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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement in response to Senate Majority Leader McConnell’s announcement to extend scheduled working days for the U.S. Senate, eliminating August recess:  “I am pleased that Majority Leader McConnell acted upon our request to work through August recess,” Sen. Cruz said. “We must not waste one minute of one day while we work to fulfill the promises we made to the American people....

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today delivered remarks at International Christian Concern’s (ICC) ‘Annual Policy Day’ on the topic of religious persecution in Nigeria. There, he described the horrific reality for thousands who have fallen victims to the war crimes of terrorist group Boko Haram, and the United States’ efforts to support religious liberty in Nigeria and to put an end to Boko Haram’s influence. Sen. Cruz highlighted the story of...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today released the following statements after the Senate confirmed Fernando Rodriguez, Jr. to fill a vacancy at the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas – Brownsville Division: “I am thrilled the Senate has overwhelmingly voted to confirm Fernando Rodriguez, Jr.,” Sen. Cruz said. “He has dedicated his life to the cause of justice, in particular, combatting the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced legislation recognizing the 29th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, urging President Trump to pressure China's President Xi Jinping to release artist and activist Liu Xia, and hold Chinese officials responsible for taking political prisoners. Sen. Cruz has been a long-time advocate in calling for the release of Liu Xia, as a result of her unjust imprisonment by the Chinese government. "Twenty-nine years ago, today,...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s decision in Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Masterpiece Cakeshop’s owner, Jack Phillips, reasoning that the Colorado Civil Rights Commission violated his constitutional rights by acting with hostility to his religious faith. “Today, the Supreme Court took a stand for religious liberty...

  June 3, 2018 Greetings, On Thursday, I joined President Trump to meet with the families and students of Santa Fe High School. In the face of unspeakable evil, the Santa Fe community is standing strong, and continues to demonstrate tremendous resolve. This week, the Department of Education announced $1 million in federal funds for the Santa Fe Independent School District through a Project School Emergency Response to Violence (Project SERV) grant. I applaud Secretary...

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement recognizing the beginning of the 2018 hurricane season and urging Texans to take advantage of all hurricane and storm preparation resources. “Last year Hurricane Harvey caused unprecedented damage to our Gulf Coast communities,” Sen. Cruz said. “While we continue efforts to rebuild we must also take all steps necessary to prepare for the next hurricane season ahead, which begins today. Taking...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Politico highlighted U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s (R-Texas) commitment to advancing America’s leadership in space as the chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Space, Science, and Competitiveness. A longtime advocate of space exploration, Sen. Cruz has authored two major pieces of space legislation that have become law: the U.S. Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act of 2015 and the Cruz-Nelson NASA Transition Authorization Act...

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today joined President Trump in his meeting with families and students of Santa Fe High School.  “It was an honor to join President Trump to visit with the families, students, and faculty of Santa Fe High School today,” Sen. Cruz said. “In the face of unspeakable evil, the Santa Fe community is standing strong, and continues to demonstrate tremendous resolve. I will continue to work with my colleagues in Congress and the...

HOUSTON, Texas - Following the horrific school shooting at Santa Fe High School, today the Department of Education announced $1 million in federal funds for the Santa Fe Independent School District through a Project School Emergency Response to Violence (Project SERV) grant. Last week, at a roundtable discussion on school safety with Texas leaders and victims of the school shooting, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) urged for federal funds to be dispersed in an expedited manner to assist in recovery...

HOUSTON, Texas - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Sunday appeared on NBC 5's ‘Lone Star Politics' with NBC's Julie Fine and Dallas Morning News reporter Gromer Jeffers. There, they discussed the solutions proposed at the school safety roundtable in Austin, and his priorities for NAFTA renegotiation. Watch Sen. Cruz's full interview here. Sen. Cruz began by discussing the school safety roundtable, which included productive conversations between local elected officials, parents, teachers, and...

  May 27, 2018 Greetings, This week in Washington, I had the opportunity to work with my colleagues on the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) to complete the markup process for the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act(NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019, which includes over 30 amendments I led. This NDAA provides another significant increase for our troops’ take-home pay, to properly compensate the brave men and women who serve in our military, and establishes policies...

HOUSTON, Texas – On Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) joined Gov. Greg Abbott, local law enforcement officials, and the victims and survivors of the Santa Fe High School, Alpine High School, and the Sutherland Springs church shootings in a roundtable discussion on the topic of school safety. Several news outlets covered his remarks following the roundtable discussion. Selected news coverage is below: Houston Chronicle: Abbott Hears from Shooting Victims“Several state leaders...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement in honor of Memorial Day: “This weekend, Americans pause to remember and pay tribute to the men and women who paid the ultimate price for our freedom. It is the legacy of these patriots, at rest in Arlington, Normandy, and in towns around our great country, that calls each of us to cherish the dearly won gift of liberty. May we never take it for granted, and may God continue to bless the United...

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today with Sens. Mike Lee (R-Utah), Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), John Kennedy (R-La.), Rand Paul (R-Ky.), Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.), Ben Sasse (R-Neb.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), and David Perdue (R-Ga.) cosponsored a bill to implement the rescissions President Trump has requested with his authority under the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act. This bill would reclaim $15 billion in previously appropriated money that has not...

HOUSTON, Texas – This week, the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) completed the markup process for the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2019, including over 30 provisions led by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas). “There is no better way to lead our country during tumultuous times than peace through strength, and ensuring our military is properly equipped and funded is a crucial element of that,” Sen. Cruz said. “This year, we...

AUSTIN, Texas – Today, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) participated in a roundtable discussion with Gov. Greg Abbott, local law enforcement officials, and the victims and survivors of the Santa Fe High School, Alpine High School, and Sutherland Springs church shootings on the topic of school safety.  Still photos of Sen. Cruz's visit may be viewed here. “I am grateful for Governor Abbott’s leadership in bringing together members of these communities and for organizing...

AUSTIN, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today joined Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) in introducing legislation to protect American victims of international terrorism and ensure access to compensation for those impacted by acts of terror. The Anti-Terrorism Clarification Act of 2018 makes needed improvements to the Antiterrorism Act of 1992 to better ensure that American victims of international terrorism can obtain justice in U.S. courts by...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement praising the bipartisan deal to combat sexual harassment in Congress, of which he is a cosponsor. “Sexual harassment is wrong. It should never be tolerated. Over the past year — as we've seen scores of victims come forward to share their stories — it has become more apparent than ever that workplace misconduct and abuse is far too common in Hollywood, the media, corporate America, and in...