Chair Maria Cantwell (D-WA)
Chairwoman Cantwell Applauds Senate Confirmation of FCC Commissioners
On Sept 30, the US Senate unanimously voted to confirm Geoffrey Starks and Brendan Carr to serve another term as Commissioners on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). Senate Commerce Committee Chairwoman Maria Cantwell (D-WA) said, “Americans need a fully-equipped FCC that is ready to deliver on an agenda that puts consumers first.
Smart Devices, Appliances with Hidden Microphones, Cameras Must Be Disclosed to Consumers
As part of the National Defense Authorization Act, the Senate passed bipartisan consumer protection legislation co-sponsored by Commerce Committee Chair Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) and Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-TX) to require pre-purchase disclosures for smart devices and appliances that have built-in microphones or cameras capable of recording or transmitting data.
Commerce Committee Announces Subcommittee Memberships
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation announced Democratic and Republican subcommittee assignments for the 118th Congress. Members of the Subcommittee on Communications, Media, and Broadband include: Sens.
Chair Cantwell Announces Senate Commerce Committee Leadership for the 118th Congress
Democratic subcommittee chairs for the 118th Congress are: