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Led by U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington State @cantwell.senate.gov
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Led by U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell of Washington State @cantwell.senate.gov
@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:
“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
@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
“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
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
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:
“We ask Congress, strike this provision and replace it with ROTOR” @familyofflight5342.bsky.social speak out against section 373 of NDAA
December 17, 2025 at 2:23 PM
“We ask Congress, strike this provision and replace it with ROTOR” @familyofflight5342.bsky.social speak out against section 373 of NDAA
“We ask for thoughtful, evidence-based improvements that honor the memory of those we lost and protects every family that flies” @familyofflight5342.bsky.social speak out against section 373 of the NDAA
December 16, 2025 at 7:26 PM
“We ask for thoughtful, evidence-based improvements that honor the memory of those we lost and protects every family that flies” @familyofflight5342.bsky.social speak out against section 373 of the NDAA
. @cantwell.senate.gov on Trump’s AI Executive Order:
December 12, 2025 at 6:03 PM
. @cantwell.senate.gov on Trump’s AI Executive Order:
"That seems a little creepy." Sen. Rosen confronts Sen. Moreno about stalking her staff and taking down their VIN number. Watch:
November 6, 2025 at 11:11 PM
"That seems a little creepy." Sen. Rosen confronts Sen. Moreno about stalking her staff and taking down their VIN number. Watch:
“The near constant attacks the Trump Administration have leveled against free speech rights TODAY.”
@rosen.senate.gov asks why FCC Chairman Carr is not a witness at a hearing on government censorship. Watch:
@rosen.senate.gov asks why FCC Chairman Carr is not a witness at a hearing on government censorship. Watch:
November 3, 2025 at 3:26 PM
“The near constant attacks the Trump Administration have leveled against free speech rights TODAY.”
@rosen.senate.gov asks why FCC Chairman Carr is not a witness at a hearing on government censorship. Watch:
@rosen.senate.gov asks why FCC Chairman Carr is not a witness at a hearing on government censorship. Watch:
“Their objective isn't to codify rights for student athletes.”
Listen to Sen. Cantwell talk with former college athletes about the SCORE Act:
Listen to Sen. Cantwell talk with former college athletes about the SCORE Act:
October 24, 2025 at 1:17 PM
“Their objective isn't to codify rights for student athletes.”
Listen to Sen. Cantwell talk with former college athletes about the SCORE Act:
Listen to Sen. Cantwell talk with former college athletes about the SCORE Act:
See @cantwell.senate.gov's full statement on the passage of the ROTOR bill out of committee today:
October 21, 2025 at 5:27 PM
See @cantwell.senate.gov's full statement on the passage of the ROTOR bill out of committee today:
Sen. Cantwell asks THE most important question at today’s hearing on government censorship.
#Kimmel #FreeSpeech
#Kimmel #FreeSpeech
October 8, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Sen. Cantwell asks THE most important question at today’s hearing on government censorship.
#Kimmel #FreeSpeech
#Kimmel #FreeSpeech
🚨 CPB has been forced to shut down by the Republican rescission law—silencing trusted public media & cutting off rural communities from local news & emergency alerts.
Dems’ CR would restore funding & protect the free press. #SaveCPB
www.commerce.senate.gov/2025/10/cant...
Dems’ CR would restore funding & protect the free press. #SaveCPB
www.commerce.senate.gov/2025/10/cant...
October 1, 2025 at 10:17 PM
🚨 CPB has been forced to shut down by the Republican rescission law—silencing trusted public media & cutting off rural communities from local news & emergency alerts.
Dems’ CR would restore funding & protect the free press. #SaveCPB
www.commerce.senate.gov/2025/10/cant...
Dems’ CR would restore funding & protect the free press. #SaveCPB
www.commerce.senate.gov/2025/10/cant...
🚨 Senators Cantwell, Booker & Blumenthal just introduced The Student Athlete Fairness and Enforcement Act —a landmark bill to protect student athletes, bring certainty to college sports, and preserve women’s & Olympic sports.
A thread🧵:
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September 30, 2025 at 1:24 PM
🚨 Senators Cantwell, Booker & Blumenthal just introduced The Student Athlete Fairness and Enforcement Act —a landmark bill to protect student athletes, bring certainty to college sports, and preserve women’s & Olympic sports.
A thread🧵:
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🚨 Whistleblowers say the Trump Admin is illegally forcing #NASA to implement its FY26 budget cuts now—before Congress has acted.
This isn’t just about space. It’s about safety, innovation, and the Constitution. 🧵
This isn’t just about space. It’s about safety, innovation, and the Constitution. 🧵
September 29, 2025 at 4:25 PM
🚨 Whistleblowers say the Trump Admin is illegally forcing #NASA to implement its FY26 budget cuts now—before Congress has acted.
This isn’t just about space. It’s about safety, innovation, and the Constitution. 🧵
This isn’t just about space. It’s about safety, innovation, and the Constitution. 🧵
Senate Commerce Dems are calling for action due to FCC Chair Carr’s latest actions. Learn more here:
#FreePress #FCC #FirstAmendment
www.commerce.senate.gov/2025/9/cantw...
#FreePress #FCC #FirstAmendment
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September 20, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Senate Commerce Dems are calling for action due to FCC Chair Carr’s latest actions. Learn more here:
#FreePress #FCC #FirstAmendment
www.commerce.senate.gov/2025/9/cantw...
#FreePress #FCC #FirstAmendment
www.commerce.senate.gov/2025/9/cantw...
FCC Chair Carr has no authority to police speech he or the President dislike—especially with a $6.2B merger pending before the FCC.
Threatening broadcast licenses to silence critics is censorship, not public service. #FreePress #FCC #FirstAmendment
Threatening broadcast licenses to silence critics is censorship, not public service. #FreePress #FCC #FirstAmendment
September 18, 2025 at 8:19 PM
FCC Chair Carr has no authority to police speech he or the President dislike—especially with a $6.2B merger pending before the FCC.
Threatening broadcast licenses to silence critics is censorship, not public service. #FreePress #FCC #FirstAmendment
Threatening broadcast licenses to silence critics is censorship, not public service. #FreePress #FCC #FirstAmendment