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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, participated in a nomination hearing for U.S. District Judge vacancies and the Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy. There, he questioned James W. Carroll Jr, nominated to be Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy, focusing on his efforts to combat domestic drug abuse and the ongoing opioid epidemic. Watch Sen. Cruz’s line of questioning focusing...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the U.S. Senate Rules Committee, participated in a hearing Wednesday titled, ‘Election Security Preparations: Federal and Vendor Perspectives.’ There, he questioned a panel of witnesses including the Chair of the U.S. Election Assistance Commission Thomas Hicks, and Vice Chair Christy McCormick. During his line of questioning, Sen. Cruz asked officials what reforms could be implemented by state election officials to...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) participated in the Military Times Service Members of the Year Awards Ceremony to honor outstanding service members from each branch of the military. There, he escorted El Paso, Texas native Petty Officer 2nd Class Omar Alba of the United States Coast Guard. Photos and B-roll of the ceremony may be viewed here. “It is my honor to participate in this ceremony to recognize the exceptional contributions of our servicemen and women,”...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Mike Lee (R-Utah), and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) this week reintroduced the Transportation Empowerment Act, a bill which would give states and localities far more control over their infrastructure spending by phasing out the federal gas tax. “The Transportation Empowerment Act is a critical step in returning authority to the states,” Sen. Cruz said. “The strength and growth of American infrastructure is necessary to our...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following President Trump’s nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) expressed his support and expectations for the Senate to swiftly confirm Judge Kavanaugh. Sen. Cruz appeared on KTRH’s ‘The Michael Berry Show,’ where he said Judge Kavanaugh “is one of the most distinguished and respected judges in the country.”  “[Brett Kavanaugh] is by any measure one of the most respected...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued a statement following the release of Liu Xia. She, along with her late husband Dr. Liu Xiaobo, a pro-democracy dissident and Nobel Peace Prize winner, have fought ceaselessly to promote democracy and freedom in China. "Liu Xia is finally free, and today the world celebrates her enjoyment of the liberties that were rightfully hers all along," Sen. Cruz said. "The lesson of Liu Xia and her courageous husband, the late Nobel Peace Prize...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement in support of President Donald Trump's nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court of the United States: "By any measure, Judge Kavanaugh is one of the most respected federal judges in the country and I look forward to supporting his nomination to the Supreme Court of the United States. For over a decade, Judge Kavanaugh has served on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit, often referred to...

  July 9, 2018 Greetings, Last week, Americans reflected on the precious gift of independence our Founding Fathers fought for 242 years ago. The signing of the Declaration of Independence demonstrated to the world that our God-given rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness would never again be infringed. We must never take these rights for granted, and we must never forget the sacrifices men and women have made for this country to make it a beacon for freedom, and a...

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) announcement of its Disaster Supplemental Funding Plan to provide almost $5 billion in federal support to the state of Texas. This funding was provided through the $89.3 billion emergency supplemental appropriations bill passed by Congress in February.   “This is a tremendous step forward in providing federal support and relief to the areas...

HOUSTON, Texas – Today, the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) issued sanctions under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act to target and hold accountable three Nicaraguan individuals for their complicity in human rights violations. “The violence in Nicaragua and the abuses of the Ortega regime are only getting worse,” Sen. Cruz said. “The regime’s security forces and police are putting snipers on roofs, shooting...

HOUSTON, Texas - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) penned an op-ed for Fox News expressing his support for the nomination of Sen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) to the U.S. Supreme Court. In the op-ed, Sen. Cruz highlights Sen. Lee's track record of success and proven dedication to the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, and argues that nominating Sen. Lee to the Supreme Court would be a defining moment for President Trump's legacy. "President Trump, however, has lucked out. He has a sure thing battle-tested,...

HOUSTON, Texas - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following video observing Independence Day. The full video transcript is below and may be viewed here. "Today we wish the United States of America a Happy 242nd birthday. Throughout her history, the United States has been a beacon for freedom, and a shining city upon a hill for the rest of the world to follow. "This Independence Day, may we never forget the men and women who have sacrificed to make this nation the greatest...

  June 30, 2018 Greetings, On Thursday, I voted to move the Farm Bill to conference. Agriculture and farming are vital to the fabric of our nation, and are an enduring legacy of the great state of Texas. Resources like crop insurance provide farmers with an economic safety net for their efforts to feed and supply their fellow Americans, in good times and bad, and ensure food security for our nation. Furthermore, we achieved some long-needed reforms, including taking steps towards...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement upon casting a vote in support of the Senate’s 2018 Farm Bill: “Agriculture and farming are vital to the fabric of our nation, and are an enduring legacy of the great state of Texas. Resources like crop insurance provide farmers with an economic safety net for their efforts to feed and supply their fellow Americans, in good times and bad, and ensure food security for our nation.  “We...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today delivered remarks on the Senate floor regarding his and Sens. Mike Lee’s (R-Utah) and John Kennedy’s (R-La.) amendment to remove state SNAP waivers, strengthen work requirements, and eliminate the treatment of able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs) as a separate population from other work-capable adults.  Read the text of the amendment here. Sen. Cruz’s full remarks may be viewed here and...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) appeared on KTRH’s ‘The Michael Berry Show,’ on Wednesday following the announcement of Justice Kennedy’s retirement from the Supreme Court. Today, Sen. Cruz appeared on Fox News’ ‘Fox & Friends’ where he discussed immigration and President Trump’s summit with Russia’s Vladimir Putin, before discussing news of the day with Salem Radio’s Mark Davis.  On the ‘Michael...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) on Wednesday delivered remarks at a legislative briefing on their bipartisan Visa Transparency Anti-Trafficking Act, which seeks to prevent human trafficking by bringing more openness to the nonimmigrant visa system.  “Americans from both parties understand that our country has a moral obligation to combat human trafficking,” Sen. Cruz said. “Law enforcement needs better tools if we are...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Mike Lee (R-Utah) today introduced an amendment to the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, which would remove state SNAP waivers, strengthen work requirements, and eliminate the treatment of able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs) as a separate population from other work-capable adults. Their amendment would also help states create and improve work activation programs for their disadvantaged citizens with resources like...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today appeared on Fox News’ ‘The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino’ following Justice Kennedy’s retirement from the Supreme Court. Watch Sen. Cruz’s full interview here. Excerpts are below:  When asked about his reaction to the announcement of Justice Kennedy’s retirement from the Supreme Court, Sen. Cruz highlighted the profound opportunity Senate Republicans have had in nominating and confirming...