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October 21, 2017 Greetings, This week, I participated in a tax reform debate on CNN with Sen. Bernie Sanders. There, I reminded viewers of the work we are doing in the Senate to provide significant tax relief to jumpstart the American economy and create millions of new good-paying jobs. In fact, on Thursday, we took a crucial first step in our effort to deliver on that promise by passing the Senate’s budget resolution, and while I wish the tax cuts had been bigger and bolder, I look...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texa) today released the following statements after the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced they are directing $57.8 million in previously appropriated and unobligated Community Development Block Grant Disaster Relief (CDBG-DR) funds toward aid for Texans recovering from Hurricane Harvey: "These resources - part of the first wave of funding secured by the Texas delegation - are excellent news for Texas and...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement tonight regarding his vote in favor of the Senate budget resolution: “Since day one in the Senate, my focus has been on jobs and economic growth,” Sen. Cruz said. “Fundamental tax reform, including bold, unapologetic tax cuts, is critical to unleashing the American economy, and creating more good-paying jobs for hardworking Americans. Tonight’s vote has laid an important foundation for us...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement regarding the situation involving the Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government and the Government of Iraq: “Prime Minister Abadi and the Government of Iraq must maintain its focus on defeating the Islamic State, and halt all efforts that contribute to a regional escalation against the Kurdish people. They have demonstrated considerable gallantry in the face of the Islamic State and have more than earned our...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas) today penned an op-ed for the Dallas Morning News, regarding the VA Information Technology Restructuring Act, which they introduced in both the House and the Senate. The bill establishes that a Chief Information Officer (CIO) be appointed to the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) to modernize outdated software, and provide necessary oversight regarding the procurement, acquisition and management of the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) on Thursday released a letter addressed to Apple CEO, Tim Cook regarding reports that Apple has removed Virtual Private Network (VPN) applications (apps) from the version of Apple’s App Store available to users in the People’s Republic of China.  “The threat that the Great Firewall poses to the freedom of the people of China is similar to the threat that the Berlin Wall imposed on the people...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) squared off with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) in a CNN Town Hall regarding the need to provide tax reform and relief for the American people. During their debate, Sen. Cruz highlighted many of the Republican priorities for fundamental tax reform, which are in sharp contrast to Senate Democrats plans to increase the tax burden on hard working Americans in every corner of the nation. Several news outlets covered the debate. Select...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) tonight debated Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) in a CNN Town Hall regarding tax reform. During the debate, Sen. Cruz called for eliminating the estate tax, also known as death tax, as a part of tax reform. Contrary to claims by Democrats, repealing the death tax will simplify the American tax system and provide needed tax relief for farmers, ranchers and small business owners. Real Life Effects of the Death Tax The United States Senate...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) applauded EPA administrator Scott Pruitt’s Monday announcement that he is ending “sue and settle” practices within the agency, and urged his colleagues in Congress to pass the Sunshine for Regulatory Decrees and Settlements Act, which would enact this policy into law. “The announcement from the EPA to end ‘sue and settle’ practices in the EPA is a major victory for millions of hardworking Texas...

October 14, 2017 Greetings, This week I traveled along the Texas Gulf Coast, where I visited with communities and industry leaders affected by Hurricane Harvey, assisted with volunteer efforts, and received briefings from local officials on storm recovery. From Rockport to Beaumont, Texans are standing united as we rebuild. During my travels, I participated in a Q&A at the Greater Houston Partnership State of the Senate, where I discussed my priorities for Harvey recovery as well as tax...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today announced he will introduce the Senate companion to H.Res.570, a resolution introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), reaffirming the deep historical connection between the Jewish people and the city of Jerusalem. The resolution also expresses support for the Israeli government’s protection of religious freedom for all faiths, and condemns the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today praised President Trump’s decision to decertify Iran’s compliance under the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act (INARA) and designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) for its material support to terrorism, pursuant to Executive Order 13224:  “President Trump has rightly determined that U.S. sanctions relief for Iran is not in the national security interests of America, nor is it appropriate or...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today appeared on CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’ and Fox News’ ‘America’s Newsroom’ to discuss his priorities for fundamental tax reform, health care reform, and Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts, among other topics. When asked his priorities for fundamental tax reform on ‘Squawk Box,’ Sen. Cruz highlighted that the focus of tax reform should include real tax cuts for working men and women. “I...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement regarding President Donald Trump’s intention to expand the use of association health and short term insurance plans: “The expansion of association health plans, which allow those in individual or small-group markets to join together in large groups to get lower rates, is a win-win for Texans struggling from Obamacare’s skyrocketing premiums and lack of access to quality health care. I am...

KATY, Texas – Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) delivered remarks at the Greater Houston Partnership State of the Senate 2017, before receiving a briefing on recovery efforts and surveying flood damage in Katy. During his visits, he discussed the letter he and Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) sent to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos encouraging Bezos to locate Amazon's newly announced headquarters in Texas. Earlier in the day, Sen. Cruz hosted a Facebook Live discussion with FEMA and U.S. Small...

HOUSTON, Texas. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) joined Col. Albie Lewis from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and Michael Flores from the U.S. Small Business Administration in South Central Texas today to answer questions from constituents about Hurricane Harvey recovery resources, disaster tax relief, and emergency relief funding during an informational session broadcast on Facebook Live. During the info session, Sen. Cruz discussed two pieces of legislation that will provide...

KATY, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today participated in a Q&A with Marc Watts at the Greater Houston Partnership State of the Senate 2017. There, Sen. Cruz discussed his priorities for storm recovery, fundamental tax reform, and health care reform, among other topics. When asked about his priorities for recovery, Sen. Cruz highlighted the bipartisan support for storm survivors.  “We’ve seen Texans coming together,” Sen. Cruz said. “During the storm...

HOUSTON, Texas – Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) made several stops in Beaumont, where he met with community leaders and storm victims, and shared his priorities for storm recovery efforts. At a roundtable discussion on recovery efforts with members of the South East Texas Regional Planning Commission, Sen. Cruz shared how storm-impacted Texans can receive significant tax relief as a result of his recent legislation, which was signed into law by President Trump and co-sponsored by...

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) sent a letter to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos today making the case for Texas to be the home for Amazon’s newly announced second headquarters. Multiple metropolitan areas in Texas are pursuing the new facility.  “Everything is bigger in Texas, and that includes our economy, our skilled workforce, and our quality of life,” they wrote. “Texas boasts the ideal combination of a talented and highly...