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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today applauded the Senate’s passage of the Right to Try Act of 2017. This bill allows for the unrestricted manufacturing, distribution, prescribing, and dispensing of experimental drugs, biological products and medical devices that are intended to treat a patient who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. Sen. Cruz is an original cosponsor. “Many Americans who receive the terrible diagnosis of a terminal illness often hope...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement regarding the Senate’s confirmation of former Texas Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison to be the next U.S. ambassador to NATO. Sen. Cruz introduced Hutchison at her confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.  “I’m pleased the Senate worked swiftly to confirm my friend Kay Bailey Hutchison as our new US ambassador to NATO,” Sen. Cruz said. "Kay’s...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - El día de hoy, el Senador Ted Cruz (R-Texas) dio un claro mensaje desde la máxima tribuna del Senado, donde habló sobre las fuertes y crecientes tensiones en Venezuela, y, sobre la detención, por parte de las fuerzas de seguridad del régimen Maduro, de prominentes disidentes como Leopoldo López y Antonio Ledezma. Aquí puedes ver en video el discurso del senador Cruz. Este fue el mensaje del Senador Ted Cruz: "Sr. Presidente,...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today delivered remarks on the Senate floor regarding the growing unrest in Venezuela, and the arrest of prominent dissidents, including Leopoldo Lopez and Antonio Ledezma by the Maduro regime’s security forces.  Watch Sen. Cruz’s floor speech in its entirety here. The full text of his remarks is below: “Mr. President, I stand here today to speak about the devastation befalling Venezuela, the people raging in the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), Heidi Heitkamp (D-N.D.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), John McCain (R-Ariz.), Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.), and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) today introduced bipartisan legislation — the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act — to ensure justice for victims of sex trafficking and ensure that websites...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today penned the following op-ed for The Washington Post, addressing the growing threat of North Korea and urging swift action to secure the denuclearization and reunification of the Korean Peninsula. Sen. Cruz proposed a coordinated approach that nullifies North Korea's missile advances, stymies its illicit cash flow, and challenges the lies that underpin Kim's hold on power. Read the op-ed in its entirety here and below: How to Degrade the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following statement commending today's Medal of Honor recipient, Specialist James C. McCloughan, U.S. Army: “Today, Specialist James C. McCloughan of Michigan received the Medal of Honor, the military’s highest ranking medal, for his distinguished actions during 48 hours of close-combat fighting against enemy forces near Don Que, Vietnam, from May 13 to 15, 1969. At just 23 years old, Specialist McCloughan...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released a statement in support of the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control’s (OFAC) decision to enact sanctions against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro: “In the face of international condemnation, Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro’s embrace of fraudulent election results and suppression of basic human rights undermines any remaining legitimacy of his authoritarian Chavista...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Columnist Josh Rogin recently penned a piece for The Washington Post highlighting U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s (R-Texas) efforts to honor the late pro-democracy dissident and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Dr. Liu Xiaobo by renaming the plaza in front of the Chinese embassy in Washington, D.C. as “Liu Xiaobo Plaza.” According to Rogin, former Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi has expressed to Secretary of State Rex Tillerson China’s opposition of Sen....

  July 29, 2017 Greetings, On Thursday, although I voted in favor of moving forward in the process of repealing and replacing Obamacare, the Senate was unable to pass a bill that would move this process forward. Fixing the massive failings of Obamacare will not be easy, but I believe in time, that this Congress will honor the promises we made to the American people. I remain committed to fighting for those in our great state and across the entire nation who are being hurt by this failed law...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) yesterday spoke with reporters following the Senate’s health care vote. Below are excerpts of the Senator’s comments. Watch highlights of Sen. Cruz’s comments here. “The losers tonight are the millions of Americans who have been hurt under Obamacare. The millions of Americans who have lost their jobs, been forced into part time work, forced to work 28, 29 hours a week. The millions of Americans who have had their...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today proposed several amendments during the Senate healthcare debate, including two provisions that would allow Americans to access more affordable healthcare through the use of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) to pay for direct primary care and increase HSA contribution limits. The other provisions would encourage states to enact medical malpractice reform, allow small businesses to provide association health plans, and allow for the sale of health...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today praised the passage of the Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act by both the House and the Senate: “The passage of sanctions on North Korea, Russia, and Iran sends a clear message to our foes that the United States will hold them accountable for their harmful and destabilizing behavior,” Sen. Cruz said. “I am especially pleased that this bill requires the State Department to determine whether North...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today delivered a floor speech to discuss the merits of the Consumer Freedom Amendment in the Senate’s Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017. According to a report conducted by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Consumer Freedom Amendment expands coverage by more than two million individuals and reduces health insurance premiums by more than $7,000 per year. Another provision offered by Sen. Cruz, allows for the use...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement regarding Tuesday’s planned Senate vote to begin debate on a bill to repeal and replace Obamacare:  “While disagreements remain on the best way to repeal and replace Obamacare, one thing is certain: the American people rightfully expect us to keep our promises and get the job done. Under Obamacare, too many of our friends, neighbors, and family members have seen their premiums and deductibles...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Cornyn (R-Texas) and U.S. Reps. John Carter (R-Texas), Michael McCaul (R-Texas), and Filemon Vela (R-Texas) today introduced bills to honor the fallen U.S. Border Patrol Agent Javier Vega, Jr. for his service by renaming the Border Patrol checkpoint where he was assigned, along U.S. Highway 77 North in Sarita, Texas, after him. “Agent Javier Vega loved his family, loved Texas and loved his country,” Sen. Cruz said....

  July 22, 2017 Greetings, This week, I participated in a productive meeting to advance health care reform efforts at the White House with President Trump and many of my Senate colleagues. According to a recent study conducted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, my Consumer Freedom amendment in the Senate health care reform bill expands coverage by more than two million individuals and reduces health insurance premiums by more than $7,000 per year. Additionally, I am...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) appeared on Fox News’ ‘Hannity,’ ‘Fox and Friends’ and Fox Business’ ‘Mornings with Maria’ to discuss his efforts on health care reform, including the Consumer Freedom amendment. According to a new report conducted by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Consumer Freedom amendment expands coverage by more than two million individuals and reduces health insurance premiums by...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today introduced former Sen. Kay Bailey Hutchison of Texas at her confirmation hearing to be the U.S. Ambassador to NATO. There, before the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, Sen. Cruz highlighted Sen. Hutchison's accomplishments in her career of public service, and her extraordinary qualifications. Sen. Cruz's opening remarks may be viewed here. Below is a rush transcript of his remarks. SEN. CRUZ: Mr. Chairman, Ranking Member Cardin, and...