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Ranking Member — Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Maria Cantwell is a Democratic senator from Washington who has served in the Senate since 2001 after earlier House service. Her official biography also records private-sector technology experience between her House and Senate service.
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Maria Cantwell is a Democratic senator from Washington who has served in the Senate since 2001 after earlier House service. Her official biography also records private-sector technology experience between her House and Senate service.
Open biography & office record ↓Maria Cantwell is a Democratic senator from Washington who has served in the Senate since 2001 after earlier House service. Her official biography also records private-sector technology experience between her House and Senate service.
Cantwell is ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Her official committee-assignment page also lists Energy and Natural Resources, Finance, Indian Affairs and Small Business and Entrepreneurship.
In June 2026 Cantwell introduced the Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization Act. Her office described the proposal as codifying NOAA’s Hurricane Hunter mission and authorizing replacement aircraft; Senate Commerce materials later reported unanimous committee approval in July 2026.
Cantwell introduced the measure in June 2026 to address NOAA Hurricane Hunter aircraft recapitalization. Senate Commerce materials reported that the committee approved the bill unanimously on July 22, 2026; this entry does not imply full Senate or House passage.
