Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In response to a news report that NASA will designate the Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Alabama, to lead the development of the human-classed lunar lander for the Artemis program over the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas - which has served as NASA's lead center for human spaceflight for more than half a century - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) along with Rep. Brian Babin (R-Texas) today urged NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine to...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement regarding the ongoing demonstrations in Hong Kong in response to the Chinese Communist Party: "The Chinese Communist Party is deepening its campaign to deprive Hong Kong of its freedom and autonomy. The people of Hong Kong have responded with ten weeks of protests, which have been met with more threats and deepening repression. "America's relationship with Hong Kong is premised on its autonomy from China, and if...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Western Caucus, along with fellow members of the Senate and Congressional Western Caucus today released the following statements applauding three final rules from the U.S. Department of the Interior, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries that will modernize Endangered Species Act (ESA) regulatory requirements. These rules aim to improve collaboration,...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement regarding the administration's decision to grant 31 waivers to small refineries, continuing a policy that Sen. Cruz has urged the administration to uphold: "I applaud President Trump for standing with farmers and refinery workers in Texas and across the country who have helped fuel our economy, agricultural industry, and energy independence. The president's leadership stands in stark contrast to the Democrats,...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) earlier this week traveled to El Paso to support a community struck by unspeakable evil. During his visit, he received briefings from local officials, law enforcement officers, and first responders, and met with doctors and nurses caring for shooting survivors. He also spent time with victims and their grieving families and visited a memorial to honor the innocent people who lost their lives to this horrific act of violence. "I've spent the last...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement regarding the ongoing investigation in El Paso: “Over the last day, the outpouring of support for the victims, first responders, and local authorities in El Paso has been overwhelming and heartening. In response to this despicable hate meant to divide us, the people of El Paso immediately and powerfully came together. “As the son of a Cuban immigrant, I am deeply horrified by the hateful...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement in response to the shooting in El Paso: “My heart is with everyone in El Paso struck by this unspeakable evil. Heidi and I are praying for the victims and their families and grateful for the first responders, local authorities, and law enforcement officers working tirelessly to bring the perpetrator of this depraved act to justice and keep the entire community safe. There are millions of people in...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today issued the following statement in response to the expiration of the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty.  “This treaty has fallen far short and far outlived its intended purpose,” Sen. Cruz said. “The Trump administration made the right decision when they announced the United States was withdrawing from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today announced that they are accepting applications for a judicial vacancy in the Southern District of Texas. The vacancy is located in Corpus Christi. The Senators have established a bipartisan panel of leading attorneys in Texas to help identify the most qualified candidates from across the state to fill this vacancy. This panel, known as the Federal Judicial Evaluation Committee, reviews applications, interviews...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) this week reintroduced the Saving America’s Vulnerable and Endangered Species (SAVES) Act, which would eliminate bureaucratic red tape for ranchers and conservators engaged in captive breeding of exotic wildlife and support animal conservation efforts. The full text of the bill may be viewed here. “Burdensome red-tape continues to serve as an obstacle for Texas’ ranchers and wildlife breeders and it must be stopped,”...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement after voting against the budget agreement: "This budget deal is yet another missed opportunity to rein in excessive government spending. While I am pleased to see increased funding for our national defense and our men and women in uniform, unfortunately this bill perpetuates Democrats' big government programs, increases our deficits, and plunges us further into debt. Instead of running up bills we can't pay, we...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today issued the following statement applauding the Senate's confirmation of Kelly Craft to be the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations. "I applaud the Senate's confirmation of my long-time friend Ambassador Craft as Ambassador to the United Nations," Sen. Cruz said. "As Ambassador to Canada, Craft proved herself to be a tenacious and passionate civil servant while promoting trade with one of our...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Rep. Brian Babin (R-Texas) today applauded the Senate's passage of their bill to rename the Liberty County Post Office after Lucas Maurice Lowe: "I applaud the passage of the Lucas Lowe Post Office bill by my colleagues in the Senate," Sen. Cruz said. "I am proud to support legislation that honors the sacrifice and legacy of Lucas Lowe, a patriot and Texan whose service to his country inspires us all." "I'm tremendously...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Jeanne Shaheen's (D-N.H.) bipartisan bill, S. 1441, the Protecting Europe's Energy Security Act of 2019, imposing sanctions on those involved in Russia's Nord Stream 2 project, overwhelmingly passed the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee by a vote of 20-2. Following the vote, Sens. Cruz and Shaheen issued the following statements urging the Senate to quickly pass their legislation. "Nord Stream 2 poses a grave threat to the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today issued the following statement in response to reports that the Trump administration intends to continue implementing portions of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), allowing Iran to build up its nuclear infrastructure by extending waivers for nuclear work: “I hope these reports turn out to be wrong. The president has correctly ordered his administration to halt...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement regarding the nomination of Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) to be Director of National Intelligence: "Rep. Ratcliffe is a good man and a friend who has served the people of Texas well, first as U.S. Attorney and then representing the 4th district as a Member of Congress and on the House Intelligence Committee. I believe the president made a strong choice, and I look forward to working with my Senate colleagues to...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement applauding the Senate's consideration of seven judicial nominees for Texas. "This week, the Senate will fill seven important judicial vacancies in the Lone Star State," Sen. Cruz said. "Each of these seven nominees are highly qualified individuals who have demonstrated their strong commitment to the rule of law. I have every confidence Texans will be well served with their confirmation." Below are the seven...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) along with 20 senators sent a letter yesterday to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, urging the Treasury Department to index the capital gains tax to inflation. "The United States economy has experienced historic levels of growth as a result of Congress and the current administration's policies such as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act," wrote the senators. "Implementing a policy of indexing capital gains to inflation will help to perpetuate these...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) this week met with local city leaders from McKinney, Texas before addressing members of the Farm Credit Bank of Texas. In the meetings, Sen. Cruz discussed his priorities for infrastructure modernization, and expressed his efforts to expand economic opportunity and reduce federal regulations. "Rolling back burdensome federal regulations and improving our nation's infrastructure are critically important components to a thriving economy," Sen. Cruz...