Democratic News

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.
Press Releases 12/9/2024
Cantwell Pushes House Republican Leadership to End Blockage of Kids Privacy Legislation
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, called on House Republican Leadership to end their blockade of kids privacy legislation following a statement today by Speaker Mike Johnson.
Press Releases 12/7/2024
Cantwell Secures Key Investments in NDAA to Accelerate American Tech Innovation, Protect America’s Networks from Adversaries and Drive America’s Economic Strength
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Commerce Committee and key architect of the CHIPS and Science Law, secured up to $500 million in federal investments to preserve and expand the Regional Tech Hubs program.
Press Releases 12/4/2024
Bipartisan Senate Leaders Urge House GOP to Stand Up to Tech Companies, Protect Children From Social Media Harms & Pass Kids Online Privacy Legislation Before End of Year
U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chair Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Ranking Member Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and Sens. Edward Markey (D-Mass.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), authors of bipartisan bills to protect children online, wrote to House Republican Leaders urging them to pass the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act (KOSPA) package before the end of the year.
Press Releases 12/3/2024
Cantwell, Young, Durbin, Daines Introduce National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act
To maintain and expand the United States’ leadership in the global race for quantum technology, U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chair of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.), member of the Committee, Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) introduced the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act.