Maria Cantwell
DemocratWA · Senate
PAC Donations Received
$398,500
Biography
Senior Senator from Washington and Chair of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee. Cantwell represents a state home to Microsoft, Amazon, and numerous AI startups, giving her a balanced perspective on innovation and regulation.
AI Policy Stance
Balanced, pro-innovation with safeguards. As Commerce Committee Chair, advocates for transparency requirements and accountability without stifling the AI industry concentrated in her home state of Washington.
Committee Assignments
Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Chair)Energy and Natural ResourcesFinance
Key Bills & Initiatives
- •AI Research, Innovation, and Accountability Act
- •Commerce Committee AI hearings
Key Statements
"We can have both innovation and accountability — they're not mutually exclusive."
"The Commerce Committee has a responsibility to ensure AI works for consumers, not just corporations."