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  January 6, 2018 Greetings, From confirming Justice Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court and strong constitutionalist judges to the federal bench, to passing major tax reform and repealing Obamacare’s individual mandate - 2017 was a tremendous year for the American people. In the last few weeks, hardworking men and women across the country have received pay raises and bonuses as a result of this historic tax reform bill, and it is just the beginning. Virtually every taxpayer in...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced S. Res. 367, a bipartisan resolution condemning the government of Iran for its violence against demonstrators and calling for peaceful resolution to the concerns of the citizens of Iran. Sens. Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), James Inhofe (R-Okla.), Johnny Isakson (R-Ga.), and David Perdue (R-Ga.) cosponsored the resolution, and U.S....

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) appeared on WOAI’s ‘The Joe Pags Show,’ and KTRH’s ‘The Michael Berry Show,’ to discuss his legislative efforts on behalf of Texans, and the major, historic tax reform legislation President Trump recently signed into law. On “The Joe Pags Show,” Sen. Cruz discussed a handful of the tremendous victories achieved in 2017 for the Lone Star state, including repealing Obamacare’s individual...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement commending the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for changing its policy to ensure houses of worship are now eligible for federal disaster relief assistance. “I am glad that FEMA has taken critical action to rectify what was previously a misguided, discriminatory policy in order to ensure that private, faith-based, non-profit facilities are now eligible for federal disaster relief assistance. I...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today appeared on KTSA’s Jack Riccardi Show, where he discussed the major, historic tax reform legislation President Trump recently signed into law, the growing threat of a nuclear North Korea, and the recent protests in Iran, among other topics. When asked about tax reform and his efforts on behalf of Texas, Sen. Cruz highlighted the key victories included in the tax bill, and his commitment to delivering on the promises made to the...

HOUSTON, Texas - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement in support of the peaceful protestors speaking out against the Iranian regime. "I strongly support and stand in solidarity with the Iranian people who are bravely taking to the streets to speak out against their repressive, brutal government in Tehran. These protests reveal to the world that the Iranian regime would rather export and finance terror beyond its borders--especially to its terrorist proxies in Syria, Gaza,...

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following video highlighting his service to 28 million Texans in 2017. From repealing Obamacare’s individual mandate in Congress’ historic tax reform bill, to securing five Cruz-authored pieces of legislation signed into law by President Trump, which included his bill to provide immediate tax relief to victims of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, Sen. Cruz has fought tirelessly for the Lone Star state. Watch the...

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement in advance of Christmas Day: “Across the Lone Star state, Texans are sharing the joy of Christmas with their neighbors. In Spring, Orphan Care Solutions is supporting foster families who were hit by Hurricane Harvey. In Fort Worth, families are sending Christmas cards to loved ones through the Tarrant Area Food Bank, while providing meals to many local Texans. In Austin, families are sponsoring families in...

December 23, 2017 Greetings, This week, Congress passed historic and meaningful tax reform. This bill provides significant relief for working men and women, and job creators. For middle class families across Texas and the country, Christmas has come early. These tax cuts champion small business owners, job creators, and farmers and ranchers by taking our high corporate tax rate – the highest in the developed world – and bringing it back down to a level that will generate jobs here at...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following video highlighting his five pieces of legislation signed into law by President Trump in 2017. Watch the full video here.  “From charting an ambitious course for the manned exploration of the moon, to securing crucial tax relief for all Texans, including targeted relief for hurricane survivors along the Texas Gulf Coast, it continues to be an honor serving the 28 million Texans in the Lone Star...

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.), along with Sens. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), David Perdue (R-Ga.), Dick Durbin (D-Il.), and Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) introduced the Nicaraguan Investment Conditionality Act (NICA). This bipartisan legislation aims to hold President Daniel Ortega and his regime accountable for its corrupt practices and abuse of human rights by conditioning U.S. approval of international loans to the Government of...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) penned an op-ed for the Corpus Christi Caller Times outlining Congress’ support for Texas’ recovery in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey, including the Cruz-Cornyn-Rubio tax relief bill, which provides additional tax deductions and waives penalties for withdrawals from tax-advantaged accounts for those in storm affected areas, allowing storm victims to keep more of their money as they work to rebuild. Read the op-ed in its...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Tonight, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) delivered remarks on the Senate floor urging his colleagues to deliver on storm funding for victims of Hurricane Harvey. Watch Sen. Cruz’s floor speech in its entirety here. The full text of his remarks is below: “Mr. President, as jet fumes swirl around the halls of Congress and members head to the airports to head home for the holidays, I rise to remind my colleagues that there are still hundreds of thousands of people...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) released the following statements after the Senate confirmed Ryan Patrick as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas: “Ryan Patrick will be an excellent United States Attorney,” Sen. Cruz said. “He has a distinguished career as a former prosecutor and judge, and I am confident he will continue to honorably serve and protect the people of Texas in this new role.” “Ryan...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Wednesday and Thursday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) appeared on several national and local Texas radio shows to discuss key victories for Texas and American taxpayers in Congress’ final tax reform bill, including his Student Opportunity Amendment. This amendment expands 529 College Savings Plans to include K-12 elementary and secondary school tuition and expenses for public, private, and religious schools. On Fox News’ Todd Starnes Show, Sen. Cruz...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today penned an op-ed for the Dallas Morning News outlining victories for Texas jobs, Texas wages, and Texas family budgets in Congress’ recently passed historic tax reform bill.  Read the op-ed in its entirety here and below: Tax-reform bill will benefit Texans in more ways than oneDallas Morning NewsBy: Sen. Ted CruzDecember 20, 2017 When Americans went to the polls in 2016 and put Republicans in charge of the presidency and both...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today appeared on Fox News’ ‘Fox and Friends,’ and KTSA’s ‘The Morning Edge With Trey Ware’ to discuss key victories for American taxpayers in Congress’ final tax reform bill. He also discussed his Student Opportunity Amendment, which was included in the final bill, and expands 529 College Savings Plans to include K-12 elementary and secondary school tuition and expenses for public, private, and...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement after voting in favor of Congress’ final conference-reported tax reform bill. Sen. Cruz’s Student Opportunity Amendment was included in the final bill, which expands 529 College Savings Plans to include K-12 elementary and secondary school tuition for public, private, and religious schools.  “This tax reform bill is a huge victory for middle class families across Texas, and the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) tonight delivered remarks on the Senate floor urging his colleagues to ensure his Student Opportunity Amendment extends its tax-free savings benefits to homeschooling families. ###