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Led by U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington State @cantwell.senate.gov
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Led by U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington State @cantwell.senate.gov
The NTSB has warned for over two decades that pilots cannot safely rely on see-and-avoid practices alone.
We have the recommendations. We have the technology. We are committed to finishing the job, requiring ADS-B In, and making our skies safer for everyone.
We have the recommendations. We have the technology. We are committed to finishing the job, requiring ADS-B In, and making our skies safer for everyone.
September 16, 2026 at 7:43 PM
The NTSB has warned for over two decades that pilots cannot safely rely on see-and-avoid practices alone.
We have the recommendations. We have the technology. We are committed to finishing the job, requiring ADS-B In, and making our skies safer for everyone.
We have the recommendations. We have the technology. We are committed to finishing the job, requiring ADS-B In, and making our skies safer for everyone.
Yesterday the Senate voted 74-24 to advance Cantwell’s bipartisan Protect College Sports Act.
See @cantwell.senate.gov’s statement below: www.commerce.senate.gov/press/dem/re...
See @cantwell.senate.gov’s statement below: www.commerce.senate.gov/press/dem/re...
September 16, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Yesterday the Senate voted 74-24 to advance Cantwell’s bipartisan Protect College Sports Act.
See @cantwell.senate.gov’s statement below: www.commerce.senate.gov/press/dem/re...
See @cantwell.senate.gov’s statement below: www.commerce.senate.gov/press/dem/re...
"Your grief should be the grief of our nation and we should not rest until we get this law passed."
@cantwell.senate.gov joined @familyofflight5342.bsky.social to stand with them in support of the strongest aviation safety reforms possible, including the ROTOR Act’s strong ADS-B In standard.
@cantwell.senate.gov joined @familyofflight5342.bsky.social to stand with them in support of the strongest aviation safety reforms possible, including the ROTOR Act’s strong ADS-B In standard.
September 16, 2026 at 6:30 PM
"Your grief should be the grief of our nation and we should not rest until we get this law passed."
@cantwell.senate.gov joined @familyofflight5342.bsky.social to stand with them in support of the strongest aviation safety reforms possible, including the ROTOR Act’s strong ADS-B In standard.
@cantwell.senate.gov joined @familyofflight5342.bsky.social to stand with them in support of the strongest aviation safety reforms possible, including the ROTOR Act’s strong ADS-B In standard.
🚨 @cantwell.senate.gov delivers floor speech on AI @ approximately 5:05pm ET🚨
Ranking Member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee speaks on the Senate floor about the future of #AI legislation
WATCH: www.youtube.com/@commercedems
Ranking Member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee speaks on the Senate floor about the future of #AI legislation
WATCH: www.youtube.com/@commercedems
Commerce Dems
The U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Chaired by Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA).
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September 14, 2026 at 8:36 PM
🚨 @cantwell.senate.gov delivers floor speech on AI @ approximately 5:05pm ET🚨
Ranking Member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee speaks on the Senate floor about the future of #AI legislation
WATCH: www.youtube.com/@commercedems
Ranking Member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee speaks on the Senate floor about the future of #AI legislation
WATCH: www.youtube.com/@commercedems
At a time when Americans are losing trusted local news and real reporting, a huge congratulations to @washingtonsun.bsky.social on their relaunch!
Check out their new page here: washingtonsun.com/about-us/pre...
Check out their new page here: washingtonsun.com/about-us/pre...
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September 9, 2026 at 10:21 PM
At a time when Americans are losing trusted local news and real reporting, a huge congratulations to @washingtonsun.bsky.social on their relaunch!
Check out their new page here: washingtonsun.com/about-us/pre...
Check out their new page here: washingtonsun.com/about-us/pre...
A kindergartner was killed by a school bus driver in Boston. Investigators found 42 fatal crashes involving that same bus company were missing from federal safety records.
@cantwell.senate.gov & @markey.senate.gov are demanding answers.
www.commerce.senate.gov/press/dem/re...
@cantwell.senate.gov & @markey.senate.gov are demanding answers.
www.commerce.senate.gov/press/dem/re...
Cantwell and Markey Call Out Critical Gaps in Fatal Accident Data Involving Large Trucks and Buses - U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation
ProPublica/WBUR investigation found FMCSA undercounting bus and large truck crashes, injuries and fatalities, jeopardizing its mission to protect the safety of Americans and take action against unsafe...
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July 31, 2026 at 3:02 PM
A kindergartner was killed by a school bus driver in Boston. Investigators found 42 fatal crashes involving that same bus company were missing from federal safety records.
@cantwell.senate.gov & @markey.senate.gov are demanding answers.
www.commerce.senate.gov/press/dem/re...
@cantwell.senate.gov & @markey.senate.gov are demanding answers.
www.commerce.senate.gov/press/dem/re...
Nearly 5,000 people were killed in large truck and bus crashes in 2024. Since Trump took office, FMCSA enforcement actions against carriers dropped 65%.
@cantwell.senate.gov & @markey.senate.gov are demanding to know why.
www.commerce.senate.gov/press/dem/re...
@cantwell.senate.gov & @markey.senate.gov are demanding to know why.
www.commerce.senate.gov/press/dem/re...
Cantwell and Markey Call Out Critical Gaps in Fatal Accident Data Involving Large Trucks and Buses - U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation
ProPublica/WBUR investigation found FMCSA undercounting bus and large truck crashes, injuries and fatalities, jeopardizing its mission to protect the safety of Americans and take action against unsafe...
www.commerce.senate.gov
July 30, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Nearly 5,000 people were killed in large truck and bus crashes in 2024. Since Trump took office, FMCSA enforcement actions against carriers dropped 65%.
@cantwell.senate.gov & @markey.senate.gov are demanding to know why.
www.commerce.senate.gov/press/dem/re...
@cantwell.senate.gov & @markey.senate.gov are demanding to know why.
www.commerce.senate.gov/press/dem/re...
@designitforus.bsky.social, Common Sense Media, ParentsTogether Action, Young People's Alliance & 60+ kids safety advocates sent a letter with clear red lines on AI and kids safety legislation. Read the letter here:
July 28, 2026 at 8:19 PM
@designitforus.bsky.social, Common Sense Media, ParentsTogether Action, Young People's Alliance & 60+ kids safety advocates sent a letter with clear red lines on AI and kids safety legislation. Read the letter here:
A year after Republicans eliminated $1.1 billion in funding for public broadcasting communities across the nation have less access to local news and emergency information.
In WA alone, KWSU-TV closed, and Cascade PBS cut 17 employees and stopped producing local journalism.
In WA alone, KWSU-TV closed, and Cascade PBS cut 17 employees and stopped producing local journalism.
July 27, 2026 at 2:22 PM
A year after Republicans eliminated $1.1 billion in funding for public broadcasting communities across the nation have less access to local news and emergency information.
In WA alone, KWSU-TV closed, and Cascade PBS cut 17 employees and stopped producing local journalism.
In WA alone, KWSU-TV closed, and Cascade PBS cut 17 employees and stopped producing local journalism.
Atmospheric rivers are getting more frequent and more severe across the Pacific Northwest and accurate forecasts save lives.
The Commerce Committee unanimously passed @cantwell.senate.gov's bipartisan bill to modernize NOAA's aging Hurricane Hunter fleet. www.commerce.senate.gov/press/dem/re...
The Commerce Committee unanimously passed @cantwell.senate.gov's bipartisan bill to modernize NOAA's aging Hurricane Hunter fleet. www.commerce.senate.gov/press/dem/re...
Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization Act Passes Senate Commerce Committee - U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation
Today, the Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization Act unanimously passed the Commerce Committee. Led by U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Committee, and Chairman Ted Cr...
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July 24, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Atmospheric rivers are getting more frequent and more severe across the Pacific Northwest and accurate forecasts save lives.
The Commerce Committee unanimously passed @cantwell.senate.gov's bipartisan bill to modernize NOAA's aging Hurricane Hunter fleet. www.commerce.senate.gov/press/dem/re...
The Commerce Committee unanimously passed @cantwell.senate.gov's bipartisan bill to modernize NOAA's aging Hurricane Hunter fleet. www.commerce.senate.gov/press/dem/re...
In WA, KWSU-TV closed, & Cascade PBS cut 17 employees & stopped producing local journalism — all after Republicans eliminated $1.1B in funding for public broadcasting.
One year later, communities across the nation simply have less access to local news & emergency information.
One year later, communities across the nation simply have less access to local news & emergency information.
July 24, 2026 at 2:25 PM
In WA, KWSU-TV closed, & Cascade PBS cut 17 employees & stopped producing local journalism — all after Republicans eliminated $1.1B in funding for public broadcasting.
One year later, communities across the nation simply have less access to local news & emergency information.
One year later, communities across the nation simply have less access to local news & emergency information.
“Scientific leadership is not inevitable - it is built through sustained public investment and long-term national commitment.” @baldwin.senate.gov
Under Trump:
Terminated $3B NSF & NIH grants
Revoked $200M in Tech Hub funding
Fired the National Science Board
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGx8...
Under Trump:
Terminated $3B NSF & NIH grants
Revoked $200M in Tech Hub funding
Fired the National Science Board
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGx8...
Sen. Baldwin Opening Statement at Science Subcommittee Hearing on Strategic Competition
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July 23, 2026 at 5:52 PM
“Scientific leadership is not inevitable - it is built through sustained public investment and long-term national commitment.” @baldwin.senate.gov
Under Trump:
Terminated $3B NSF & NIH grants
Revoked $200M in Tech Hub funding
Fired the National Science Board
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGx8...
Under Trump:
Terminated $3B NSF & NIH grants
Revoked $200M in Tech Hub funding
Fired the National Science Board
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGx8...
One year ago, Republicans eliminated $1.1B in public media funding. After 50+ years the Corporation for Public Broadcasting closed.
The damage: 500+ employees laid off, stations shuttered & rural communities losing their only source of local news & emergency alerts.
The damage: 500+ employees laid off, stations shuttered & rural communities losing their only source of local news & emergency alerts.
July 23, 2026 at 5:49 PM
One year ago, Republicans eliminated $1.1B in public media funding. After 50+ years the Corporation for Public Broadcasting closed.
The damage: 500+ employees laid off, stations shuttered & rural communities losing their only source of local news & emergency alerts.
The damage: 500+ employees laid off, stations shuttered & rural communities losing their only source of local news & emergency alerts.
Big bipartisan win: The Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization Act unanimously passed the Commerce Committee. NOAA's Hurricane Hunter fleet is over 50 years old. This bill authorizes $2.5B for up to 9 new aircraft to keep communities safe. www.commerce.senate.gov/press/dem/re...
Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization Act Passes Senate Commerce Committee - U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation
Today, the Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization Act unanimously passed the Commerce Committee. Led by U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Committee, and Chairman Ted Cr...
www.commerce.senate.gov
July 23, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Big bipartisan win: The Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization Act unanimously passed the Commerce Committee. NOAA's Hurricane Hunter fleet is over 50 years old. This bill authorizes $2.5B for up to 9 new aircraft to keep communities safe. www.commerce.senate.gov/press/dem/re...
At yesterday’s TSA Administrator Nomination hearing, @kim.senate.gov warned that the Administration’s proposed budget cuts and privatization efforts to TSA will hurt the agency’s ability to protect travelers. www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-6t...
Sen. Kim Opening Statement at TSA Administrator Nomination Hearing
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July 17, 2026 at 4:33 PM
At yesterday’s TSA Administrator Nomination hearing, @kim.senate.gov warned that the Administration’s proposed budget cuts and privatization efforts to TSA will hurt the agency’s ability to protect travelers. www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-6t...
“The House KIDS Act is a slap in the face to all the parents who have fought so hard for years to pass meaningful legislation to protect kids online.” - Kristin Bride on why the Senate’s KOSA is a stronger bill to protect children online.
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq5V...
Kristin Bride at press event opposing the KIDS Act in the House
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June 29, 2026 at 7:40 PM
“The House KIDS Act is a slap in the face to all the parents who have fought so hard for years to pass meaningful legislation to protect kids online.” - Kristin Bride on why the Senate’s KOSA is a stronger bill to protect children online.
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jq5V...
“Parents like me will not support the House[‘s] KIDS Act, but we will support the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act” – Lori Schott, the mother of a child who died by suicide after interacting with self-harm videos on social media.
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Lori Schott at press event opposing the KIDS Act in the House
YouTube video by Commerce Dems
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June 29, 2026 at 6:43 PM
“Parents like me will not support the House[‘s] KIDS Act, but we will support the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act” – Lori Schott, the mother of a child who died by suicide after interacting with self-harm videos on social media.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUnw...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUnw...
“The House is trying to pass a bad bill. A bad bill will only add to the illusion of safety, because then parents will trust that their kids are safer." - Tricia Maciejewski on why the KIDS Act in the House fails to adequately protect children.
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www.youtube.com/watch?v=hT9F...
Tricia Maciejewski at press event opposing the KIDS Act in the House
YouTube video by Commerce Dems
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June 29, 2026 at 5:55 PM
“The House is trying to pass a bad bill. A bad bill will only add to the illusion of safety, because then parents will trust that their kids are safer." - Tricia Maciejewski on why the KIDS Act in the House fails to adequately protect children.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hT9F...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=hT9F...
@cantwell.senate.gov’s statement on today’s SCOTUS ruling in Trump v. Slaughter, allowing President Trump to fire FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter without cause.
June 29, 2026 at 4:11 PM
@cantwell.senate.gov’s statement on today’s SCOTUS ruling in Trump v. Slaughter, allowing President Trump to fire FTC Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter without cause.
Hurricane Hunters don't only track hurricanes, they also collect critical data on atmospheric rivers that cause severe flooding and landslides across the Pacific Northwest. That means improved storm predictions and more accurate warnings for our communities.
June 23, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Hurricane Hunters don't only track hurricanes, they also collect critical data on atmospheric rivers that cause severe flooding and landslides across the Pacific Northwest. That means improved storm predictions and more accurate warnings for our communities.
NOAA's Hurricane Hunters collect vital data from inside dangerous storms, but much of the fleet is over 50 years old.
That’s why the bipart Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization Act will modernize the aging fleet and codify the mission in federal law.
That’s why the bipart Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization Act will modernize the aging fleet and codify the mission in federal law.
June 22, 2026 at 5:38 PM
NOAA's Hurricane Hunters collect vital data from inside dangerous storms, but much of the fleet is over 50 years old.
That’s why the bipart Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization Act will modernize the aging fleet and codify the mission in federal law.
That’s why the bipart Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization Act will modernize the aging fleet and codify the mission in federal law.
WATCH: @cantwell.senate.gov opening statement on the passage of the Protect College Sports Act out of Committee. youtu.be/D61mtH_VFLw
Sen. Cantwell Opening Statement at Protect College Sports Act Markup
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June 18, 2026 at 7:27 PM
WATCH: @cantwell.senate.gov opening statement on the passage of the Protect College Sports Act out of Committee. youtu.be/D61mtH_VFLw
@cantwell.senate.gov on passage of the Protect College Sports Act out of the Commerce Committee today.
June 18, 2026 at 7:05 PM
@cantwell.senate.gov on passage of the Protect College Sports Act out of the Commerce Committee today.
Two of NOAA's Hurricane Hunter aircraft will reach the end of their service life in 2030 and must be replaced.
@cantwell.senate.gov & Sen. Cruz are introducing bipartisan legislation to modernize the fleet and keep communities safe.
www.commerce.senate.gov/press/dem/re...
@cantwell.senate.gov & Sen. Cruz are introducing bipartisan legislation to modernize the fleet and keep communities safe.
www.commerce.senate.gov/press/dem/re...
Cantwell, Cruz, Blunt Rochester, Wicker, Padilla, Budd Introduce Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization Act - U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation
U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation and Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas), along with Sens. Lisa Blunt Rochester ...
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June 17, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Two of NOAA's Hurricane Hunter aircraft will reach the end of their service life in 2030 and must be replaced.
@cantwell.senate.gov & Sen. Cruz are introducing bipartisan legislation to modernize the fleet and keep communities safe.
www.commerce.senate.gov/press/dem/re...
@cantwell.senate.gov & Sen. Cruz are introducing bipartisan legislation to modernize the fleet and keep communities safe.
www.commerce.senate.gov/press/dem/re...
Check out @cantwell.senate.gov's new op-ed in the Washington Post on the future of college sports: www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | How to stop the college sports arms race before it’s too late
Reckless athletic spending is forcing students to pay the price.
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June 11, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Check out @cantwell.senate.gov's new op-ed in the Washington Post on the future of college sports: www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...