Sen. Maria Cantwell
@cantwell.senate.gov
U.S. Senator from Washington State | Ranking Member @commerce.senate.gov | RS≠endorsement
I congratulate the three Republican House members who stood up for Congress’ constitutional power. Now, I hope the rest of their conference will join a united Democratic caucus in a strong vote to reject the broad tariffs that are raising costs on American families.
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GOP revolt sinks effort to block votes on Trump’s tariffs
The procedural measure failed 217-214.
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February 11, 2026 at 4:59 AM
I congratulate the three Republican House members who stood up for Congress’ constitutional power. Now, I hope the rest of their conference will join a united Democratic caucus in a strong vote to reject the broad tariffs that are raising costs on American families.
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The FTC’s recent settlement with Express Scripts over manipulation of insulin prices is a step in the right direction. (1/3)
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Exclusive: Cigna settles FTC insulin case, aims to lower drug prices
Cigna Corp's Express Scripts settled the U.S. Federal Trade Commission's claims its insulin pricing practices violated antitrust and consumer protection laws, and agreed to changes aimed at lowering c...
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February 9, 2026 at 10:57 PM
The FTC’s recent settlement with Express Scripts over manipulation of insulin prices is a step in the right direction. (1/3)
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Gonzaga's world-class researchers are leading the way – and ushering in the technologies of tomorrow.
Great talking to President Passerini about how new federal funding will bolster Gonzaga's R&D mission and unlock opportunities across the Spokane region.
Great talking to President Passerini about how new federal funding will bolster Gonzaga's R&D mission and unlock opportunities across the Spokane region.
February 7, 2026 at 1:31 AM
Gonzaga's world-class researchers are leading the way – and ushering in the technologies of tomorrow.
Great talking to President Passerini about how new federal funding will bolster Gonzaga's R&D mission and unlock opportunities across the Spokane region.
Great talking to President Passerini about how new federal funding will bolster Gonzaga's R&D mission and unlock opportunities across the Spokane region.
Team USA, America is so proud of you! The United States is sending its largest Winter Olympics team ever—232 athletes from 32 states, including 10 from WA—to compete in the 2026 Games.
February 6, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Team USA, America is so proud of you! The United States is sending its largest Winter Olympics team ever—232 athletes from 32 states, including 10 from WA—to compete in the 2026 Games.
The Trump Administration is demanding our state’s voter rolls so they can get personal information about Washingtonians. You can't spy on Americans.
My appearance on Morning Joe ⬇️
My appearance on Morning Joe ⬇️
February 5, 2026 at 11:34 PM
The Trump Administration is demanding our state’s voter rolls so they can get personal information about Washingtonians. You can't spy on Americans.
My appearance on Morning Joe ⬇️
My appearance on Morning Joe ⬇️
Washingtonians will not be intimidated when it comes to voting. We know that voting rights are guaranteed by our Constitution, and Washington state’s vote-by-mail is safe and secure.
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‘Apparent ransom:’ Sen. Cantwell pushes back on DOJ lawsuit over Washington voter rolls
“This pursuit of state voter rolls for what it is, nothing more than an ‘apparent ransom,’” Cantwell wrote.
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February 4, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Washingtonians will not be intimidated when it comes to voting. We know that voting rights are guaranteed by our Constitution, and Washington state’s vote-by-mail is safe and secure.
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Americans have the right to express their views without being killed. We should know that we are upholding civil liberties.
The Department of Homeland Security and ICE should be investigated.
My speech on the Senate floor ⬇️
The Department of Homeland Security and ICE should be investigated.
My speech on the Senate floor ⬇️
February 3, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Americans have the right to express their views without being killed. We should know that we are upholding civil liberties.
The Department of Homeland Security and ICE should be investigated.
My speech on the Senate floor ⬇️
The Department of Homeland Security and ICE should be investigated.
My speech on the Senate floor ⬇️
Reposted by Sen. Maria Cantwell
Great news for the Spokane tech hub! This means that there will now be a serious investment to support manufacturing jobs and grow our defense and commercial aerospace industries.
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Spokane Aerospace Tech Hub gets new life after Washington's senators add $70 million to government funding package
WASHINGTON – The Senate passed a sweeping government funding package on Friday that includes two provisions that could make up to $70 million available to the Spokane Aerospace Tech Hub, a consortium ...
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February 2, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Great news for the Spokane tech hub! This means that there will now be a serious investment to support manufacturing jobs and grow our defense and commercial aerospace industries.
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Pam Bondi has sued Washington state to get sensitive voter data.
I’m standing strong against efforts to undermine our voting system. Democracies don't grow on trees. They need to be protected, defended, and fought for. My letter to AG Bondi ⬇️
I’m standing strong against efforts to undermine our voting system. Democracies don't grow on trees. They need to be protected, defended, and fought for. My letter to AG Bondi ⬇️
February 2, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Pam Bondi has sued Washington state to get sensitive voter data.
I’m standing strong against efforts to undermine our voting system. Democracies don't grow on trees. They need to be protected, defended, and fought for. My letter to AG Bondi ⬇️
I’m standing strong against efforts to undermine our voting system. Democracies don't grow on trees. They need to be protected, defended, and fought for. My letter to AG Bondi ⬇️
#BlackHistoryMonth is a time to celebrate the immense contributions of Black Americans to our society, culture, and politics. We also recommit ourselves to fighting racial inequities and ensuring equality for all Americans.
February 1, 2026 at 5:13 PM
#BlackHistoryMonth is a time to celebrate the immense contributions of Black Americans to our society, culture, and politics. We also recommit ourselves to fighting racial inequities and ensuring equality for all Americans.
Today the Senate refused to give a blank check to fund DHS and ICE for the next year. We rejected President Trump’s 40% cuts to health care research and mental health programs and instead invested in them. (1/2)
January 31, 2026 at 2:09 AM
Today the Senate refused to give a blank check to fund DHS and ICE for the next year. We rejected President Trump’s 40% cuts to health care research and mental health programs and instead invested in them. (1/2)
Reposted by Sen. Maria Cantwell
On the one-year anniversary of the Reagan National Airport mid-air collision, Sen. Cantwell honored the 67 lives lost, their families, first responders, and the unsung heroes who turned grief into action to strengthen aviation safety.
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Sen. Cantwell Pays Tribute to the 67 Individuals Who Lost Their Lives in the Jan. 29 Mid-Air Collision at Reagan National Airport and Their Families
On the eve of the one year anniversary of the mid-air collision at Reagan National Airport which took the lives of 67 individuals, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate C...
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January 29, 2026 at 6:51 PM
On the one-year anniversary of the Reagan National Airport mid-air collision, Sen. Cantwell honored the 67 lives lost, their families, first responders, and the unsung heroes who turned grief into action to strengthen aviation safety.
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Voting by mail is safe and secure. A new USPS rule could delay postmarks, preventing mail-in voters’ ballots from being counted.
I’ll continue to push back against any actions that would undermine our elections or make it harder to vote. My letter to the Trump Administration⬇️
I’ll continue to push back against any actions that would undermine our elections or make it harder to vote. My letter to the Trump Administration⬇️
January 29, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Voting by mail is safe and secure. A new USPS rule could delay postmarks, preventing mail-in voters’ ballots from being counted.
I’ll continue to push back against any actions that would undermine our elections or make it harder to vote. My letter to the Trump Administration⬇️
I’ll continue to push back against any actions that would undermine our elections or make it harder to vote. My letter to the Trump Administration⬇️
President Trump has crossed a line. Now the only question is, do my colleagues really believe in enforcing the civil liberties and civil rights of Americans?
January 29, 2026 at 12:42 AM
President Trump has crossed a line. Now the only question is, do my colleagues really believe in enforcing the civil liberties and civil rights of Americans?
Today, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we honor the memory of the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and millions of other victims of Nazism.
May we never forget these atrocities.
May we never forget these atrocities.
January 27, 2026 at 6:23 PM
Today, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we honor the memory of the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and millions of other victims of Nazism.
May we never forget these atrocities.
May we never forget these atrocities.
When a federal officer kills a U.S. citizen amid a pattern of unlawful enforcement practices, there must be accountability and change. I will not vote for additional funding for DHS or ICE this week.
January 25, 2026 at 9:02 PM
When a federal officer kills a U.S. citizen amid a pattern of unlawful enforcement practices, there must be accountability and change. I will not vote for additional funding for DHS or ICE this week.
President Trump has crossed the line. Americans will not stand for masked, armed troops roaming their neighborhoods. ICE is not trained in this capacity and should not be on streets. This incident should be investigated immediately and not politicized by the President.
NEW: Man fatally shot by federal agents in Minneapolis identified as 37-year-old ICU nurse Alex Jeffrey Pretti, family members tell the AP.
Man fatally shot by federal officers in Minneapolis identified by his parents as an ICU nurse
Alex Jeffrey Pretti, 37, was identified by his parents to The Associated Press. "He cared about people deeply, and he was very upset with what was happening in Minneapolis," his father said.
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January 24, 2026 at 9:40 PM
President Trump has crossed the line. Americans will not stand for masked, armed troops roaming their neighborhoods. ICE is not trained in this capacity and should not be on streets. This incident should be investigated immediately and not politicized by the President.
The President must stop trying to govern by threats and intimidation, and take action to improve Americans’ lives and address the affordability crisis.
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Trump administration again eyes withholding federal funds over WA immigration policy
OLYMPIA – Washington lawmakers so far appear unconcerned about President Trump’s latest threat to withhold federal funding from jurisdictions that restrict local cooperation with federal immigration e...
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January 23, 2026 at 8:03 PM
The President must stop trying to govern by threats and intimidation, and take action to improve Americans’ lives and address the affordability crisis.
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The new Clark College Advanced Manufacturing Center in Ridgefield is open!
With over $3 million in federal support, the Center will provide more opportunities for Southwest Washington residents to gain the skills they need to land good-paying jobs.
With over $3 million in federal support, the Center will provide more opportunities for Southwest Washington residents to gain the skills they need to land good-paying jobs.
January 22, 2026 at 7:42 PM
The new Clark College Advanced Manufacturing Center in Ridgefield is open!
With over $3 million in federal support, the Center will provide more opportunities for Southwest Washington residents to gain the skills they need to land good-paying jobs.
With over $3 million in federal support, the Center will provide more opportunities for Southwest Washington residents to gain the skills they need to land good-paying jobs.
Federal assistance is needed to help Washington communities recover from December’s devastating floods. The Administration was quick to respond to our emergency request. I hope they will continue to be supportive as our families and small businesses work to build back.
WA asks Trump for $21 million in FEMA aid for flood victims
WA asks Trump for $21 million in FEMA aid for flood victims
Washington's governor has formally requested a major disaster declaration from President Donald Trump to unlock federal aid for people whose homes were damaged in December's historic floods.
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January 22, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Federal assistance is needed to help Washington communities recover from December’s devastating floods. The Administration was quick to respond to our emergency request. I hope they will continue to be supportive as our families and small businesses work to build back.
Today, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a legendary civil rights leader, drum major for justice, and American hero.
As we face new attacks on our civil rights, Dr. King's legacy inspires us to fight against injustice, stand for equality, and work together to defend hard-won freedoms.
As we face new attacks on our civil rights, Dr. King's legacy inspires us to fight against injustice, stand for equality, and work together to defend hard-won freedoms.
January 19, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Today, we honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., a legendary civil rights leader, drum major for justice, and American hero.
As we face new attacks on our civil rights, Dr. King's legacy inspires us to fight against injustice, stand for equality, and work together to defend hard-won freedoms.
As we face new attacks on our civil rights, Dr. King's legacy inspires us to fight against injustice, stand for equality, and work together to defend hard-won freedoms.
Congrats to our Seahawks! What a statement win - grit, heart, and the unstoppable energy of the 12th Man. So proud of our team and our city. On to next week!
January 18, 2026 at 5:39 AM
Congrats to our Seahawks! What a statement win - grit, heart, and the unstoppable energy of the 12th Man. So proud of our team and our city. On to next week!
Yesterday I voted YES on three important appropriations bills that preserve the role that science plays in moving our nation forward.
But we have more work to do to lower costs in America.
MY REMARKS ⬇️
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But we have more work to do to lower costs in America.
MY REMARKS ⬇️
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Sen. Cantwell Delivers Speech on the Senate Floor on Appropriations, Tariffs, and Health Care
YouTube video by Senator Maria Cantwell
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January 16, 2026 at 7:25 PM
Yesterday I voted YES on three important appropriations bills that preserve the role that science plays in moving our nation forward.
But we have more work to do to lower costs in America.
MY REMARKS ⬇️
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But we have more work to do to lower costs in America.
MY REMARKS ⬇️
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I see the President released a one-page health care framework today. Mr. President, today is the end of open enrollment. 80,000 people in Washington state are at risk of losing their health insurance. We need more than a one-page plan.
January 16, 2026 at 12:58 AM
I see the President released a one-page health care framework today. Mr. President, today is the end of open enrollment. 80,000 people in Washington state are at risk of losing their health insurance. We need more than a one-page plan.