Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement after Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed anti-BDS legislation into law: “On a momentous day in which we joined our close ally Israel in celebrating its 69th Independence Day, I am deeply proud that the state of Texas adopted legislation to combat the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement. Texas has sent a powerful message that it stands with Israel and will not do business with...

Honored to visit with @WacoChamber @BCSChamber today. Community leaders creating good-paying jobs & providing opportunities for Texans. pic.twitter.com/gMfsGgw7G7 — Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) May 2, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today visited with members of both Waco and Bryan/College Station chambers of Commerce during their annual D.C. fly-in. There, he met with Texas job creators and community leaders, and discussed his efforts to create...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding UNESCO’s consideration of another anti-Israel resolution: “Last fall, we led a bipartisan, bicameral effort to members of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) urging opposition to two reprehensible anti-Israel resolutions that denied the historical connection of the Jewish people to Jerusalem, including the Temple...

HOUSTON, Texas — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following statement on the devastating storms and tornadoes in East Texas yesterday that took the lives of at least five Texans: “Yesterday, the strength and spirit of our East Texas community was tested by devastating tornadoes that took the lives of five Texans and injured dozens more. In the communities of Eustace, Caney City and Canton, local officials are leading recovery efforts while first responders rushed into...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following statement following the release of Sandy Phan-Gillis, a Texas resident who was detained in China for more than two years.   “For two years, one month, and nine days, Sandy was unjustly separated from her family and detained in China on baseless charges. Today, she is released and free again. This is a day of great celebration for her family and all Texans. I applaud the State Department and thank President...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s executive order implementing a strategy to expand offshore energy exploration: “Our nation has been blessed with abundant natural resources and today’s Executive Order is an important step toward responsibly harnessing those resources and achieving our energy independence. Increasing access to explore our federal waters provides greater opportunity for our...

ATLANTA, Ga – Sen. Cruz addressed the 2017 NRA-ILA Leadership Forum. There he discussed the historic opportunities before Congress to get our nation back on track, and his efforts to defend the Second Amendment and the Bill of Rights.  “The men and women of the NRA are men and women of action. You are leaders who stand and fight for our constitutional rights,” Sen. Cruz said. “The Second Amendment reflects the fundamental right of each and every one of us to defend...

April 28, 2017 Greetings, Ensuring the safety and security of Texans and all Americans is one of my top priorities, which is why this week I introduced the Ensuring the Lawful Collection of Hidden Assets to Provide Order — or "EL CHAPO" — Act. This legislation reserves any amounts forfeited to the U.S. Government as a result of the criminal prosecution of the infamous drug lord “El Chapo” and other drug lords for border security assets and the completion of the wall along...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) yesterday spoke with KTSA San Antonio's Jack Riccardi about the EL CHAPO Act - his most recent effort to secure the border with funding from El Chapo and other drug cartel members, the White House briefing on North Korea, and tax reform, among other topics. “The Democrats want the border to be unsecure. That’s not in the interest of Texas, it’s not in the interests of this country – we need to know who’s coming...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following statement in support of Alex Acosta, today confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the next U.S. Secretary of Labor:  “The confirmation of Alex Acosta as Secretary of Labor is welcome news for millions of hardworking men and women who have struggled under eight years of burdensome regulations. Alex is both remarkably qualified and principled, and has led a life of public service, seeking to make a difference in the...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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.'...

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....

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...

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...

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...