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Maria Cantwell

Current Positions

Ranking Member, Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

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Senators Grill NIST Director Nominee

MAR 06, 2026

Jared Isaacman amid a crowd at his second nomination hearing.

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Isaacman Evades Thorny Questions in Nomination Redo

DEC 03, 2025

Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-WA) speaking at a hearing earlier this year.

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Democrats Accuse Administration of Cutting Spending at NASA and NOAA

OCT 03, 2025

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Fusion Industry Seeks $10 Billion Injection of Federal Money

SEP 23, 2025

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Senators Press NOAA Nominees on Budget and Staffing Cuts

JUL 11, 2025

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Spectrum Auctions Raise Concerns for Scientists

JUN 25, 2025

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick testifies before the Senate Appropriations Committee on June 4.

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Commerce Secretary Grilled on NOAA Staffing Shortages

JUN 11, 2025

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What’s in Store for Science in Republicans’ Reconciliation Bill

MAY 22, 2025

Rick Spinrad, the head of NOAA during the Biden administration, speaks at a rally outside the agency’s headquarters on March 3.

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NOAA Supporters Protest Mass Layoffs

MAR 04, 2025

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Congress Fills Out Leadership of Science Committees

FEB 27, 2025

OSTP director nominee Michael Kratsios at his confirmation hearing on Feb. 25.

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OSTP Director Nominee Talks Federal Layoffs and R&D Strategy

FEB 26, 2025

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Final NDAA Includes Funding for CHIPS Act Tech Hubs

DEC 16, 2024

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Science Leaders in Place for 118th Congress

MAR 30, 2023

Arati Prabhakar

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OSTP Director Nominee Arati Prabhakar Clears Committee Hurdle

JUL 28, 2022

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Compromise Version of COMPETES Act Set for Final Votes

JUL 22, 2022

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Senators Pump Brakes on Endless Frontier Act

APR 16, 2021

Bills Sponsored By This Individual

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Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization Act

JUL 22, 2026 – Advanced by Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

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National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act of 2026

APR 14, 2026 – Advanced by Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

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Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026

MAR 04, 2026 – Advanced by Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee

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NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2025

MAR 04, 2026 – Advanced by Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee