Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Washington Examiner today highlighted U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz's (R-Texas) commitment to repealing Obamacare in 2018. The Examiner article reports: “‘The biggest unfinished task is Obamacare,’ Cruz said, reflecting on what Congress did in 2017 and his priorities for 2018. ‘We need to finish the job. I still believe it is possible to bring Republicans together. I think we got very close last time and that’s something I’m continuing to...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement regarding the sentencing of former USA Gymnastics team physician Larry Nassar. More than 160 women accused Nassar of sexual abuse, many of whom were abused at the Karolyi Ranch in Huntsville, Texas. Today, he was found guilty, and sentenced 40 to 175 years in prison. "The testimonies of these brave women in the face of unspeakable abuse have inspired our entire country, and the rest of the world," Sen. Cruz...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) joined Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) in cosponsoring a bipartisan resolution declaring this week ‘National School Choice Week.’ Sen. Cruz also praised Texans celebrating student opportunity and school choice at the over 3,900 school choice events across the Lone Star state. “Every child in America has the right to have access to a quality education, regardless of race, ethnicity, wealth, and zip code,” Sen. Cruz said....

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today released the following statements after President Trump announced his intention to nominate Alan Albright to fill a judicial vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, and Cam Barker, Jeremy Kernodle, and Michael Truncale to fill judicial vacancies on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas: “I was happy to recommend Jeremy, Cam, and Michael to be district...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), members of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today introduced a bipartisan resolution designating April 18, 2018 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...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following statement in recognition of the 2018 March for Life, where millions of Americans gather in Washington, D.C. and across the country to rally support for pro-life policies at all levels of government, and defend the unborn:  “As we celebrate the precious gift of every life, we also pause to mourn, and honor those lives lost to the scourge of abortion in the 45 years since Roe v. Wade was decided,”...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Wharton Journal Spectator recently ran an article highlighting U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s (R-Texas) Hurricane Harvey relief efforts. The article describes a Texas resident’s challenging experience obtaining a federal loan from FEMA, and touts Sen. Cruz and his state staff for providing assistance in his efforts, “I want to give Senator Cruz a five-star rating for helping a qualified member of the community. Senator Cruz’s office stepped in, as a...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today delivered remarks at a rally to celebrate the annual kick off of National School Choice Week, which begins on Sunday. There, Sen. Cruz discussed the importance of school choice, calling it ‘the civil rights issue of the 21st century.’ Watch Sen. Cruz’s full remarks here. “We’re here this morning to celebrate,” Sen. Cruz said. ‘We’re here this morning to celebrate parents, teachers, and...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today participated in a hearing titled, ‘Terrorism and Social Media: #IsBigTechDoingEnough?’ The hearing examined the steps social media platforms are taking to combat the spread of extremist propaganda over the Internet. Watch Sen. Cruz’s line of questioning in its entirety here. During his questioning, Sen. Cruz focused on growing concerns...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) penned an op-ed for The Washington Post urging the administration to enforce economic sanctions on both North Korean and third-party entities. Read the op-ed in its entirety here and below:  Time to Put Kim Jong Un on His HeelsThe Washington PostBy: Sen. Ted CruzJanuary 16, 2018 President Trump’s November decision to designate North Korea as a state sponsor of terrorism — in response to legislation I introduced that passed in...

DICKINSON, Texas – On Saturday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) participated in a roundtable discussion with Galveston County community leaders and officials, including County Judge Mark Henry who hosted the event. There, he discussed his priorities for Hurricane Harvey recovery, including his tax relief legislation benefiting storm victims.  Several media outlets covered Sen. Cruz’s visit to Dickinson. Selected news coverage is below:  KPRC: Sen. Ted Cruz visits flood-ravaged...

  January 13, 2018 Greetings, This week, I introduced the Veterans, Employees, and Taxpayers (VET) Protection Act to address a troubling report from the Government Accountability Office concerning the abuse of official time practices and union activities by employees at the VA. This bill would ensure that union activity at the VA is not subsidized by taxpayers, and more importantly, does not undermine the service and care of our brave veterans. No veteran should have to wait to receive the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following statement in response to the Administration’s announcement on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA): “I commend President Trump for making clear that, going forward, he will not sign yet another waiver of sanctions on Iran. The Obama Iran nuclear deal has proven a catastrophic failure, funneling billions of U.S. dollars to the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism. And, even more...

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement commemorating the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. in advance of Monday's holiday: "Today we honor the life and legacy of Reverend Martin Luther King, Jr. Reverend King was a champion of the American creed: ‘We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.’ His devotion to truth and justice changed the course of history nearly 55 years ago, when he spoke out against the...

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today joined Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner for a press conference. There, they discussed their efforts and priorities for Hurricane Harvey recovery, including the tax relief legislation sponsored by Sen. Cruz and signed into law late last year benefitting victims of the hurricane.  Still photos of Sen. Cruz’s visit may be viewed here. Watch Sen. Cruz’s opening remarks here. “All of us in the wake of Hurricane Harvey saw...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement regarding his vote today to begin debate on the reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA): “Today I voted to begin debate on legislation that would reauthorize a critical national security tool. The ability to intercept communications by foreign terrorists on foreign soil is a vital part of keeping this nation safe, but I very much hope the Senate next week also...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, on National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, U.S Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel (D-FL) introduced the bipartisan Visa Transparency Anti-Trafficking Act. The bill seeks to prevent human trafficking by bringing more openness to the foreign temporary worker visa process. Companion legislation was introduced in the House by Reps. Randy Weber (R-Texas), Jim Himes (D- Conn.), Ted Deutch (D-Fla.), Ted Poe (R-Texas),...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) released the following statements after the U.S. Senate confirmed Walter David Counts, III as U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Texas: “I commend the Senate for confirming Judge Counts to the Western District of Texas,” Sen. Cruz said. “He is a skilled and experienced professional, who joins the court after a long career of public service as a state and federal prosecutor and as a...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today introduced the Veterans, Employees, and Taxpayers (VET) Protection Act of 2017, which would ensure union activity does not undermine the service and care of our veterans and is not subsidized by taxpayers. The bill, and companion legislation introduced in the House by U.S. Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-Texas), follows a January 2017 Government Accountability Office (GAO) Report concerning the abuse of official time practices and union...