Senate Commerce, Science, Transportation Committee

We must invest in our strategically vital ports to remain in the game. Today on National Maritime Day, we acknowledge the critical importance of the U.S. maritime transportation system and the hard-working people at our ports, shipyards, and throughout the maritime supply chain.

"The pending Paramount-WBD merger “raises national security alarms,” according to the senators, led by U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), the ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation. The group sent a letter May 20 to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr outlining their concerns."

Kalshi and Polymarket have a history of using influencers as young as 15 to market their platforms to teenagers. They’ve let insiders make huge profits on bets.  We grilled them in a Senate hearing today. We see this for what it is.

Recent polling shows that “81% of Americans say betting on sports through prediction markets is gambling”. Nevada Gaming Control Board Chairman said “make whatever word salad they want, but it’s gambling” — testimony of @AmericanGaming's Bill Miller commerce.senate.gov/press/dem/rele…

Today's online sports betting hearing made clear: sports gambling is a mental health crisis, not just a regulatory debate. Dr. Harry Levant testified that online sports betting now delivers “non-stop micro betting, at the speed of a slot machine, without ever leaving your bed.”

The Artemis II crew's impressive accomplishment was made possible through the efforts of more than 2,700 companies across the United States, including 41 from the State of Washington.

The U.S. moves $18.7 trillion in goods annually. If advance appropriations aren’t renewed, key freight program funding drops 67%. Higher logistics costs get passed straight to consumers.

Gutting transportation infrastructure funding won’t save Americans money - it will actually cost every family $700 more each year in congestion, car repairs & lost productivity. We can’t let that happen.

41,000+ bridges are listed in poor condition nationwide. If BIL funding is not renewed, the Bridge Formula Program gets ZERO dollars. @senatorcantwell and Senate Dems are demanding Congress maintain infrastructure funding before it's too late. commerce.senate.gov/press/dem/rele…

Without renewed surface transportation funding, projects that reduce commutes and increase public safety across all 50 states won’t happen. Congress must fully fund our programs to protect local infrastructure projects. commerce.senate.gov/press/dem/rele…

NSF has lost 30%+ of its staff, terminated hundreds of research awards and is issuing new grants at the slowest pace in 35 years. Now Trump fired the entire National Science Board. This is part of a relentless war on science and America's innovation economy will pay the price.

Now is NOT the time to go backwards on transportation infrastructure investment – doing so would cost the average American family $700/year and put 237,000 jobs at risk. commerce.senate.gov/press/dem/rele…

.@SenatorCantwell spoke with the Artemis II crew and heard firsthand about what it takes to travel farther from Earth than any humans before them. Their journey both inspires and demonstrates why investing in science and exploration truly matters.

If Congress doesn't act on transportation infrastructure funding: ❌ MEGA Grants: $0 ❌ Safe Streets Program: $0 ❌ Bridge Program: $0 ⬇️ Port Infrastructure Program: -81% ⬇️ Rail Safety Program: -88% @senatorcantwell & Senate Dems are demanding these cuts be stopped.

The Trump Admin just fired all 22 members of the National Science Board, the independent body that governs the NSF. No board. No permanent director. No deputy director. 30%+ of staff gone. @SenatorCantwell, @SenMarkey & @SenSchumer are demanding answers. science.org/content/articl…

62,000+ infrastructure projects funded across the US thanks to the BIL. If Congress doesn’t act to extend critical transportation funding, we all pay the price. Sen. Cantwell & Senate Democrats are sounding the alarm about more congestion & less safety. commerce.senate.gov/press/dem/rele…

The FCC cannot serve as the President's censor. Using broadcast license authority to punish media that displeases Trump is a clear First Amendment violation. @SenMarkey @SenSchumer @SenatorCantwell & @SenatorLujan are demanding answers and immediate action commerce.senate.gov/press/dem/rele…

One day after Trump demanded ABC fire Jimmy Kimmel, the FCC ordered early license renewals for Disney's ABC stations. Blatant retaliation. @SenMarkey, @SenSchumer, @SenatorCantwell & @SenatorLujan are demanding the FCC rescind the order now. commerce.senate.gov/press/dem/rele…