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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Sen. Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), and colleagues introduced the Space Exploration Research Act to promote aeronautical and space research, educate a 21st century space workforce, and enhance U.S. commercial competitiveness in the space and aerospace industries. The legislation authorizes the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to lease and lease-back certain property to...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is urging the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to expeditiously reissue the appropriate authority for the Rio Grande LNG project. Sen. Cruz recently sent a letter to the agency outlining the importance of the project, which supports thousands of jobs and billions of dollars in investment to the Rio Grande Valley and pushing for prompt action. Excerpts and highlights from the letter:  “As you are aware, the Rio Grande LNG project has...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa, and Global Health Policy today introduced the Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025. This bill implements a new modernized strategy for designating Muslim Brotherhood as a terrorist group.  Sen. Cruz said, “The Muslim Brotherhood is a terrorist organization, and it provides support to Muslim Brotherhood branches that are terrorist organizations. One of those branches is...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, National Review spotlighted Senator Cruz’s leadership in securing two landmark school choice provisions in the One Big, Beautiful Bill, which together make the bill the most significant federal school choice legislation ever signed into law. One measure expands previous language drafted and written into law by Sen. Cruz in 2017, and dramatically expands the ability of parents to use 529 accounts for their children’s education. The other measure allows eligible...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The United States Senate passed the Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act, which was introduced by Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii), Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.), and Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.). The bipartisan bill directs the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to develop a standard methodology for identifying the country of origin of red...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Congressman Brian Babin (R-TX-36) released the following statements after their Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives and now heads to the President’s desk. This bill would codify President Trump’s Executive Order renaming the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge near Houston, Texas, to the Jocelyn Nungaray National Refuge. Sen. Cruz said, “Jocelyn Nungaray was brutally...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) announced the hiring of John Etue as Chief of Staff in his Washington, D.C. office.A Texas native, John Etue most recently served as Chief of Staff for U.S. Representative Roger Williams (TX-25), Chair of the House Small Business Committee. From 2009 to 2013, John served as Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison’s (R-TX) Advance Director. John holds a degree from the University of Texas at Austin. Sen. Cruz said, “I’m proud to announce the hiring of...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) thanked President Donald Trump for his formal approval of Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s request for a federal emergency disaster declaration due to devastating flooding in Kerrville and surrounding areas. Sen. Cruz said, "The flooding we are seeing in Central Texas is absolutely devastating. Heidi and I send our heartfelt condolences to all those who have been directly impacted by this natural disaster. We thank...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Brian Schatz (D-Hawai’i), members of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, led a group of 18 Senators in urging Secretary of State Marco Rubio to continue efforts to bring home wrongfully detained Americans in Venezuela. Cruz and Schatz were joined by Sens. Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), John Fetterman (D-Pa.), Alex...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate passed the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB). The OBBB includes key language authored by Sen. Cruz, including Trump Accounts, the No Tax on Tips Act, and two historic school choice initiatives. Sen. Cruz said, “Today, we delivered on our promise to the American people to cut taxes, create jobs, support working Americans, and transformationally invest in our children. “For over a decade, I have...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced an amendment to U.S. Senate Joint Resolution 59 commending President Trump, the United States Armed Forces, and all those involved in Operation Midnight Hammer, which destroyed Iran’s nuclear weapons program.  Sen. Cruz said, “The Senate routinely passes this language to applaud presidents for operations like these, which make all Americans immeasurably safer. We came together to congratulate President Obama for liquidating Osama bin...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued a statement after the Iranian regime targeted the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar with missiles.   Sen. Cruz said, “The Iranian regime is rogue and illegitimate, and is responsible for the murder, injury, and kidnapping of thousands of Americans. The Ayatollah had come within reach of acquiring a nuclear arsenal until our Israeli allies launched their recent and ongoing operation to end Iran's nuclear weapons program. This weekend, President...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued a statement following U.S. strikes on Iranian regime nuclear infrastructure.  Sen. Cruz said, “I commend our pilots and servicemembers, our intelligence personnel, President Trump, and his national security staff on tonight’s successful and critical operation. “The prospect of the Iranian regime acquiring nuclear weapons represents the most acute immediate threat to America and our allies. When the Ayatollah chants ‘Death to America,' he...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released a statement on President Trump’s approval of a presidential permit to extend, maintain, and operate a vehicle and pedestrian crossing at the Camino Real International Bridge Land Port of Entry. The bridge connects Eagle Pass, Texas, with Piedras Negras, Mexico. In 2023 Sen. Cruz drafted and passed into law legislation that streamlined permits for international bridges in Eagle Pass, Laredo, and Brownsville. Sen. Cruz said, “I would like to...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Dyess CDC Addition Design Authorization Act. The bill expands childcare facilities at Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, Texas, including through enhancements to the existing Child Development Center (CDC). Sen. Cruz said, “We have a duty to ensure that military families in Texas and across the country should never have to worry about accessing childcare near where they are stationed. Expanding childcare facilities at Dyess Air Force...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released a statement following President Trump’s approval of a presidential permit to expand and maintain a commercial international bridge between Laredo, Texas, and Colombia, Nuevo León, Mexico. This authorization will increase economic success in our border communities by promoting trade, business, and tourism. Upon approval Sen. Cruz said, “After tireless work in Congress, I would like to thank President Trump for approving...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today introduced the CMV-22 Reliability and Readiness Enhancement Act. This legislation authorizes the U.S. Secretary of the Navy to implement key equipment upgrades into CMV-22 fleets, which will enhance military readiness, support the Navy’s logistics capabilities, and deepen defense manufacturing resiliency. Sen. Cruz said, “It’s crucial for our Navy to have a capable and readily available CMV-22 Osprey fleet in the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the CMV-22 Readiness Enhancement and Industrial Sustainment Act to improve naval aviation capabilities in contested environments and maintain industrial resiliency as the Department of Defense transitions to next-generation vertical lift systems. Specifically, this legislation authorizes the Navy to install proven nacelle improvements in the CMV–22 fleet, building on the successful upgrades made to the Air Force CV–22. Sen. Cruz said,...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today introduced a Senate resolution honoring the life, achievements, and public service of former First Lady Barbara Pierce Bush on the week of her 100th birthday. The full resolution can be found here, and the text is below. “Whereas, on June 8, 1925, Barbara Pierce Bush (referred to in this preamble as ‘Barbara Bush’) was born in New York City, New York; Whereas Barbara Bush attended Ashley Hall and Smith...