Sen. Cruz Applauds Approval of Presidential Permit for the Laredo-Colombia Solidarity International Bridge

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released a statement following President Trump’s approval of a presidential permit to expand and maintain a commercial international bridge between Laredo, Texas, and Colombia, Nuevo León, Mexico. This authorization will increase economic success in our border communities by promoting trade, business, and tourism.

Upon approval Sen. Cruz said, “After tireless work in Congress, I would like to thank President Trump for approving this important presidential permit for the expansion and continued maintenance of the Laredo-Colombia Solidarity International Bridge. This permit is a direct result of the legislation I authorized and passed in the National Defense Authorization Act, and I remain committed to securing additional permits that promote economic growth and benefit in Texas.  I look forward to working with President Trump and his administration to promote U.S. trade and jobs throughout the Lone Star State.”

Sen. Cruz has led the charge in the U.S. Senate to expedite bridge permitting.

In May 2025, Sens. Cruz and Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) introduced the International Bridge and Port of Entry Modernization Act. This legislation expedites the presidential permitting process for all international bridges and land ports of entry and expands on legislation written and passed into law by Senator Cruz that streamlined permits for international bridges in Eagle Pass, Laredo, and Brownsville.

Sen. Cruz was the first elected Republican member to be awarded the Key to the City of Laredo for his leadership in streamlining the presidential permitting process and securing permits to build and expand four major international bridges in South Texas, including two in Laredo.

In October 2024, Sens. Cruz and Cornyn secured a presidential permit for the Laredo 4/5 International Bridge (Bridge 4/5) in Webb County.

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