U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, who serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has scheduled a hearing to consider nominees for positions on two key federal transportation boards. The hearing is set for Thursday, November 6, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST in the Committee Hearing Room, Russell 253.
The nominees under consideration include John Deleeuw of Texas for membership on the National Transportation Safety Board; Richard Kloster of West Virginia for membership on the Surface Transportation Board; and Michelle Schultz of Pennsylvania, who is being considered for renomination to continue serving as a member of the Surface Transportation Board.
The committee will conduct a full nominations hearing that will be available via livestream on both the committee’s website and YouTube channel. Reporters interested in attending are advised to contact their respective media galleries to RSVP. Specific contacts are provided for Senate Daily Press, Periodical Press, Photographers, and Radio/TV.
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