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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today held a hearing in the Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight, Agency Action, Federal Rights and Federal Courts to examine the Department of Treasury’s rulemaking that has disregarded the text of the law and illegally enabled the IRS to provide federal Obamacare subsidies to millions of Americans. Sen. Cruz invited Treasury officials, but they refused to attend. “I wanted to take just a few minutes to discuss the empty table...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today sent a letter to United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon regarding his outrage that the State of Israel may be added to the U.N.’s list of “parties to conflict who commit grave violations against children.”  “This designation would falsely and shamefully equate Israel with some of the most barbaric terrorist organizations around the world,” Sen. Cruz wrote. “Mr. Secretary-General, I submit...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following statement regarding the Senate's passage of the USA FREEDOM Act. Sen. Cruz is an original cosponsor of the bill: "The USA FREEDOM Act is the right policy approach. It protects the civil liberties of every American. It ends the federal government's bulk collection of personal data from law-abiding citizens. And at the same time it ensures that we maintain the tools that are needed to target violent terrorists and prevent...

AUSTIN, Texas - Texans who sustained property damage as a result of the ongoing severe storms and flooding are urged to register with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), as they may be eligible for federal and state disaster assistance. The presidential disaster declaration of May 29 makes disaster aid available to eligible families, individuals and business owners in Hays, Harris and Van Zandt counties. "FEMA wants to help Texans begin their recovery as soon as possible, but we need...

June 1, 2015 As thousands of Texans have endured devastating storms, we lift up all those who have suffered loss, particularly of loved ones. This wave of storms has swept through nearly every region, and while the damage is unimaginable, it has been inspiring to see citizens, churches, and communities join together to help those in need. Last week, I toured affected areas in Houston, Wimberley, and San Marcos and met with Gov. Abbott and state and local officials to assess the damage and ensure...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Jacob Lew regarding the department’s refusal to supply key witnesses for an upcoming Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing about the rulemaking process for Obamacare subsidies.  “This refusal is unacceptable and interferes with Congress’s and this Committee’s obligation to ensure proper functioning of federal agencies and the federal rulemaking...

HOUSTON - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today attended two press conferences with state and local officials, including Texas Governor Greg Abbott, Harris County Judge Ed Emmett, and Houston Mayor Annise Parker, where they addressed concerns regarding flooding throughout Texas. At the Houston Office Of Emergency Management, Sen. Cruz said: "Today Texans are hurting, Texans are hurting throughout the community of Houston, they are hurting up in Wimberley and across the State. We have seen lives...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), today released the following statement regarding legislation to establish trade promotion authority: "The American middle class is getting crushed by the Obama economy," said Sen. Cruz. "Middle class incomes are stagnating, and the labor force participation rate has not been this low since the Carter Administration. While I have serious concerns about the all-too-typical Washington backroom deals that enabled this bill to get to the floor, I could...

May 22, 2015 Greetings, As we approach Memorial Day, let us never forget the sacrifice of those who shed their blood so that we might remain free. This Monday, scattered petals throughout the land remind us of liberty born anew because of their sacrifice. I encourage you to take a moment to reflect on this incredible gift of freedom, and to remember all those we’ve lost in battles to preserve it. Keep Texas strong, Ted Cruz   Sen. Cruz Receives Bipartisan Support for NDAA...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), along with Sens. Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.), David Perdue (R-Ga.), and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), today sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter expressing strong concern over the ongoing publication delay of the Defense Department's Annual Report on the Military Power of Iran. They have requested the report be published no later than May 30, 2015. This follows a letter Cruz, Isakson, Perdue, Rubio and others sent last week regarding the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) delivered the following statement this morning at an executive session of the Senate Commerce Committee. The Cruz-Nelson-Peters Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act was reported out of committee for consideration by the full U.S. Senate. Full text below and video available above. “Today we build upon the Commercial Space Launch Act that was first signed into law by President Ronald Reagan in 1984 and last amended in 2004,”...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) applauds the passage of the FY 2016 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) by the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) on Thursday after a week of debate and consideration by both parties. Sen. Cruz introduced or cosponsored more than a dozen amendments that were successfully adopted by the committee. "Congress' first priority is to provide for the national defense and ensure our soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines have everything they need...

Greetings, We pray for the people throughout the state, and especially in East, Texas, as they continue to recover from the devastating storms that destroyed homes and businesses early this week. It has been remarkable to see our communities come together to help and support our neighbors. Keep Texas strong, Ted Cruz   Sen. Cruz Introduces Commercial Space Launch Act On Tuesday, Sen. Cruz filed the Commercial Space Launch Act of 2015 (CSLA) with U.S. Sens. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), Gary...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today sent a letter to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Director Richard Cordray requesting that he publicly make clear that the agency will not participate in Operation Choke Point or any similar initiative. Operation Choke Point, as the letter explains, is "an enforcement initiative designed to pressure banks and other financial institutions to terminate the accounts of certain politically disfavored businesses, such as casinos, tobacco...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today filed an amendment to the Trade Act of 2015 to lock in assurances that this legislation cannot be used to change federal immigration law. "The Obama Administration has repeatedly assured Members of Congress that there is nothing in the Trade Act of 2015 that would allow the President to unilaterally make changes to federal immigration laws. I agree, and we should put it in writing and make it binding law," said Sen. Cruz. "I am a strong...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following statement regarding S. 1297, the Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act of 2015 (CSLA), that he filed with U.S. Sens. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), and Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) that extends the International Space Station (ISS) until 2024 and ensures stability for the continued development and growth of the U.S. commercial space sector, among other initiatives. "In 1984, President...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), along with Sens. Mike Enzi (R-Wyo.), Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.), Mark Kirk (R-Ill.), David Perdue (R-Ga.), and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), today sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry expressing strong concern over the ongoing postponement of the State Department's Iran Human Rights Report. "States that routinely oppress their own citizens as a method of survival lack legitimacy and pose security threats to their neighbors," the senators wrote....

May 8, 2015 Greetings, What we saw this week in Garland was a heartbreaking act of terrorism and it is a reminder of the continued threats we face. We are grateful for the heroic actions of law enforcement that thwarted this attack and prevented what could have been a terrible loss of life. But it underscores the need for vigilance. Keep Texas strong, Ted Cruz     Sen. Cruz Speaks on His Iran Amendment; Votes on Iran Nuclear Review Act Click to view video On Wednesday, Sen. Cruz asked...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, released the following statement regarding votes on the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act: "This bill was a missed opportunity. If Congress had acted to defend our constitutional authority - if Congress had adopted the Cruz-Toomey amendment - then we would be able to stop a bad Iran deal. Instead, the odds are now overwhelming that under these ground rules President Obama will negotiate, and Congress will acquiesce to, a terrible deal that allows...