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04.27.2017
Sen. Cruz: The U.S. Should Not Turn a Blind Eye to Nicaragua’s Brutal Thuggery
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today reintroduced the Nicaraguan Investment Conditionality Act of 2017 (NICA), a companion to the bipartisan measure spearheaded by Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.) and Rep. Albio Sires (D-NJ) in the House. This legislation would direct the United States to use our voice and vote at international financial institutions to oppose loans for the Government of Nicaragua until President Ortega’s regime is held accountable for its... -
04.27.2017
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz: Cartel Members’ Ill-Gotten Gains Should Fund Border Security
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) appeared on Tucker Carlson Tonight to discuss the EL CHAPO Act – legislation he introduced on Tuesday that would reserve any amounts forfeited to the U.S. Government as a result of the criminal prosecution of “El Chapo” and other drug lords for border security assets and the completion of the wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. Sen. Cruz also discussed his visit with the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (USCBP)... -
04.26.2017
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement Regarding House Health Care Reform Agreement
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement regarding the House’s recent health care reform agreement: “The agreement reached in the House on health care reform is a significant improvement from the original bill and would not have been possible without the hard work of the House Freedom Caucus, led by Chairman Mark Meadows. If this bill passes the House, it will fall to the Senate to further improve the bill and I am committed to... -
04.26.2017
Sen. Cruz: The World is Safer and Stronger When Our Ideals of Free Enterprise are the Driving Force of Commerce Throughout the Galaxy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today chaired the first of a series of planned hearings to explore the reopening of the American frontier in space. Today’s hearing titled ‘Reopening the American Frontier: Reducing the Regulatory Barriers and Expanding American Free Enterprise in Space,’ examined the U.S. Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act signed into law in November 2015, potential regulatory barriers to address in future legislation, and ways to... -
04.26.2017
Sen. Cruz: Today Chairman Pai Took A Significant Step Toward Protecting the Open Internet
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement regarding Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai’s intention, announced today, to begin a rule making to repeal or revise the FCC’s misleadingly named Open Internet Order, which used Title II of the Communications Act of 1934 to establish common carrier regulations on internet service providers: "Two and a half years ago, I said that net neutrality was 'Obamacare for the Internet.'... -
04.26.2017
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz: The EL CHAPO Act Will Ensure Our Border is Secure
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) appeared on Fox and Friends to discuss the EL CHAPO Act – legislation he introduced yesterday that would reserve any amounts forfeited to the U.S. Government as a result of the criminal prosecution of “El Chapo” (formally named Joaquin Archivaldo Guzman Lorea) and other drug lords for border security assets and the completion of the wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. Several news outlets have taken note of Sen.... -
04.25.2017
Sen. Cruz Introduces the EL CHAPO Act
The US government is seeking the criminal forfeiture of $14B+ in drug proceeds & illicit profits from El Chapo. https://t.co/5SElazzr9X pic.twitter.com/wkIp10NEik — Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) April 25, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today introduced the Ensuring Lawful Collection of Hidden Assets to Provide Order (EL CHAPO) Act. The bill would reserve any amounts forfeited to the U.S. Government as a result of the criminal prosecution of “El... -
04.24.2017
Cruz Names Casandra Garcia Meade Deputy State Director
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has named Casandra Garcia Meade Deputy State Director, serving in his South Texas office. “Casandra’s promotion to deputy state director is well deserved, and I look forward to continue working with her as we defend and advance the policies that will keep Texas strong and prosperous,” Sen. Cruz said. “Cassy has been a vital asset to our office as South Texas regional director and brings with her strong ties to Texas... -
04.21.2017
Cruz News: April 21, 2017
April 21, 2017 Greetings, Texas is home to incredibly innovative and successful manufacturers and businesses – because in Texas we know the power of free enterprise. We can create substantial economic growth when we get the government off the backs of the job creators and the hardworking men and women in our state. Over the last two weeks I was honored to visit with Texans from various industries across the Lone Star State, listening to their concerns, and to their ideas on what... -
04.19.2017
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz: Economy Will Thrive If We Reduce Taxes, Simplify the Tax Code, and Reduce Regulations
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) toured the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas plant in San Antonio and attended a Q&A session with local job creators at a roundtable discussion hosted by the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Several media outlets covered Sen. Cruz’s visit, where he discussed his efforts to deliver on the promises made to the American people and implement fundamental tax and regulatory reform to create more good paying jobs... -
04.18.2017
Sen. Cruz Visits with San Antonio Manufacturers and Business Leaders
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today toured the Toyota Motor Manufacturing Texas plant and met with executives and employees, where he discussed his efforts to reduce the burden of federal regulations on manufacturers. Later in the day, Sen. Cruz attended a San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce roundtable discussion where he participated in a Q&A session with attendees, and discussed his efforts to create more good-paying jobs and expand opportunities for all... -
04.18.2017
Sen. Cruz Visits Ronald McDonald House and Memorial Hermann Hospital
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) yesterday visited the Ronald McDonald House (RMH) and The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research (TIRR) Memorial Hermann Hospital in Houston. While visiting RMH Houston, Sen. Cruz met with leadership to discuss their operations, toured the facility and visited with families. During his visit at Memorial Hermann, he met with executives from the Memorial Hermann Health System, toured the TIRR Memorial Hermann facility and met with patients being treated. “It... -
04.18.2017
ICYMI: Press Coverage of Sen. Cruz’s Visit to Daikin Texas Technology Park in Harris County
WALLER, Texas – Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) visited the Daikin Texas Technology Park in Harris County. Several media outlets covered Sen. Cruz's visit to the company’s air-conditioning manufacturing plant, where the senator discussed his efforts to reduce the burden of federal regulations on businesses and manufacturers, and create more good paying jobs for hardworking men and women throughout Texas. Selected news coverage is below: KRIV/Fox: Senator Ted Cruz hopes... -
04.17.2017
Sen. Cruz Visits Daikin Texas Technology Park
Spent the morning in Waller meeting w employees at the new #Daikin facility — thousands of new jobs in #Texas! https://t.co/e0858HV8I5 pic.twitter.com/EnDwXjEnWf — Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) April 17, 2017 WALLER, Texas — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today visited the Daikin Texas Technology Park in Waller. There, he met with executives and employees while touring the facility – which is set to have its grand opening in May. During his tour, he discussed his efforts... -
04.14.2017
Sen. Cruz: At Easter, We Celebrate That Jesus Paid the Price for Our Sins
HOUSTON, Texas -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement in observance of Easter: “At Easter, we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, and the joy of knowing that Jesus paid the price for our sins so that we can live in fellowship with God. “Heidi and I wish you and your family a very Happy Easter, and hope that on this weekend you will remember the message of Luke’s Gospel: And you, my child, will be called a prophet of the Most High; for you will go... -
04.13.2017
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz Discusses Syria, Obamacare Repeal and Replace, and Supreme Court with Texas Radio Hosts
HOUSTON, TX -- On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) joined local Texas radio hosts to discuss Syria, Healthcare, and the recent confirmation of Justice Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court. “This year we have the opportunity to do something historic,” Sen. Cruz said to Texas Weekend’s David Brown. “If we follow through this year with repealing Obamacare, major tax reform, major regulatory reform we could see millions of new high paying jobs being... -
04.13.2017
ICYMI: Press Coverage of Sen. Cruz’s Visit to Peterbilt Motors Company in Denton
DENTON, Texas - On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) visited the Peterbilt Motors Company in Denton. Several media outlets covered the senator’s visit to the company’s heavy-duty truck manufacturing plant, where the senator discussed his actions and ideas to further expand economic opportunity, encourage the creation of good-paying jobs, and reduce the burden of federal regulations on manufacturers across Texas. Selected news coverage is below: Denton Record-Chronicle: U.S. Sen.... -
04.11.2017
Sen. Cruz Visits Peterbilt Motors Company
Spent the day in Denton touring @PeterbiltMotors's heavy-duty truck manufacturing plant & visiting with employees. https://t.co/usC1YXFhLL pic.twitter.com/Y3U4Ju8y1q — Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) April 11, 2017 DENTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today visited the Peterbilt Motors Company's heavy-duty truck manufacturing plant in Denton. There, he met with executives and employees over lunch to hear their concerns and listen to their ideas on what can be done in... -
04.11.2017
Sens. Cruz and Cornyn Commend the President’s Suspension of BLM Red River Surveys
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) commended President Trump for his suspension, announced last week, of three flawed surveys conducted along the Red River by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) that led to the attempted unconstitutional seizure of tens of thousands of acres of private property. “This is a real victory for the State of Texas,” Sen. Cruz said. “For years under the Obama administration, innocent farmers,... -
04.10.2017
Sen. Cruz: America’s Leadership in Space Begins in Texas
STAFFORD, Texas - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today visited the Atec, Inc. facility in Stafford to get a firsthand look at the NASA and DoD subcontractor, and discuss his efforts to advance the manned exploration of space, including the bipartisan Cruz-Nelson NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2017, which was recently signed into law by President Donald Trump. He also visited with executives and employees to hear their concerns and listen to their ideas on what can be done in Washington to...