improve the National Weather Service’s (NWS) fog forecasting capabilities to enhance safety at America’s ports and help prevent costly shipping delays caused by dense fog.
Press Releases 04/2/2025
Senate Commerce Announces Hearing for NASA, FCC Nominees
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a nominations hearing for Jared Isaacman, nominee to be Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and Olivia Trusty, nominee to be a Member of the Federal Communications Commission, at 10:00 AM EST on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
Press Releases 04/2/2025
Sen. Cruz: Boeing Must Prove to the Public It’s Working to Restore Safety, Quality in Production Processes
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In his opening statement at today’s full committee hearing titled “Safety First: Restoring Boeing’s Status as a Great American Manufacturer,” Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) discussed the manufacturing challenges that have plagued Boeing in recent years, highlighting the importance of hearing from CEO Kelly Ortberg directly about the concrete actions Boeing has taken to fix these production problems that led to unacceptable safety events.
Press Releases 04/2/2025
If I Could Turn Back Time: Should We Lock the Clock?
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a full committee hearing titled “If I Could Turn Back Time: Should We Lock the Clock?” on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM EST. The hearing will examine the various issues around whether the country should continue “springing forward” and “falling back” each year with time.
Press Releases 03/31/2025
Commerce Committee Leaders: Army’s Refusal To Turn Over ADS-B Memo ‘Completely Unacceptable’
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) released the following statement regarding the Army’s continued refusal to comply with the Committee’s investigation into the tragic Jan. 29 midair collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport:
Press Releases 03/28/2025
Senate Republicans Raise Concerns Over Aviation Safety Breakdowns That Led to Fatal Mid-Air Collision at DCA
WASHINGTON, D.C. – At this week’s Senate Commerce Committee Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation hearing, titled “NTSB Preliminary Report: DCA Midair Collision,” Senate Republicans pressed officials from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the Army, and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) on breakdowns in the aviation safety systems that potentially contributed to the deadly mid-air collision between American Airlines Flight 5342 and an Army Black Hawk helicopter on January 29, 2025 near the Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Senators emphasized concerns about the Army’s practice of frequently turning off ADS-B Out transmission and called for the FAA to modernize its air traffic control system.
Press Releases 03/27/2025
Sen. Cruz: After DCA Crash Factors Show Action Necessary to Make Aviation System Safer
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In his opening statement at today’s Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation hearing titled “NTSB Preliminary Report: DCA Midair Collision,” Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) expressed his condolences to the families of the victims of the crash involving American Airlines Flight 5342 and an Army Black Hawk helicopter. Sen. Cruz highlighted his commitment to using the power of the Committee to thoroughly investigate the factors leading to this accident and make any necessary policy changes. Sen. Cruz also reiterated the need for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to urgently modernize its air traffic control system and previewed that the Committee has begun the process of crafting legislation to provide resources to make lasting improvements to the U.S. aviation system.
Press Releases 03/27/2025
Sen. Cruz: Arielle Roth “Ideally Suited” to Lead NTIA, Fix BEAD, and Advance Spectrum Policy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In his opening statement at today’s Senate Commerce Committee nomination hearing, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) reiterated his strong support for Arielle Roth to lead the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) at the Department of Commerce. Sen. Cruz praised her strong dedication to public service, indefatigable work ethic, and unrivaled passion for telecommunications policy and law.
Press Releases 03/26/2025
Biden DOD Officials Violated Lobbying Restrictions in Effort To Stop FCC Spectrum Auctions
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has asked the Department of Defense (DOD) to turn over documents related to how Biden-era officials pressured defense contractors to lobby against reauthorizing the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) spectrum auction authority. In a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Sen. Cruz details allegations that Biden DOD officials and career staff sought to circumvent laws prohibiting federal agencies from lobbying on legislation.