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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following statement after Democrats made it clear they will force a government shutdown:   Sen. Cruz said, “Senator Schumer and the Democrats have made it clear that they intend to shut down the federal government. Their demands include taxpayer-funded healthcare for illegal aliens and a reversal of the Republican reforms blocking handouts to able-bodied adults who refuse to work.   "Americans voted for change under President Trump...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Washington Examiner published an op-ed by U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rick Scott (R-Fla.) outlining the necessary steps to reform the Federal Reserve. Earlier this year, Cruz and Scott introduced the Fiscal Accountability for Interest on Reserves (FAIR) Act, which would eliminate the Federal Reserve’s authority to pay interest on bank reserves. Read the op-ed below or by clicking the link here. The media is fixated on President Donald Trump’s attempts to exert more...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Office of U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and the U.S. Department of State today announced a special passport application event taking place in San Antonio to assist Texans applying for routine passport services. Event details are below: WHAT: San Antonio Passport Fair WHEN: Saturday, October 11th from 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM CT WHERE: San Antonio Food Bank, 5200 Historic, Old Hwy 90 W, San Antonio, TX 78227 This event is open to the public, but appointments are required. Click...

ABILENE, TX – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) toured OpenAI’s flagship AI data center in Abilene, Texas. Following the tour, Oracle and OpenAI announced an additional expansion of the flagship Stargate site in Abilene in addition to a $500 billion commitment to build a series of AI data centers in the U.S., including plans to open a site in Shackelford County, Texas. The Abilene data center is already underway, and its cloud infrastructure enables OpenAI to train...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement after Huston-Tillotson University (HT) announced it had received a $150 million donation from the Moody Foundation. This marks the largest single donation ever made to a Historically Black College or University (HBCU) in the United States. Sen. Cruz said, “Quality education is essential for the next generation of bright Americans. I am thrilled that Huston-Tillotson University is the recipient of the largest...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) introduced a bill to designate Route 66 as a National Historic Trail. Route 66 was established on November 11, 1926, and was one of the original highways in the United States Numbered Highway System. This bill protects its history and legacy, and ensures that new and existing energy projects along Route 66 are protected. Sen. Cruz said, “Texas is...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) spoke with Fox News about the urgent need for Congress to pass his legislation, the Stop Financial Underwriting of Nefarious Demonstrations and Extremist Riots (Stop FUNDERs Act), to allow the Department of Justice to use the full suite of RICO tools against entities that fund or coordinate riots and violent protests. Read the full article below or by clicking here. Learn more about the Stop FUNDERs Act by clicking here. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas,...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.), and Ashley Moody (R-Fla.) introduced the Strengthening Entry Visa Enforcement and Restrictions Act of 2025 (SEVER Act), which would prohibit Iranian officials from entering the U.S. as representatives to the United Nations if those Iranian officials have been sanctioned for supporting or being appointed by...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Newsweek published an op-ed written by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) following the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Read the op-ed below or by clicking here. Last week, a wife lost her husband. Last week, two children lost their father. Last week, many of us lost a dear friend. And last week, America lost one of its truest and most loyal patriots. I first met Charlie Kirk when he was just 18 years old, in my friend's living room. Fresh out of high school, even then, he...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Mike Lee (R-Utah) introduced the Retirement Freedom Act. This bill provides senior citizens with the ability to opt-out of Medicare Part A without being forced to lose their Social Security benefits. Sen. Cruz said, “The Retirement Freedom Act empowers seniors to choose the healthcare plan that works best for them, without coercing them with the threat of losing their Social Security benefits. Congress should act now to pass this critical...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act of 2025. The bill protects Christians and other religious minorities being persecuted in Nigeria by holding accountable Nigerian officials who facilitate Islamist jihadist violence and the imposition of blasphemy laws. Sen. Cruz said, “Nigerian Christians are being targeted and executed for their faith by Islamist terrorist groups, and are being forced to submit to sharia law and blasphemy...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released a statement following the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Sen. Cruz said, “Heidi and I are devastated and heartbroken. Charlie Kirk's murder was an act of unspeakable evil. Charlie was a close friend; we first met when he was just 18, and Turning Point was a nascent idea. Charlie was courageous, brilliant, compassionate, and powerfully honest. He was a strong Christian who boldly proclaimed the Gospel. Charlie loved our country deeply,...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights, sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi in support of the Department of Justice’s investigation into the Biden Administration’s mass pardons, and committing to ensure the Department has all necessary resources to ensure the success of those investigations. Excerpts and highlights from the letter: “Reports suggest that...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, traveled to El Salvador, Panama, and Mexico to meet with leaders in each country to emphasize the importance of bilateral relations, and advance policies reversing encroachment by the Chinese Communist Party, countering narcotics and human trafficking, addressing illegal immigration, and strengthening economic prosperity. Sen. Cruz said, “The relationships between the U.S. and El Salvador,...

Cruz previously held a hearing focused on the canal’s crucial role in U.S. trade WASHINGTON, D.C. – In case you missed it, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, recently traveled to Panama and underscored the Panama Canal’s strategic importance to the United States. The Senate Commerce Committee has primary jurisdiction over the Panama Canal due to its role in the facilitation of global trade and U.S. commerce. Sen. Cruz met with...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement after the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued a final order approving the Rio Grande LNG facility and the accompanying pipeline. The order clears the way for the energy project to advance. Sen Cruz said, “I am proud to have led the fight to secure federal authorization for the Rio Grande LNG project. This new LNG export facility supports thousands of jobs in the Rio Grande Valley, brings billions of...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and colleagues, introduced the CLEAN D.C. Act. The bill repeals the D.C. Council’s Comprehensive Policing and Justice Reform Amendment Act of 2022, which imposed sweeping restrictions on law enforcement in Washington, D.C. In 2023, the House and Senate passed legislation with bipartisan support to block that measure. President Biden vetoed the resolution, and Democrats sustained his veto the same year. Sen. Cruz said, “Violent crime has become...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy, sent a letter to President Trump urging the administration to formally recognize the Republic of Somaliland as an independent state. Excerpts and highlights from the letter:  “Somaliland has emerged as a critical security and diplomatic partner for the United States, helping America advance our national security interests in the Horn of Africa and...

U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) released the following statements after their bill to require the U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter the remains of Fernando V. Cota, an alleged serial murderer and convicted rapist, from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio, Texas, passed the Senate: Sen. Cruz said, “A convicted rapist should not be buried with honor among our nation’s heroes. I’m encouraged the Senate unanimously passed this legislation to...