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Official news and updates for the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, led by Chairman @SenTedCruz
Washington, D.C.
Joined October 2011
Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃 A special thanks to the service members, transportation professionals, innovators, and public servants who keep our nation moving every day! Have a wonderful and restful holiday.🍂
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President Donald J. Trump launches the GENESIS MISSION - a national effort to accelerate scientific breakthroughs using AI and propel America into the GOLDEN AGE OF INNOVATION. 🚀
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🚨New @SenateCommerce Committee report reveals the Biden administration pressured at least 11 U.S. airports to house migrants, ignoring safety warnings. https://t.co/3rhCxJaFff
foxnews.com
Senator Ted Cruz says DOT conspired with cities to house migrants in airports, allowing transportation of individuals without proper identity checks.
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SOON: @SecDuffy hosts a press conference ahead of the busy holiday season at 2PM EST. Tune in⬇️ https://t.co/ml4jWyzXWG
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RT @USDOT: This week, 19.3 million people are projected to fly including an estimated 2.4 million on Thanksgiving Day. USDOT is working…
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I’m pleased to support Sen. Ernst’s RECAPTURE Act to keep the BEAD program accountable and focused on its core mission of digital connection. By applying practical rules and unleashing fair competition, the Trump administration is closing the digital divide faster and for half
dailycaller.com
Republican Sens. Joni Ernst of Iowa and Ted Cruz of Texas introduced legislation to recover $18 billion in savings from Joe Biden’s rural broadband initiative.
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My work on the Commerce Committee to hold the BEAD program accountable has spared taxpayers from paying for internet to mansions and vacation islands while still securing over $1 billion in funding for Texas. By refocusing the program on its core mission of digital connection,
dallasnews.com
The Trump administration will announce Thursday it has approved a plan to spend about $1.2 billion in federal funding on improving broadband access across...
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“The scandal, which broke earlier this month, sparked a letter from Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cantwell (D-Was.) of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee to the league demanding it show how it is working to protect the integrity of its games.” | @thehill
thehill.com
MLB plans to comply with a request from Congress to provide documents and testimony on how it will address concerns about illegal gambling and game-rigging, commissioner Rob Manfred said this week.…
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RELEASE: Sen. Cruz: Over $1.2 Billion in BEAD Funding to Texas Will Boost Connection https://t.co/t19Iz9c5UR
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While Governor Newsom may want to send taxpayer dollars to people here illegally, the FCC is not going to facilitate any such scheme.
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.@FCC goes above and beyond the OBBBA’s 100 MHz requirement, creating momentum to free up even more valuable spectrum. Under Chairman @FCCCarr’s leadership, this effort is taking all stakeholders into account.
President Trump is restoring America’s leadership in wireless—which drives down broadband prices for consumers and gives you more choices for connectivity. Today, the @FCC proposed freeing up a large swath of up to 180 MHz of spectrum for new, high-speed connections. 🇺🇸🇺🇸
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Congress is demanding to know how MLB and Rob Manfred failed to catch the illegal sports betting scheme that resulted in the indictment of Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz. “The integrity of the game is paramount,” the bipartisan Senate committee letter says.
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“And so, we’ve seen there’s an ongoing criminal investigation involving the NBA, involving coaches and players fixing games, and Major League Baseball as well,” said @SenTedCruz. | @dcexaminer
The explosion of sports betting and new allegations of gambling corruption in Major League Baseball are likely to lead to new and possibly bipartisan regulations from Congress, according to the Senate’s lead sports wagering critic.
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The FCC has an obligation to ensure that federal dollars go to their intended recipients and are not siphoned off by waste, fraud, and abuse. Unfortunately, Governor Newsom recently signed legislation that makes it impossible for the FCC to continue trusting California's
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"This legislation eliminates a loophole that allows most military aircraft to operate without location broadcasting,” @SenTedCruz said. “We must honor the victims of the DCA crash by taking steps to prevent future tragedies.” @PunchbowlNews
https://t.co/KqNG0jiLFA
punchbowl.news
Bipartisan legislation that would address aviation safety issues following the deadly plane crash at Reagan National Airport is picking up momentum.
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I was proud to author the school choice and Trump accounts provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill. We’re unlocking billions of dollars in scholarships for kids and creating a whole new generation of capitalists who will experience the benefit of compound growth. These are
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@SenTedCruz @GavinNewsom @FCC Senator Cruz sounded the alarm on California's decision to use taxpayer money to buy smartphones for illegal aliens. The FCC is pleased to take this action after @SenTedCruz letter highlighting the issue. https://t.co/IA5d6twv7Y
commerce.senate.gov
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) wants additional scrutiny on California’s use of taxpayer money to buy smartphones for...
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“The claims that the U.S. Coast Guard will no longer classify swastikas, nooses or other extremist imagery as prohibited symbols are categorically false. These symbols have been and remain prohibited in the Coast Guard per policy. Any display, use or promotion of such symbols, as
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“@SenTedCruz and @SenatorCantwell sent a letter to the @MLB on Monday amid the scandal involving a pair of Guardians pitchers, Emmanuel Class and Luis Ortiz, who have been indicted on charges involving giving pitches to profit on bets.”
Rob Manfred vows MLB will cooperate with Senate inquiry over sports gambling scandal https://t.co/3uGhutGpRy
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NEW: The Senate Commerce Committee is launching a probe into the MLB. Chair Ted Cruz and RM Cantwell sent this letter to Commissioner Manfred requesting information on "allegations of gambling corruption in the league."
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