U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, who chairs the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has scheduled a nomination hearing for Howard Lutnick. Lutnick is President Donald Trump’s nominee for U.S. Secretary of Commerce. The hearing will occur after an executive session to discuss committee rules for the 119th Congress, set to begin at 10:00 AM EST on January 29, 2025.
Senator Cruz expressed support for Lutnick’s nomination in a statement: “Howard Lutnick is an excellent choice to lead the Department of Commerce, and his vast experience will serve him well in his mission to promote America’s unlimited entrepreneurial spirit. Mr. Lutnick will play a key role in unleashing unprecedented innovation and ensuring our nation’s job creators are well equipped to expand opportunities for good-paying jobs.”
Cruz met with Lutnick on December 9, 2024, discussing the Department of Commerce’s role in economic growth, job creation, and technological innovation.
The hearing details are as follows:
– Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
– Time: Executive session at 10:00 AM EST followed by the nomination hearing
– Location: Senate Russell Office Building Room 253
Witness testimony and live video of the hearing will be accessible on www.commerce.senate.gov.
