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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)

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)

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