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@SenatorCantwell

U.S. Senator from Washington State | Tweets from Maria are signed –MC | Facebook: RT≠endorsement

Washington, DC
cantwell.senate.gov
Joined February 2010

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  1. Oct 17

    Honored to have received a 100 score on the scorecard for my commitment to protecting and advancing the rights of people. Together we will continue the march towards full equality.

    10 replies 20 retweets 103 likes
  2. Oct 14

    Moving freight is what we do. Deepening the waterways of & will ensure that they can compete with Canadian ports, helping us continue to be a gateway from North America to Asia. Watch my remarks on this legislation here:

    6 replies 4 retweets 16 likes
  3. Oct 12

    We take for granted the lights will always come on when we flip the switch. But our electric system is increasingly being tested and stressed, and there are daily cyber threats to our electricity infrastructure.

    6 replies 14 retweets 38 likes
  4. Oct 9

    Reliable access to air service is a critical economic factor in Washington state, where 70% of gross business income is generated by businesses within five miles of an airport, and nearly 97% is generated by businesses within 10 miles of an airport.

    12 replies 9 retweets 20 likes
  5. Oct 7

    is critical to Washington state, which is a nationwide leader in & aerospace manufacturing jobs. These jobs are a key economic driver in our state, with more than 1,350 aerospace-related companies and more than 132,000 workers in the industry.

    17 replies 14 retweets 43 likes
  6. Oct 5

    Watch my entire floor speech here ➡️ .

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  7. Oct 5

    The U.S. Senate passed my bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration for 5 years. This legislation passed the Senate by a vote of 93-6.

    9 replies 13 retweets 37 likes
  8. Oct 4

    Everybody in the state of Washington knows our airports are bursting at the seams. My will bring hundreds of millions of dollars of investments to our in the Pacific Northwest & make a major down payment on security & efficiency to help us handle that growth.

    9 replies 12 retweets 33 likes
  9. Oct 4

    My includes important provisions for Washington state travelers & airports, including continued investments in infrastructure, increased use of bomb-sniffing dogs to bolster safety & improve security wait times, and the establishment of key consumer protections.

    6 replies 12 retweets 18 likes
  10. Oct 4

    Regional airports are a critical economic driver for communities throughout Washington state. From to , ensuring these communities have thriving airports helps grow small businesses and create new jobs. ✈️

    5 replies 7 retweets 16 likes
  11. Oct 3

    We’re trying to improve the flying experience. More people are flying than ever, and airplanes and airports are becoming more cramped and chaotic. This bill raises the bar to make sure that the traveling public is treated with dignity and respect.

    15 replies 20 retweets 114 likes
  12. Oct 2

    Wildfire technology legislation I sponsored with passed through the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee unanimously today. 🔥 Our bill would bring state-of-the-art technology, including real-time mapping and GPS locators, to firelines across the country.

    8 replies 13 retweets 39 likes
  13. Oct 2

    Today I spoke on the Senate floor to honor and congratulate Staff Sergeant Ronald J. Shurer II, a graduate of Rogers High School in and WSU in , who received the yesterday for his selfless heroism in Afghanistan. We in Washington are very proud.

    5 replies 19 retweets 61 likes
  14. Oct 2

    Since it was enacted 54 years ago, the Land & Water Conservation Fund has helped protect many of the nation’s most popular national parks, forests, and public lands. It has provided millions of Americans with the opportunity to fish, hike, and enjoy our great American landscapes.

    6 replies 46 retweets 101 likes
  15. Oct 2

    My bill to permanently reauthorize the Land & Water Conservation Fund has passed out of committee! Protecting our public lands is good for the environment, good for the economy, and good for the health & welfare of our people.

    6 replies 30 retweets 121 likes
  16. Oct 1

    It was great to celebrate the opening of the Vancouver Waterfront this weekend. We have a river that goes from the headwaters of Canada all the way to the Pacific. And now, we get to enjoy a little path of it as it flows through . What a treat for all of us.

    9 replies 9 retweets 50 likes
  17. Oct 1

    From Stonewall to marriage equality, the community has used its voice to make so many tremendous advances in the struggle for equality. But we still have work to do. Who you are or who you love should never be grounds for discrimination and hatred.

    7 replies 25 retweets 78 likes
  18. Sep 26

    Thank you for your tireless efforts to influence change and work with us to boost cancer research funding. Seeking a cure for this disease doesn’t just happen in the doctor’s office or the research lab, and I'm proud to stand with you in this fight.

    9 replies 15 retweets 35 likes
  19. Sep 26

    Cantwell remarks from the Senate floor on Judge Kavanaugh’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court:

    21 replies 21 retweets 47 likes
  20. Sep 26

    The U.S. Senate, as an institution, must come to terms with the fact that sexual assault is a cultural problem in the United States of America. We must do our part. We must help. We must take the time to find the truth.

    38 replies 117 retweets 322 likes

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