Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) penned an op-ed for The Washington Post announcing that in the 115th Congress they will introduce a constitutional amendment establishing congressional term limits in order to put an end to cronyism in Washington:  “On Election Day, the American people made a resounding call to ‘drain the swamp’ that is modern Washington,” Cruz and DeSantis wrote. “Yet on Capitol...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement regarding President-elect Donald Trump’s selection of ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson as his nominee for U.S. Secretary of State: “Rex Tillerson is a Texan who has had an incredible career building one of the world's largest businesses. With deep expertise in energy, he has negotiated business deals across the globe. I look forward to a full and fair confirmation hearing where Tillerson can...

WASHINGTON, D.C. –  On Saturday the U.S. Senate passed the bipartisan Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery (HEAR) Act, which facilitates the return of artwork stolen by the Nazis during the Holocaust by ensuring that the artwork’s rightful owners or heirs get their day in court. Sens. Cruz and Cornyn, along with Sens. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), introduced the HEAR Act in April. In June, Sens. Cruz and Cornyn chaired a joint subcommittee hearing on...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following statement praising unanimous Senate passage of the bipartisan National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Transition Authorization Act of 2016, which was first introduced in September by Sen. Cruz, along with Sens. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), and Tom Udall (D-N.M.):                    ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement after voting against passage of the short-term continuing resolution (H.R. 2028) expiring in April 2017: “I have long called on Congress to include in government funding legislation reforms that would reduce the burden of Washington on the economy and hardworking American taxpayers. Unfortunately, this bill fails to do so. I remain hopeful that, ahead of the April expiration of this new continuing...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today applauded the Senate’s unanimous passage of the bipartisan Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery (HEAR) Act, which facilitates the return of artwork stolen by the Nazis during the Holocaust by ensuring that the artwork’s rightful owners or heirs get their day in court. Sens. Cruz and Cornyn, along with Sens. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), introduced the HEAR Act in...

December 9, 2016 Greetings, This week, Congress took an important step toward ensuring our military is strong, our homeland is secure, and our interests abroad are protected by passing the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). I am proud to have stood firmly with our brave servicemen and women and voted in favor of this legislation, which will ultimately benefit America’s warriors and our state as a whole. Home to 1.7 million veterans, the great State of Texas has a long, proud...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) today penned an op-ed for The Washington Post announcing that in the 115th Congress they will introduce a constitutional amendment establishing congressional term limits in order to put an end to cronyism in Washington: “On Election Day, the American people made a resounding call to ‘drain the swamp’ that is modern Washington,” Cruz and DeSantis wrote. “Yet on Capitol Hill, we seem...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following statement after voting in favor of the 2017 National Defense Authorization Act. “This legislation is a major step toward improving readiness and enhancing the ability of our servicemen and women to defend our nation. The NDAA is not a perfect piece of legislation; inevitably bills of its size and scope fail to address every concern and often interfere in issues unrelated to a bill’s core mission....

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate commemorating the seventy-fifth anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and heralding the arrival of a new administration that embraces our allies and demonstrates renewed resolve to assume once more the mantle of leadership.  “...Here we are, three-quarters of a century later, and the Day of Infamy has become a day for remembrance, reflection and above all...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), with Heritage Foundation President Jim DeMint, on Saturday penned an op-ed for The Daily Signal, outlining the recent fraudulent elections of Nicaragua’s president.  “He [Daniel Ortega] has been changing electoral rules and hijacking Nicaragua’s fragile institutions for years," Sen. Cruz and DeMint wrote. "One of his rule changes lowered the threshold of votes needed to win to 35 percent. He also successfully pushed a...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following statement after voting for passage of the 21st Century Cures Act:                        “One of the most powerful weapons we have to fight disease is American ingenuity, and I believe the 21st Century Cures Act will help our nation harness its resources to better seek and realize lifesaving cures and therapies. While this bill is far from perfect...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Friday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) participated in a border security roundtable with local law enforcement officers and elected officials in McAllen, Texas. In the meeting, Sen. Cruz was briefed on immigration enforcement efforts and top border security issues. Cruz also heard from local officials about priorities for their communities.  Following is a summary of news coverage from the roundtable:  KVEO – (NBC) Rio Grande Valley: U.S. Senator Cruz in...

MCALLEN, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today participated in a border security roundtable with local law enforcement officers and elected officials in McAllen, Texas. In the meeting, Sen. Cruz was briefed on immigration enforcement efforts and top border security issues. Cruz also heard from local officials about priorities for their communities. Following the roundtable, Sen. Cruz met with Rio Grande Valley Border Patrol Sector Chief Manuel Padilla and U.S. Customs and Border...

December 2, 2016 Greetings, This week, with the death of Cuba’s brutal Communist dictator Fidel Castro, we witnessed a powerful moment for people all across the country, particularly Cuban-Americans like myself. Many families in our great state have suffered at the hands of the brutal Castro regime and have come to Texas to escape the hopelessness and evil that consumes the island. While Fidel Castro’s death is cause for celebration, the tyrannical regime remains ever-present under...

WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz released the following statement in the wake of an op-ed in yesterday’s Wall Street Journal that highlights the plight of Chinese political prisoner, Dr. Liu Xiaobo. The op-ed outlines how Congress can once and for all stand up to China on human rights and champion Dr. Liu’s cause for political freedom. “It is far past time to honor Dr. Liu Xiaobo and stand up to his Communist oppressors in the People’s Republic of China (PRC). This...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, The Wall Street Journal published an article highlighting U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s (R-Texas) and Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.) SuperPAC Elimination Act of 2017, which champions free speech in the election process and effectively eliminates SuperPACs by allowing unlimited individual contributions to candidates with immediate disclosure.  “In remarks Wednesday, Mr. Cruz sought to emphasize that his proposal would curtail the power of super PACs,...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today delivered a speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate regarding the death of Cuba’s murderous Communist dictator Fidel Castro. Cruz reflected on Castro’s legacy of exploitation and oppression, while recommending a new path forward for Cuban American relations. “Let me be absolutely clear, Mr. President,” said Sen. Cruz. “We’re not mourning the death of a romantic revolutionary or distinguished statesman....

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. Mark Meadows (R-N.C.) today introduced the SuperPAC Elimination Act of 2017, which champions free speech in the election process and effectively eliminates SuperPACs by allowing unlimited individual contributions to candidates with immediate disclosure. In anticipation of the upcoming 2017 legislative session, the bill lays the foundation for meaningful reforms that better protect the interests of Americans, and will serve as a model...