Press Releases

HOUSTON, Texas - In light of the recent tragedies in Ethiopia and Indonesia, and the subsequent temporary grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Subcommittee on Aviation and Space, today announced the subcommittee will convene a hearing next week to examine the safety of the commercial air transportation system and ways to improve it. "Ensuring the safety of the flying public and the continued excellence of the United States aviation industry are...

HOUSTON, Texas - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today delivered remarks at the dedication ceremony to rename the Border Patrol's Sarita, Texas checkpoint in honor of slain Border Patrol Agent Javier Vega, Jr. Earlier in the day, Sen. Cruz participated in a roundtable with Dr. Guy Bailey, President of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) and Dr. John Krouse, Dean of the School of Medicine. Still photos of his visit may be viewed here. At the Sarita checkpoint dedication ceremony, Sen....

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today delivered remarks at the American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) 117th annual meeting, where he accepted the AFPM Leadership Award. Later in the day, Sen. Cruz visited with the San Antonio Police Officers association, and participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the new San Antonio Federal Courthouse. "I'd like to thank the hardworking men and women with the American Fuel & Petrochemical Manufacturers for the important role they play in...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced their proposal to reform the Renewable Identification Number (RIN) market, and to allow for year-round sales of 15 percent ethanol (E15). In response, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement:  “Earlier this week, the EPA released a proposed rule that includes a number of reforms intended to bring more transparency to the RIN market,” Sen. Cruz said. “For too long,...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement in response to the terrorist attacks on two New Zealand mosques:  “Heidi and I are horrified and outraged by the terrorist acts in Christchurch, which must be condemned in the strongest and most unequivocal terms,” Sen. Cruz said. “We stand in solidarity with the people of New Zealand, and with the Muslim communities in Texas and around the world, during this painful time. Terrorists...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) today introduced a bipartisan resolution designating April 18, 2019 as "Military Retiree Appreciation Day" to commemorate the life-long service of military retirees. The resolution encourages Americans to honor the past and continued service of the approximately 2 million retired service members across the United States. "The selfless service of our Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coastguardsmen has secured...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement after rockets were fired from the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip into Israel's largest metropolitan area: "The Iran-backed terror group Hamas is responsible for the unceasing attacks on Israeli civilians launched from the Gaza Strip, which the group rules and controls. Our Israeli allies have an absolute right to self-defense, and the United States should do whatever possible to bolster that defense. Many of the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement regarding his vote in favor of President Trump’s national emergency declaration: “Today, the National Emergencies Act required the Senate to answer one question: whether there is an ongoing emergency at our southern border. I voted to support the President’s declaration because, as Texans realize all too well, there is one. “This was a difficult vote. I understand my...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s Subcommittee on Aviation and Space, issued the following statement in response to President Trump and the Federal Aviation Administration’s announcement to ground 737 Max aircraft operated by U.S. airlines: “Yesterday I called for the United States to temporarily ground 737 Max aircraft until the FAA confirms the safety of these...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, participated in a hearing entitled, “The New Space Race: Ensuring U.S. Global Leadership on the Final Frontier.” There, he questioned Jim Bridenstine, Administrator of NASA, on the future of the International Space Station (ISS). Sen. Cruz reiterated his unwavering stance that the ISS should continue to be federally funded and operate until at least...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following news reports that Hezbollah has established military positions in the Golan Heights, U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) and Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.) released the following statement: “Iran and Hezbollah have deployed fighters and terrorists, including those with American blood on their hands, to deepen their hold over the region. This aggression highlights the need for the United States to affirm Israeli sovereignty over the Golan...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today participated in a hearing focused on “A New Approach for an Era of U.S.-China Competition.” Sen. Cruz raised concerns over Huawei’s attempted commercial participation in the 5G buildout within partner countries belonging to the Five Eyes intelligence network. “Many of us are increasingly concerned that China is gaining access to American secrets by using...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today announced the promotion of his deputy chief of staff, Steve Chartan, to chief of staff. Sen. Cruz's current chief of staff, Prerak Shah, is returning to legal practice. "Pre has been an exceptional chief of staff and chief counsel," Sen. Cruz said. "From ensuring that Texas received all the resources it needed to recover from the devastation of Hurricane Harvey, to working to secure our southern border, to putting conservative judges on the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation's Subcommittee on Aviation and Space, today issued the following statement in response to the Ethiopian Airlines crash of March 10th: "In the wake of the tragic crash of an Ethiopian Airlines flight on March 10, following the previous crash of Lion Air Flight 610 last October, global attention is understandably focused on the safety of the Boeing Model 737 Max aircraft. "In...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) released the following statements after President Trump nominated Jeff Brown to fill a judicial vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas in Galveston, and Brantley Starr to fill a judicial vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas in Dallas.: "I was happy to recommend Brantley and Jeff to the president," Sen. Cruz said. "Both of these individuals bring to the bench...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, this week joined Sens. James Risch (R-Idaho), Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Cory Gardner (R-Colo.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), and Mitt Romney (R-Utah) in introducing a bipartisan Senate resolution commending Canada for beginning the process to extradite Huawei Technologies executive, Meng Wanzhou. Sen. Cruz immediately called for bringing Meng Wanzhou to justice when she was taken into custody by...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – El día de hoy, el Senador Ted Cruz (R-Texas), miembro del Subcomité de Relaciones Exteriores pare el Hemisferio Occidental, Delincuencia Transnacional, Seguridad Civil, Democracia, Derechos Humanos y Asuntos Globales de la Mujer, participó en un audiencia sobre “Relaciones Venezolanas-Estadunidenses y el Camino a una Transición Democrática.” Sen. Cruz expresó su preocupación sobre la situación de los...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today participated in the Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women’s Issues Hearing titled “U.S.-Venezuela Relations and the Path to a Democratic Transition.” Sen. Cruz raised the imprisonment of U.S. citizens unlawfully detained by the Maduro regime in Venezuela: “Maduro’s regime has been holding six CITGO employees,...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Wednesday met with Laredo Mayor Pete Saenz and members of the Laredo City Council, before meeting with members of the Laredo Chamber of Commerce. In the meetings, Sen. Cruz discussed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and his priorities for border security. “It’s always a pleasure to meet with the job creators and community leaders of Laredo,” Sen. Cruz said. “My priorities from day one in the Senate...