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Recent News About Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
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U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, serving as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has released an updated version of the budget reconciliation bill's text.
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U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, representing Texas and serving as the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has scheduled a full committee Executive Session.
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U.S. Senator Todd Young, representing Indiana and serving as Chairman of the Commerce Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety, led a hearing focused on modernizing America's rail network.
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In a Senate Commerce Subcommittee hearing on Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy, Senator Ted Cruz criticized the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) for failing to uphold anti-doping standards.
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Leaders in the telecommunications industry and various policy institutions have shown strong support for the Senate Commerce Committee's spectrum provision.
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In a recent editorial, The Wall Street Journal commended Senator Ted Cruz and former President Donald Trump for their efforts in overcoming a legislative deadlock concerning spectrum auction authority.
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In a Senate Commerce Subcommittee hearing on Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries titled "Finding Nemo’s Future: Conflicts over Ocean Resources," Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) addressed the issue of Mexican cartels allegedly poaching fish from U.S....
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U.S. Senator Todd Young, Chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety, has announced a subcommittee hearing scheduled for June 18, 2025.
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Last week, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) released new guidance for the Broadband Equity Access and Deployment (BEAD) Program.
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U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz has reintroduced the Transparency in Enforcement, Restricting, and Monitoring of Services (TERMS) Act.
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U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz, along with Ranking Member Maria Cantwell, Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Rand Paul, and Ranking Member Gary Peters, have formally requested audits following a midair...
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Today, President Trump expressed his approval of a spectrum deal negotiated by U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
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U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, representing Texas and serving as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has introduced legislative directives for the budget reconciliation bill put forth by Senate Republicans.
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U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has announced a nomination hearing for Bryan Bedford to become the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
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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...