Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
U.S. Government: Elected Officials | U.S. Congressional Committees
Recent News About Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
-
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.
-
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...
-
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.
-
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.
-
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...
-
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.
-
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.
-
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.
-
Bipartisan bill introduced to combat illegal red snapper and tuna fishing
U.S. Senators Ted Cruz, Brian Schatz, Katie Britt, and Tommy Tuberville have introduced a bipartisan bill aimed at combating illegal fishing operations affecting the red snapper and tuna markets in the United States.
-
Senate Republicans challenge FCC's Wi-Fi hotspot subsidy for kids
U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz, along with 13 Republican colleagues, has introduced a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act.
-
Sean Duffy advances as DOT nominee with unanimous committee support
On January 22, 2025, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation unanimously advanced Sean Duffy's nomination for U.S. Secretary of Transportation to the full Senate.
-
Hearing set for Howard Lutnick's commerce secretary nomination
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, who chairs the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has scheduled a nomination hearing for Howard Lutnick.
-
Senate committee examines Panama Canal's impact on U.S. trade
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has announced a full committee hearing to discuss the Panama Canal's significance to U.S. trade and national security.
-
Lawmakers push bipartisan act against AI-generated non-consensual imagery
In Washington, D.C., a bipartisan group of lawmakers has reintroduced the TAKE IT DOWN Act, aiming to combat the malicious use of artificial intelligence in creating non-consensual, sexually exploitative images.
-
Sean Duffy receives bipartisan support at Senate confirmation hearing
At a Senate Commerce Committee hearing, Sean Duffy, nominated by President-elect Donald Trump for the position of U.S. Secretary of Transportation, received bipartisan praise.
-
Senator Cruz supports Sean Duffy's nomination for Secretary of Transportation
In a Senate Commerce Committee confirmation hearing, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) expressed his support for Congressman Sean Duffy as the nominee for Secretary of Transportation.
-
Transportation leaders endorse Sean Duffy as next Secretary of Transportation
Leaders from various transportation organizations have come together to support Sean Duffy's nomination as U.S. Secretary of Transportation.
-
Lawmakers reintroduce bill mandating disclosures on smart device recording capabilities
U.S. Senators Ted Cruz, Maria Cantwell, and John Curtis have reintroduced the Informing Consumers About Smart Devices Act.
-
Senate Commerce schedules hearing for Sean Duffy's transportation secretary nomination
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has announced a nomination hearing for Sean Duffy to become the U.S. Secretary of Transportation.
-
Senator Ted Cruz named chairman of influential Senate commerce committee
The Senate Republican Conference has confirmed Sen.