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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) released the following statements after the Senate confirmed Ryan Patrick as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas: “Ryan Patrick will be an excellent United States Attorney,” Sen. Cruz said. “He has a distinguished career as a former prosecutor and judge, and I am confident he will continue to honorably serve and protect the people of Texas in this new role.” “Ryan...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday and Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) appeared on several national and local Texas radio shows to discuss key victories for Texas and American taxpayers in Congress’ final tax reform bill, including his Student Opportunity Amendment. This amendment expands 529 College Savings Plans to include K-12 elementary and secondary school tuition and expenses for public, private, and religious schools. On Fox News’ Todd Starnes Show, Sen. Cruz...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today penned an op-ed for the Dallas Morning News outlining victories for Texas jobs, Texas wages, and Texas family budgets in Congress’ recently passed historic tax reform bill.  Read the op-ed in its entirety here and below: Tax-reform bill will benefit Texans in more ways than oneDallas Morning NewsBy: Sen. Ted CruzDecember 20, 2017 When Americans went to the polls in 2016 and put Republicans in charge of the presidency and both...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today appeared on Fox News’ ‘Fox and Friends,’ and KTSA’s ‘The Morning Edge With Trey Ware’ to discuss key victories for American taxpayers in Congress’ final tax reform bill. He also discussed his Student Opportunity Amendment, which was included in the final bill, and expands 529 College Savings Plans to include K-12 elementary and secondary school tuition and expenses for public, private, and...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement after voting in favor of Congress’ final conference-reported tax reform bill. Sen. Cruz’s Student Opportunity Amendment was included in the final bill, which expands 529 College Savings Plans to include K-12 elementary and secondary school tuition for public, private, and religious schools.  “This tax reform bill is a huge victory for middle class families across Texas, and the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) tonight delivered remarks on the Senate floor urging his colleagues to ensure his Student Opportunity Amendment extends its tax-free savings benefits to homeschooling families. ###

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement commending President Trump and United Nations’ Ambassador Nikki Haley for vetoing a U.N. Security Council resolution condemning the United States’ recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital:  “I commend President Trump and Ambassador Nikki Haley for displaying strong moral clarity in vetoing another anti-Israel resolution and powerfully speaking the truth at the U.N. They...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s announced National Security Strategy:  “For the past two decades, we have taken our political, economic, and military advantage for granted. This complacency has bred confidence among our adversaries and instilled fear among our allies. President Trump’s National Security Strategy represents a course correction in our American priorities that has been...

December 16, 2017 Greetings, This week, I was thrilled that the Senate confirmed both Texas Supreme Court Justice Don Willett and former Texas Solicitor General Jim Ho to fill the vacancies in Texas on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. I’ve been friends with Don and Jim for decades, and know them personally to be principled defenders of the Constitution and the rule of law. They will be exceptional appellate judges, which is why I was proud to recommend them to the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), today introduced new bipartisan legislation that would overhaul the current process that victims of harassment and discrimination in Congress must go through when reporting a claim. They were joined by their Senate colleagues Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Ala.), Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Rob Portman...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following statements after the Senate confirmed former Texas Solicitor General Jim Ho to fill a vacancy on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit: “I am very glad to see the Senate confirm my good friend Jim Ho to the Fifth Circuit,” Sen. Cruz said. “Jim has proven throughout his brilliant career that he is a passionate defender of the Constitution and the rule of law. After clerking for...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), John Kennedy (R-La.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) introduced S. 2226, the Disaster Assistance Simplification Act, legislation that would prohibit the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) from penalizing victims of natural disasters who apply for, but decline, Small Business Administration (SBA) disaster loans. Survivors of natural disasters who apply for, but do not accept, SBA...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Joe Donnelly (D-Ind.) today reintroduced bipartisan legislation that would give qualified members of the National Guard and Reserves a tiered preference in hiring for federal civil service jobs. The Military Reserve Jobs Act of 2017 would help promote the hiring of National Guard members and Reservists into the federal workforce. “I am proud to sponsor the Military Reserve Jobs Act, which recognizes and rewards our nation’s...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement regarding the Federal Communication Commission (FCC) vote to repeal net neutrality regulations:  “Since its inception, the internet has been an oasis of freedom. It has not only been a haven for free speech but has served as a great equalizer when it comes to jobs and opportunity by dramatically reducing the barriers of entry for anyone with a new idea and broadband connection. The Obama...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following statement after the Senate confirmed Texas Supreme Court Justice Don Willett to fill a vacancy on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit: “I am grateful for the Senate’s swift confirmation of Justice Don Willett,” Sen. Cruz said. “I have been close friends with Don for decades, and know him to be a principled jurist of the highest order. His life has been characterized by...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today delivered remarks on the Senate floor in support of Texas Supreme Court Justice Don Willett, and former Texas Solicitor General Jim Ho, nominees to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. “This week is a great week for the state of Texas and for the federal judiciary because this week we will be confirming two exemplary judges to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit from the state of Texas: Texas...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ed Markey (D-Mass.) today introduced the National Timing Resilience and Security Act of 2017. This bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to work in consultation with the Secretary of Homeland Security and Commandant of the Coast Guard, to provide for the establishment, sustainment, and operation of a land-based, resilient, and reliable alternative timing system to Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites. Further, the bill would...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement regarding the arrest of Houston resident, Kaan Sercan Damlarkaya, for attempting to provide material support to ISIS, renewing his call to pass the Expatriate Terrorist Act (ETA), which he introduced earlier this year. This bill would allow the U.S. government to revoke the citizenship of Americans who knowingly join or provide material support to foreign terrorist organizations such as ISIS. “The...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today President Trump signed into law the FY 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which provides numerous military necessities, including over $479 million in military construction funds to the state of Texas for 2018. The law includes 13 amendments sponsored by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and eight amendments cosponsored by Sen. Cruz, which benefit Texas and our military interests both abroad and in space. “I am pleased to see President Trump sign the...