U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has announced a hearing to review nominees for key transportation roles. The hearing is scheduled for 2:15 PM EST on Wednesday, November 5, 2025. It will take place in the Committee Hearing Room at Russell 253.
The committee will consider three nominees: Mr. Ryan McCormack of Virginia for Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy; Mr. Daniel Edwards of North Carolina for Assistant Secretary of Transportation for Aviation and International Affairs; and Mr. Trent Morse of Florida for a position on the Board of Directors of the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority.
The hearing will be available via livestream on the Committee website and YouTube.
Senator Cruz stated, "I will convene a hearing to consider nominees to the Department of Transportation and the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority at 2:15 PM EST on Wednesday, November 5, 2025."
Reporters interested in attending are advised to contact their respective media galleries to RSVP. Contact information is provided for Senate Daily Press, Senate Periodical Press, Senate Photographers, and Senate Radio/TV.
