Sen. Maria Cantwell
@cantwell.senate.gov
U.S. Senator from Washington State | Ranking Member @commerce.senate.gov | RS≠endorsement
“I look at running a successful business for 32 years, and then having an Administration gut punch the entire industry to where I might be put out of business.”
Watch Barry Barr of KAVU talk about how tariffs are hurting small businesses.
Watch Barry Barr of KAVU talk about how tariffs are hurting small businesses.
November 12, 2025 at 6:54 PM
“I look at running a successful business for 32 years, and then having an Administration gut punch the entire industry to where I might be put out of business.”
Watch Barry Barr of KAVU talk about how tariffs are hurting small businesses.
Watch Barry Barr of KAVU talk about how tariffs are hurting small businesses.
I am profoundly grateful to all those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Nearly 500,000 veterans live in the State of Washington, and, today on #VeteransDay, we take time to honor their courage, bravery, and sacrifice.
November 11, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I am profoundly grateful to all those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Nearly 500,000 veterans live in the State of Washington, and, today on #VeteransDay, we take time to honor their courage, bravery, and sacrifice.
This bill doesn’t address the core issue that millions of Americans will no longer be able to afford ACA insurance coverage next year. I’m willing to work with anyone to create a path forward but this isn’t it.
November 10, 2025 at 1:56 AM
This bill doesn’t address the core issue that millions of Americans will no longer be able to afford ACA insurance coverage next year. I’m willing to work with anyone to create a path forward but this isn’t it.
Let’s open the government and extend the enhanced premium tax credits. We know there’s bipartisan support in the House and the Senate, and I will work with any of my Republican colleagues to drive down costs for Americans.
November 8, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Let’s open the government and extend the enhanced premium tax credits. We know there’s bipartisan support in the House and the Senate, and I will work with any of my Republican colleagues to drive down costs for Americans.
Today, I shared how child care providers are urging Congress to save the Affordable Care Act tax credit expansions. When you take away affordable health insurance, small businesses and families feel the impact.
November 7, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Today, I shared how child care providers are urging Congress to save the Affordable Care Act tax credit expansions. When you take away affordable health insurance, small businesses and families feel the impact.
Tariffs are taxes – anybody can look it up in the dictionary. Where are the administration’s ideas to lower costs for American families?
November 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Tariffs are taxes – anybody can look it up in the dictionary. Where are the administration’s ideas to lower costs for American families?
Nancy Pelosi is a giant of Congress who served this country faithfully for nearly 40 years. She’s a role model to anyone who strives to get hard stuff done – and a trailblazer who used the Speaker’s gavel to break one of the highest glass ceilings in public service. (1/2)
November 6, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Nancy Pelosi is a giant of Congress who served this country faithfully for nearly 40 years. She’s a role model to anyone who strives to get hard stuff done – and a trailblazer who used the Speaker’s gavel to break one of the highest glass ceilings in public service. (1/2)
I stood at the steps of the Supreme Court today where the legality of Trump’s tariffs was on the docket.
The court showed a great deal of skepticism.
This constitutional authority lies with Congress, and that's very clear.
The court showed a great deal of skepticism.
This constitutional authority lies with Congress, and that's very clear.
November 6, 2025 at 12:58 AM
I stood at the steps of the Supreme Court today where the legality of Trump’s tariffs was on the docket.
The court showed a great deal of skepticism.
This constitutional authority lies with Congress, and that's very clear.
The court showed a great deal of skepticism.
This constitutional authority lies with Congress, and that's very clear.
When the ACA enhanced premium tax credits expire, thousands of Washington families will see their health insurance costs skyrocket.
Here's the cost increase for a self-insured middle-class family in Snohomish County.
Here's the cost increase for a self-insured middle-class family in Snohomish County.
November 5, 2025 at 10:44 PM
When the ACA enhanced premium tax credits expire, thousands of Washington families will see their health insurance costs skyrocket.
Here's the cost increase for a self-insured middle-class family in Snohomish County.
Here's the cost increase for a self-insured middle-class family in Snohomish County.
Article One of the Constitution is a directive, not a suggestion. The power to impose and collect taxes and duties rests solely with the Congress and is a core component of our democracy’s balance of powers. (1/4)
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday over whether President Trump has the legal authority to impose most of his sweeping tariffs, a high-stakes test of his signature economic policy.
Follow live updates here:
Follow live updates here:
Live updates: Supreme Court hearing challenge to Trump’s sweeping tariffs policy
The closely watched case could have major implications for global trade, the U.S. economy and Americans’ pocketbooks.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Article One of the Constitution is a directive, not a suggestion. The power to impose and collect taxes and duties rests solely with the Congress and is a core component of our democracy’s balance of powers. (1/4)
It’s #ElectionDay! Voters in WA, be sure to return your ballot to a drop box or your local voting center by 8:00 PM PT TONIGHT. You can find your nearest drop-off location HERE: sos.wa.gov/elections/re...
Drop Box and Voting Center Locations | WA Secretary of State
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November 4, 2025 at 8:57 PM
It’s #ElectionDay! Voters in WA, be sure to return your ballot to a drop box or your local voting center by 8:00 PM PT TONIGHT. You can find your nearest drop-off location HERE: sos.wa.gov/elections/re...
Trump's tariff chaos has already made it more expensive for families to buy groceries. Now, he is causing even more chaos and uncertainty for the millions of families who rely on SNAP to put food on the table. (1/2)
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After Trump post on SNAP funds sparks confusion, White House says administration is complying with court order
President Trump wrote on Truth Social that federal food benefits "will be given only when the Radical Left Democrats open up government, which they can easily do, and not before!"
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November 4, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Trump's tariff chaos has already made it more expensive for families to buy groceries. Now, he is causing even more chaos and uncertainty for the millions of families who rely on SNAP to put food on the table. (1/2)
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We need to do more to have American-built and American-crewed ships to expand global trade, protect our supply chain, and bolster national security. In the state of Washington, the maritime sector supports 174,000 jobs.
November 4, 2025 at 6:48 PM
We need to do more to have American-built and American-crewed ships to expand global trade, protect our supply chain, and bolster national security. In the state of Washington, the maritime sector supports 174,000 jobs.
Open enrollment has begun for 2026 health plans, and Washingtonians are seeing huge cost increases.
Congress could be working right now on bringing down the cost of insurance premiums for Americans. But instead, people are refusing to come to the table to discuss this issue.
Congress could be working right now on bringing down the cost of insurance premiums for Americans. But instead, people are refusing to come to the table to discuss this issue.
November 3, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Open enrollment has begun for 2026 health plans, and Washingtonians are seeing huge cost increases.
Congress could be working right now on bringing down the cost of insurance premiums for Americans. But instead, people are refusing to come to the table to discuss this issue.
Congress could be working right now on bringing down the cost of insurance premiums for Americans. But instead, people are refusing to come to the table to discuss this issue.
Trade wars can cause devastating price spikes for American consumers and businesses.
The bipartisan Trade Review Act would let Congress stop tariffs and restore its Constitutional authority over trade, as the Founding Fathers intended.
The bipartisan Trade Review Act would let Congress stop tariffs and restore its Constitutional authority over trade, as the Founding Fathers intended.
November 3, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Trade wars can cause devastating price spikes for American consumers and businesses.
The bipartisan Trade Review Act would let Congress stop tariffs and restore its Constitutional authority over trade, as the Founding Fathers intended.
The bipartisan Trade Review Act would let Congress stop tariffs and restore its Constitutional authority over trade, as the Founding Fathers intended.
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The integrity of professional basketball games must never be for sale. Ranking Member @cantwell.senate.gov and Chair Cruz are demanding answers from the NBA about gambling-related criminal charges that threaten public trust. www.commerce.senate.gov/2025/10/sena...
Senate Commerce Committee Wants Answers on NBA Gambling Scandal
U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) sent a letter to the Commissioner of the National Basketball Associa...
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November 3, 2025 at 2:58 PM
The integrity of professional basketball games must never be for sale. Ranking Member @cantwell.senate.gov and Chair Cruz are demanding answers from the NBA about gambling-related criminal charges that threaten public trust. www.commerce.senate.gov/2025/10/sena...
I’ve sponsored a bill that would require Russian sovereign assets frozen under U.S. jurisdiction are sent to Ukraine.
With roughly $300 billion in Russian assets frozen around the world, we must continue to stand with Ukraine.
With roughly $300 billion in Russian assets frozen around the world, we must continue to stand with Ukraine.
October 30, 2025 at 10:06 PM
I’ve sponsored a bill that would require Russian sovereign assets frozen under U.S. jurisdiction are sent to Ukraine.
With roughly $300 billion in Russian assets frozen around the world, we must continue to stand with Ukraine.
With roughly $300 billion in Russian assets frozen around the world, we must continue to stand with Ukraine.
The Trump Administration cut Medicaid and they don’t have a plan to reduce skyrocketing health insurance premiums. Now they want to undercut state protections that help prevent medical debt from ruining families’ finances. (1/2)
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s new “interpretive rule” says that only the federal government has the authority to restrict medical debts from credit reports — not states. kffhealthnews.org/news/article...
Trump Team Takes Aim at State Laws Shielding Consumers' Credit Scores From Medical Debt - KFF Health News
Reversing guidance from the Biden administration, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau concludes that states cannot bar medical debt from their residents’ credit reports.
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October 29, 2025 at 10:04 PM
The Trump Administration cut Medicaid and they don’t have a plan to reduce skyrocketing health insurance premiums. Now they want to undercut state protections that help prevent medical debt from ruining families’ finances. (1/2)
When the ACA enhanced premium tax credits expire later this year, thousands of Washington families will see their health insurance costs skyrocket.
A thread on premium increases: here's what happens to a self-insured middle-class couple's health premiums in King County.
A thread on premium increases: here's what happens to a self-insured middle-class couple's health premiums in King County.
October 29, 2025 at 9:22 PM
When the ACA enhanced premium tax credits expire later this year, thousands of Washington families will see their health insurance costs skyrocket.
A thread on premium increases: here's what happens to a self-insured middle-class couple's health premiums in King County.
A thread on premium increases: here's what happens to a self-insured middle-class couple's health premiums in King County.
“The SCORE Act provides minimal, if any, enforcement,” says @blumenthal.senate.gov. “The SAFE Act, very prominently, provides for FTC and state Attorney General enforcement, which means that the athletes themselves don't have to go to court.”
October 28, 2025 at 5:34 PM
“The SCORE Act provides minimal, if any, enforcement,” says @blumenthal.senate.gov. “The SAFE Act, very prominently, provides for FTC and state Attorney General enforcement, which means that the athletes themselves don't have to go to court.”
New data confirms what American families already know: Trump’s tariffs are contributing to record high prices for everyday essentials.
President Trump should stop starting trade wars that hurt American consumers.
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President Trump should stop starting trade wars that hurt American consumers.
www.wsj.com/economy/cons...
October 27, 2025 at 5:18 PM
New data confirms what American families already know: Trump’s tariffs are contributing to record high prices for everyday essentials.
President Trump should stop starting trade wars that hurt American consumers.
www.wsj.com/economy/cons...
President Trump should stop starting trade wars that hurt American consumers.
www.wsj.com/economy/cons...
Here's what happens to a self-insured middle-class couple's health premiums in every county in Washington state if the ACA enhanced premium tax credits aren't extended.
October 24, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Here's what happens to a self-insured middle-class couple's health premiums in every county in Washington state if the ACA enhanced premium tax credits aren't extended.
The SCORE Act is not the solution for the athlete. We want a healthy ecosystem, and that means putting athletes at the table and listening to what they have to say.
October 24, 2025 at 6:17 PM
The SCORE Act is not the solution for the athlete. We want a healthy ecosystem, and that means putting athletes at the table and listening to what they have to say.
Contrary to the Administration’s talking points, the data shows that American consumers still are not seeing their costs of living come down. (1/3)
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Inflation climbs to highest level since January, beef prices soar
A recent uptick in prices has coincided with a sharp slowdown of hiring.
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October 24, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Contrary to the Administration’s talking points, the data shows that American consumers still are not seeing their costs of living come down. (1/3)
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The SCORE Act “is not reform, it’s regression,” says Meghann Burke, Exec. Director of @nwslplayers.bsky.social. “We need athletes, men and women alike… to have a real seat at the table in shaping the future of college sports."
October 23, 2025 at 8:09 PM
The SCORE Act “is not reform, it’s regression,” says Meghann Burke, Exec. Director of @nwslplayers.bsky.social. “We need athletes, men and women alike… to have a real seat at the table in shaping the future of college sports."