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NASA's Artemis II mission successfully launched with four astronauts set to circle around the Moon—the first such journey since Apollo missions over fifty years ago. Chairman Ted Cruz called it an important step forward for U.S. leadership amid global competition in lunar exploration.
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Senators Maria Cantwell and Dan Sullivan have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at renewing key funding for fisheries restoration programs nationwide. The proposed act would continue annual investments exceeding $600 million into conservation efforts benefiting anglers and boaters alike.
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Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell issued a joint statement expressing concerns over limited aviation safety reforms adopted during recent markups of the ALERT Act by two key House committees. They highlighted differences between current proposals in Congress regarding mandatory adoption of advanced cockpit awareness technologies following last year's fatal midair collision near Reagan National Airport.
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Senator Ted Cruz said Democrats blocked progress on nine bipartisan bills during a key committee meeting. The disputed proposals covered topics like child safety and national security. The future timeline for reconsidering these measures remains unclear.
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Senator Deb Fischer called for strong U.S. coordination ahead of next year's World Radiocommunication Conference in Shanghai. Her remarks stressed national security concerns and highlighted key roles played by federal agencies such as DOD, NASA, NOAA, and FAA.
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Senator Ted Cruz called for reforms of Section 230 during a Senate Commerce Committee hearing on March 18. He criticized Big Tech's role in moderating online content and proposed legislative measures aimed at protecting free expression while addressing concerns about censorship.
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Industry leaders have voiced strong support after a Senate committee unanimously approved the NASA Authorization Act of 2026. The bill aims to strengthen U.S. leadership in space exploration through bipartisan cooperation and expanded public-private partnerships.
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Cantwell urges federal agencies to address counter-drone coordination failures after Texas incidents
Senator Maria Cantwell has urged key federal agencies to address recent failures in coordinating counter-drone activities after two incidents near Texas raised aviation safety concerns. Her letter calls for immediate action ahead of major upcoming events like the FIFA World Cup.
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The Senate Commerce Committee has advanced five federal nominations along with over 200 Coast Guard promotions following an executive session on March 12. The committee plays an important role in reviewing legislation related to commerce, science, and transportation.
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U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), both members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, have released a bipartisan discussion draft of the College Sports Competitive Act.
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At a Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee hearing in Washington, D.C., Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) highlighted the importance of nominees Matthew Anderson and Arvind Raman for roles at NASA and the National Institute of Standards...
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President Trump’s nominee for Director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Dr. Arvind Raman, was questioned by members of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee regarding recent actions by Commerce...
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The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has approved the Tsunami Warning, Research and Education Act of 2026.
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U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell, the Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, delivered an opening statement as the committee prepared to approve two bipartisan bills: the NASA Authorization Act of 2026 (S. 933) and...
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The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation has unanimously passed the bipartisan Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026.
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Senator Ted Cruz, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, opened an executive session today by outlining the importance of two reauthorization bills: the NASA Authorization Act of 2026 and the Weather Research and...
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The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation has unanimously approved the NASA Authorization Act of 2026.
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The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has unanimously advanced two bipartisan bills: the NASA Authorization Act of 2026 and the Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026.
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Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) led a hearing of the Senate Subcommittee on Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness to examine how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to improve the workforce, healthcare, and industry in the United States.
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U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) have introduced the bipartisan NSF AI Education Act of 2026, aiming to expand educational and professional development opportunities in artificial intelligence with support from the...