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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Rep. Trent Franks, R-AZ-8, today reintroduced the Sanction Iran, Safeguard America Act to impose sanctions against Iran and help safeguard America in the face of the Obama Administration’s disastrous proposed nuclear deal with Iran. “As the self-perpetuating negotiations over Iran’s nuclear program drag on, it is time for a moment of clarity,” said Sen. Cruz. “It is time to tell the American people the truth....

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today introduced two joint resolutions to overturn recently enacted D.C. Council legislation that undermines religious liberty. "The D.C. Council is attempting to force religious institutions to provide services, make employment decisions, or participate in activities that directly violate their faith," said Sen. Cruz. "No government entity should be able to coerce organizations - whether they be non-profits or religious schools - into funding...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Rep. Jim Bridenstine, R-OK-1, today introduced the American Energy Renaissance Act to empower the private sector to create good-paying American jobs, spur economic growth and expand opportunity. The companion legislation, introduced in the U.S Senate as S. 791 and in the House of Representatives as H.R. 1487, will harness our nation's energy resources and remove federal impediments to energy exploration, development and trade. The legislation...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today issued the following statement in support of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's re-election: "Prime Minister Netanyahu has been an extraordinary leader for Israel, and I congratulate him on what appears to be a victory today. His electoral success is all the more impressive given the powerful forces that tried to undermine him, including, sadly, the full weight of the Obama political team. American officials should not be undermining the...

From the Houston Chronicle: On Monday, the Houston Chronicle published an editorial that discussed my commitment to NASA and Houston's Johnson Space Center "Dark skies" (Page B5, March 10). I'd like to discuss that in more detail here. Just over a half century ago, President John F. Kennedy laid down a marker in Houston and made the commitment that like the great pioneers that came before us, we, too, would set sail on a new sea and send a man to the moon. We embarked upon that endeavor as a...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today released a video highlighting the importance of standing for principle, whether it comes to decreasing the debt, repealing Obamacare, stopping President Obama’s illegal amnesty, protecting the Bill of Rights, defending marriage, or standing with Israel.  

March 13, 2015 Greetings, It’s always a pleasure to hear from Texans. While I’m here in Washington, it’s great to visit with constituents at our regular Texas Tuesday coffee meetings and hear from families, students, and local leaders. If you’re coming to town this spring, and would like to join, please reach out. Keep Texas strong, Ted Cruz   Sen. Cruz Holds Hearing on NASA’s Budget Priorities Click to view video On Thursday, Sen. Cruz held a hearing with...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, held a hearing with NASA Administrator Charles F. Bolden in the Space, Science, and Competitiveness Subcommittee to examine the President's Fiscal Year 2016 Budget request for NASA. "As we begin the process of putting a roadmap together for the future of NASA there is one vital question that this committee should examine. Should NASA focus primarily inwards or outwards beyond lower-Earth orbit? Since the end of the last administration we have seen...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, spoke about the dangerous repercussions of a nuclear deal with Iran on the "Hugh Hewitt Show" last night. Below are excerpts from the interview. Full audio available here. "I think it is revealing that the Obama Administration and its defenders cannot defend the substance of this foolhardy deal with Iran. And so they're doing everything they can to distract from it. Last week, all they could discuss was Prime Minister Netanyahu's speech, and their...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following statement in advance of the 50th anniversary of "Bloody Sunday" that occurred on March 7, 1965 in Selma, Alabama: "Half a century ago, the root of evil and injustice stained our nation's history as hundreds of civil rights advocates were attacked in Selma on their way to Montgomery. "Today, our hearts are heavy as we remember that Bloody Sunday at the Edmund Pettus Bridge where 600 were blasted with tear gas and beaten with...

March 6, 2015 Greetings, This week Texas celebrated its 179th anniversary of independence. We remember the great pioneers who risked everything so Texans would be forever free. Since then, the Lone Star State has offered millions of citizens the opportunities to work hard and provide for their families, and countless Texans have dedicated their lives to ensuring that is always the case. Please keep reading for an update on the Senate. Keep Texas strong, Ted Cruz   Sen. Cruz Questions...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Congressman Lee Zeldin, this week sent a letter to IRS Commissioner John Koskinen asking for information regarding the tax-exempt status of The PeaceWorks Network Foundation, most commonly known by the name "OneVoice," after several media reports indicating OneVoice, a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization, has been using its resources to influence the outcome of the upcoming Israeli elections. "The Islamic Republic of Iran is pursuing the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, yesterday questioned U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services officials on whether the agency is using funds from legal immigrants to subsidize President Obama's illegal executive amnesty, and raised questions about the degree to which the agency is complying with the recently issued federal court injunction. Sen. Cruz inquired if there is any statutory measure that prevents the USCIS from using fees from legal immigrants to fund President Obama's...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today introduced the Health Care Choice Act, which would remove Obamacare's costly insurance mandates and allow residents in one state the option to purchase a health insurance plan of their choice in any other state. The bill is cosponsored by Sens. John Barrasso (R-WY), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and David Vitter (R-LA). Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) has introduced companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives, H.R. 543....

WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, U.S. Sen. Cruz, R-Texas, participated in a panel discussion with Nobel peace laureate Elie Wiesel and Rabbi Shmuley Boteach regarding the dangers of Iran acquiring nuclear weapons. In his remarks Mr. Wiesel said, "When evil begins its work, don't give it another chance." In addition to highlighting the importance of preventing Iran from reaching nuclear capability, the event focused on Mr. Wiesel’s lifetime efforts to raise awareness of the horrors of the...

WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, released the following statement in observance of Texas Independence Day: "One hundred and seventy-nine years ago, fifty-nine delegates met in Independence Hall at Washington-on-the-Brazos to risk everything to make freedom a reality for generations of Texans to come. "While the delegates met, brave Texians fought to the death at the Alamo to secure liberty for our fledgling Republic. And ever since the victory at San Jacinto, Texans have been...

February 27, 2015 Greetings, As the new chairman of the Senate Space, Science, and Competitiveness subcommittee, this week I hosted astronauts and space experts to address the committee and discuss the need to renew our space exploration programs. Space exploration has produced greater knowledge of the universe beyond and greater security of our interests at home, and I am committed to refocusing NASA on its core mission to do just that. America has always led the way on innovation and security,...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, released the following statement regarding Department of Homeland Security funding: "It is both reckless and irresponsible for Democrats to continue to filibuster funding for the Department of Homeland Security in a misguided attempt to preserve President Obama's executive amnesty, which has already been rejected by the voters and declared illegal by a federal court. The federal court injunction was a major victory for the rule of law, and we need...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson questioning whether the Obama Administration plans to comply with the court's injunction to stop President Obama's illegal amnesty in light of President Obama's public comments that DHS would "continue in the planning" of activities the court issued a cease and desist order to stop. "Violating an unambiguous federal court order by defying its instructions to cease and...