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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement on the passing of Baker Pattillo, Stephen F. Austin State University President: “Our hearts are heavy as we bid farewell to Baker Pattillo. His 52 years of loyal, dedicated service to Stephen F. Austin State University transformed the school and helped make it the higher education powerhouse it is today. He will be remembered as a treasured steward to SFA, the Nacogdoches community, and the state of...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today announced his committee assignments for the 116th Congress. Sen. Cruz will continue to serve on the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation and the Committee on the Judiciary, and has additionally been named to the Committee on Foreign Relations. He will also continue to serve on the Committee on Rules and Administration and the Joint Economic Committee. “I am proud and honored to continue serving 28 million Texans in...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. Francis Rooney (R-Fla.) today introduced an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to impose term limits on members of Congress. The amendment would limit U.S. senators to two six-year terms and members of the U.S. House of Representatives to three two-year terms. “For too long, members of Congress have abused their power and ignored the will of the American people,” Sen. Cruz said. “Term limits on members of Congress...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today reintroduced the Ensuring Lawful Collection of Hidden Assets to Provide Order (EL CHAPO) Act. The bill would reserve any amounts forfeited to the U.S. Government as a result of the criminal prosecution of “El Chapo” (formally named Joaquin Archivaldo Guzman Lorea) and other drug lords for border security assets and the completion of the wall along the U.S.-Mexico border. “Congress has a clear mandate from the American...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today announced a new staff hire in his Washington, D.C. office, effective immediately. He has named Sam Cooper as Deputy Chief of Staff. “I’m pleased to welcome Sam back to our Senate team,” Sen. Cruz said. “His wealth of experience fighting for freedom and conservative principles across the nation will be invaluable to forging strong partnerships with my fellow Texans, conservative activists in Washington, and...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today was sworn into the 116th Congress as the junior senator for Texas: “It is my great honor to continue serving 28 million Texans. In the six years I have served in the Senate, I have endeavored each day to fight for the hardworking men and women of the Lone Star State. My number one priority is jobs and economic growth, because that remains the top priority of Texans all across our great state. Texans want more jobs, higher wages,...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today released the following statements after the U.S. Senate confirmed John Garrison as U.S. Marshal for the Eastern District of Texas in Tyler: “I am grateful my colleagues voted to confirm John Garrison as the U.S. Marshal for the Eastern District of Texas,” Sen. Cruz said. “John has dedicated 28 years of service to the Eastern District, and Texans will continue to be well served by John’s...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Hoy el Senador Ted Cruz (R-Texas) emitió la siguiente declaración antes del Día de Navidad: “En esta temporada de esperanza, celebramos el nacimiento de Jesucristo. El Salvador prometido, nacido en Belén, vino para que podamos conocer su amor eterno y redención. “La evidencia del amor de Cristo se puede encontrar en todo el estado de Texas. Justo esta semana, los estudiantes de secundaria y otros ofrecieron su tiempo en...

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement in advance of Christmas Day:  “In this season of hope, we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. The promised Savior, born in Bethlehem, came that we may know Him and his everlasting love and redemption. “Evidence of Christ’s love can be found all across the Lone Star State. Just this week, high school students and others volunteered their time with Lubbock’s Meals on Wheels to...

It would be poetic justice, is deliciously named, and wouldn’t cost the taxpayers a dime. It doesn’t make Mexico pay for the wall, just one particular Mexican who has done great injury to the people of the United States and who is responsible for a major part of drugs flooding into the United States. It is legislation introduced by Sen.Ted Cruz of Texas last year -- the Ensuring Lawful Collection of Hidden Assets to Provide Order (E.L.C.H.A.P.O.) Act which would use fund confiscated...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today the U.S. House of Representatives approved legislation led by U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Doug Jones (D-Ala.) to require the review, declassification, and release of government records related to unsolved criminal civil rights cases. Sens. Cruz and Jones have led a months-long bipartisan effort to provide public access to unsolved civil rights crime documents through their Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Act. U.S. Rep. Bobby L. Rush (D-Ill.) led the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. Jason Smith (R-Mo.) today issued the following statements applauding the House passage of the Student Empowerment Act, which expands the use of 529 College Savings Plans to allow families to save for K-12 education expenses.  “This important legislation builds upon the biggest school-choice initiative in American history by enabling public, private, and homeschool families to use a 529 savings account for everyday...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today introduced the End Palestinian Terror Salaries Act of 2018. The bill imposes sanctions against Palestinian officials who provide financial rewards for Palestinian terror attacks. The text of the bill may be viewed here. “Palestinian terrorists have wounded or killed more than a dozen Israelis over the last few months, including 45-year old American-Israeli Ari Fuld,” Sen. Cruz said “The Palestinian government continues...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today announced new staff roles in his Senate D.C. office. Effective immediately, Sean McLean will be fulfilling the role of Legislative Director, and Austin Smithson as the Domestic Policy Advisor.  “Sean and Austin have been exceptional assets to my office and the people of Texas, serving as experts for their legislative portfolios while helping to secure numerous victories for the Lone Star State and all Americans,” Sen....

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), and Ed Markey (D-Mass.) today issued the following statements after the Senate passed their bipartisan Space Frontier Act (S.3277) by a unanimous vote of approval. In July, Sens. Cruz, Nelson, and Markey introduced this legislation to fortify America’s leadership in space exploration, continue operations for the International Space Station (ISS) through 2030, and reign in overreaching regulations to support...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) this week introduced the NASA Authorization Act of 2018. This bipartisan legislation is the product of a series of hearings and establishes a legislative marker to build upon in the 116th Congress. The legislation supports an overall budget of $21.545 billion for fiscal year 2019 which would sustain NASA and ensure continued progress for our nation’s existing national space initiatives and investments. This is crucial as we look to...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement in opposition to the continuing resolution: “The American people gave us a clear mandate: secure the border and build the wall. “I have long called for building a wall as a necessary step in defending our border and stopping the flow of illegal immigration into our country. To that end, I introduced the EL CHAPO Act and the WALL Act – two bills that would offset the cost of completing the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) this week introduced a bill to establish a new position of Assistant Secretary of Defense for Space within the Department of Defense. Since being elected to the Senate, Sen. Cruz has served as a leader on space issues and an advocate for American military superiority in space. “Successfully competing in space requires leaders who are empowered to advocate and allocate the resources they need to secure American leadership in this new...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following statement after Senate passage of the First Step Act: “From my first days in the Senate, I have been a strong advocate for criminal justice reform. The First Step Act is a major bill that moves our system in the direction of greater justice. It lowers mandatory minimums for non-violent drug offenders and increases anti-recidivism programs to help offenders better reenter society, while excluding violent...