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Senate schedules nomination hearing for Dabbar for deputy secretary of commerce
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, who chairs the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will lead a nomination hearing for Paul Dabbar.
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Texas lawmakers push to relocate NASA headquarters to Houston
U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Chairman Ted Cruz and U.S. House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin have initiated a congressional effort to relocate NASA's headquarters from Washington, D.C....
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Support grows for TAKE IT DOWN Act awaiting House approval
A broad coalition, including advocacy groups, law enforcement, and tech leaders, is pressing Congress for the swift approval of the TAKE IT DOWN Act.
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Sen. Cruz calls for end to daylight saving time practice
Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) addressed the Senate Commerce Committee today, emphasizing the need to reconsider the widespread practice of changing clocks for Daylight Saving Time (DST) due to its negligible benefits and adverse effects.
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Ted Cruz supports Arielle Roth's NTIA nomination amid spectrum policy promises
In an executive session of the Senate Commerce Committee, Chairman Ted Cruz expressed continued support for Arielle Roth's nomination to lead the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).
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Sen. Cruz emphasizes U.S. leadership in space and telecom during committee hearing
In a recent Senate Commerce Committee nominations hearing, Chairman Ted Cruz, representing Texas, spoke about the urgency of maintaining U.S. leadership in space and telecommunications.
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Senator Cruz confronts USA Fencing over claims of federal law violation
This week, U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz has accused USA Fencing of violating federal law by permitting male athletes, who identify as transgender women, to compete against female athletes.
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Bipartisan TAKE IT DOWN Act advances with broad support
The House Energy and Commerce Committee has advanced the bipartisan TAKE IT DOWN Act, initially introduced in the Senate by Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz and Senator Amy Klobuchar.
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Ted Cruz questions AI nonprofit's use of taxpayer funds in support of advocacy
U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz is conducting an investigation into the Future of Privacy Forum (FPF) regarding its use of federal grant money.
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Senators unveil bill to enhance fog forecasting for improved port safety
U.S. Senators Ted Cruz and Alex Padilla have introduced new legislation aimed at enhancing the National Weather Service's fog forecasting capabilities.
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Senators question Boeing CEO on safety and quality measures at Senate hearing
At a recent Senate Commerce Committee hearing titled “Safety First: Restoring Boeing’s Status as a Great American Manufacturer,” senators pressed Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg on the company's implementation of its safety and quality improvement plans.
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Senator Cruz to hold hearing on changing time practices
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz from Texas, who chairs the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has announced a full committee hearing set for April 10, 2025.
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Senate commerce committee to hold nomination hearing for NASA and FCC roles
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, who chairs the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has announced a nominations hearing for two significant appointments.
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Ted Cruz urges Boeing to restore safety and quality, pushes Army for transparency
In a recent committee hearing titled “Safety First: Restoring Boeing’s Status as a Great American Manufacturer,” U.S. Senator Ted Cruz addressed Boeing's ongoing challenges in manufacturing safety.
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Commerce Committee leaders criticize Army for withholding ADS-B memo amid investigation
U.S. Senate Commerce Committee leaders have expressed frustration over the Army's continued refusal to cooperate with the committee's investigation into a midair collision on January 29, which resulted in the deaths of 67 individuals.
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Senate hearing discusses aviation safety concerns following fatal mid-air collision at DCA
At a recent Senate Committee hearing focused on aviation safety, Republicans expressed concerns over safety system breakdowns that may have contributed to a mid-air collision near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on January 29, 2025.
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Senator Cruz addresses aviation safety after midair collision near Potomac River
Senator Ted Cruz of Texas has voiced his determination to investigate the factors leading to a recent aviation accident and to advocate for improvements within the U.S. aviation system.
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Ted Cruz supports Arielle Roth for NTIA leadership at Senate commerce committee hearing
In a recent Senate Commerce Committee hearing, Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) voiced strong support for Arielle Roth, nominated to lead the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) at the Department of Commerce.
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Senator Ted Cruz questions DOD over alleged lobbying violations
U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz has requested the Department of Defense (DOD) to provide documents related to efforts by Biden-era officials to influence defense contractors against supporting the reauthorization of the Federal...
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Cruz and Moran seek ideas on modernizing U.S. air traffic control
U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz and Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Jerry Moran are reaching out to their colleagues in the Senate and members of the aviation industry for input on modernizing the U.S. air traffic control system.