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Maria Cantwell

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Maria Ellen Cantwell is a United States Senator from Washington, serving since January 3, 2001. A member of the Democratic Party, she has been actively involved in various legislative efforts, particularly focusing on technology, environmental issues, and healthcare. Throughout her tenure, Cantwell has worked on policies aimed at promoting clean energy and protecting the environment, as well as advocating for affordable healthcare access for all Americans.

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Apr 5, 2025

So usually you don't get first introduction and get so many people on board, but I think it shows the anxiety that people have.

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Apr 2, 2025

The same check and balance that prevents the president from unilaterally declaring war should exist as it relates to protecting our commerce activities.

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Mar 27, 2025

Before I go to my remarks, I wanted to thank the Senator from Mississippi for that fabulous statement. I really do appreciate his leadership. I am pretty sure your father served in World War II, as did my father. I think that we continue…

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Mar 7, 2025

We need answers now about how the Administration will enforce these laws to ensure aviation safety takes precedence over private gain.

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Mar 4, 2025

This would be a significant expansion of the chair's role, as subpoenas have previously been issued with bipartisan cooperation.

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Feb 26, 2025

The firings jeopardize our ability to forecast and respond to extreme weather events.

nbcnews.com
Feb 17, 2025

The FAA is already short 800 technicians and these firings inject unnecessary risk into the airspace—in the aftermath of four deadly crashes in the last month.

newsweek.com
Feb 6, 2025

Why has the FAA allowed military flights with the ADS-B system turned off?

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Feb 5, 2025

What we don’t welcome is a man who’s regulated by this sector and who has had fines for violation of safety... the last thing I want is that guy trying to control the airspace.

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Feb 5, 2025

It’s a clear conflict of interest, and Secretary Duffy should make sure that Mr. Musk is not part of the FAA air transportation system.

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Jun 20, 2024

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 3:15 p.m., adjourned until Friday, June 21, 2024, at 6:30 a.m. ____________________

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Jun 20, 2024

I have two requests for committees to meet during today's session of the Senate. They have the approval of the Majority and Minority Leaders. Pursuant to rule XXVI, paragraph 5(a), of the Standing Rules of the Senate, the following…

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May 22, 2024

I so appreciate the Senator from Alaska and her hard work on behalf of Indian Country and certainly on murdered and missing indigenous people.

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May 22, 2024

According to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, tribal communities need over 13,600 additional law enforcement personnel just to meet the FBI's Community Safe standard.

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May 22, 2024

These hearings have shone a light on the importance of passing legislation to strengthen that effort.

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May 22, 2024

I so appreciate the Senator from Alaska and her hard work on behalf of Indian Country and certainly on murdered and missing indigenous people.

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May 22, 2024

According to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, tribal communities need over 13,600 additional law enforcement personnel just to meet the FBI's Community Safe standard.

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May 22, 2024

These hearings have shone a light on the importance of passing legislation to strengthen that effort.

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May 21, 2024

According to the Bureau of Indian Affairs, tribal communities need over 13,600 additional law enforcement personnel just to meet the FBI's Community Safe standard.

congress.gov
May 21, 2024

I so appreciate the Senator from Alaska and her hard work on behalf of Indian Country and certainly on murdered and missing indigenous people.

congress.gov
May 21, 2024

These hearings have shone a light on the importance of passing legislation to strengthen that effort.

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May 1, 2024

ATNI is grateful to Senators Maria Cantwell and Markwayne Mullin for introducing the legislation in the Senate.

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May 1, 2024

We support the Parity Act, provided that our understanding of it is accurate.

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May 1, 2024

ATNI is grateful to Senators Maria Cantwell and Markwayne Mullin for introducing the legislation in the Senate.

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May 1, 2024

Clearly, Indian Country needs more help in law enforcement.

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