United States Senate Committee On Commerce, Science, And Transportation
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Cruz-led bipartisan bills advance in end-of-Congress legislation
The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee has seen several bipartisan bills introduced by Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) included in the Further Continuing Appropriations and Disaster Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2025.
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Senator Cruz criticizes FAA's outdated air traffic control systems
In a recent Senate Commerce Subcommittee hearing on Aviation Safety, Operations, and Innovation, Senator Ted Cruz expressed concerns about the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) inability to modernize essential systems.
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Senator Cruz vows quick confirmation of Trump’s nominees in upcoming Congress
In a recent session of the Senate Commerce Committee, Ranking Member Ted Cruz expressed his commitment to expedite the confirmation process for President-elect Trump's nominees.
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Ted Cruz calls for strategic deterrence against state-sponsored cyberattacks
In a recent Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Communications, Media, and Broadband hearing titled "Communications Networks Safety & Security," Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) addressed the pressing issue of cyber threats from foreign state-sponsored...
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Senate passes bipartisan act targeting AI-generated 'revenge porn
The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed the TAKE IT DOWN Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by Senators Ted Cruz and Amy Klobuchar.
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Ted Cruz urges DOJ probe into foreign influence on US AI policy
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has called for an investigation into potential foreign influence on American artificial intelligence (AI) policy.
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Senator Cruz urges halt on $1.25B Digital Equity Grant Program over constitutionality concerns
Senator Ted Cruz, the Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, has called on the Biden-Harris administration to retract guidance for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration’s (NTIA) 'Digital Equity Competitive...
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Senator Ted Cruz urges pause on broadband equity activities over alleged mismanagement
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has called for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) to halt its current activities under the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program.
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Senators claim Biden administration manipulates broadband data
U.S. Senators Ted Cruz, Marsha Blackburn, and Cynthia Lummis have accused the Biden-Harris administration of disseminating misleading information regarding broadband connectivity in the United States.
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Cruz-led investigation scrutinizes NSF's allocation of funds under Biden-Harris administration
The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, under the leadership of Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas), has released an investigative report examining how the National Science Foundation (NSF) allocates taxpayer funds intended for scientific research. The report indicates that more than a quarter of NSF spending is directed towards what it describes as left-wing ideological initiatives presented as "academic research." It highlights concerns about the radicalization within the scientific community and on American campuses, citing recent incidents of campus antisemitism.
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Cruz-Kelly chips reform law aims to boost U.S. semiconductor industry
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has announced the signing of a bipartisan bill aimed at expediting semiconductor manufacturing plant construction, which he co-authored with Senator Mark Kelly. The legislation, known as the Kelly-Cruz bill, seeks to remove obstacles related to environmental reviews and permits for microchip projects. It is designed to lower compliance costs for chip manufacturers and accelerate construction timelines across Texas and the nation.
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Bipartisan effort to protect teens from deepfake 'revenge porn' blocked in Senate
Senator Ted Cruz's bipartisan effort to pass the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes on Websites and Networks (TAKE IT DOWN) Act faced an unexpected hurdle when Senator Cory Booker objected without providing a reason. The bill, co-sponsored by Senator Amy Klobuchar, aims to criminalize the publication of non-consensual, sexually exploitative images, including AI-generated deepfakes. It also mandates social media platforms to implement notice and takedown processes.
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Senator Ted Cruz supports transportation nominees at Senate Commerce Committee hearing
In his opening statement at the Senate Commerce Committee nominations hearing, Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) expressed support for Lanhee Chen's nomination to the Amtrak Board of Directors. He also emphasized the roles of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) and the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) in protecting consumers and promoting transportation safety.
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House approves bipartisan semiconductor permitting reform bill
The House of Representatives has approved a bipartisan bill co-authored by Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) aimed at expediting the construction of semiconductor manufacturing plants. The legislation, which previously passed the Senate unanimously, now awaits the President's signature.
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Senator Ted Cruz criticizes federal handling of aviation cybersecurity
In his opening statement at the Senate Commerce Committee hearing titled "Aviation Cybersecurity Threats," Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) criticized the federal government's inconsistent handling of its own cybersecurity while imposing stringent standards on the private sector. Sen. Cruz expressed concerns over the complexity and inefficiencies within various agencies involved in cybersecurity, highlighting overlapping regulations and insufficient expertise, particularly at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).
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Senator Cruz questions industry influence on Biden-Harris AI executive order
U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has raised concerns about the Biden-Harris administration's collaboration with the RAND Corporation in drafting the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Executive Order. In a letter to RAND’s president and CEO, Cruz highlighted RAND’s significant funding from tech billionaires who support the “effective altruism” movement and its past involvement in government efforts to censor online speech.
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Cruz introduces bill targeting eco-terrorism against U.S. energy infrastructure
U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is spearheading an initiative to introduce the Safe and Secure Transportation of American Energy Act, aimed at protecting American energy infrastructure from attacks by radical environmentalists. This legislation seeks to expand current criminal penalties to include acts of vandalism, tampering with, or disrupting the operations or construction of pipelines.
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Senators demand answers over software project disrupting NOAA operations
U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) led a group of Senate colleagues in demanding answers regarding the implementation of the Department of Commerce’s (DOC) new financial management system. The system has disrupted the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) weather forecast operations, delayed aid money for fishery disasters, particularly in Alaska’s small coastal communities, threatened the availability of safety information for aviators and mariners, and left agency employees without reimbursement for official travel expenses.
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Senator Cruz investigates DHS handling of airport security amid border policy concerns
U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has initiated an investigation into the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) handling of airport security and the vetting of illegal aliens, citing concerns over potential security threats arising from the Biden-Harris administration’s border policies.
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Ted Cruz probes NASA & NOAA over alleged climate anxiety promotion among youth
U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has initiated an inquiry into the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The investigation centers on educational materials that Cruz claims are designed to garner support for the Biden-Harris administration’s environmental policies.