Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee today delivered an opening statement on the recent shooting in Sutherland Springs before the Judiciary Committee’s hearing titled ‘Firearm Accessory Regulation and Enforcing Federal and State Reporting to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.’  Sen. Cruz said, “Congress in the wake of this [shooting], naturally asks, ‘What can we do?’ I can...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today announced the promotion of his chief counsel, Prerak Shah, to chief of staff and his legislative director, Steve Chartan, to deputy chief of staff. Chartan will also maintain his responsibilities as legislative director. Sen. Cruz’s current chief of staff, David Polyansky, is returning to the private sector after the New Year and will maintain his role as a senior adviser to Sen. Cruz’s political apparatus. “David has...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement after President Trump’s speech today on Jerusalem: “I enthusiastically commend President Trump for today’s courageous and heroic decision. Roughly 120 years since a pioneer of the Zionist movement, Theodore Herzl, convened the first Zionist Congress in Basel, 50 years since the reunification of Jerusalem during the Six Day War, and nearly 70 years after the United States was the first country...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today appeared on Fox News’ ‘Fox and Friends,’ where he discussed the Senate’s tax reform bill, which includes his amendment expanding 529 College Savings Plans, and the Justice Department’s indictment of Kate Steinle’s killer.  Sen. Cruz highlighted the provisions of his student opportunity amendment, which expands 529s to include K-12 elementary and secondary school tuition for public, private,...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) addressed the Texas Farm Bureau, where he discussed the Senate’s tax reform bill provisions including repealing Obamacare’s individual mandate, expanding 529s to cover K-12 expenses, and mitigating the effect of eliminating the State and Local Tax (SALT) property tax deduction by allowing taxpayers to deduct up to $10,000 in property taxes. He also discussed expanding trade in NAFTA renegotiations, and its importance to...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement regarding news reports that President Trump is considering recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and moving the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem:  “I have seen the news reports on President Trump’s possible historic announcement tomorrow on Jerusalem. I strongly encourage and would unequivocally support President Trump formally recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ryan Ellis, Senior Tax Advisor at the Family Business Coalition, recently penned a piece for Forbes highlighting an amendment introduced by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) that expands 529 College Savings Plans to include K-12 elementary and secondary school tuition for public, private, religious schools, and homeschooling expenses. As Ellis writes, “it will become a lot easier for parents and their kids to have more options when it comes to education,” because...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today praised the Supreme Court’s decision to stay both injunctions against President Trump’s September order on vetting procedures and travel restrictions for entry into the United States. The Court ruled that the government can fully implement the President’s decision to impose various travel restrictions on eight nations—Chad, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen—while the appeals of lower...

FRISCO, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today addressed the Texas Farm Bureau’s 84th Annual Meeting. There, he discussed the provisions of the Senate’s tax reform bill, including repealing Obamacare’s unconstitutional individual mandate and expanding 529s to cover K-12 expenses. He also discussed expanding trade in NAFTA renegotiations, and its importance to Texas agriculture and Texas’ economy. “Last week, the Senate took a significant step toward...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Saturday the United States Senate passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which included U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s (R-Texas) amendment to expand 529 College Savings Plans to include K-12 elementary and secondary school tuition for public, private, religious schools, and homeschooling expenses. The amendment prioritizes the education of the next generation of Americans by allowing families to save and prepare for their children’s future educational expenses. Several...

December 2, 2017 Greetings, On Friday, I was proud to vote for tax reform legislation that passed the United States Senate and helps fulfill our promise to provide genuine tax relief for hardworking Americans and their families. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will provide meaningful relief and bring more good paying jobs back to our great nation from across the globe. This historic bill significantly lowers our corporate tax rate – currently the highest in the developed world – which will...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today filed an amendment to the Senate’s tax reform bill that seeks to expand 529 College Savings Plans to include K-12 elementary and secondary school tuition for public, private, and religious schools, including K-12 educational expenses for homeschool students. Vice President Mike Pence traveled to the Capitol to cast the tie breaking vote in the affirmative for the amendment, resulting in its adoption into the Senate’s tax...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Friday evening announced his intention to vote in favor of the Senate’s tax reform bill, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Sen. Cruz also filed an amendment to the bill under consideration that would expand school choice by expanding the definition of the popular 529 College Savings Plans.  “The Senate’s tax reform bill takes a significant step toward fulfilling our promise to provide tax relief for American families across...

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) joined Reps. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.) and Albio Sires (D-N.J.) in sending a letter to President Trump requesting action to designate two leading figures in Nicaragua, under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act, for their engagement in corrupt and illicit activity which has significantly undermined democracy in Nicaragua. Senators Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), and Reps. Ed Royce...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today appeared on Fox News’ ‘The Daily Briefing With Dana Perino,’ where he discussed the not-guilty verdict in the Kate Steinle murder trial, the Senate’s tax reform bill, and news of the day. Sen. Cruz urged his colleagues in the Senate to pass Kate’s Law, which he reintroduced earlier this year. “The verdict was frustrating and it makes you angry,” Sen. Cruz said. “What’s most...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today appeared on Fox News’ ‘Your World With Neil Cavuto,’ to discuss the Senate’s tax reform bill and his efforts to reach consensus. He also highlighted his proposal to establish a mechanism that would decrease government spending and tax rates dependent upon future economic growth. The first mechanism – if economic growth projections aren’t met – would trigger an automatic reduction in federal...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) joined Sen. Ben Sasse (R-Neb.), and seven Senate colleagues in announcing their intent to work to invalidate any new rules issued by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) should Leandra English prevail in her attempts to serve as the bureau’s Acting Director. Sen. Cruz also urged Congress to pass his legislation abolishing the CFBP. “Unfortunately, this rogue employee is trying to follow former CFPB Director...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today issued the following statement regarding the Government of Venezuela’s detainment of six CITGO executives from Texas: “We have long been concerned about potential foreign influence and ownership of CITGO Petroleum, a subsidiary of Venezuela’s state-owned PDVSA, and the impact it could have on operations throughout the U.S. The recent detainment by the Venezuelan government of six CITGO...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), David Perdue (R-Ga.), and U.S. Rep. Roger Williams (R-Texas) introduced the Strengthening Oversight of Iran’s Access to Finance Act, which requires the Treasury Secretary to submit a report to Congress regarding financial transactions authorized in connection with commercial passenger aircrafts sales to Iran. “I’m glad to introduce this legislation with Senator Perdue. Without due diligence, we run the risk of Iran...