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11.03.2026
Sen. Cruz, Rep. Roy Applaud President Trump’s Approval of Federal Disaster Assistance for Texas Flood Victims
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and U.S. Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas-21) issued the following statements after President Trump approved Individual Assistance (IA) for 20 Texas counties impacted by severe weather and flooding between July 12 and August 4, 2026. The decision follows an appeal submitted by the State of Texas to overturn the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) denial of the state’s request for additional assistance. The following 20 counties are now approved for... -
10.27.2026
Chairman Cruz, Commerce Secretary Lutnick Announce $24 Million Grant to Strengthen Texas Semiconductor Manufacturing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, joined U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick in announcing that the Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub has been awarded nearly $24 million in grant funding from the U.S. Department of Commerce through the Economic Development Administration (EDA) FY2025 Disaster Supplemental Grant Program. This program allows disaster-impacted communities across America to pursue projects... -
10.26.2026
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement on Mexico Water Treaty Delivery
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement after the announcement that Mexico delivered at least 350,000 acre-feet of water in 2026 pursuant to its obligations under the 1944 treaty with the United States. Sen. Cruz said, “Mexico failed to meet its obligations under the 1944 Water Treaty for years under Joe Biden, wrongly denying Texas farmers and communities reliable and sufficient water. I have worked... -
10.23.2026
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement After President Trump Signs Emergency Alerts Legislation into Law
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, issued the following statement after President Trump signed the bipartisan Mystic Alerts Act into law. Sen. Cruz advanced the legislation through the Senate Commerce Committee in September, and it passed the Senate that same month. This legislation allows wireless emergency alerts (WEAs) to be delivered via satellite communications technologies when traditional cellular... -
10.14.2026
Sens. Cruz, Lee File Amicus Brief Challenging Disbarment of Attorney John Eastman
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights, and Mike Lee (R-Utah), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights, filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to review the disbarment of Dr. John Eastman related to his legal representation of President Donald Trump. In the brief, the senators argue that Supreme Court... -
10.08.2026
Sen. Cruz Joins President Trump at White House to Announce Automatic Enrollment for Trump Accounts
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) joined President Donald Trump at the White House yesterday to discuss the automatic enrollment of millions of American children in Trump Accounts. Sen. Cruz authored and passed into law the legislation establishing Trump Accounts last year. On October 1, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced the completion of automatic enrollment for Trump Accounts. The Treasury established accounts for more than 60 million additional eligible... -
10.07.2026
Sen. Cruz Statement on Third Anniversary of October 7th Terrorist Attack
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following statement commemorating the third anniversary of the October 7th terrorist attack. Sen. Cruz said, “Today's anniversary is a day for mourning but also for renewing resolve. Over the last three years, Israel has demonstrated extraordinary courage, resolve, and skill in destroying the Hamas terrorists who committed the October 7th attack and in dismantling the Iranian-controlled terrorist armies that the Iranian regime had... -
10.05.2026
Sen. Cruz Statement on President Trump Approving Execution of Fort Hood Terrorist Nidal Hasan
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement after reports that President Trump approved the execution of Nidal Hasan. Sen. Cruz said, “Nidal Hasan is a radical Islamist terrorist who carried out an attack in Texas that killed and injured dozens of Americans. He deserves to be executed for his crimes, and I have fought throughout my entire Senate career to see that justice is served. I applaud President Trump and Secretary Hegseth for taking that... -
10.02.2026
Sen. Cruz Applauds Senate Passage of Resolution Honoring Texas A&M’s 150th Anniversary
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) applauded Senate passage of the joint resolution he introduced with U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) commemorating the 150th anniversary of Texas A&M University. Texas A&M formally opened its doors on October 4, 1876, as the state’s first public institution of higher education and now enrolls more than 81,000 students across its campuses. Sen. Cruz said, “Texas A&M has produced generations of Texan, American, and global leaders committed... -
10.01.2026
Sen. Cruz Applauds Senate Passage of Legislation to Strengthen Emergency Alerts During Disasters
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, issued the following statement after Senate passage of the bipartisan Mystic Alerts Act. This legislation allows wireless emergency alerts (WEAs) to be delivered via satellite communications technologies when traditional cellular networks are unavailable during emergencies. After passing the Senate unanimously, the legislation now heads to President Trump’s desk for his... -
09.30.2026
Sen. Cruz Applauds Senate Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on ATM Robberies
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights, issued the following statement after Senate passage of the Safe Access to Cash Act. This bipartisan legislation applies the same federal penalties to robberies involving off-site automatic teller machines (ATMs) as those that apply to robberies involving ATMs at financial institutions. The bill is cosponsored by U.S. Sens. Ruben Gallego... -
09.30.2026
Sens. Cruz, Blunt Rochester Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Give Families Greater Flexibility with 529 Savings
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) introduced the 529 Retirement Enhancement Act of 2026. This bipartisan legislation eliminates the $35,000 lifetime cap on rollovers from 529 education savings accounts to Roth IRAs. Sen. Cruz said, “I have been committed throughout my Senate career to expanding 529 savings accounts to give parents increased flexibility to save and invest in their children’s future. The law currently penalizes families when their... -
09.29.2026
Sens. Cruz, Merkley Lead Senate Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Hold China Accountable for Organ Harvesting and Human Rights Violations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued statements following Senate passage of their bipartisan Falun Gong and Victims of Forced Organ Harvesting Protection Act. This legislation imposes sanctions on officials responsible for forced organ harvesting in China and directs the Secretary of State to report to Congress on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP)’s organ harvesting policies and transplant... -
09.28.2026
Sen. Cruz Applauds Overwhelming Senate Passage of Legislation to Protect College Sports
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, applauded Senate passage of the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act by a vote of 77-22. Chairman Cruz introduced the legislation with U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, to end the chaos and uncertainty plaguing college sports and provide student athletes, fans, schools, and coaches with... -
09.25.2026
Sen. Cruz, Texas Delegation Endorse Texas Proposal to Host U.S. Space Academy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, led members of the Texas congressional delegation in a letter to the Presidential Commission on the United States Space Academy endorsing Texas’s forthcoming proposal to host the U.S. Space Academy. Below are highlights and excerpts from the letter: “As the Commission determines how to bring that vision to life, all the Stars align within the great State of Texas. If... -
09.24.2026
Sens. Cruz, Britt Introduce Legislation to Improve Management of Double-Crested Cormorants
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) introduced the Responsible Cormorant Management and Control Act of 2026. The legislation requires the Secretary of the Interior to develop regional management frameworks for the take of double-crested cormorants. Sen. Cruz said, “Excessive double-crested cormorant populations are harming fisheries, aquaculture operations, and private waters across Texas. This bill gives Texans the tools they need to responsibly manage... -
09.18.2026
Sen. Cruz Statement On Passage Into Law of Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement after President Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 into law. Sen. Cruz said, “I’m proud to have worked alongside my friend Senator Graham on the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. President Trump signing this legislation into law sends a clear message to Vladimir Putin and those enabling his war... -
09.16.2026
Sen. Cruz Hosts Roundtable on TREY’s Law to Protect Child Sexual Abuse Survivors
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) yesterday hosted a roundtable on the Terminating Restrictive Enforcement of Youth Settlements (TREY’S Law) with U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), U.S. Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.), U.S. Rep. Bob Onder (R-Mo.-3), Elizabeth Phillips, and child sexual abuse and trafficking advocacy groups. The roundtable focused on protecting survivors from non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) that restrict them from speaking about their abuse and advancing TREY’S Law... -
09.02.2026
Sen. Cruz Joins Michael Dell, Brad Gerstner, and Frank Bisignano in Austin to Highlight Texas Leadership on Trump Accounts
AUSTIN, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) participated in a press conference and executive roundtable with Michael Dell, founder, chairman and CEO of Dell Technologies, Brad Gerstner, founder, chairman and CEO of Altimeter Capital, Frank Bisignano, CEO of the IRS, and dozens of Texas business leaders. The discussion focused on how employers can make a generational impact on American families’ financial futures by contributing to Trump Accounts for their employees’ children. As part of that... -
09.01.2026
Sen. Cruz Applauds House Passage of Legislation to Improve Federal Court Access for Texans
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights, issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Local Access to Courts Act. This legislation was authored and will now be passed into law by Sen. Cruz. It will improve access to federal court proceedings for Texans in College Station and surrounding areas. Sen. Cruz said, “I am proud to see the House pass...
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