Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation

A bipartisan US Senate bill proposes creating a commission to advise on AI ethics, introduced by Republican Ted Cruz and Democrat Raphael Warnock. The commission would focus on bioethics, with a $2 million annual budget for five years, and sunset in 2032. Experts view it as a positive step but note some shortcomings.

A bipartisan U.S. Senate bill proposes creating a commission to advise Congress on the ethical and policy implications of artificial intelligence. Senators Ted Cruz and Raphael Warnock introduced the Human Dignity and Emerging Technologies Act, which would fund the panel for five years with $2 million annually and sunset in 2032. Experts view the proposal as a positive step but note its limitations.

A bipartisan U.S. Senate bill proposes a commission to advise Congress on AI ethics, with funding of $2 million annually for five years. Experts support the initiative but note its shortcomings in addressing all AI-related ethical concerns.

US senators agree on banning Chinese connected vehicles from American roads but disagree on whether the ban could impact European carmakers and raise costs for American electric-vehicle producers. The Senate Commerce Committee advanced the Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026, which would prohibit the import, manufacture, and sale of connected vehicles deemed a security risk.

Trump's nominee for TSA leadership, David Cummins, defended the private airport screening program as 'pro-worker' during his Senate hearing, addressing concerns about workforce threats. He pledged to prioritize TSA officers and visit airports to reassure employees amid staffing and morale challenges stemming from a recent government shutdown.

President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Transportation Security Administration, David Cummins, defended the Screening Partnership Program (SPP), calling it 'pro-worker' and addressing concerns about expanding private airport screening. He emphasized protecting TSA employees amid staffing challenges and past government shutdowns, while acknowledging the need to transform the agency.