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Maria Cantwell

Democrat · Washington

Former tech executive (RealNetworks), serving since 2001. Senate Commerce Committee chair. Focus on trade, technology, tribal nations, and Pacific Northwest energy.

Record

Moderate-progressive Democrat. Commerce Committee chair with focus on tech policy, consumer protection, and trade. Advocate for tribal sovereignty and Pacific Northwest fisheries and energy.

Legislative Record

Recently sponsored bills (8 on record)

  • S.4471 — Transportation Fuel Market Transparency Act (Introduced, Apr 30, 2026)
  • S.4311 — Consumer Protection Remedies Act of 2026 (Introduced, Apr 15, 2026)
  • S.4014 — A bill to direct the Secretary of the Interior to convey to the Nisqually Indian Tribe the Clear Creek Hatchery infrastructure, and for other purposes. (Introduced, Mar 5, 2026)
  • S.3881 — Tsunami Warning, Research, and Education Act of 2026 (Introduced, Feb 12, 2026)
  • S.3795 — Radar Next Program Act of 2026 (Introduced, Feb 5, 2026)
  • S.3769 — Helping Our People Act of 2026 (Introduced, Feb 3, 2026)
  • S.3700 — FAA SMS Compliance Review Act of 2026 (Reported, Jan 27, 2026)
  • S.2932 — Student Athlete Fairness and Enforcement Act (Introduced, Sep 29, 2025)

Notable votes

  • Voted Nay on S.Res. 690 — S. Res. 690 (Resolution Agreed to, May 11, 2026)
  • Voted Nay on S.Res. 690 — Motion to Invoke Cloture: S. Res. 690 (Cloture Motion Agreed to, Apr 30, 2026)
  • Voted Nay on S.Con.Res. 33 — S.Con.Res. 33, As Amended (Concurrent Resolution Agreed to, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.Con.Res. 33 — Schiff Amdt. No. 5333 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.Con.Res. 33 — Wyden Amdt. No. 5336 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.Con.Res. 33 — Merkley Amdt. No. 5235 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Nay on S.Con.Res. 33 — Paul Amdt. No. 5378 (Amendment Rejected, Apr 23, 2026)
  • Voted Yea on S.Con.Res. 33 — Graham Amdt. No. 5281 (Amendment Agreed to, Apr 22, 2026)

Committee assignments

  • Joint Committee on Taxation
  • Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Ranking Member)
  • Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
  • Senate Committee on Finance
  • Senate Committee on Indian Affairs
  • Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
  • Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Aviation, Space, and Innovation (Ex Officio)
  • Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries (Ex Officio)
  • Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data Privacy (Ex Officio)
  • Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness (Ex Officio)
  • Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety (Ex Officio)
  • Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Telecommunications and Media (Ex Officio)

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