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12.11.2017
ICYMI: The Hill Column on Cruz 529 Expansion: Tax plan’s proposed expansion of education savings is a game changer
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Drew White, senior federal policy analyst at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, penned a piece for The Hill, urging Congress to ensure U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s (R-Texas) amendment expanding 529 College Savings Plans to include K-12 elementary and secondary school tuition for public, private, religious schools, and homeschooling expenses, to be included in the final tax bill. As White writes, “Congress should ensure this provision stays in the final version of... -
12.09.2017
Cruz News: December 9, 2017
December 9, 2017 Greetings, On Monday morning, I was pleased to address Texas farmers at the Texas Farm Bureau’s 84th annual meeting in Frisco. There, I discussed the Senate’s recent passage of the tax reform bill, which included my amendment to expand the use of 529 Educational Savings Plans. 529 plans are a popular way for parents and grandparents to save after-tax money for their kids’ and grandkids’ college education. My amendment expands these... -
12.08.2017
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz Discusses Tax Cuts and Achieving a Win-Win Solution on RFS
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) appeared on Fox News’ ‘The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino,’ The Sean Hannity Radio Show, and KTRH’s Michael Berry show on Thursday and Friday. Sen. Cruz discussed his meeting with President Trump regarding the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), and highlighted his 529 amendment as well as the repeal of Obamacare’s individual mandate, both of which were included in the Senate’s tax reform bill passed last... -
12.07.2017
Sen. Cruz Applauds Secretary Tillerson’s Action Against the Government of Cambodia and Prime Minister Hun Sen
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement applauding Secretary of State Rex Tillerson for issuing visa bans against those responsible for the unjustified imprisonment of Kem Sokha, president of the Cambodian National Rescue Party (CNRP). “I applaud Secretary Tillerson’s decisive action against the government of Cambodia and Prime Minister Hun Sen,” Sen. Cruz said. “This is a good first step toward restoring democratic gains in... -
12.07.2017
Senators Release Joint Statement Following White House Meeting on Renewable Fuel Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Pat Toomey (R-Pa.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), John Kennedy (R-La.), and Mike Lee (R-Utah) today issued a joint statement following their meeting with President Trump regarding jobs threatened by the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS): “We had a productive meeting today with the President to discuss how to fix the RFS compliance problem in a way that protects both... -
12.07.2017
Cruz, Cornyn Praise Committee Passage of Fifth Circuit Nominees
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today released the following statements after the Senate Judiciary Committee favorably reported state Supreme Court Chief Justice Don Willett and former state Solicitor General Jim Ho to fill the vacancies in the state of Texas on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit: “Justice Don Willett and Jim Ho are nominees of deep intellect and principle,” Sen. Cruz said. “Both of them,... -
12.06.2017
Sen. Cruz: We Must Stop Criminals From Getting Guns
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee today delivered an opening statement on the recent shooting in Sutherland Springs before the Judiciary Committee’s hearing titled ‘Firearm Accessory Regulation and Enforcing Federal and State Reporting to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System.’ Sen. Cruz said, “Congress in the wake of this [shooting], naturally asks, ‘What can we do?’ I can... -
12.06.2017
Sen. Cruz Promotes Prerak Shah to Chief of Staff and Steve Chartan to Deputy Chief of Staff
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today announced the promotion of his chief counsel, Prerak Shah, to chief of staff and his legislative director, Steve Chartan, to deputy chief of staff. Chartan will also maintain his responsibilities as legislative director. Sen. Cruz’s current chief of staff, David Polyansky, is returning to the private sector after the New Year and will maintain his role as a senior adviser to Sen. Cruz’s political apparatus. “David has... -
12.06.2017
Sen. Cruz Commends President Trump for Recognizing Jerusalem as the Capital of Israel and Announcing He Will Move the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement after President Trump’s speech today on Jerusalem: “I enthusiastically commend President Trump for today’s courageous and heroic decision. Roughly 120 years since a pioneer of the Zionist movement, Theodore Herzl, convened the first Zionist Congress in Basel, 50 years since the reunification of Jerusalem during the Six Day War, and nearly 70 years after the United States was the first country... -
12.06.2017
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz: Amendment Expanding 529s is Most Far-Reaching Federal School Choice Legislation Ever Passed
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today appeared on Fox News’ ‘Fox and Friends,’ where he discussed the Senate’s tax reform bill, which includes his amendment expanding 529 College Savings Plans, and the Justice Department’s indictment of Kate Steinle’s killer. Sen. Cruz highlighted the provisions of his student opportunity amendment, which expands 529s to include K-12 elementary and secondary school tuition for public, private,... -
12.05.2017
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz: Tax Reform is a Major Victory for Texas
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) addressed the Texas Farm Bureau, where he discussed the Senate’s tax reform bill provisions including repealing Obamacare’s individual mandate, expanding 529s to cover K-12 expenses, and mitigating the effect of eliminating the State and Local Tax (SALT) property tax deduction by allowing taxpayers to deduct up to $10,000 in property taxes. He also discussed expanding trade in NAFTA renegotiations, and its importance to... -
12.05.2017
Sen. Cruz Encourages President Trump to Recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital and Move the U.S. Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement regarding news reports that President Trump is considering recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and moving the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem: “I have seen the news reports on President Trump’s possible historic announcement tomorrow on Jerusalem. I strongly encourage and would unequivocally support President Trump formally recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital and... -
12.05.2017
ICYMI: Forbes Column Highlights Cruz’s Amendment Expanding Student Opportunity
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ryan Ellis, Senior Tax Advisor at the Family Business Coalition, recently penned a piece for Forbes highlighting an amendment introduced by U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) that expands 529 College Savings Plans to include K-12 elementary and secondary school tuition for public, private, religious schools, and homeschooling expenses. As Ellis writes, “it will become a lot easier for parents and their kids to have more options when it comes to education,” because... -
12.04.2017
Sen. Cruz Praises Supreme Court Decision Regarding Vetting Procedures for Entry Into the U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today praised the Supreme Court’s decision to stay both injunctions against President Trump’s September order on vetting procedures and travel restrictions for entry into the United States. The Court ruled that the government can fully implement the President’s decision to impose various travel restrictions on eight nations—Chad, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Syria, Venezuela, and Yemen—while the appeals of lower... -
12.04.2017
Sen. Cruz Addresses Texas Farm Bureau; Calls for Further Opening of International Markets to Texas Farmers, Ranchers, Businesses
FRISCO, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today addressed the Texas Farm Bureau’s 84th Annual Meeting. There, he discussed the provisions of the Senate’s tax reform bill, including repealing Obamacare’s unconstitutional individual mandate and expanding 529s to cover K-12 expenses. He also discussed expanding trade in NAFTA renegotiations, and its importance to Texas agriculture and Texas’ economy. “Last week, the Senate took a significant step toward... -
12.04.2017
ICYMI: Press Coverage of Sen. Cruz’s Amendment Expanding Student Opportunity
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Saturday the United States Senate passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which included U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s (R-Texas) amendment to expand 529 College Savings Plans to include K-12 elementary and secondary school tuition for public, private, religious schools, and homeschooling expenses. The amendment prioritizes the education of the next generation of Americans by allowing families to save and prepare for their children’s future educational expenses. Several... -
12.02.2017
Cruz News: December 2, 2017
December 2, 2017 Greetings, On Friday, I was proud to vote for tax reform legislation that passed the United States Senate and helps fulfill our promise to provide genuine tax relief for hardworking Americans and their families. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will provide meaningful relief and bring more good paying jobs back to our great nation from across the globe. This historic bill significantly lowers our corporate tax rate – currently the highest in the developed world – which will... -
12.02.2017
Sen. Cruz Student Opportunity Amendment Is Adopted Into the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today filed an amendment to the Senate’s tax reform bill that seeks to expand 529 College Savings Plans to include K-12 elementary and secondary school tuition for public, private, and religious schools, including K-12 educational expenses for homeschool students. Vice President Mike Pence traveled to the Capitol to cast the tie breaking vote in the affirmative for the amendment, resulting in its adoption into the Senate’s tax... -
12.01.2017
Sen. Cruz Announces Support for Senate Tax Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Friday evening announced his intention to vote in favor of the Senate’s tax reform bill, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Sen. Cruz also filed an amendment to the bill under consideration that would expand school choice by expanding the definition of the popular 529 College Savings Plans. “The Senate’s tax reform bill takes a significant step toward fulfilling our promise to provide tax relief for American families across... -
12.01.2017
Sen. Cruz Urges Administration to Hold Corrupt Individuals in Nicaragua Accountable
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) joined Reps. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.) and Albio Sires (D-N.J.) in sending a letter to President Trump requesting action to designate two leading figures in Nicaragua, under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act, for their engagement in corrupt and illicit activity which has significantly undermined democracy in Nicaragua. Senators Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), and Reps. Ed Royce...