Republican News

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a full committee hearing titled “Fees and Foreign Influence: Examining the Panama Canal and Its Impact on U.S. Trade and National Security” on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 10:00 am EST. This hearing will examine the importance of the Panama Canal to the American economy and our national security, focusing on the canal’s role in U.S. trade, the challenges of capacity limitations and rising fees, and the potential dangers posed by the involvement of China and other foreign powers.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – At today’s Senate Commerce Committee hearing, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee to be U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, earned praise from Senators on both sides of the dais, citing his qualifications and history of public service.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of the Senate Commerce Committee nomination hearing for Sean Duffy to be U.S. Secretary of Transportation, dozens of transportation trade associations, companies, and coalitions that depend on a safe and efficient transportation system have voiced their support for his nomination.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), and Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah) recently reintroduced the Informing Consumers About Smart Devices Act, bipartisan legislation that would require the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to create reasonable disclosure guidelines for products equipped with audio or visual recording components that are not obvious, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, and dishwashers. Many consumers don’t realize a growing number of household devices and appliances come with cameras and/or microphones capable of recording them and their families. Some devices also include Wi-Fi capability to transmit data without their knowledge.