Press Releases

HOUSTON, Texas – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) joined Gov. Greg Abbott, local law enforcement officials, and the victims and survivors of the Santa Fe High School, Alpine High School, and the Sutherland Springs church shootings in a roundtable discussion on the topic of school safety. Several news outlets covered his remarks following the roundtable discussion. Selected news coverage is below: Houston Chronicle: Abbott Hears from Shooting Victims“Several state leaders...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement in honor of Memorial Day: “This weekend, Americans pause to remember and pay tribute to the men and women who paid the ultimate price for our freedom. It is the legacy of these patriots, at rest in Arlington, Normandy, and in towns around our great country, that calls each of us to cherish the dearly won gift of liberty. May we never take it for granted, and may God continue to bless the United...

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today with Sens. Mike Lee (R-Utah), Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), John Kennedy (R-La.), Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.), Ben Sasse (R-Neb.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), and David Perdue (R-Ga.) cosponsored a bill to implement the rescissions President Trump has requested with his authority under the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act. This bill would reclaim $15 billion in previously appropriated money that has not...

HOUSTON, Texas – This week, the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) completed the markup process for the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019, including over 30 provisions led by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas). “There is no better way to lead our country during tumultuous times than peace through strength, and ensuring our military is properly equipped and funded is a crucial element of that,” Sen. Cruz said. “This year, we...

AUSTIN, Texas – Today, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) participated in a roundtable discussion with Gov. Greg Abbott, local law enforcement officials, and the victims and survivors of the Santa Fe High School, Alpine High School, and Sutherland Springs church shootings on the topic of school safety.  Still photos of Sen. Cruz's visit may be viewed here. “I am grateful for Governor Abbott’s leadership in bringing together members of these communities and for organizing...

AUSTIN, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today joined Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) in introducing legislation to protect American victims of international terrorism and ensure access to compensation for those impacted by acts of terror. The Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act of 2018 makes needed improvements to the Antiterrorism Act of 1992 to better ensure that American victims of international terrorism can obtain justice in U.S. courts by...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement praising the bipartisan deal to combat sexual harassment in Congress, of which he is a cosponsor. “Sexual harassment is wrong. It should never be tolerated. Over the past year — as we've seen scores of victims come forward to share their stories — it has become more apparent than ever that workplace misconduct and abuse is far too common in Hollywood, the media, corporate America, and in...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today released the following statements after the Senate Judiciary Committee approved the nominations of Andy Oldham to fill a vacancy in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, Michael Truncale to fill a vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, and Alan Albright to fill a vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas: “I am pleased that the...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today introduced legislation that will continue to counter Chinese espionage efforts in American universities, which was covered today in the Washington Post by national security columnist Josh Rogin. Sen. Cruz has led a series of efforts against Chinese influence and espionage operations targeting American higher education, and recently played a key role in ensuring that the University of Texas at Austin’s China Public Policy Center...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement in response to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo’s speech on the United States’ strategy towards Iran following the recent Iran deal exit. “Secretary of State Mike Pompeo laid out a comprehensive strategy on Iran that would both advance America's national security and meet the Constitutional requirement for the Senate's advice and consent on treaties. The Obama Iran deal accomplished...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) released the following statements after the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works passed their bill to rename the Laredo Federal Building and United States Courthouse the “George P. Kazen Federal Building and United States Courthouse”: “Naming the courthouse in Laredo after Judge Kazen, who has served the people of Texas honorably both as a United States district judge and officer in the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas), along with 30 of their Senate Republican colleagues, sent a letter to the United States Trade Representative, Ambassador Robert Lighthizer, urging the Administration to work closely with Members of Congress to ensure the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has the Congressional support necessary to be enacted into law as negotiations on the agreement near conclusion. “As you near the conclusion of...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today President Trump signed a resolution strongly supported by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) to eliminate burdensome automobile lending regulations imposed by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) that reduce credit availability and raise borrowing costs for consumers. “I am pleased President Trump is acting to rein in out-of-control bureaucratic regulations that continue to negatively impact American consumers,” Sen. Cruz said. “The CFPB,...

  May 20, 2018 Greetings, Heidi and I join Texans across the state in mourning the lives taken in the shooting at Santa Fe High School. On Friday, I visited with family members and victims, received a briefing from local law enforcement officials, and attended a powerful prayer vigil with the Santa Fe community. We continue to lift the victims and their families, and first responders in our prayers. We need to be doing everything humanly possible to stop tragedies like this from ever...

SANTA FE, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), today with Gov. Greg Abbott, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, and law enforcement officials, participated in a press conference to provide updates and a message of support following the senseless shooting at Santa Fe High School. Excerpts of Sen. Cruz’s message to the Santa Fe community are below and video of his comments may be viewed here. “I’ll tell the people of Santa Fe, you are right now being lifted up at this instant in prayers...

SANTA FE, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), today released the following statement in response to the tragic school shooting at Santa Fe High School: “Once again, our Nation grieves another mass murder. Heidi and I are keeping the students and faculty of Santa Fe High School in our fervent prayers. We are so grateful for the first responders who rushed to the scene to protect the safety of the students, and we give thanks for the armed officer who intercepted the gunman and...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Space, Science, and Competitiveness, recently chaired a hearing titled: “The Future of the International Space Station”. Sen. Cruz has been a strong supporter of the continued operation of the ISS and has advocated for federal funding to continue until at least 2028. During the hearing he focused his line of questioning to expert witnesses on the consequences of...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), today delivered remarks on the Senate floor, where he spoke about his recent trip to the historic opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem, the capital of Israel. During his speech he criticized the media for its bias against Israel and expressed his unequivocal support for Israel’s right to defend itself against Hamas’ recent attacks on Israel's border. “I was proud to have traveled to Jerusalem along with my fellow...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), today released the following statement in response to the Senate’s vote of disapproval of the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) repeal of net neutrality regulations:  “Last year we saw Chairman Ajit Pai and the FCC take the bold step of rejecting oppressive Obama-era regulations that stifled innovation and investment and returned the Internet to an oasis of freedom,” Sen. Cruz said. “At a time when Congress...