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From new NIST quantum centers to NSF research hubs, workforce training, and NASA quantum activities, the bipartisan NQIRA builds a full research-to-application pipeline.
US innovation and leadership is essential for the quantum economy of the future.
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US innovation and leadership is essential for the quantum economy of the future.
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Cantwell, Young, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act
U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, Todd Young (R-Ind.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Ben Ray Luján...
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January 9, 2026 at 5:02 PM
From new NIST quantum centers to NSF research hubs, workforce training, and NASA quantum activities, the bipartisan NQIRA builds a full research-to-application pipeline.
US innovation and leadership is essential for the quantum economy of the future.
www.commerce.senate.gov/2026/1/cantw...
US innovation and leadership is essential for the quantum economy of the future.
www.commerce.senate.gov/2026/1/cantw...
Quantum = competitiveness + national security.
National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act would expand NSF, NIST, and NASA programs, strengthen supply chains, and build the workforce needed to keep America ahead of foreign competitors.
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National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act would expand NSF, NIST, and NASA programs, strengthen supply chains, and build the workforce needed to keep America ahead of foreign competitors.
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Cantwell, Young, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act
U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, Todd Young (R-Ind.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Ben Ray Luján...
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January 8, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Quantum = competitiveness + national security.
National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act would expand NSF, NIST, and NASA programs, strengthen supply chains, and build the workforce needed to keep America ahead of foreign competitors.
www.commerce.senate.gov/2026/1/cantw...
National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act would expand NSF, NIST, and NASA programs, strengthen supply chains, and build the workforce needed to keep America ahead of foreign competitors.
www.commerce.senate.gov/2026/1/cantw...
The National Quantum Initiative has delivered—driving U.S. innovation, startups, jobs & global leadership in quantum tech. But staying ahead means sustained investment & moving breakthroughs from lab to market. Bipartisan NQI reauthorization is the next step.
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Cantwell, Young, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act
U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, Todd Young (R-Ind.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Ben Ray Luján...
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January 8, 2026 at 5:09 PM
The National Quantum Initiative has delivered—driving U.S. innovation, startups, jobs & global leadership in quantum tech. But staying ahead means sustained investment & moving breakthroughs from lab to market. Bipartisan NQI reauthorization is the next step.
www.commerce.senate.gov/2026/1/cantw...
www.commerce.senate.gov/2026/1/cantw...
@cantwell.senate.gov just introduced the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act.
Read her statement below:
Read her statement below:
January 8, 2026 at 4:24 PM
@cantwell.senate.gov just introduced the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act.
Read her statement below:
Read her statement below:
Streaming up 13% in one year. Cable costs doubled in a decade. Wireless prices among the highest in the world.
@cantwell.senate.gov is demanding answers as the FCC loses focus on affordability and consumer protection.
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@cantwell.senate.gov is demanding answers as the FCC loses focus on affordability and consumer protection.
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Sen. Cantwell: Brendan Carr’s FCC is Hurting Consumers, Doing Nothing about Rising Costs for TV, Cellphone and Broadband Services
As American families face an affordability crisis, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, led her Democratic committee colleagu...
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December 23, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Streaming up 13% in one year. Cable costs doubled in a decade. Wireless prices among the highest in the world.
@cantwell.senate.gov is demanding answers as the FCC loses focus on affordability and consumer protection.
www.commerce.senate.gov/2025/12/sen-...
@cantwell.senate.gov is demanding answers as the FCC loses focus on affordability and consumer protection.
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“Do you think it’s appropriate for you to have an opinion at all in your official capacity about what a comedian says – as offensive as it may have been?” - Sen. Schatz
December 23, 2025 at 9:31 PM
“Do you think it’s appropriate for you to have an opinion at all in your official capacity about what a comedian says – as offensive as it may have been?” - Sen. Schatz
Trump “did intentionally try to pressure you and direct you to be able to use your power in the FCC against media companies that he thought were biased against him.” @kim.senate.gov
December 23, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Trump “did intentionally try to pressure you and direct you to be able to use your power in the FCC against media companies that he thought were biased against him.” @kim.senate.gov
Millions lost broadband access after the Affordable Connectivity Program lapsed—yet the FCC has taken no meaningful action. As @bluntrochester.senate.gov warned: without competition and affordability, networks won’t serve the people who need them most.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Millions lost broadband access after the Affordable Connectivity Program lapsed—yet the FCC has taken no meaningful action. As @bluntrochester.senate.gov warned: without competition and affordability, networks won’t serve the people who need them most.
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@klobuchar.senate.gov questions FCC Chair Carr about his actions surrounding Jimmy Kimmel’s firing
December 22, 2025 at 6:24 PM
@klobuchar.senate.gov questions FCC Chair Carr about his actions surrounding Jimmy Kimmel’s firing
It makes no sense. The MEP program creates manufacturing jobs and boosts productivity by adopting cutting-edge tech like AI. But the Trump Administration is playing games with MEP funding and hurting American manufacturing.
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Cantwell and Merkley Lead Senate Democrats in Demanding Answers on NIST’s Unauthorized Dismantling of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on...
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December 22, 2025 at 4:52 PM
It makes no sense. The MEP program creates manufacturing jobs and boosts productivity by adopting cutting-edge tech like AI. But the Trump Administration is playing games with MEP funding and hurting American manufacturing.
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Sen. Cantwell expects new Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Lunday to fully implement historic, bipartisan reforms to combat sexual assault & harassment and protect all service members. Zero tolerance means accountability.
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Cantwell Expects New Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Lunday to Implement Reforms to Combat Sexual Harassment, Sexual Assault Required by Senator’s Bipartisan Coast Guard Reauthorization Law
U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, released the below statement following Senate confirmation of Admiral Kevin Lunda...
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December 22, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Sen. Cantwell expects new Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Lunday to fully implement historic, bipartisan reforms to combat sexual assault & harassment and protect all service members. Zero tolerance means accountability.
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“So would it be appropriate for the President to try and remove and replace any Commissioner because he disagrees with the decisions made by that Commissioner?” @kim.senate.gov
December 19, 2025 at 7:24 PM
“So would it be appropriate for the President to try and remove and replace any Commissioner because he disagrees with the decisions made by that Commissioner?” @kim.senate.gov
Families are facing an affordability crisis—but the FCC isn’t helping.
@cantwell.senate.gov asked if consolidation is driving higher prices and fewer choices for consumers. The FCC should be lowering costs, not enabling corporate mergers.
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@cantwell.senate.gov asked if consolidation is driving higher prices and fewer choices for consumers. The FCC should be lowering costs, not enabling corporate mergers.
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Sen. Cantwell: Brendan Carr’s FCC is Hurting Consumers, Doing Nothing about Rising Costs for TV, Cellphone and Broadband Services
As American families face an affordability crisis, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, led her Democratic committee colleagu...
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December 19, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Families are facing an affordability crisis—but the FCC isn’t helping.
@cantwell.senate.gov asked if consolidation is driving higher prices and fewer choices for consumers. The FCC should be lowering costs, not enabling corporate mergers.
www.commerce.senate.gov/2025/12/sen-...
@cantwell.senate.gov asked if consolidation is driving higher prices and fewer choices for consumers. The FCC should be lowering costs, not enabling corporate mergers.
www.commerce.senate.gov/2025/12/sen-...
Carr plays coy when asked by Sen. Schatz if the FCC should regulate satire.
“What satire are we talking about?”
“What satire are we talking about?”
December 19, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Carr plays coy when asked by Sen. Schatz if the FCC should regulate satire.
“What satire are we talking about?”
“What satire are we talking about?”
“Trump is not your Boss. The American people are your Boss” @kim.senate.gov to FCC Chair Carr
December 19, 2025 at 2:38 PM
“Trump is not your Boss. The American people are your Boss” @kim.senate.gov to FCC Chair Carr
Reposted by Senate Commerce Dems
Who does the FCC Chairman think is his boss, Donald Trump or the American people?
It’s not a hypothetical question.
It’s not a hypothetical question.
December 18, 2025 at 11:33 PM
Who does the FCC Chairman think is his boss, Donald Trump or the American people?
It’s not a hypothetical question.
It’s not a hypothetical question.
Affordability starts with transparency. Broadband labels should show the real price—no fine print, no surprises. Weakening consumer protections only drives bills higher and trust lower.
@lujan.senate.gov
@lujan.senate.gov
December 18, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Affordability starts with transparency. Broadband labels should show the real price—no fine print, no surprises. Weakening consumer protections only drives bills higher and trust lower.
@lujan.senate.gov
@lujan.senate.gov
“It's an incentive. Your economic incentive is where the profits are, so that's where government steps in.” @agomezfcc.bsky.social
“Well, I don't think that's where the FCC is stepping in” @cantwell.senate.gov
“Well, I don't think that's where the FCC is stepping in” @cantwell.senate.gov
December 18, 2025 at 5:05 PM
“It's an incentive. Your economic incentive is where the profits are, so that's where government steps in.” @agomezfcc.bsky.social
“Well, I don't think that's where the FCC is stepping in” @cantwell.senate.gov
“Well, I don't think that's where the FCC is stepping in” @cantwell.senate.gov
Access doesn’t matter if people can’t afford it. With ACP gone and costs rising, millions are being priced out of broadband. Affordability isn’t a side issue—it’s the foundation of closing the digital divide.
@bluntrochester.senate.gov
@bluntrochester.senate.gov
December 18, 2025 at 2:39 PM
Access doesn’t matter if people can’t afford it. With ACP gone and costs rising, millions are being priced out of broadband. Affordability isn’t a side issue—it’s the foundation of closing the digital divide.
@bluntrochester.senate.gov
@bluntrochester.senate.gov
“I am concerned that the level of consolidation in this country is actually reducing the incentives that lead to lower costs for consumers.” @agomezfcc.bsky.social
December 17, 2025 at 10:07 PM
“I am concerned that the level of consolidation in this country is actually reducing the incentives that lead to lower costs for consumers.” @agomezfcc.bsky.social
. @cantwell.senate.gov grills Carr on the Salt Typhoon hack:
December 17, 2025 at 9:42 PM
. @cantwell.senate.gov grills Carr on the Salt Typhoon hack:
Commerce Democrats are sounding the alarm: families are paying more for cable, streaming, and wireless while consolidation and hidden fees go unchecked. An FCC that ignores affordability is failing consumers.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTR3...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTR3...
Sen. Cantwell Q&A at FCC Oversight Hearing
YouTube video by Commerce Dems
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December 17, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Commerce Democrats are sounding the alarm: families are paying more for cable, streaming, and wireless while consolidation and hidden fees go unchecked. An FCC that ignores affordability is failing consumers.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTR3...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=VTR3...
Reposted by Senate Commerce Dems
Just a few years ago, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr defended political speech, saying it must not be censored.
But now he is using his position to target people for what they say on TV and investigating every major broadcast network except Fox.
But now he is using his position to target people for what they say on TV and investigating every major broadcast network except Fox.
December 17, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Just a few years ago, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr defended political speech, saying it must not be censored.
But now he is using his position to target people for what they say on TV and investigating every major broadcast network except Fox.
But now he is using his position to target people for what they say on TV and investigating every major broadcast network except Fox.
Reposted by Senate Commerce Dems
Today, @lujan.senate.gov and I pressed Chairman Carr on the need for an independent FCC.
Carr said he doesn’t think the FCC is an independent agency and has now immediately removed any reference of the FCC being an “independent agency” from it's website. This is all a big scam.
Carr said he doesn’t think the FCC is an independent agency and has now immediately removed any reference of the FCC being an “independent agency” from it's website. This is all a big scam.
December 17, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Today, @lujan.senate.gov and I pressed Chairman Carr on the need for an independent FCC.
Carr said he doesn’t think the FCC is an independent agency and has now immediately removed any reference of the FCC being an “independent agency” from it's website. This is all a big scam.
Carr said he doesn’t think the FCC is an independent agency and has now immediately removed any reference of the FCC being an “independent agency” from it's website. This is all a big scam.
Reposted by Senate Commerce Dems
Americans are paying more than almost any other country for wireless. Consolidation and reduced competition are driving up costs.
The FCC is not focused enough on affordability.
The FCC is not focused enough on affordability.
December 17, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Americans are paying more than almost any other country for wireless. Consolidation and reduced competition are driving up costs.
The FCC is not focused enough on affordability.
The FCC is not focused enough on affordability.