U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
02/12/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/12/2026 14:31
Commerce Committee Advances Eight Bipartisan Measures
Commerce Committee Advances Eight Bipartisan Measures
February 12, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation advanced eight bipartisan measures, including the Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act from Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Tx.) and Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.). The Committee also cleared promotions to senior leadership roles in the Coast Guard.
The following actions were taken during today's Executive Session
Passed by voice vote:
S. 71, Baby Changing on Board Act as amended by the Blackburn substitute, as modified
S. 2585, MAP for Broadband Funding Act as amended by the Fischer substitute, as modified
S. 3199, 988 Lifeline Location Improvement Act of 2025 as amended by the Lujan substitute, as modified, and Lujan 1, as modified
S. 3266, USMMA Athletics Act of 2025, as amended by the Wicker substitute
S. 3468, National Programmable Cloud Laboratories Network Act of 2025 as amended by Young-Kim 1
S. 3639, SAT Streamlining Act as amended by the Cruz-Cantwell substitute, as modified
S. 3700, FAA SMS Compliance Review Act of 2026 as amended by the Cantwell substitute, as modified
Coast Guard promotions PN-620
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