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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.) issued the following statement after introducing the PLO Accountability Act in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.   “Yesterday at the White House, Abu Mazen engaged in his usual, deceptive, diplomatic double speak to cover up for the Palestinians' relentless and unrepentant hostility toward our close ally Israel. It was only three days ago as Israel celebrated its 69th...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following statement regarding the American Health Care Act, passed today by the U.S. House of Representatives: “Today was an important step. I am encouraged that House Republicans were able to come together and pass a bill to repeal and replace Obamacare. The House Freedom Caucus pressed hard to reduce premiums and make health care more affordable, and their efforts, in cooperation with the entire conference, substantially...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today spoke with KTSA San Antonio’s Trey Ware about the omnibus spending bill, health care reform, and the NBA conference semifinals series between the Houston Rockets and the San Antonio Spurs, among other topics.  “On the spending side, it’s just unfortunate, they have cut a deal that largely gave the Democrats everything they wanted. There is a reason Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi are celebrating, because the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement regarding the omnibus spending bill passed yesterday by the U.S. House of Representatives: "The spending bill passed by the House yesterday is a missed opportunity. While I am pleased to see increased funding for our men and women in uniform and their critical missions across the globe, this bill fails in a number of ways, including by continuing to fund sanctuary cities, Planned Parenthood, and Obamacare. Last...

Visited w @myibat members. Community banks play a critical role in TX econ by providing loans for small businesses. https://t.co/tIJQvPBOYD pic.twitter.com/7ZvaH6tPtW — Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) May 3, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today addressed members of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas. There, he participated in a Q&A session with attendees, and discussed his efforts to create more good-paying jobs and expand opportunity for Texans...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement after Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed anti-BDS legislation into law: “On a momentous day in which we joined our close ally Israel in celebrating its 69th Independence Day, I am deeply proud that the state of Texas adopted legislation to combat the anti-Israel Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement. Texas has sent a powerful message that it stands with Israel and will not do business with...

Honored to visit with @WacoChamber @BCSChamber today. Community leaders creating good-paying jobs & providing opportunities for Texans. pic.twitter.com/gMfsGgw7G7 — Senator Ted Cruz (@SenTedCruz) May 2, 2017 WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today visited with members of both Waco and Bryan/College Station chambers of Commerce during their annual D.C. fly-in. There, he met with Texas job creators and community leaders, and discussed his efforts to create...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL) today released the following statement regarding UNESCO’s consideration of another anti-Israel resolution: “Last fall, we led a bipartisan, bicameral effort to members of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) urging opposition to two reprehensible anti-Israel resolutions that denied the historical connection of the Jewish people to Jerusalem, including the Temple...

HOUSTON, Texas — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following statement on the devastating storms and tornadoes in East Texas yesterday that took the lives of at least five Texans: “Yesterday, the strength and spirit of our East Texas community was tested by devastating tornadoes that took the lives of five Texans and injured dozens more. In the communities of Eustace, Caney City and Canton, local officials are leading recovery efforts while first responders rushed into...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following statement following the release of Sandy Phan-Gillis, a Texas resident who was detained in China for more than two years.   “For two years, one month, and nine days, Sandy was unjustly separated from her family and detained in China on baseless charges. Today, she is released and free again. This is a day of great celebration for her family and all Texans. I applaud the State Department and thank President...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s executive order implementing a strategy to expand offshore energy exploration: “Our nation has been blessed with abundant natural resources and today’s Executive Order is an important step toward responsibly harnessing those resources and achieving our energy independence. Increasing access to explore our federal waters provides greater opportunity for our...

ATLANTA, Ga – Sen. Cruz addressed the 2017 NRA-ILA Leadership Forum. There he discussed the historic opportunities before Congress to get our nation back on track, and his efforts to defend the Second Amendment and the Bill of Rights.  “The men and women of the NRA are men and women of action. You are leaders who stand and fight for our constitutional rights,” Sen. Cruz said. “The Second Amendment reflects the fundamental right of each and every one of us to defend...

April 28, 2017 Greetings, Ensuring the safety and security of Texans and all Americans is one of my top priorities, which is why this week I introduced the Ensuring the Lawful Collection of Hidden Assets to Provide Order — or "EL CHAPO" — Act. This legislation reserves any amounts forfeited to the U.S. Government as a result of the criminal prosecution of the infamous drug lord “El Chapo” and other drug lords for border security assets and the completion of the wall along...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) yesterday spoke with KTSA San Antonio's Jack Riccardi about the EL CHAPO Act - his most recent effort to secure the border with funding from El Chapo and other drug cartel members, the White House briefing on North Korea, and tax reform, among other topics. “The Democrats want the border to be unsecure. That’s not in the interest of Texas, it’s not in the interests of this country – we need to know who’s coming...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following statement in support of Alex Acosta, today confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the next U.S. Secretary of Labor:  “The confirmation of Alex Acosta as Secretary of Labor is welcome news for millions of hardworking men and women who have struggled under eight years of burdensome regulations. Alex is both remarkably qualified and principled, and has led a life of public service, seeking to make a difference in the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today reintroduced the Nicaraguan Investment Conditionality Act of 2017 (NICA), a companion to the bipartisan measure spearheaded by Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-Fla.) and Rep. Albio Sires (D-NJ) in the House. This legislation would direct the United States to use our voice and vote at international financial institutions to oppose loans for the Government of Nicaragua until President Ortega’s regime is held accountable for its...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last night U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) appeared on Tucker Carlson Tonight to discuss the EL CHAPO Act – legislation he introduced on Tuesday that would reserve any amounts forfeited to the U.S. Government as a result of the criminal prosecution of “El Chapo” and other drug lords for border security assets and the completion of the wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. Sen. Cruz also discussed his visit with the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (USCBP)...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement regarding the House’s recent health care reform agreement: “The agreement reached in the House on health care reform is a significant improvement from the original bill and would not have been possible without the hard work of the House Freedom Caucus, led by Chairman Mark Meadows. If this bill passes the House, it will fall to the Senate to further improve the bill and I am committed to...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today chaired the first of a series of planned hearings to explore the reopening of the American frontier in space. Today’s hearing titled ‘Reopening the American Frontier: Reducing the Regulatory Barriers and Expanding American Free Enterprise in Space,’ examined the U.S. Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act signed into law in November 2015, potential regulatory barriers to address in future legislation, and ways to...