Press Releases

WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today spoke on the Senate floor in opposition to the bill Democrats introduced earlier this week to amend the free speech provisions of the First Amendment. “If this proposal were to pass, its effects would be breathtaking. It would be the most massive intrusion on civil liberties and expansion of federal government power in modern times, Sen. Cruz said. “According to our Democratic friends, the new First Amendment would...

WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today filed the Expatriate Terrorist Act (E.T.A.) of 2014 to prevent Americans who join ISIS from returning to the United States. Below are excerpts. “We should take common sense steps to make fighting for, or supporting ISIS, an affirmative renunciation of American citizenship. We know today that there are over a hundred Americans who have joined ISIS, who have taken up arms alongside the Jihadists, along with thousands of others from...

WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today released the following statement regarding the President's interview that aired this morning:   Today, the President once again failed to propose any serious action against ISIS, telling the American people that we must wait several more days for the revelation of his "game plan." One thing he did indicate, however, is that he would not be requesting Congressional authorization for ongoing military operations in Iraq or Syria. This...

WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, announced today his intent to file the Expatriate Terrorist Act (E.T.A.) of 2014 as soon as the Senate is called back into session on Monday, September 8th. “Americans who choose to go to Syria or Iraq to fight with vicious ISIS terrorists are party to a terrorist organization committing horrific acts of violence, including beheading innocent American journalists who they have captured,” said Sen. Cruz. “There can be no...

It’s back to school time and last week as I dropped my daughter Caroline off at her first day of first grade, I remembered the excitement that a new school year brings. I wanted to give a message to our students: seize the opportunities that come with each academic year. Whether you’re starting kindergarten or finishing college, it’s an opportunity: an opportunity to work hard, attain new skills, and discover talents. While some of you may not enjoy those multiplication tables,...

It’s back to school time and last week as I dropped my daughter Caroline off at her first day of first grade, I remembered the excitement that a new school year brings.I wanted to give a message to our students: seize the opportunities that come with each academic year. Whether you’re starting kindergarten or finishing college, it’s an opportunity: an opportunity to work hard, attain new skills, and discover talents.While some of you may not enjoy those multiplication tables,...

As Texans witness the crisis on the border, we should welcome a debate over how to secure our borders and reform the legal immigration system. That’s not a debate, however, that President Obama and his supporters are willing to have. Instead, they are devoted to amnesty — and they’re holding the safety and security of our nation hostage to get it. Although polling shows that 68 percent of Americans disapprove of Obama’s immigration policies, the president and his allies...

WASHINGTON, DC -- Below is an op-ed penned by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, regarding Democrats' unwillingness to end President Obama’s amnesty, which is the key to solving the humanitarian crisis on the border: Immigrants deserve better than ObamaTexas Tribune We should welcome a debate over how to secure our borders and reform the legal immigration system. That’s not a debate, however, that President Obama and his supporters are willing to have. Instead, they are...

From The Texas Tribune: We should welcome a debate over how to secure our borders and reform the legal immigration system. That’s not a debate, however, that President Obama and his supporters are willing to have.Instead, they are devoted to amnesty — and they’re holding the safety and security of our nation hostage to get it.Although polling shows that 68 percent of Americans disapprove of Obama’s immigration policies, the president and his allies remain committed to an...

Investors Business Daily: ObamaCare Enrollment Is Shrinking, Top Insurers Say [it is too early to say with certainty, but it is at least plausible that actual Obamacare enrollments have fallen recently] ObamaCare exchange statistics should clear up any doubt as to why the Obama Administration has been tight-lipped about enrollment since celebrating 8 million sign-ups in mid-April. The nation's third-largest health insurer [Aetna] had 720,000 people sign up for exchange coverage as of May 20, a...

WASHINGTON, DC -- Below is a letter penned by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, championing the House's leadership on immigration: The House Is Dealing With the Illegal Immigrant CrisisIf you grant amnesty to those who come as children, many more children will come.The Wall Street Journal Your editorial "The GOP's Border Spectacle" (Aug. 2) laments divisions among Republicans, and then sets out to divide Republicans. Rather than lambaste conservatives for seeking meaningful solutions...

The facts show that the amnesty President Obama unilaterally declared in 2012 continues to allow dangerous drug cartels and transnational gangs to smuggle immigrant children into our country. I am deeply disappointed that the Democrat-led Senate decided to break for August recess without curbing the President’s lawlessness. Over August recess, I will continue to shine a light on the cause of this crisis and what we can do to stop it. Please keep reading for more. All the best, Ted...

WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today released the following statement regarding the Senate vote this evening on border funding legislation: “Today Harry Reid blocked all consideration of legislation to stop President Obama’s amnesty. By refusing any debate or even a vote on legislation to stop Obama’s amnesty, Senate Democrats are cynically choosing to perpetuate the crisis.  Every Senate Democrat but two voted against taking up legislation to stop...

WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today requested unanimous consent to pass H.R. 3086, a bill that would stop Internet bills from increasing by making permanent the current ban on Internet access taxes, which expire in November.  “If the Senate refuses to take action, the Internet will be taxed this November," Sen. Cruz said. “For a decade and a half, Americans have been able to use the Internet all across the country free of taxes, and Republicans and...

Below is an op-ed penned by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, detailing insights he gained on a recent trip to Israel. This week, Sen. Cruz filed a resolution with Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, to condemn the use of civilians as human shields by the terrorist group Hamas. A tale of two hospitals: One in Israel, one in GazaIsrael saves its enemies; Hamas endangers its friendsBy Ted CruzFrom The Washington Times: If you want to judge a nation, look at how it treats its most vulnerable...

From The Washington Times: If you want to judge a nation, look at how it treats its most vulnerable civilians. Hospitals are a good place to start.Al-Shifa, the largest hospital in Gaza, is housed in a converted British army barracks. Some 126 miles north is Israel’s Ziv Medical Center in Zefat.Hamas, which controls Gaza, is using the civilian population as human shields. The terrorist group has placed its missiles in schools and mosques and, even more deplorably, burrowed its command...

From The Washington Times: If you want to judge a nation, look at how it treats its most vulnerable civilians. Hospitals are a good place to start.Al-Shifa, the largest hospital in Gaza, is housed in a converted British army barracks. Some 126 miles north is Israel’s Ziv Medical Center in Zefat.Hamas, which controls Gaza, is using the civilian population as human shields. The terrorist group has placed its missiles in schools and mosques and, even more deplorably, burrowed its command...