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U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has launched an investigation into attempts by the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) to extort millions of dollars from airlines if Congress changes laws that limit flights into and out of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). The investigation comes after documents revealed that MWAA, at the request of United Airlines, is attempting to transfer the proceeds to United Airlines via Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).In a letter addressed to John Potter, President and...
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The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed two bipartisan bills aimed at modernizing the nation's weather communication and radio service. The bills, known as the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Weather Radio Modernization Act and the National Weather Service Communications Improvement Act, were introduced by Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in May 2023 and have now been sent to the U.S. House of Representatives for consideration.The NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act seeks to upgrade the outdated weather radio technology and...
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On Friday, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) announced that the Interstate Bridge Replacement (IBR) Program will receive a $600 million federal grant to replace the I-5 Bridge connecting Portland, Oregon, and Southwest Washington. The grant comes from the Department of Transportation's Mega program, which was authored by Sen. Cantwell to fund large and complex transportation projects that drive regional and national economies.Sen. Cantwell expressed her satisfaction with the funding, stating, "Today marks a mega win for the State of Washington: Finally, the...
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U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, has successfully negotiated the inclusion of the U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) reauthorization legislation as part of the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The legislation, which has passed both the Senate and House this week, now heads to the president's desk.The reauthorization legislation, totaling $1.35 billion, aims to modernize ports, maritime infrastructure, and shipbuilding while also expanding workforce education and training....
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Ted Cruz, along with Senator Jerry Moran and Senator Ted Budd, has requested unanimous consent to pass a temporary extension of the Federal Aviation Administration's authorization. This attempt was blocked by Senator Michael Bennet. The lawmakers' goal is to ensure that air travel and air cargo during the holiday season are not severely impacted.Senator Cruz emphasized the importance of extending the FAA's authorities, stating, "A seamless travel experience depends on airlines, air traffic controllers, airport managers, and TSA screeners all...
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During a recent space subcommittee hearing, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, emphasized the importance of technology in ensuring safety and advancing innovation in commercial space activities. The hearing included testimony from representatives of various government agencies involved in space regulation and oversight.Senator Cantwell specifically asked the witnesses about the technological challenges faced by the federal government in overseeing space commercialization and ensuring safety. She highlighted...
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Sen. Ted Cruz, the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member, has raised concerns about the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's (CPB) affirmative action mandate for radio and television stations. In a letter addressed to CPB President and CEO Patricia de Stacy Harrison, Sen. Cruz argues that the mandate, which requires stations to engage in affirmative action to qualify for grant funding, may violate civil rights laws.The letter highlights how CPB board members recently voted to modify the existing affirmative action mandates for publicly-funded media outlets, such...
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Ted Cruz of Texas has voiced his strong support for the nomination of J. Todd Inman to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) during an executive session held today. Senator Cruz highlighted Inman's leadership experience and qualifications for the critical safety role.The NTSB plays a crucial role in thoroughly investigating transportation accidents to identify their causes and make recommendations to prevent future incidents. Senator Cruz emphasized Inman's qualifications, stating, "As he demonstrated at his hearing last...
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U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairwoman Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash) have expressed concern over the seemingly inconsistent enforcement of community guidelines by Eventbrite, a popular event management and ticketing platform. In a letter addressed to Eventbrite President and CEO Julia Hartz, the lawmakers requested details regarding the removal of events featuring comments from Riley Gaines, while allowing events promoting pro-Hamas groups to remain on the platform.The letter highlights...
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Wicker Raises Concern Over Chair Khan’s Leadership After Recent FTC Staff Survey
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Cantwell, Grassley Want New Enforcement Authority for FTC to Fight Unfair Drug Pricing Practices and Provide More Transparency
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Cantwell, Sullivan Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Federal Weather Service Firefighting Tools
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Conference Committee Meets to Kick Off Negotiations
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Spiking West Coast Gas Prices Spur Cantwell, Feinstein, Wyden to Introduce Bill Targeting Fuel Market Anomalies Hurting Consumers