The Latest Breaking News from the Senate Commerce Committee

Democrats were about to unanimously pass AI safety bill, but Ted Cruz stands in the way: ‘An invitation for abuse’

Ted Cruz is the chair of the Senate Commerce Committee.

We Got This Covered · Sep 29

Push to restrict ‘jawboning’ advanced by Senate Commerce panel

The Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday approved, 18-10, legislation by Chairman Ted Cruz that would limit government coercion of broadcasters and online platforms, despite concerns about its impact on conversations with artificial intelligence platforms. Sens. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, Edward J. Markey, D-Mass., and Jacky Rosen, D-Nev., voted with the committee’s…

Roll Call · Sep 16

NFL, NBA unions applaud efforts on bill designed to fix college sports in letter obtained by the AP

The NFL Players Association and National Basketball Players Association teamed up on letter to leaders of the Senate Commerce Committee, applauding their efforts on a recently introduced Senate bill designed to fix college sports

The Independent UK · Jun 16

Senate panel advances nominee in his second run to lead NASA - Roll Call

The Senate Commerce Committee easily advanced Jared Isaacman to lead NASA in his second run for the job. His initial nomination was withdrawn.

Roll Call · Dec 8, 2025

5 Legal Reforms To Consider as Government Officials Lean on Critics

FIRE suggests laws to trim FCC power and protect free expression.

Reason · Nov 12, 2025

FCC Chair Brendan Carr to testify before Senate panel after Jimmy Kimmel suspension backlash: reports

Carr will reportedly testify before the Senate Commerce Committee in November

The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2025

Ted Cruz FCC Battle: Could His Kimmel Comments Signal a GOP Split on Free Speech?

Senator Ted Cruz challenges FCC threats linked to Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, sparking a heated debate on free speech and exposing a possible GOP divide.

International Business Times UK · Sep 20, 2025

Inside Democrats' emerging AI playbook

Democrats are sharpening an AI message focused on how the technology could widen economic divides and harm workers.

Axios · Sep 19, 2025

Whistleblowers tell Senate panel Meta hid VR harms - Roll Call

Senators accused Meta, parent company of Facebook and Instagram, of failing to address threats to children on its VR platform.

Roll Call · Sep 9, 2025

Crisis counsellors brought in to air traffic control tower after fight, near-miss

Air traffic controllers at Washington's Ronald Reagan National Airport are being offered crisis counselling following a fight in the control tower and a near-miss incident, just two months after a fatal midair collision.

The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2025