Press Releases

WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) released the following statement regarding the Senate's vote to confirm Thomas Perez as Secretary of Labor: I am disappointed in the Senate’s vote to confirm Thomas Perez as Secretary of Labor. Mr. Perez’s record indicates a lack of respect for the rule of law in his efforts to reach a misguided definition of ‘justice.’ From his uncooperative and questionably ethical handling of cases involving housing discrimination law in...

Greetings, There is no greater privilege than the ability to wake up every day to fight for Texas and the U.S. Constitution. Just yesterday, I joined patriots from across the country who gathered at the U.S. Capitol to unite in support of securing the border, fixing our broken immigration system, and doing so in a way that respects the rule of law.  In addition, last week I filed legislation to defund Obamacare, voiced my opposition to an attempt to pack the D.C. Circuit court, and issued a...

WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) today spoke at the Black American Leadership Alliance’s D.C. March for Jobs to address concerns with the aspect of the Gang of Eight bill that would impose a penalty on U.S. employers for hiring U.S. citizens and U.S. permanent residents. “One of the most egregious aspects of the gang of eight bill is its intersection with Obamacare, which penalizes businesses that hire a U.S. citizen or a legal permanent resident over an illegal...

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) today made the following statement concerning DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano’s resignation: Secretary Napolitano's resignation announcement coincides with Senator Reid's brazen attempt to silence individual senators and give all power over executive nominations to the White House and the Senate majority by threatening to use the so-called ‘nuclear option.’ At the same time, he silenced the minority by denying them the right to...

WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) is today introducing legislation to fully defund Obamacare. Co-sponsors of the bill include Sens. Lamar Alexander, (R-TN), Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), John Barrasso (R-WY), Roy Blunt (R-MO), John Boozman (R-AR), Richard Burr (R-NC), Saxby Chambliss (R-GA), John Cornyn (R-TX), Mike Enzi (R-WY), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Dean Heller (R-NV), Jim Inhofe (R-OK), Johnny Isakson (R-GA), Mike Johanns (R-NE), Mike...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) today released the following statement on the passage of Texas House Bill 2, banning abortions after 20 weeks in Texas: House Bill 2 is an important step that will strengthen protections of innocent, unborn life and improve the safety and health of Texas women. I hope the Texas Senate will take swift action to pass this legislation for the good of all Texas children and their mothers. Our nation was founded on the principle that we are endowed...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) rebuked President Obama’s attempt to pack the D.C. Circuit Court in the Senate Judiciary Committee saying: “The President and senior Democrats on this Committee have made clear that they want to pick a fight on the D.C. Circuit. And unfortunately I believe part of this pressure, part of the effort of stopping qualified Republican nominees and then deciding to pick a fight now is a desire to pack the court. “The D.C. Circuit...

Greetings, I hope you had a restful and reverent Independence Day with your friends and family. The Fourth of July is the quintessential American holiday and provides the perfect opportunity to reflect back on the revolutionary ideas of freedom and unlimited opportunity that inspired our Founding Fathers to break away from England and embark on an improbable journey. As a result, we are truly blessed to live in the most free and exceptional nation in human history. During last week's state work...

AUSTIN, TX – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) today submitted testimony for the record in support of Texas Senate Bill 1, which will ban abortions after 20 weeks and raise standards of care at abortion clinics by requiring them to meet the same standards as ambulatory surgical centers. Part of Sen. Cruz’s testimony will be read at the Stand for Life Rally on Monday evening at the Texas State Capitol. “I want to thank the thousands of Texans who are engaging in the legislative...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) today released the following statement on Gov. Rick Perry’s announcement not to run for re-election: Gov. Perry led the Great State of Texas during a period that will forever be etched in history for unprecedented job creation and economic growth – his leadership has helped empower all Texans to pursue and achieve unlimited opportunity. We should all be grateful to Gov. Perry for the work he has done to keep Texas the most...

**Attention: Radio Producers** Sen. Cruz’s newest 60-second radio spot is available for your use. WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) today released the latest in a series of “Freedom Minute” segments in which he notes the explosion of federal regulations that are hammering the economy. “AN EXPLOSION OF REGULATION” RADIO SCRIPT [60 SECONDS]: Hi, I’m Ted Cruz and this is the Freedom Minute. One of the most troubling aspects of growing government in...

WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) today issued the following statement regarding the Obama Administration's decision to delay implementation of Obamacare's employer mandate: The President knows Obamacare is, in the words of one if its chief architects, a train wreck. Now, apparently fearing being held accountable to voters at the ballot box, the President wants to delay implementation until after the 2014 elections. We should accept the President’s invitation, and indeed...

Greetings, As you prepare for Independence Day, I wanted to send an update on the latest in the Senate. Last week, the Senate passed the Gang of Eight's immigration reform bill, we took a major step toward bringing accountability to federal agencies, and we prevented another attempt to raise the debt ceiling without addressing our addiction to spending. Please keep reading below for more and then share this newsletter on Facebook and Twitter. I hope you and your family have a safe and...

HOUSTON, TX -- U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) today called for fundamental tax reform in order to abolish the IRS and put an end to its abuse of everyday American citizens. He urged Texans who believe they may have been targeted by the IRS to email irstarget@cruz.senate.gov. "IRS targeting of American citizens is a threat and challenge, but also an inspiration," said Cruz. "It is an inspiration that these leaders are standing up. It is a threat that the federal government is targeting, not...

WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) today issued the following statement regarding President Obama's nomination of Steve Linick for State Department Inspector General: Three days ago, I wrote a letter to Senate Majority Leader Reid and Minority Leader McConnell notifying my intent to hold all diplomatic nominations until a State Department Inspector General is nominated by the President. This crucial oversight position has been vacant for nearly five years, during which time there...

WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) issued the following statement regarding today's vote on S.744, the Gang of Eight's immigration reform bill: Unfortunately, all of the concerns that have been repeatedly raised about this bill remain: it repeats the mistakes of the 1986 immigration bill; it grants amnesty first; it won’t secure the border; and it doesn’t fix our broken legal immigration system. This bill doesn’t solve the problem because the process it went through...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) today released the following statement on the Supreme Court’s decisions on the Defense of Marriage Act and California’s Proposition 8: Today’s Supreme Court decisions on marriage are a regrettable overreach against the will of the people as expressed through large, bipartisan majorities in Congress and directly through referendum in California – a markedly blue state. Nothing in the Constitution compelled this result,...

Greetings, Last week was eventful in our nation's battle to reform immigration. The current proposal before the Senate has serious problems, and unfortunately, I believe it would simply be a repeat of the 1986 amnesty where we were promised border security for legalization. But the border security never came. Our immigration system is broken. It is critical that we fix it, secure the border, respect the rule of law, and remain a nation that not only welcomes, but also celebrates legal...

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) today released the following statement regarding President Obama’s failure to nominate an Inspector General (IG) for the U.S. Department of State. IGs are congressionally mandated officers who provide independent agency oversight. The President's failure to nominate a State Department Inspector General since taking office in 2009 is unacceptable. The position has been vacant for almost 2,000 days. This is a crucial oversight position and...