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Bipartisan bill aims to support astronaut recovery after space missions
U.S. Senators Ted Cruz and Gary Peters have introduced the Astronaut Ground Travel Support Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at aiding astronauts in their return to normal activities following space missions.
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Ted Cruz backs Howard Lutnick for Secretary of Commerce
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has publicly advocated for Howard Lutnick's nomination as U.S. Secretary of Commerce.
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Cruz-Klobuchar bill on deepfake ‘revenge porn’ passes Senate
The Senate has unanimously passed the TAKE IT DOWN Act, a legislative effort introduced by U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz and Senator Amy Klobuchar.
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Senator Cruz discusses potential benefits of U.S. acquiring Greenland
In a recent Senate Commerce Committee hearing, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) discussed the potential acquisition of Greenland by the United States.
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U.S. senators discuss potential acquisition of Greenland amid geopolitical concerns
At a recent Senate Commerce Committee hearing, the strategic significance of Greenland and the Arctic was underscored by Senate Republicans.
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Bipartisan lawmakers introduce new Coast Guard authorization act
The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee has introduced the Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025, a bipartisan effort led by Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), and Senators Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) and Tammy Baldwin...
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Cruz releases NSF grants database amid claims of politicized funding
U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz has released a database highlighting over 3,400 grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF) during the Biden-Harris administration.
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Microsoft distances itself from controversial media literacy program
U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz has commended Microsoft for distancing itself from NewsGuard, a move following his inquiry into the company's support for NewsGuard's "Media Literacy" program.
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Senate committee to examine geostrategic importance of Greenland
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, who serves as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, has scheduled a full committee hearing to explore the strategic significance of Greenland to the United States.
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Commerce Committee advances bipartisan bills on online safety, radio access, fishing enforcement
The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee, led by Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas), has advanced several bipartisan bills aimed at addressing various issues, including children's online safety and emergency communication.
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Senate committee advances Lutnick nomination amid focus on bipartisan legislation
In a recent Senate Commerce Committee executive session, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) emphasized the importance of advancing bipartisan legislation and urged support for Howard Lutnick's nomination as U.S. Secretary of Commerce.
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Senate committee approves Lutnick nomination and passes bipartisan legislation
The U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee has approved 17 bipartisan bills and advanced the nomination of Howard Lutnick to be Secretary of Commerce.
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Howard Lutnick receives broad support ahead of commerce secretary nomination review
Howard Lutnick, the nominee for U.S. Secretary of Commerce, has received significant backing from various sectors as the Senate Commerce Committee prepares to review his nomination.
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Howard Lutnick discusses commerce department priorities at Senate hearing
At a recent Senate Commerce Committee hearing, Howard Lutnick, President Donald Trump's nominee for U.S. Secretary of Commerce, discussed the challenges facing the Department of Commerce and emphasized his intention to collaborate with Senators on...
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Senators Cruz and Moran plan bipartisan briefing on aviation safety
U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz and Senator Jerry Moran have announced plans to host a bipartisan briefing with key federal officials.
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Senator Cruz supports Howard Lutnick for Secretary of Commerce
In Washington, D.C., Senator Ted Cruz expressed his support for Howard Lutnick during the Senate Commerce Committee's confirmation hearing for the position of U.S. Secretary of Commerce.
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Ted Cruz raises concerns over China’s influence on Panama Canal operations
Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) expressed concerns over the Panama Canal's impact on U.S. trade and national security during a Senate Commerce Committee hearing titled “Fees and Foreign Influence: Examining the Panama Canal and Its Impact on U.S. Trade...
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Sean Duffy confirmed as U.S. Secretary of Transportation with bipartisan support
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has expressed his approval following the Senate's confirmation of Sean Duffy as U.S. Secretary of Transportation.
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Senators express concerns over Panama Canal management and treaty violations
At a Senate Commerce Committee hearing focused on the Panama Canal's impact on U.S. trade and national security, Senate Republicans voiced concerns about Panama's management of the canal.
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Bipartisan bill proposes age restrictions on social media use
U.S. Senators have introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at safeguarding children from the potential harms of social media.