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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement regarding the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) announcement that Texas will receive $5 billion in Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery (CDBG-DR) funds for unmet needs and mitigation efforts following Hurricane Harvey and previous flood events. This funding was provided through the $89.3 billion emergency supplemental appropriations bill passed by Congress in...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) member of both the Senate Judiciary Committee and Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, questioned Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg in a joint hearing, raising questions whether Facebook considers itself a neutral public forum and emphasizing that many Americans believe Facebook is engaged in political bias and censorship. Several news outlets covered Sen. Cruz’s line of questioning. Selected news coverage...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, today questioned General Darren W. McDew on military vulnerabilities with U.S. Transportation Command [TRANSCOM], including cyber threats to commercial and space assets. He also discussed various training exercises conducted by the military to combat and prepare against these threats. Sen. Cruz's exchange with General Darren W. McDew, USAF may be viewed here. A full transcript is below: Sen. Cruz:...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of both the Senate Judiciary Committee and Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today questioned Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg in a joint hearing entitled: "Facebook, Social Media Privacy, and the Use and Abuse of Data." There, he questioned Mr. Zuckerberg on whether Facebook considers itself a neutral public forum, emphasizing that many Americans believe Facebook is engaged in political bias and censorship. "Mr....

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today released the following statements after President Trump announced his intention to nominate David Morales to fill a judicial vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas in Corpus Christi:  “David Morales will make an outstanding federal judge,” Sen. Cruz said. “Having worked side-by-side with David in the Texas Attorney General’s Office defending the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) and Steve Daines (R-Mont.) penned a letter to President Trump urging him to direct his trade negotiators to take a much broader view of the economic potential of NAFTA negotiations, and advance the Republican economic growth agenda by prioritizing American jobs and competitiveness. Several news outlets covered the letter. Selected news coverage below: The Daily Caller: Conservatives Back Senate Push To Take...

  April 8, 2018 Greetings, This Wednesday marked the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It was a heartbreaking moment in our Nation’s history. But death could not conquer his vital message of peace and love. As an extraordinary champion for freedom and equality, Dr. King fought tirelessly for America to fully embrace her founding promise — to ensure life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for those who had so long been denied them. May we...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Mike Lee (R-Utah) submitted a joint amicus brief to the Supreme Court of the United States in South Dakota v. Wayfair. In the brief, the Senators express their staunch opposition to a new internet sales tax and defend Congress’ constitutional role in making decisions about taxation and interstate commerce. The full text of the amicus brief may be viewed here. “It would be a serious mistake...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued a statement in response to the U.S. Air Force’s decision to grant the appeal of disciplinary actions taken against Col. Leland Bohannon, who had previously been heavily sanctioned for exercising his religious beliefs. Last year, Sen. Cruz issued a letter urging Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson to defend the religious liberty of Col. Bohannon. The letter was also signed by Sens. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), James Inhofe...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Marco Rubio (R- Fla.), Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Kamala Harris (D-Calif.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), and John Kennedy (R-La.) today penned a bipartisan letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue, urging the department to issue implementation guidance for disaster assistance funding so that all farmers impacted by last year’s hurricanes and wildfires can quickly receive...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today announced recent senior staff hires. He has named Judd Stone as Chief Counsel, who joined in February, William “Billy” Gribbin Jr. as Communications Strategist and Chief Speechwriter, who joined in March, and Omri Ceren as National Security Advisor, who joins at the end of April, all of whom will serve in his Washington, D.C. office.  “I am grateful to have Judd, Billy, and Omri joining our team to defend and...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement in remembrance of Martin Luther King Jr. on the 50th anniversary of his assassination: “Dr. Martin Luther King was an extraordinary champion for freedom and equality. He marched, preached, and fought tirelessly for America to fully embrace her founding promise — to ensure life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for those who had so long been denied them. “Today, we observe the 50th...

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement in observance of Easter: “Though in the last year our state has endured a number of challenges, including the devastating winds and floods of Hurricane Harvey, to the shooting at Sutherland Springs and the bombings in Austin, Texans have stood united. As we gather together in celebration of Easter, we give thanks to God for His steadfast mercy and grace in spite of these troubles. This weekend, we remember...

HOUSTON, Texas – This week, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) penned the following op-ed for San Antonio Express-News, urging Texas universities to protect the First Amendment and “challenge young people to engage with concepts that they have never seen before, including those that they might passionately disagree with or even find offensive.” Read the op-ed in its entirety here and below: Protect free speech on Texas campusesSan Antonio Express-NewsBy: Sen. Ted CruzMarch 28,...

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today recognized the beginning of Passover. This Passover will be the first since Hurricane Harvey for Texas Jewish communities in Houston and along the Gulf Coast. In some of those areas, communal seders will be taking place at sundown to ensure those who may not yet be in a position to host their own seders have a place to observe Passover together. "Heidi and I wish a Chag Sameach to our Jewish friends, especially in Texas, who will attend...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) voted against the omnibus spending bill, describing it as ‘disastrous,’ and ‘drafted by the Swamp in the dark of night — that will plunge our nation even deeper into debt.’ Several media outlets covered Sen. Cruz’s ‘no’ vote. Selected news coverage is below:  MRCTV: Cruz Shreds the GOP's Spending Bill As 'Fiscal Insanity,' Vows to Vote 'No'“Ted Cruz broke down why...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, the Commerce Department announced that it would add a new question to the 2020 census asking respondents whether they were citizens of the United States. The news comes after U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), and Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) sent a letter to the Department asking it to add such a question and gather more accurate data on the number of U.S. citizens living in the country. “I applaud Secretary Ross for honoring this request by my...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today joined Sens. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), as part of a total of 59 Senate colleagues, in sending a letter to the Polish Prime Minster regarding Poland’s proposed Holocaust-Era property restitution legislation. A copy of the letter is available here. “After more than 70 years since one of the darkest chapters in human history, the world must continue to right the terrible and evil injustices that occurred...

Sen. Ted Cruz speaks during the Day of Unity event held at Bellaire High School, 5100 Maple St., Sunday, March 25, 2018, in Houston. Melissa Phillip / Houston Chronicle HOUSTON, Texas – On Sunday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) delivered remarks at the Day of Unity convention hosted by High School Republicans of Texas, Texas High School Democrats, and Texas Junior State of America. There, Sen. Cruz discussed the importance of civil discourse and the First Amendment. Several media outlets...