Democratic News

Press Releases 01/17/2025
Cantwell Statement on Supreme Court TikTok Decision
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) released this statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the law requiring the sale of TikTok.
Press Releases 01/15/2025
Out of the Gate, Cantwell Presses Duffy for His Commitments to Bipartisan Transportation Infrastructure Investments, Aviation Safety, & Traveling Public
During her first round of questioning at today’s hearing to consider Trump nominee Sean Duffy to be Secretary of the Department of Transportation, Ranking Member Maria Cantwell pressed the nominee for his commitment to honoring the transportation infrastructure investments in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, continuing to strengthen aviation safety oversight, and putting the traveling public’s safety ahead of special interests.
Press Releases 01/14/2025
Cantwell's Leadership Drives Historic Laws Transforming American Manufacturing, Infrastructure & Innovation
During her time as Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation these past four years, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell led an ambitious agenda focused on finding bipartisan solutions to many of the challenges facing our nation’s economy.
Press Releases 01/14/2025
Spokane Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center Tech Hub Launches With $48 Million Federal Grant
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) announced $48 million for the American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center (AAMMC) in Spokane, Washington.
Press Releases 12/21/2024
Cantwell Applauds Senate Confirmation of Amtrak Board of Directors
The U.S. Senate unanimously confirmed David Capozzi, Elaine Clegg, Ronald Batory and Lanhee Chen to serve on the Amtrak Board of Directors.
Press Releases 12/19/2024
Cantwell, Cruz Lead Bipartisan NASA Reauthorization Legislation
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2024, which would provide the agency $25.4 billion in funding for Fiscal Year 2025.
Press Releases 12/17/2024
Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Prevent Supply Chain Disruptions, Protect American Producers & Pocketbooks, Set to Pass in End of Year Package
U.S. Sens. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), and Reps. Larry Bucshon (R-Ind.) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), secured a package of provisions based on the bipartisan Promoting Resilient Supply Chains Act in the must-pass Continuing Resolution.
Press Releases 12/12/2024
Chair Cantwell Touts Committee’s Progress on Aviation Safety
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, delivered the following remarks at today’s subcommittee hearing on the Federal Aviation Administration’s air traffic systems, facilities and technical air traffic workforce, in light of increasing air travel demand.
Press Releases 12/12/2024
Commerce Committee Approves Nominations, Sending Nominations to the Senate Floor
Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation approved nominations during an Executive Session.
Press Releases 12/11/2024
Cantwell, Cruz, Baldwin, Sullivan Introduce Bipartisan Coast Guard Reauthorization Act of 2024
U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chair Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas), along with Oceans Subcommittee Chair Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) and Ranking Member Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) introduced bipartisan legislation that would authorize the U.S. Coast Guard for Fiscal Years 2025 and 2026.