Economy
Tax reform is a powerful lever for spurring economic expansion and American global competitiveness. That’s why Sen. Cruz has proposed common-sense legislation, including measures to abolish the IRS, implement a simple flat tax, and clean up some of the most complex and burdensome sections of the tax code. Sen. Cruz believes Texans know how to spend their hard-earned dollars better than the government and has long fought to keep taxes low so people can decide how to spend their own money.
Recent News
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07.09.2024
Sen. Cruz’s No Tax on Tips Act Introduced in House of Representatives by Rep. Donalds
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06.20.2024
Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Introduce No Tax on Tips Act
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05.15.2024
Sens. Cruz, Peters Bill to Streamline the Federal Procurement Process Advances in the Senate
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02.06.2024
Sens. Cruz and Hagerty Launch Effort to Protect Americans’ Affordable Access to Investing
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09.26.2023
Sen. Cruz Awarded the Club for Growth Foundation’s 2022 Defender of Economic Freedom Award
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08.04.2023
Sen. Cruz Co-Sponsors Supply Chain Disruptions Relief Act
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06.14.2023
Sens. Cruz, Braun Introduce Bill to Abolish Office of Financial Research
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04.27.2023
Sen. Cruz Reintroduces Bill to Do Away with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
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04.20.2023
Sen. Cruz Introduces Legislation to Reduce Tax Burden on Middle Class
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04.18.2023
Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Eliminate Chemical Tax
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04.18.2023
Cruz on Tax Day: ‘Stop Weaponization of Tax Code, Abolish the IRS’
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08.08.2022
Senate Democrats Block Cruz Amendment, Insist 87,000 More IRS Agents Are Needed To Audit Middle Class Americans
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08.07.2022
Cruz Statement on Voting Against Schumer-Manchin Tax-and-Spend Bill
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07.27.2022
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement on CHIPS-Plus Vote
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12.02.2021
Sen. Cruz Introduces Bill to Repeal Superfund Tax Imposed by Biden’s Infrastructure Package That Could Drive Up Consumer Costs
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11.01.2021
Sens. Cruz, Kennedy, Judiciary Committee Republicans Oppose Biden Plan to Pay Illegal Immigrants With Taxpayer Dollars
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09.30.2021
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement on Continuing Resolution
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09.22.2021
Sens. Cruz, Hagerty, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Subject the CFPB to Regular Congressional Appropriations Process
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09.22.2021
Sens. Cruz, Scott, Toomey Introduce Full Faith and Credit Act to Address Federal Debt Crisis
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08.17.2021
Sens. Cruz, Inhofe, Colleagues Demand President Biden Increase Domestic Oil Production, Not Just Rely on OPEC
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08.10.2021
Sens. Cruz, Johnson, Republican Colleagues Prove Democrats Will Not Have Votes To Raise Debt Ceiling
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08.10.2021
Sen. Cruz: Democrats’ Infrastructure Bill is a Gateway Drug to More Reckless Spending
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08.09.2021
Sen. Cruz Leads Fight to Remove Harmful Regulations on Cryptocurrency From Wasteful Infrastructure Bill
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08.05.2021
Sen. Cruz on Infrastructure Bill: “It’s a Trap”
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08.05.2021
Sen. Cruz on Democrats’ Infrastructure Bait and Switch: $1.2 Trillion is ‘Gateway Drug’ for Tax-and-Spend $3.5 Trillion Liberal Wish List
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08.03.2021
Sen. Cruz, Colleagues: Infrastructure Package Is Bait and Switch
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07.29.2021
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement on Emergency Supplemental Spending Bill
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07.28.2021
Sen. Cruz, Colleagues: Infrastructure Bill Would ‘Throw Fuel on the Fire That is the Raging Inflation Crisis and Labor Shortage’
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07.22.2021
Sens. Cruz, Risch Introduce Legislation to Reduce Debt, Curb Wasteful Spending
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07.21.2021
Sen. Cruz Joins Senate Republican Caucus in Urging Biden Administration to Drop Step-Up In Basis Tax-Hike Proposal
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06.10.2021
Sen. Cruz on Hannity: “What is it With Liberals That They Look at Putin, They Look at Xi, They Look at the Ayatollah and Say, ‘What They Need is Billions of American Dollars’’’
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06.09.2021
Sen. Cruz on Nord Stream 2: ‘A Generational Geopolitical Mistake That Will Strengthen Russia at the Expense of All of the West’
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06.09.2021
Sens. Cruz, Scott, Braun, Blackburn Introduce Federal Debt Emergency Control Act to Fight Washington’s Spending & Debt Crisis
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06.08.2021
Sens. Cruz, Rubio, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan American Space Commerce Act
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06.08.2021
Sen. Cruz in The Dallas Morning News: ‘Inflation Could Wreck American Wealth’
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05.04.2021
Sen. Cruz Op-Ed: ‘Texas is Fighting Back Against Big Businesses That Threaten Oil, Gas Jobs’
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03.31.2021
Sen. Cruz: Biden’s Infrastructure Plan and Tax Hike Puts American Jobs Last
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03.31.2021
Sen. Cruz on President Biden’s Border Crisis: ‘I Believe the American People Have a Right to Know What’s Happening’
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03.02.2021
Sen. Cruz Introduces Legislation to Eliminate Redundant, Unaccountable Treasury Dept. Offices
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03.01.2021
Sens. Cruz, Daines, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Permanently Ban Earmarks
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02.25.2021
Sen. Cruz on DHS Secretary Mayorkas: ‘The Most Radical Immigration Plan Any Administration has Ever Proposed in History’
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02.24.2021
Sen. Cruz: I’m Voting No on the Democrats’ COVID Bill Monstrosity, No on HHS Nominee Becerra
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02.23.2021
Sens. Cruz, Cotton Introduce Bills to Reform NEPA, Streamline Infrastructure Projects
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02.03.2021
Sen. Cruz Introduces Bill to Enact Expensing Reform, Generate Investment in America’s Workforce
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01.29.2021
Sens. Cruz, Portman, Colleagues Urge President Biden to Follow Good Government Practices Regarding President Trump’s Late-Term Federal Regulations
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01.29.2021
Sen. Cruz: We Must Make Historic GOP Tax Cuts Permanent for Middle Class Families in Wake of Economic Crisis
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01.29.2021
Sens. Cruz, Lummis, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Block Biden Energy Ban
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01.28.2021
Sens. Cruz, Sullivan, Republican Colleagues Request Meeting with President Biden Following Actions Targeting Energy Workers
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01.28.2021
Sen. Cruz: Biden’s Nominees Have a Disturbing Pattern of Being Apologists for the Chinese Communist Party
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12.22.2020
Sen. Cruz Calls on Trump Administration to Submit Obama-Biden Iran Nuclear Deal & Paris Climate Agreement to Senate as Formal Treaties
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12.22.2020
Sen. Cruz: Badly Needed COVID Relief Should Have Passed as Standalone Bill Months Ago, Not in Taxpayer Funded Spending Spree
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09.09.2020
Sen. Cruz on CNBC: Here’s How We Can Get the Economy Back up and Running
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09.09.2020
Sen. Cruz Introduces Comprehensive Legislation to Safely Re-Open the Economy, Get Americans Back to Work, and Get Kids Back to School
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09.04.2020
Sen. Cruz: Democrats Are Keeping Economy Shut Down to Benefit their Partisan Interests
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08.24.2020
Sen. Cruz Co-Sponsors Paycheck Protection Small Business Forgiveness Act
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08.18.2020
Sen. Cruz: Given a Choice Between the Men and Women in This Country and the Radical Mob, Democrats ‘Side With the Mob’
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07.29.2020
Sen. Cruz in Midland Reporter-Telegram: Standing With Trump in Support of Texas Energy Producers
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07.28.2020
Sen. Cruz: Democrats Have Cynically Decided It’s Politically Convenient to Bow to the Violent Mob and Keep America Shut Down
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07.26.2020
Sen. Cruz on Face the Nation: ‘We Have Got to Get America Back to Work’
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06.18.2020
Sens. Cruz, Scott, Rubio Introduce Bill to Expand PPP Eligibility to Chambers of Commerce and Destination Marketing Organizations
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05.08.2020
Sen. Cruz Supports Local Dallas Business Owner Standing for Liberty & Justice as Texas Begins Re-Opening Economy
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05.06.2020
Sen. Cruz Calls on Congress to Focus on Getting Americans Back to Work and Holding China Accountable
WASHINGTON, D.C - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) appeared on Fox News' ‘Tucker Carlson Tonight', the Hugh Hewitt Show, and CNBC's ‘Squawk Box,' to discuss the next steps Congress must take to get the more than 30 million Americans who have filed for unemployment safely back to work, the economy back on its feet, and to counter China's censorship and hold them accountable for the spread of this deadly coronavirus. -
05.04.2020
Sen. Cruz in The Hill: A Blueprint for Our Economic Recovery
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04.22.2020
Sens. Cruz, Cramer, Colleagues Urge the Trump Administration & Federal Reserve to Make Credit Facilities Accessible to Domestic Energy Producers
HOUSTON, Texas - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), and colleagues in the Senate sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette, and Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell on Tuesday urging them to make credit facilities accessible to domestic energy producers. -
04.22.2020
Sen. Cruz on Fox News: ‘Our Priority Needs to be Keeping People Safe and Helping Americans Get Their Jobs Back’
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04.21.2020
Sen. Cruz Comments on Passage of Legislation to Provide Additional COVID-19 Relief
HOUSTON, Texas - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued a statement following the Senate's passage of additional funding for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP): -
04.20.2020
Sen. Cruz in The Dallas Morning News: The Best Way to Protect America’s Energy Producers Is to Re-Open the Economy
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04.17.2020
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement in Support of Governor Abbott’s Request for Relief for Refinery Workers
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04.15.2020
Sen. Cruz: It's Time to Reopen the Economy and Get Texans Back to Work
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04.10.2020
Week One of Sen. Cruz’s Statewide Tele-Tour
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04.08.2020
Sens. Cruz, Cramer Urge the Treasury, Federal Reserve to Keep CARES Act Financial Assistance Industry Neutral, Free of Bias
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04.07.2020
Sen. Cruz and Rep. Graves on Fox News: Helping Airlines Take Wing Will Boost Entire Economy
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04.04.2020
Sen. Cruz in Yahoo Finance: How the CARES Act Helps Small Businesses
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03.25.2020
Sen. Cruz Votes in Favor of Third Coronavirus Relief Package
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement after voting in favor of the third coronavirus relief package, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: -
03.11.2020
Sen. Cruz Gives an Update From Self-Quarantine, Discusses Latest on Coronavirus With the Michael Berry Show
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), who is currently at his home in Texas after a brief interaction 13 days ago with an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19, called into KTRH's ‘The Michael Berry Show' to discuss the latest news about the coronavirus outbreak. On the show, Sen. Cruz reassured listeners that he feels healthy and is not experiencing any symptoms. -
02.19.2020
Sen. Cruz Discusses Efforts to Contain Coronavirus Outbreak, Expand Jobs and Opportunity with Irving-Las Colinas Chamber
IRVING, Texas - This week, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) participated in a roundtable lunch with members of the Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce to discuss the coronavirus outbreak as well as the booming Texas economy. Following the roundtable, Sen. Cruz visited with WFAA's Teresa Woodard, before appearing on the Chris Salcedo Show and the Joe Pags Show. -
02.13.2020
Sens. Cruz, Rubio, Cramer, Cotton, Blackburn Introduce FDIC Act To Combat Banks’ Political Attacks On Federal Contractors
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) introduced the Financial Defense of Industrial Contractors (FDIC) Act, which would combat today's political discrimination by some of the largest banks operating in the United States against federal contractors, including those which operate facilities on behalf of the Immigration Customs and Enforcement Agency (ICE). A one pager of the bill is available... -
02.05.2020
Sen. Cruz on President Trump’s State of the Union Address: Everyone in Congress Ought to Stand and Applaud the Victories Achieved for the American People
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01.29.2020
Sen. Cruz: USMCA Puts American Jobs First, Including 2.2 Million Jobs in Texas
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement after President Trump signed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) into law. -
01.16.2020
Sen. Cruz Applauds Senate Passage of USMCA
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement regarding his vote in support of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). -
01.15.2020
Sen. Cruz Applauds U.S.-China Trade Agreement
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement applauding the U.S.-China Trade Agreement: -
12.06.2019
Sen. Cruz: Big Tech is the Single Greatest Threat to Free Speech and Democracy
HOUSTON, Texas - This week, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) appeared on the House Freedom Caucus podcast hosted by Rep. Jody Hice (R-Ga.) and ‘Louder with Crowder' with Steven Crowder, where he discussed the pattern of political censorship and bias from Big Tech, the House Democrat's circus impeachment process, and news of the day. -
12.03.2019
CBS News Uncovers More Big Tech Bias
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Big Tech has once again deemed itself top arbiter of what is appropriate content for the American people. In the latest example of Big Tech censoring voices with which they disagree, YouTube, a subsidiary of Google and the second most visited webpage in the world, removed from its site more than 300 political ads in support of President Trump. When YouTube's CEO Susan Wojcicki was asked about the decision to remove certain ads during an interview on CBS News' 60 Minutes, she... -
11.22.2019
Sen. Cruz: ‘What’s Happening in the House Has Become an Absolute Circus’
HOUSTON, Texas -U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Thursday appeared on the Ben Shapiro Show where he discussed the House Democrat's impeachment inquiry, which he described as a ‘circus,' as well as the Senate's unanimous passage of the bipartisan Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act and the Democratic presidential debate. Listen to the full interview here. -
11.14.2019
A Ban on Fracking Would Be Bad for the Economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Joint Economic Committee, on Wednesday participated in a hearing with Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell. There, Sen. Cruz questioned Chairman Powell on a number of issues including the devastating consequences a fracking ban would have on the economy-a ban that Sens. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) strongly support. -
11.13.2019
Bipartisan Cruz, Sinema, Wicker, Cantwell NASA Authorization Act of 2019 Unanimously Passed by Senate Commerce Committee
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11.08.2019
Breitbart: Ted Cruz: Big Tech Is a ‘Growing Threat to Our Democracy’
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11.07.2019
Senate Democrats Obstruct Sens. Cruz, Toomey’s Proposal to Fully Debate & Advance Bipartisan SECURE Act, Tax Relief for Gold Star Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Pat Toomey (R-Penn.) today offered a unanimous consent request to debate and advance the SECURE Act, comprehensive, bipartisan retirement security legislation, in the Senate. The request also included the opportunity for the Senate to vote on common sense proposals to strengthen the bill. -
11.06.2019
Commerce Leaders Introduce the NASA Authorization Act of 2019
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Subcommittee on Aviation and Space, along with ranking member Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) and Sens. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) chairman and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, introduced the NASA Authorization Act of 2019. This bill expands and improves upon the bipartisan legislation Sen. Cruz introduced in December 2018 and provides the National... -
11.05.2019
Sen. Cruz: To Maintain U.S. Leadership in Space, We Must Inspire the Future Workforce
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Subcommittee on Aviation and Space, today led a hearing with educators and industry leaders on the importance of hands-on learning opportunities for students in developing America's future space workforce. During his introductory remarks, Sen. Cruz highlighted the historic accomplishments of NASA during the Apollo Program and the crucial role a skilled, diverse workforce played, and the importance of inspiring children of all ages... -
11.01.2019
Sen. Cruz Calls on USTR to Eliminate Inclusion of Special Protections for Big Tech in U.S. Trade Deals
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary's Subcommittee on The Constitution, today sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative, Ambassador Robert Lighthizer, urging him to remove language in U.S. trade agreements similar to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which provides "near -blanket legal immunity" to technology companies. -
10.29.2019
Sen. Cruz to Boeing CEO: ‘The Buck Stops With You’
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10.28.2019
Sen. Cruz: My Focus Is Understanding What Went Wrong and What Can Be Done to Prevent These Fatal Crashes From Happening Again
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Aviation and Space, released a video ahead of the Commerce Committee's hearing with Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg - the company's first congressional testimony since the two fatal 737 MAX crashes that resulted the deaths of 346 innocent people. Tomorrow's hearing follows Sen. Cruz's hearing earlier this year, which launched the committee's investigation examining the crashes. Watch the... -
10.22.2019
Sen. Cruz: We Shouldn’t Have American Sports Leagues, Companies, or Hollywood Acting as the Censors for Totalitarian Regimes
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations and Judiciary Committees, today in his first TV interview since his ‘Friends & Allies Tour' of the Indo-Pacific appeared on Fox Business Network's ‘Mornings with Maria.' There, he discussed his op-ed in USA Today urging American companies, including the NBA, Nike, Apple, and Google, to stop importing the Chinese Communist Party's censorship and oppression to the United States. -
10.03.2019
Sen. Cruz Commends Court for Affirming FCC’s Authority to Roll Back Oppressive ‘Open Internet Order’
HOUSTON, Texas - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, issued the following statement applauding the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit's decision earlier this week affirming the Federal Communications Commission's authority to roll back the burdensome net neutrality regulations, known as the Open Internet Order, imposed by the Obama Administration in 2015: -
09.29.2019
Sen. Cruz at Texas Tribune Festival: Texas is Thriving Thanks to President Trump and Republican Leadership in Congress
AUSTIN, Texas - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Saturday participated in a live recording of MSNBC's ‘Why is This Happening?' with Chris Hayes at the annual Texas Tribune Festival. There, Sen. Cruz and Hayes had a wide-ranging discussion on domestic and foreign policy, as well as news of the day. -
09.23.2019
Sen. Cruz Op-Ed in Houston Chronicle: As Modi addresses the world from Houston, let’s celebrate our deepening ties to India
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, welcomed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Houston, Texas at the ‘Howdy Modi' event on Sunday. There, he addressed Prime Minister Modi, President Trump, members of Congress, and 300 million people watching worldwide. -
09.20.2019
Cruz Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act Empowers American Worker, Keeps Economy Strong
WASHINGTON, D.C. - One topic that has been noticeably absent from Democrats is the economy. Perhaps this is why "most Americans remain confident about the U.S. economy and in their own financial situation," crediting many of the policies President Trump and the Republican-led Congress have championed, as a recent CBS News poll found. In Congress, Republicans have achieved enormous wins for the American people. By rolling back burdensome federal regulations, and cutting taxes on working families... -
09.15.2019
Sen. Cruz on ABC’s This Week: We Need to Pass Grassley-Cruz so We Can Stop Felons, Fugitives and People With Dangerous Mental Illness From Getting Guns and Committing These Horrific Crimes
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09.06.2019
Sen. Cruz on Statewide Tour: Texans Want More Jobs, Higher Wages, and More Opportunity
SAN ANTONIO, Texas - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today wrapped up a statewide tour to visit with local workers, families, and job creators. In the past month, Sen. Cruz has traveled to El Paso, Goliad, Dallas, Corsicana, Waco, Temple, Brenham, Houston, Port Arthur, Beaumont, Texarkana, Wichita Falls, Midland-Odessa, and San Antonio. -
08.29.2019
Sen. Cruz, Grover Norquist Op-Ed in Real Clear Markets: To Keep the Economy Growing, Index Capital Gains to Inflation
HOUSTON, Texas - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Grover Norquist, President of Americans for Tax Reform, today penned an op-ed in Real Clear Markets, where they call on the administration to index capital gains to inflation. -
07.25.2019
Sen. Cruz Meets With McKinney Leaders, Members of the Farm Credit Bank of Texas
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) this week met with local city leaders from McKinney, Texas before addressing members of the Farm Credit Bank of Texas. In the meetings, Sen. Cruz discussed his priorities for infrastructure modernization, and expressed his efforts to expand economic opportunity and reduce federal regulations. -
06.13.2019
Sen. Cruz Participates in Fireside Chat at Uber Elevate Summit
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Subcommittee on Aviation and Space, participated yesterday in a fireside chat with Uber's Head of Federal Affairs, Danielle Burr, at the annual Uber Elevate Summit. There, he discussed his Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act, a bill he recently introduced that would expand elementary, secondary, and vocational education opportunities for students by providing a federal tax credit to encourage individuals and... -
05.23.2019
Senate Republicans Permanently Ban Earmarks
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, today issued a statement following the adoption of a permanent earmark ban by the Senate Republican Conference. -
05.23.2019
Sens. Cruz, Hyde-Smith, Inhofe Introduce Bill to Eliminate the Federal Insurance Office
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), and Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) today introduced a bill to eliminate the Federal Insurance Office. The Federal Insurance Office was created by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, and is another stark example of a redundant and unaccountable entity within the Treasury Department. The full text of the bill may be viewed here. -
05.07.2019
Sen. Cruz Reintroduces Bill to Eliminate Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) reintroduced a bill, along with Sens. Mike Lee (R-Utah), Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), Ben Sasse (R-Neb.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), and Rand Paul (R-Ky.) to eliminate the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection. Read the full text of the bill here. -
05.02.2019
Sens. Cruz, Shaheen Introduce the Bipartisan Preserve Charities and Houses of Worship Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) today introduced the bipartisan Preserve Charities and Houses of Worship Act, to repeal a mandate requiring charities, churches, and traditionally tax-exempt organizations to pay federal taxes on employee fringe benefits. -
04.18.2019
Press Coverage of Sen. Cruz’s ‘Education Opportunity Tour’
HOUSTON, Texas - Following the introduction of the Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) launched an ‘Education Opportunity Tour' of Texas schools, workplaces, and college campuses in Houston, Rosenberg, and Austin. The bill would expand elementary, secondary, and vocational education opportunities for students by providing a federal tax credit to encourage individuals and businesses to donate to nonprofit scholarship funds. -
04.17.2019
Sen. Cruz: We Are Seeing a Broad Coalition Come Together to Support the Education and Opportunity of Students and Hardworking Americans
AUSTIN, Texas - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Wednesday continued his ‘Education Opportunity Tour' of Texas schools, workplaces, and college campuses with a roundtable discussion in Austin, Texas. Sen. Cruz introduced the Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act earlier this year, which would expand elementary, secondary, and vocational education opportunities for students by providing a federal tax credit to encourage individuals and businesses to donate to nonprofit... -
04.16.2019
Sen. Cruz: Technical Education and Apprenticeship Scholarships Will Create a Strong, Educated, Future Workforce
ROSENBERG, Texas - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today kicked off his ‘Education Opportunity Tour,' of Texas schools, workplaces, and college campuses with a tour of an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) construction site and visit to Texas State Technical College Fort Bend County. In February, Sen. Cruz introduced the Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act, a bill that would expand elementary, secondary, and vocational education opportunities for students by providing a... -
04.11.2019
Sen. Cruz Reintroduces Bill to Make Historic Tax Cuts Permanent for Middle Class Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), today reintroduced his bill to ensure the historic GOP tax cuts on individuals are permanent. Sens. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) joined Sen. Cruz in introducing the bill. The full text of the bill may be viewed here. -
04.03.2019
Sen. Cruz Meets With Texas Business and Banking Groups
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Tuesday met with several Texas groups in his Washington, D.C. Senate office. Before addressing members of the Texas Bankers Association, Sen. Cruz met with members of the El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. -
04.03.2019
Sen. Cruz Applauds Commerce Committee's Passage of E-FRONTIER Act and Space Frontier Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation passed the bipartisan E-FRONTIER Act and the bipartisan Space Frontier Act by voice vote. The E-FRONTIER Act, which U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) is leading with Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) would put into place protections for commercial 5G broadband networks from nationalization without the explicit authorization from Congress. Reps. Tony Cárdenas (D-Calif.), Susan Brooks (R-Ind.), Filemon... -
03.20.2019
Sen. Cruz: ‘We Salute the Bravery, the Heroism, and the Sacrifice of Javier Vega’
HOUSTON, Texas - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today delivered remarks at the dedication ceremony to rename the Border Patrol's Sarita, Texas checkpoint in honor of slain Border Patrol Agent Javier Vega, Jr. -
03.18.2019
Sen. Cruz Travels to San Antonio
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today delivered remarks at the American Fuel and Petrochemical Manufacturers (AFPM) 117th annual meeting, where he accepted the AFPM Leadership Award. Later in the day, Sen. Cruz visited with the San Antonio Police Officers association, and participated in a groundbreaking ceremony for the new San Antonio Federal Courthouse. -
03.07.2019
Sen. Cruz Meets with Laredo Mayor, City Council, and Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Wednesday met with Laredo Mayor Pete Saenz and members of the Laredo City Council, before meeting with members of the Laredo Chamber of Commerce. In the meetings, Sen. Cruz discussed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and his priorities for border security. -
03.06.2019
Sen. Cruz: ‘The Story of America Is a Story of Risking Everything for Freedom’
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas today delivered remarks at the Latino Coalition’s 2019 Legislative Summit. There, he highlighted his family’s own experience as Hispanics in America working to achieve the American Dream, and his legislative efforts to increase opportunity and prosperity for families of every background across the nation. -
03.06.2019
Sen. Cruz: ‘La historia de los Estados Unidos es una historia de arriesgar todo por la libertad’
El día de hoy, el Senador Ted Cruz (R-Texas) dio un discurso durante la reunión legislativo anual de La Coalición Latina. Allí, habló sobre la experiencia de su familia en lograr “el sueño estadounidense,” y sus esfuerzos legislativos para fomentar el crecimiento económico y el capitalismo para alentar el sueño para todos los hispanos en nuestra gran nación. -
03.01.2019
Sen. Cruz Discusses Border Security with National Review Editor Rich Lowry at CPAC
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s (R-Texas) today joined National Review editor Rich Lowry on stage at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) for a conversation about the fight to secure the border, and news of the day. -
02.22.2019
Sen. Cruz: The Republican Majority's Removal of Regulatory Burdens Is a Win for Texas Business Owners
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today traveled to Nacogdoches and Lufkin. In Nacogdoches, he toured TFP Nutrition and visited with employees, before touring the Atkinson Candy Company in Lufkin. -
01.29.2019
Sens. Cruz, Thune Reintroduce Bill to Permanently Repeal the Death Tax
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Thune (R-S.D.), and dozens of their Senate colleagues reintroduced legislation to permanently repeal the federal estate tax, more commonly known as the death tax. The bill, the Death Tax Repeal Act of 2019, would finally end this punitive tax that has hit family-run farms, ranches, and businesses as the result of the owner’s death. -
01.16.2019
Senate Commerce Committee Selects Sen. Cruz to be Chairman of Subcommittee on Aviation and Space
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation has been selected to serve as the chairman of the newly created Subcommittee on Aviation and Space for the 116th Congress. -
12.19.2018
Sen. Cruz: Continuing Resolution is a ‘Missed Opportunity’ to Build the Wall
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement in opposition to the continuing resolution: -
11.29.2018
Sen. Cruz Discusses Efforts to Expand School Choice and Encourages Students to Embrace Civil Discourse
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today delivered remarks at the American Legislative Exchange Council’s (ALEC) 2018 States & Nation Policy Summit, before delivering the keynote address at the Center for Politics’ 20th Annual American Democracy Conference. -
11.27.2018
Sen. Cruz: ‘The FTC Has a Great Deal of Authority to Address Deception and to Help Provide Transparency’
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation’s Subcommittee on Consumer Protection, Product Safety, Insurance, and Data Security participated in a hearing focused on examining the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) priorities in protecting consumers from privacy violations and to prevent the growing influence large global tech companies are having on competition within the U.S. economy. -
10.23.2018
Sen. Cruz Discusses His Legislation to Make the Historic Individual Tax Cuts Permanent
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) sat down with Boris Epshteyn, Chief Political Analyst of the Sinclair Broadcast Group, for a one-on-one interview to discuss his legislation to make individual tax cuts permanent. -
10.19.2018
Sen. Cruz: ‘From El Paso to Conroe and Lubbock to Laredo, Texas Chambers Are Crucial Advocates for the Hardworking Men and Women in Their Communities’
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement in recognition of Texas Chamber of Commerce Week. -
10.12.2018
Sens. Cruz, Cornyn, Reps. Hurd, Cuellar, Smith Push San Antonio for New NAFTA Signing Ceremony
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Reps. Will Hurd (R-Texas), Henry Cuellar (D-Texas), and Lamar Smith (R-Texas) today sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Robert Lighthizer urging him to consider San Antonio as the location for the signing ceremony for the updated North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), now called the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). -
10.11.2018
Sen. Cruz Meets With Killeen, Conroe, and El Paso Community Leaders
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) this week held meetings in his Washington, D.C. Senate office with Killeen city leaders and members of the Conroe/Lake Conroe and El Paso Chambers of Commerce. -
10.11.2018
Sen. Cruz, Rep. Brady Op-Ed in the Dallas Morning News: It’s time to give teachers and other public servants fair retirement pay
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. Kevin Brady (R-Texas) penned an op-ed for the Dallas Morning News highlighting their bipartisan Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act. -
10.11.2018
Sen. Cruz Applauds Efforts to Improve Port Infrastructure and Support Disaster Recovery in Texas
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement applauding the Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration announcement allotting $10 million in grants to the state of Texas to enhance critical port infrastructure to support business development and disaster resiliency following Hurricane Harvey. -
10.10.2018
Sens. Cruz, Cornyn and Rep. Gohmert Pen Letter in Support of City of Lufkin’s Request for a Foreign Trade Zone
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) this week penned a letter in support of the City of Lufkin’s request for a foreign trade zone (FTZ) to Andrew McGilvray, Executive Secretary of the Foreign-Trade Zones Board. -
10.09.2018
Sen. Cruz Introduces Retirement Freedom Act
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today introduced the Retirement Freedom Act, which would empower senior citizens and create more healthcare options by allowing them to utilize private health insurance without losing their Social Security benefits. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Ala.) introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives, H.R. 6703. -
09.26.2018
Sen. Cruz Demands Answers From Google Executive Regarding Censorship
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation participated in a hearing today titled, “Examining Safeguards for Consumer Data Privacy.” -
09.07.2018
Sen. Cruz: Confirming Brett Kavanaugh Continues Our Ongoing Commitment to the American People
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today appeared on Fox Business Network’s ‘Mornings with Maria’ to discuss the last day of Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearing, government funding, and news of the day. -
08.17.2018
Sen. Cruz: Chairman Pai’s Leadership Has Freed the Internet From Bureaucratic Regulations and Provided Hope for Successful U.S. 5G Broadband Expansion
Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation participated in a hearing entitled, “Oversight of the Federal Communications Commission.” There, he questioned Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai, along with FCC Commissioners Michael O’Rielly, Brendan Carr, and Jessica Rosenworcel on net neutrality, how the U.S. can compete with China in the global race to deploy 5G, and why nationalizing... -
07.31.2018
Media and Information Technology Experts Support Sen. Cruz’s E-FRONTIER Act, Express Concerns Regarding Government Overreach Through 5G Nationalization
Today at the Senate Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, Innovation, and the Internet hearing, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) questioned expert witnesses focusing on international internet policies impacting the competitiveness, investment, and innovation opportunities of American businesses in the global digital economy. Sen. Cruz asked witnesses their concerns regarding nationalization of 5G networks, and how to better achieve faster speeds for U.S. mobile... -
07.26.2018
Sens. Cruz, Nelson, Markey Introduce Space Frontier Act
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), and Ed Markey (D-Mass.), members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, on Wednesday introduced the Space Frontier Act (S. 3277). -
07.26.2018
Sen. Cruz on Texas Radio
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today joined 660 AM The Answer’s Mark Davis and KTSA San Antonio’s Trey Ware to discuss tariffs, trade negotiations and his efforts to shine a light on political dissidents oppressed by brutal totalitarian regimes, among other items. -
07.25.2018
Sen. Cruz Chairs Hearing Focused on America’s Future Exploration of Mars
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on Space, Science, and Competitiveness, today chaired a hearing examining the future of America’s leadership in space, and explored issues regarding our work to land an American on the surface of Mars in the 2030s. There, he directed his line of questioning to expert witnesses on America’s space exploration priorities to further assert the United States’ competitiveness in the final frontier. -
07.25.2018
Sen. Cruz Questions Mobile Technology Leaders on Economic Impact of Commercial 5G Broadband Deployment
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, participated in a hearing titled: “The Race to 5G: Exploring Spectrum Needs to Maintain U.S. Global Leadership,” where he questioned leaders from the mobile technology industry on the potential economic impact of expanding commercial 5G broadband networks. -
07.24.2018
Sen. Cruz: 5G Has Tremendous Economic Potential If Driven by the Private Sector
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today appeared on Fox News’ ‘Your World With Neil Cavuto,’ to discuss his E-FRONTIER Act, which he introduced this week with Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.). The bill would protect commercial 5G broadband networks from nationalization without authorization from Congress. Sen. Cruz was also asked about trade negotiations, among other topics. -
07.23.2018
Sens. Cruz, Cortez Masto Introduce E-FRONTIER Act
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, today introduced the Eliminate From Regulators Opportunities to Nationalize The Internet in Every Respect Act (E-FRONTIER Act), which would protect commercial 5G broadband networks from nationalization without authorization from Congress. -
07.11.2018
Sens. Cruz, Lee, Rubio Introduce Transportation Empowerment Act
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Mike Lee (R-Utah), and Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) this week reintroduced the Transportation Empowerment Act, a bill which would give states and localities far more control over their infrastructure spending by phasing out the federal gas tax. -
06.29.2018
Sen. Cruz Votes in Support of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement upon casting a vote in support of the Senate’s 2019 Farm Bill: -
06.28.2018
Sen. Cruz: We Should Come Together to Get People on Food Stamps Back in the Workplace, Providing for Their Families
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today delivered remarks on the Senate floor regarding his and Sens. Mike Lee’s (R-Utah) and John Kennedy’s (R-La.) amendment to remove state SNAP waivers, strengthen work requirements, and eliminate the treatment of able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs) as a separate population from other work-capable adults. -
06.28.2018
Sen. Cruz: ‘The American People Want Justices Who Will Defend the Constitution and the Bill of Rights’
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) appeared on KTRH’s ‘The Michael Berry Show,’ on Wednesday following the announcement of Justice Kennedy’s retirement from the Supreme Court. Today, Sen. Cruz appeared on Fox News’ ‘Fox & Friends’ where he discussed immigration and President Trump’s summit with Russia’s Vladimir Putin, before discussing news of the day with Salem Radio’s Mark Davis. -
06.27.2018
Sens. Cruz, Lee Propose Strengthening Work Requirements in Senate Farm Bill
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Mike Lee (R-Utah) today introduced an amendment to the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, which would remove state SNAP waivers, strengthen work requirements, and eliminate the treatment of able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs) as a separate population from other work-capable adults. -
06.20.2018
Sen. Cruz: ‘Small Business Drives Our Economy’
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today addressed Texas members of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB). There he discussed his priorities for 2018, including his efforts to cut taxes, repeal Obamacare, and reduce the burden of federal regulations on small businesses. -
06.19.2018
Sen. Cruz: Now Is the Time to Take a Meaningful Step on the Road Toward Fiscal Sanity
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Mike Lee (R-Utah) today participated in a press conference calling on the Senate to vote on the Spending Cuts to Expired and Unnecessary Programs Act this week. -
06.14.2018
Sen. Cruz: ‘It’s Only Fitting That a Nation Born on the Last Frontier Should Continue to Lead the Way on the New Frontier’
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee’s Subcommittee on Space, Science and Competitiveness, today addressed the Department of Transportation Commercial Space Transportation Advisory Committee (COMSTAC). There, he discussed the subcommittee’s efforts to address issues that directly affect the U.S. commercial space industry. -
06.14.2018
Sen. Cruz Raises Concerns of Nationalizing 5G in Commerce Hearing
On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Commerce Committee, participated in a hearing entitled: ‘Oversight of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration,’ where he questioned National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Administrator David Redl on reports of the Administration’s potential plans to nationalize 5G networks. John Hendel, a reporter for Politico, highlighted Sen. Cruz’s line of... -
06.12.2018
Sen. Cruz Addresses Austin Chamber of Commerce and RGV Partnership
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today addressed members of the Austin Chamber of Commerce and the RGV Partnership, where he discussed the victories achieved for hard-working Texans in the last year and his priorities for 2018. -
06.07.2018
Sen. Cruz Delivers Remarks at Faith and Freedom Coalition’s ‘Road to Majority’ Conference
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today delivered remarks at the ‘Road to Majority’ conference hosted by the Faith and Freedom Coalition, where he highlighted a number of the victories achieved in the last year, including historic tax cuts, repealing Obamacare’s individual mandate, and securing strong, constitutionalist judges on the bench. -
05.29.2018
Sen. Cruz Discusses School Safety Roundtable and NAFTA Renegotiation on NBC 5’s ‘Lone Star Politics’
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Sunday appeared on NBC 5's ‘Lone Star Politics' with NBC's Julie Fine and Dallas Morning News reporter Gromer Jeffers. -
05.16.2018
Sen. Cruz Praises Decision to Recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s Capital and Move U.S. Embassy, Observes National Police Week
On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) appeared on KTRH’s ‘The Michael Berry Show,’ and WOAI’s ‘The Joe Pags Show’ to discuss his visit to Israel for the opening of the U.S. embassy in Jerusalem and recognize National Police Week. -
05.10.2018
Sen. Cruz: I Applaud the President’s Leadership This Week for Supporting Thousands of Blue-Collar and Farming Jobs, and for Withdrawing From the Iran Deal
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today appeared on Fox News’ ‘Fox and Friends,’ to discuss the ‘win-win’ solution he reached with President Trump regarding the skyrocketing price of RINs which will save thousands of blue-collar refinery jobs. He also applauded President Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Iran Deal, the release of the three American detainees in North Korea, and the rescissions package President Trump sent to Congress. -
05.10.2018
Sen. Cruz Addresses Denton County Chambers of Commerce
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today addressed members of the Denton County Chambers of Commerce, where he discussed the victories achieved in the first year and a half of the new Administration and Congress, and his priorities for Texas in 2018. -
05.08.2018
Sen. Cruz Meets With College Station, Waco, and Lubbock Local Leaders
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today delivered remarks and participated in a Q&A with members of the Bryan-College Station and Waco Chambers of Commerce where he applauded President Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Iran deal, and discussed the victories achieved in the first year and a half of the new Administration and Congress. -
05.08.2018
Sen. Cruz: Trump’s RINs Solution is a ‘Win-Win’ for Corn Farmers and Refinery Workers
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement applauding President Trump’s decision today addressing the skyrocketing price of RINs, a decision that is a ‘win-win’ solution for both corn farmers and refinery workers. -
05.07.2018
Sen. Cruz Meets with City of McKinney and Port of Victoria Leadership
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today met with local elected officials from the City of McKinney to discuss the city’s infrastructure programs and initiatives to increase economic development and jobs for hard-working Texans. Sen. Cruz also held a meeting with representatives from the Port of Victoria to discuss addressing burdensome regulations and expand economic growth opportunities for the Port. -
05.01.2018
VIDEO: Sen. Cruz Highlights Priorities for NAFTA Renegotiations
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following video highlighting his efforts to leverage NAFTA renegotiations to unleash the United States’ full economic potential and to prioritize American jobs and competitiveness. -
04.30.2018
Sen. Cruz Introduces Legislation to Remove Red Tape for Texas Ranchers
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Saving America’s Vulnerable and Endangered Species (SAVES) Act, which would remove regulatory burdens for ranchers and conservators engaged in captive breeding of exotic wildlife, while promoting animal conservation in the United States. Rep. Louie Gohmert (R-Texas) has introduced companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives, H.R. 2603. -
04.28.2018
Sen. Cruz Visits With Local Officials, Community and Business Leaders in Andrews and Seminole, Texas
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Friday visited Andrews and Seminole, Texas, where he met with local officials and community and business leaders. In both meetings, Sen. Cruz participated in a Q&A with attendees, and discussed his priorities for the agriculture and oil and gas communities, including NAFTA renegotiation and infrastructure modernization, among other issues. -
04.26.2018
Sen. Cruz: ‘I Believe the President Is Going to Stop a Broken Regulatory System From Taking the Jobs of Blue Collar Working Men and Women’
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. Lou Barletta (R-Pa.) today participated in a press conference with workers from Monroe Energy, Philadelphia Energy Solutions, and PBF Energy to discuss their efforts to find a win-win solution for both corn farmers and refinery workers, who face skyrocketing RINs prices under the renewable fuel standard (RFS). -
04.26.2018
Sen. Cruz: Alfie Evans Crisis Is a Consequence of Socialized Medicine
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) appeared on WOAI’s ‘The Joe Pags Show,’ where he discussed his concern for the well-being of Alfie Evans who is being denied medical treatment by the courts of the United Kingdom. -
04.26.2018
Sen. Cruz Meets With Texas Educators, Business Leaders, and Agriculture Constituent Groups
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Wednesday, delivered remarks at the Texas Association of Businesses National Affairs, before participating in a Q&A with attendees. -
04.25.2018
Sen. Cruz Advances Legislative Priorities for the Texas A&M Maritime Academy and the Gulf Region
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, participated in a Committee markup today where he discussed the challenges facing the Texas A&M Maritime Academy which has been operating for more than a decade without a sufficient training ship. -
04.23.2018
Sen. Cruz: Attaching REINS Act to NAFTA Renegotiation Would Be a Tremendous Step for Our Country
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today appeared on Fox News’ ‘Your World’ with guest host Maria Bartiromo, where he discussed his support for Mike Pompeo to be the next Secretary of State, border security, and his priorities for NAFTA renegotiation. -
04.18.2018
Sen. Cruz: ‘NASA Needs a Strong Leader, and It Will Have That Strong Leader in Jim Bridenstine’
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today spoke on the Senate floor, urging his Senate colleagues to put aside partisan politics and confirm Jim Bridenstine as the NASA administrator. -
04.18.2018
Sen. Cruz Addresses Congressional Pastors’ Briefing, Meets with Richardson City Officials and Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today addressed the Congressional Pastors’ Briefing, following a meeting in his D.C. Senate office with Richardson Mayor Paul Voelker, city officials and members of the Chamber of Commerce. -
04.17.2018
Sen. Cruz Meets With Irving City Officials and the Port-to-Plains Alliance
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today met with Irving Mayor Rick Stopfer and other city officials, before meeting with members of the Port-to-Plains Alliance. In both meetings, Sen. Cruz discussed his efforts to reduce the burden of federal regulations, and his priorities for transportation and broadband infrastructure modernization. -
04.17.2018
Sens. Cruz, Inhofe Introduce Bill to End Capital Gains Tax on Inflation
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.) today, on Tax Day, introduced the Capital Gains Inflation Relief Act of 2018. -
04.17.2018
Sen. Cruz: Even on Tax Day, There Is a Renewed Optimism and Energy Throughout the Lone Star State
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today, on Tax Day, introduced a comprehensive bill to make the federal tax cuts and provisions on the individual side permanent. -
04.17.2018
Sen. Cruz Featured in the Skimm’s ‘Sip ‘n Skimm’ Series
Last week, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) was featured in the Skimm’s ‘Sip ‘n Skimm’ series. Sen. Cruz discussed the four big priorities for Congress and the new administration, the victories achieved in the last year, and his efforts to prevent future mass shootings while safeguarding the Second Amendment rights of law abiding citizens. -
04.17.2018
Sen. Cruz Addresses Members of the Dallas Regional Chamber and Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce
On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) addressed members of the Dallas Regional Chamber and Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce during their biennial fly-in to Washington, D.C. -
04.17.2018
Sen. Cruz: ‘This Will Be the Last Tax Day Where Uncle Sam Uses the Outdated System Texans Have Struggled Under for Decades’
Today on Tax Day, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following video highlighting the savings Texans are seeing following the historic tax cuts passed in December, noting the average family of four will save over $11,000 more this year compared to 2017. He also notes that on tax reform, there is much more Congress can do on behalf of Texans and the American people, including passing his bill to make the individual tax cuts permanent. -
04.12.2018
Sen. Cruz Announces Bill to End Capital Gains Tax on Inflation in Americans for Tax Reform Press Conference
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today announced in a press conference with Grover Norquist and Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) his intention to introduce a bill to end capital gains tax on inflation, which will expand economic growth and encourage more investment into the economy, helping create more opportunities for hardworking Americans. -
04.12.2018
Sens. Cruz, Gardner, Daines Op-Ed on CNN.com: ‘NAFTA was written in the age of floppy disks; it's time for an update’
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) and Steve Daines (R-Mont.) today penned the following op-ed for CNN.com regarding their letter to President Trump urging him to direct his trade negotiators to take a much broader view of the economic potential of NAFTA negotiations, and advance the Republican economic growth agenda by prioritizing American jobs and competitiveness. -
04.12.2018
Sen. Cruz Meets With Amarillo Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today met with members of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce during their annual ‘DC Days’ fly-in. -
04.11.2018
Sen. Cruz Meets With Texas Agriculture and Banking Constituent Groups
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today delivered remarks and participated in a Q&A with members of the Independent Bankers Association of Texas (IBAT). -
04.11.2018
Sen. Cruz: ‘Broadband Is Critically Important for Enabling People to Access the World’
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today participated in a Q&A moderated by Thomas A. Schatz, president of Citizens Against Government Waste, at Bridging the Urban-Rural Divide With Next-Gen Connectivity, the first event in Charter Communication's "Think Forward" series. -
04.10.2018
Sen. Cruz: Americans are Deeply Concerned Facebook Engages in Pervasive Pattern of Bias and Political Censorship
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of both the Senate Judiciary Committee and Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, today questioned Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg in a joint hearing entitled: "Facebook, Social Media Privacy, and the Use and Abuse of Data." -
04.09.2018
ICYMI: Press Coverage of Sen. Cruz’s Bold New Approach to Modernizing NAFTA
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) and Steve Daines (R-Mont.) penned a letter to President Trump urging him to direct his trade negotiators to take a much broader view of the economic potential of NAFTA negotiations, and advance the Republican economic growth agenda by prioritizing American jobs and competitiveness. -
03.27.2018
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz Votes Against the $1.3 Trillion Spending Bill
Last week, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) voted against the omnibus spending bill, describing it as ‘disastrous,’ and ‘drafted by the Swamp in the dark of night — that will plunge our nation even deeper into debt.’ -
03.21.2018
Sen. Cruz Addresses Members of the Texas Farm Bureau
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today delivered remarks and participated in a Q&A with members of the Texas Farm Bureau. There, he discussed the major regulatory victories achieved in 2017 and his priorities for NAFTA renegotiation. -
03.21.2018
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz: It Would Be a Terrible Mistake to Bailout Insurance Companies and Impose an Internet Sales Tax in the Omnibus
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today joined KTSA San Antonio’s Trey Ware and 660 AM The Answer’s Mark Davis to discuss the death of the Austin bombing suspect early this morning, and the upcoming omnibus spending bill. -
03.21.2018
Sens. Cruz, Gardner, Daines Pen Letter to President Trump Urging Bold New Approach to Modernizing NAFTA
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Cory Gardner (R-Colo.), and Steve Daines (R-Mont.) penned the following letter to President Trump, urging him to direct his trade negotiators to take a much broader view of the economic potential of NAFTA negotiations, and advance the Republican economic growth agenda by prioritizing American jobs and competitiveness. -
03.14.2018
Sen. Cruz Discusses Infrastructure Proposals with Administration Officials
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Commerce Committee, participated in today’s committee hearing titled, “Rebuilding Infrastructure in America: Administration Perspectives.” -
03.13.2018
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz: Keep the Internet Free
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today spoke to reporters following a press conference hosted by Sen. Steve Daines (R-Mont.) urging Senators to oppose including an Internet sales tax in the upcoming omnibus spending bill. -
03.08.2018
ICYMI: Christi Craddick in Houston Chronicle: ‘Ethanol Mandates Help Wall Street, and Hurt Texas’
This week, Texas Railroad Commission Chairwoman Christi Craddick penned the following op-ed in the Houston Chronicle which underscores U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz’s (R-Texas) efforts to reach a win-win solution on the issue of skyrocketing RINs costs that are impacting Texas independent refiners. -
03.07.2018
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz: Washington Ought to be Fighting Every Day For the Working Men and Women of This Country
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today participated in a roundtable discussion with United Steelworkers members. There, he discussed his efforts to reach a win-win solution to the issue of skyrocketing RINs. -
03.01.2018
Sens. Cruz, Toomey: President Trump's Commitment Will Provide A Win-Win Solution for Corn Farmers and Refinery Workers
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) today issued the following statement after the meeting at the White House with Senators and stakeholders. -
02.27.2018
Sen. Cruz: With President Trump’s Leadership, We Are Close to Achieving a Win-Win Solution for Corn Farmers and Refinery Workers
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement after the meeting at the White House regarding the broken RINs system: -
02.21.2018
Sen. Cruz: We Cannot Let a Government Mandate Jeopardize the Job Stability and the Futures of Hardworking Americans
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today participated in a town hall at Philadelphia Energy Solutions with refinery workers from along the East Coast. There, he met with and took questions from employees, and toured the facility. -
01.31.2018
VIDEO: Sen. Cruz Fighting for Texans in 2018
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following video highlighting his legislative efforts on behalf of 28 million Texans in 2018. -
01.30.2018
Sen. Cruz Addresses San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today addressed the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce at their 40th annual ‘SA to DC’ fly-in. -
01.08.2018
Sen. Cruz: Middle Class Families Deserve Permanent Tax Cuts
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced a bill to ensure the historic tax cuts on individuals are permanent. -
01.04.2018
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz Touts Tax Reform, Legislative Victories on Texas Radio
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. -
01.03.2018
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz: GOP Tax Cuts Will Bring Jobs Back to America and Raise Wages
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. -
12.27.2017
VIDEO: Another Incredible Year Fighting For Texans
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following video highlighting his service to 28 million Texans in 2017. -
12.22.2017
VIDEO: Five Cruz Laws in 2017
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. -
12.21.2017
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz: The Victory of Tax Reform Will Be in the Pay Stubs of Working Men and Women
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. -
12.20.2017
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz: Congress’ Tax Reform Bill is a Major Victory for Working Men and Women and American Families
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. -
12.20.2017
Sen. Cruz: This Tax Reform Bill is a Victory for Middle Class Families Across Texas and the Country
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement after voting in favor of Congress’ final conference-reported tax reform bill. -
12.20.2017
Sen. Cruz Urges Colleagues to Ensure Homeschooling Families Are Included in the Student Opportunity Amendment
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12.08.2017
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz Discusses Tax Cuts and Achieving a Win-Win Solution on RFS
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) appeared on Fox News’ ‘The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino,’ The Sean Hannity Radio Show, and KTRH’s Michael Berry show on Thursday and Friday. -
12.04.2017
Sen. Cruz Addresses Texas Farm Bureau; Calls for Further Opening of International Markets to Texas Farmers, Ranchers, Businesses
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today addressed the Texas Farm Bureau’s 84th Annual Meeting. There, he discussed the provisions of the Senate’s tax reform bill, including repealing Obamacare’s unconstitutional individual mandate and expanding 529s to cover K-12 expenses. -
12.02.2017
Sen. Cruz Student Opportunity Amendment Is Adopted Into the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today filed an amendment to the Senate’s tax reform bill that seeks to expand 529 College Savings Plans to include K-12 elementary and secondary school tuition for public, private, and religious schools, including K-12 educational expenses for homeschool students. -
12.01.2017
Sen. Cruz Announces Support for Senate Tax Bill
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Friday evening announced his intention to vote in favor of the Senate’s tax reform bill, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Sen. Cruz also filed an amendment to the bill under consideration that would expand school choice by expanding the definition of the popular 529 College Savings Plans. -
10.31.2017
Sen. Cruz: Texas Farmers, Ranchers, Manufacturers, and Small Businesses Thrive with International Trade
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today delivered remarks at an event hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to discuss the future of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the stakes for American agriculture and business. -
10.26.2017
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz: With Tax Reform We Can Unleash the Economy
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today joined KTSA’s Trey Ware and KFYO’s Chad Hasty to discuss his priorities for fundamental tax reform. -
10.20.2017
Cruz, Cornyn Statements on New HUD Resources for Texas Hurricane Recovery
Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texa) today released the following statements after the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced they are directing $57.8 million in previously appropriated and unobligated Community Development Block Grant Disaster Relief (CDBG-DR) funds toward aid for Texans recovering from Hurricane Harvey. -
10.19.2017
Sen. Cruz Issues Statement in Support of Senate Budget Resolution
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement tonight regarding his vote in favor of the Senate budget resolution: -
10.19.2017
ICYMI: Press Coverage of Sen. Cruz’s Tax Reform Debate With Sen. Sanders on CNN
On Wednesday U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) squared off with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) in a CNN Town Hall regarding the need to provide tax reform and relief for the American people. -
10.18.2017
Sen. Sanders’ Claims That Repealing the Death Tax Benefits Only the Rich Couldn’t Be Further from the Truth
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) tonight debated Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) in a CNN Town Hall regarding tax reform. During the debate, Sen. Cruz called for eliminating the estate tax, also known as death tax, as a part of tax reform. Contrary to claims by Democrats, repealing the death tax will simplify the American tax system and provide needed tax relief for farmers, ranchers and small business owners. -
10.13.2017
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz: We Need Economic Growth for Working Men and Women
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today appeared on CNBC’s ‘Squawk Box’ and Fox News’ ‘America’s Newsroom’ to discuss his priorities for fundamental tax reform, health care reform, and Hurricane Harvey recovery efforts, among other topics. -
10.12.2017
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz Promotes Tax Relief for Texans in Houston and Katy
Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) delivered remarks at the Greater Houston Partnership State of the Senate 2017, before receiving a briefing on recovery efforts and surveying flood damage in Katy. -
10.11.2017
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz Promotes Tax Relief for Storm Victims in Beaumont Visit
Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) made several stops in Beaumont, where he met with community leaders and storm victims, and shared his priorities for storm recovery efforts. -
10.11.2017
Cruz, Cornyn Urge Amazon to Locate New HQ in Texas
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) sent a letter to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos today making the case for Texas to be the home for Amazon’s newly announced second headquarters. Multiple metropolitan areas in Texas are pursuing the new facility. -
10.05.2017
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz Discusses Passage of Cruz-Cornyn-Rubio Harvey Tax Relief Bill
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today joined local Texas radio hosts to discuss his efforts to secure tax relief for hurricane victims in Texas, Florida, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands among other topics. -
09.27.2017
Sen. Cruz: We Must Deliver on Our Promise to Reform Our Tax System, Create More Jobs, Increase Wages, and Expand Opportunity for Millions of Americans
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement regarding the tax reform proposals released by President Trump, the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee. -
09.26.2017
Sen. Cruz: The Best Lever for Job Growth Is Cutting and Simplifying Taxes
Sen. Cruz released the following video highlighting his priorities for fundamental tax reform. Read more about his tax reform proposal here. -
09.22.2017
Sen. Cruz Promotes Economic Growth and Texas Agriculture in West Texas Visit
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today joined U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue and U.S. House Committee on Agriculture Mike Conaway in Lamesa, Texas to tour a local farm and ranch. Later, Sen. Cruz, Secretary Perdue and Chairman Conaway met with agriculture industry leaders, local farmers and ranchers at the Southwest Council of Agribusiness Annual Meeting. -
09.19.2017
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz Joins Empower Texans on Facebook Live
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) joined Empower Texans' Michael Quinn Sullivan today to discuss his most recent efforts on tax reform, Obamacare repeal and replace, NDAA, and Hurricane Harvey recovery, among other topics. -
09.14.2017
Sen. Cruz and Colleagues Urge U.S. Trade Representative Lighthizer to take Action on India’s High Tariffs Impacting Texas Pecan Farmers
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has led a bipartisan letter urging U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to take action on removing barriers to the exports of American tree nuts to India, pecans in particular. -
09.14.2017
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz: ‘We Need to Cut Taxes on Individuals, on Families, on Small Businesses - That’s How We’re Going to Create Jobs’
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) appeared on Fox Business’ ‘Mornings with Maria’ and Fox News’ ‘Hannity,’ to discuss his priorities for fundamental tax reform. -
09.13.2017
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz: There is Power to Bold Simplicity on Tax Reform
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today delivered remarks at the “Talking Tax’ event hosted by the Tax Foundation, where he outlined his priorities and objectives for fundamental tax reform. Later, he joined Sean Hannity’s radio show to discuss his reform proposals. -
09.13.2017
Sen. Cruz: ‘Tax Reform Should Focus on Creating More Jobs, Higher Wages, and More Opportunity’
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today outlined seven critical elements for tax reform, based on three key principles of growth, simplicity and fairness, at a ‘Talking Tax Reform’ event hosted by the Tax Foundation. -
09.13.2017
Sen. Cruz: 'By Reforming the Tax Code, We Can Make the American Dream Achievable Again'
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today delivered the keynote remarks at a ‘Talking Tax Reform' event hosted by the Tax Foundation. -
08.23.2017
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz Visits With Local Businesses, Agriculture Leaders and Constituents Across the Rio Grande Valley
On Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) made several stops across the Rio Grande Valley to discuss his efforts to expand trade and economic opportunity across the Lone Star state. In Edinburg, Sen. Cruz participated in a roundtable discussion with local agriculture leaders and farmers, and held a town hall with Royal Technologies employees in Mission. -
08.22.2017
Sen. Cruz Discusses Expanding Trade and Economic Opportunity with Texans in Laredo and the Rio Grande Valley
On Monday and Tuesday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) visited with constituents in Laredo and the Rio Grande Valley. -
08.22.2017
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz Sits Down with Jessica Headley of San Antonio's KABB Fox 29 In One-on-One Interview
On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) held a town hall with constituents in New Braunfels, following a tour of Sysco Central Texas, Inc. and delivered remarks at the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce luncheon. -
08.21.2017
Sen. Cruz Discusses Obamacare Repeal and Fundamental Tax Reform in New Braunfels and San Antonio
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today toured Sysco Central Texas, Inc. in New Braunfels, where he held a town hall with employees. -
08.21.2017
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz Discusses Job Growth and Support for Agriculture in West Texas Tour
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Friday toured Sage Oil Vac in Amarillo, where he held a roundtable discussion with employees, local community leaders and elected officials. Following his visit in Amarillo, Sen. Cruz met with members of Farmers Cooperative Compress in Lubbock. -
08.18.2017
Sen. Cruz Discusses Job Growth and Support for Agriculture in Amarillo and Lubbock
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today toured Sage Oil Vac in Amarillo, where he held a roundtable discussion with employees, local community leaders and elected officials. Following his visit in Amarillo, Sen. Cruz visited with members of Farmers Cooperative Compress in Lubbock. -
08.17.2017
Sen. Cruz Visits Mary Kay Inc., Discusses Job Creation and Entrepreneurship
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today visited the global headquarters of Mary Kay Inc. in Addison, Texas, where he spoke with employees and executives about his efforts to help promote the creation of more good-paying jobs for hardworking Texans across the Lone Star State. -
08.16.2017
Sen. Cruz Discusses Jobs and Economic Growth With Igloo Products Corp. Employees
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today visited the headquarters of Igloo Products Corp. and toured its production facility, as well as participated in a town hall with Igloo's employees. -
08.16.2017
New Cruz Video Highlights Efforts Fighting for Jobs, Freedom and Security for Texans
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released a video highlighting his work fighting for jobs, freedom and security for Texans. -
08.07.2017
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz Promotes Economic Opportunity for Hardworking Texans in East Texas Tour
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Friday toured and visited with employees at the Skeeter Boats, Inc. In Tyler, Sen. Cruz toured the Rogers Nursing and Health Sciences Center at Tyler Junior College (TJC), and participated in a forum with TJC students. -
08.04.2017
Sen. Cruz Visits With East Texas Students, Businesses, and Higher Education Leaders
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today held several public events in East Texas. In Kilgore, Sen. Cruz toured and visited with employees at the Skeeter Boats, Inc. manufacturing facility. -
07.19.2017
Sen. Cruz: Enforcing “Open Skies” Agreements is Vitally Important to Promoting a Free Market
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) delivered a letter to Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao, Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson, urging the United States government to promote American companies, workers, and consumers by upholding and enforcing “Open Skies” agreements. -
07.07.2017
Sen. Cruz: I’m Hopeful Republicans and Democrats Will Come Together to Modernize VA IT Infrastructure and Improve the Delivery of Services
Last night, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) participated in the second of a series of ‘Defend & Reform' town halls with Concerned Veterans for America (CVA) in Austin. -
07.07.2017
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz: ‘Every Veteran Ought to Have the Right to Choose His or Her Doctor’
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) joined WOAI's Joe Pags for a live in-studio interview, where he discussed his work on behalf of veterans, the town hall tour across the state with Concerned Veterans for America, and his efforts on Obamacare repeal and replace. -
06.26.2017
Sen. Cruz Introduces Bill to Champion America’s Energy Renaissance
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today announced the Natural Gas Export Expansion Act, which will eliminate the current arduous process that discourages liquefied natural gas (LNG) trade and increase LNG exports by facilitating permits to non-Free Trade Agreement (FTA) countries. -
06.19.2017
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz Promotes Economic Opportunity and Job Creation in Arlington
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Friday joined executives from General Motors, International Automotive Components (IAC) Group, Northpoint Developments and community leaders for the announcement of a new supplier park that GM plans to open to support future vehicle production at its nearby Arlington Assembly plant. -
06.16.2017
Sen. Cruz Visits Site of New General Motors Supplier Park in Arlington
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today joined executives from General Motors, International Automotive Components (IAC) Group, Northpoint Developments and community leaders for the announcement of a new supplier park that GM plans to open to support future vehicle production at its nearby Arlington Assembly plant. -
06.15.2017
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz and Sen. Cornyn Op-Ed in The Dallas Morning News: It's Time to Modernize NAFTA and Texas Knows How
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn authored the following op-ed in the Dallas Morning News on what they would like to see in an updated North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) based on the Texas model. -
06.12.2017
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz Promotes Economic Growth, Free and Fair Trade and Border Security in El Paso Visit
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Friday participated in a roundtable discussion with local community leaders and executive board members of the Borderplex Alliance in El Paso. -
06.09.2017
Sen. Cruz Discusses Trade and Economic Opportunity with Local Community Leaders and Businesses in El Paso
Today, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) participated in a roundtable discussion with community leaders and executive board members of the Borderplex Alliance in El Paso. -
06.08.2017
ICYMI: Press Coverage of Sen. Cruz’s Visit with Vice President Mike Pence to Johnson Space Center
Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) joined Vice President Mike Pence, Representatives Brian Babin (R-Texas) and Lamar Smith (R-Texas) and Governor Greg Abbott for the astronaut candidate class of 2017 announcement at the Johnson Space Center. -
06.07.2017
Sen. Cruz Visits Johnson Space Center with Vice President Mike Pence
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), today joined Vice President Mike Pence and Representatives Brian Babin (R-Texas) and Lamar Smith (R-Texas) for the astronaut candidate class of 2017 announcement at the Johnson Space Center. -
06.06.2017
Sen. Cruz: Air Traffic Control Reform Should Be a No-Brainer
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) yesterday appeared on Fox Business's ‘Cavuto: Coast to Coast' to discuss President Trump's Air Traffic Control (ATC) system reform and modernization initiative, the recent terror attacks in London, and the President's executive order to facilitate stronger vetting procedures for refugees, among other topics. -
06.05.2017
Sen. Cruz: We Have a Historic Opportunity to Modernize Our Nation's Air Traffic Control System and Increase our Global Competitiveness
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today attended the White House announcement of the new Air Traffic Control (ATC) system reform and modernization initiative. -
06.02.2017
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz on Texas Radio
On Thursday, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) joined local Texas radio hosts to discuss tax reform, and his efforts to repeal and replace Obamacare and lower premiums. -
06.01.2017
Sen. Cruz Hosts Town Hall with Houston Industrial Supplier
Yesterday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) participated in a roundtable discussion and town hall with executives and employees at Air Liquide, an industrial supplier of gases, technologies and services, to share his efforts to rollback burdensome federal regulations and expand economic opportunity for Texans across the state. -
05.31.2017
Sen. Cruz Highlights F-35’s Role in Protecting National Security Interests and Promoting Economic Growth
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today joined Wyman-Gordon, Lockheed Martin and Pratt & Whitney executives, local elected officials and other Houston business leaders to highlight the F-35's role in protecting our national security interests and the program's significant impact on the Texas economy. -
05.30.2017
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz Op-Ed on CNN.com: 'Trump should withdraw from Paris climate pact'
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) yesterday penned the following op-ed for CNN.com urging President Trump to withdraw America from the Paris Agreement. -
05.23.2017
Sen. Cruz Visits with the Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today met with members of the Greater El Paso Chamber of Commerce. -
05.20.2017
Sen. Cruz Meets with Local Leaders in Odessa and Midland
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today attended a meeting with local leaders in Odessa, where he listened to their concerns and ideas about job creation and economic growth and discussed his efforts to secure more opportunities for hardworking Texans throughout the Lone Star State. -
05.19.2017
Sen. Cruz Addresses Tomball Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today addressed members of the Tomball Chamber of Commerce. -
05.19.2017
Sen. Cruz Promotes Economic Growth and Job Creation in Irving and Dallas
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today addressed members of the Irving-Las Colinas Chamber of Commerce during his travels throughout the state. -
05.17.2017
Sen. Cruz Visits with Texas Association of Realtors
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today addressed members of the Texas Association of Realtors during their annual fly-in to the nation's capital. -
04.17.2017
Sen. Cruz Visits Daikin Texas Technology Park
Sen. Cruz visited the Daikin Texas Technology Park in Waller. There, he met with executives and employees while touring the facility – which is set to have its grand opening in May. During his tour, he discussed his efforts to create good-paying jobs and expand opportunity for hardworking Texans. -
04.13.2017
ICYMI: Press Coverage of Sen. Cruz’s Visit to Peterbilt Motors Company in Denton
Sen. Cruz visited the Peterbilt Motors Company in Denton. -
11.30.2016
Sen. Cruz Chairs First Congressional Hearing on Artificial Intelligence
Sen. Ted Cruz chaired a hearing of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Space, Science and Competitiveness titled "The Dawn of Artificial Intelligence." -
11.25.2016
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz Op-Ed in The Dallas Morning News: 'Thank a Small Business This Weekend by Shopping Small'
Sen. Ted Cruz penned an op-ed for The Dallas Morning News in recognition of Small Business Saturday, underscoring the important role small businesses play in economic growth and job creation in Texas. -
10.11.2016
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz Champions Agriculture Issues on West Texas Tour
This week, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz kicked off an agriculture tour in West Texas, where he visited local farms and met with Texas agriculture industry leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities they face. -
09.21.2016
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz and Rep. Duffy Op-Ed in The Daily Signal: 'Obama Should Not Put Free Speech at Risk on Internet by Giving Up U.S. Oversight'
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and Rep. Sean Duffy penned an op-ed for The Daily Signal, outlining threats to free speech posed by the Obama administration’s Internet handover and asserting that the proposal should not be undertaken until all concerns have been adequately addressed. -
09.19.2016
ICYMI: The Wall Street Journal: Bipartisan Cruz-Nelson NASA Reauthorization Bill Charts a Path to Mars
On Saturday, an article in The Wall Street Journal highlighted the bipartisan NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2016, introduced by U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Bill Nelson (D-Fla.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), and Tom Udall (D-N.M.) last week. -
09.12.2016
ICYMI: The Wall Street Journal's Information Age Column Echoes Cruz's Call to Save Internet Freedom
On Sunday, The Wall Street Journal’s ‘Information Age’ column, penned by L. Gordon Crovitz, highlighted Sen. Ted Cruz’s (R-Texas) leadership in Congress to stop President Obama’s planned Internet giveaway. -
09.07.2016
Sen. Cruz to Chair Hearing on Protecting Internet Freedom
Next Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight, Agency Action, Federal Rights and Federal Courts, will convene a hearing titled ‘Protecting Internet Freedom: Implications of Ending U.S. Oversight of the Internet.’ -
08.24.2016
Sen. Cruz Highlights Job Creation and Economic Expansion with Dallas Business Leaders
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz today held a roundtable discussion with members of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO) along with additional business and economic development leaders in Dallas, where he discussed Texas’ dynamic and inviting economic climate. -
08.23.2016
Sen. Cruz: The Port of Houston Is Vital to Texas and the Nation
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz today toured the Port of Houston and participated in a roundtable discussion with Port of Houston Authority (PHA) officials, in which he discussed the port’s remarkable job creation and its powerful economic role in Texas and in the nation. -
08.16.2016
Sen. Cruz Releases Video Highlighting Meetings with Texans and Calling for a Return to Common Sense
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz today released a video highlighting his recent statewide tour, where he met with Texans from across the Lone Star State, including brave men and women in uniform, business leaders, and local officials. -
08.12.2016
Sen. Cruz Addresses Economic Opportunity and Healthcare with Texas Industry Leaders
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz today toured Texas Instruments in Dallas and met with TI executives to discuss the company’s vital economic stature in the state and the nation. Sen. Cruz later traveled to Tyler to participate in a roundtable discussion with Texas’ rural healthcare leaders. -
08.09.2016
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz Talks Job Creation and American Leadership in Houston and Beaumont
On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) visited with space industry leaders in Houston from the Bay Area Houston Economic Partnership (BAHEP) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). -
06.30.2016
Sen. Cruz Sends Letter to Federal Regulators Demanding Cooperation with Texas
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today sent a letter to Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) Director Joseph Pizarchik, regarding the agency’s repeated failures to provide the Railroad Commission of Texas with requested information related to the OSMRE’s proposed Stream Protection Rule. -
04.04.2016
Sen. Cruz Joins Amicus Brief in Supreme Court Case Challenging Obama’s Unconstitutional Executive Amnesty
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today joined an amicus brief on behalf of 43 Senate Republicans in support of a challenge to the Obama Administration’s November 2014 executive amnesty, which unilaterally extends legal status and work authorization to more than four million illegal aliens. -
04.04.2016
ICANN Is Stonewalling the U.S. Congress
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), James Lankford (R-Okla.), and Mike Lee (R-Utah) today sent a follow-up letter to Dr. Stephen Crocker, chairman of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), demanding a response to a series of unanswered questions that remain from previous congressional oversight letters concerning ICANN’s relationship with the Chinese government and the planned transition away from U.S. government oversight of the Internet. -
12.11.2015
Cruz, Lee Introduce the RESULT Act
On Thursday, U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Mike Lee (R-Utah) introduced the “Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments Act (S. 2388), or the RESULT Act,” which would amend the Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act to allow for reciprocal approval of drugs. -
12.10.2015
Cruz, Sessions Introduce the American Jobs First Act of 2015
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) today introduced the American Jobs First Act of 2015 (S. 2394), reforming the H-1B visa program to stop abuse of the legal immigration system and ensure American workers are better served. -
12.08.2015
Sen. Cruz Confronts the Dogma of Climate Change Alarmism
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today examined the “inconvenient truth” surrounding the debate over how to interpret climate science data in a hearing titled “Data or Dogma? Promoting Open Inquiry in the Debate over the Magnitude of Human Impact on Earth’s Climate.” -
11.20.2015
The News with Sen. Cruz - November 20, 2015
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11.16.2015
Sen. Cruz: Congress Carries Reagan’s Torch Forward with New U.S. Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act
Today, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement after the House passed the U.S. Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act (H.R. 2262), a measure unanimously passed by the Senate last week and heavily championed by Sen. Cruz -
11.12.2015
Sen. Cruz Cosponsors ‘Audit the Fed’ Legislation
Last week, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), along with 20 of his colleagues, cosponsored Sen. Rand Paul’s (R-Ky.) -
10.30.2015
Sen. Cruz: Republican Leadership’s Budget Deal Gives President Obama a Blank Check
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10.06.2015
Sen. Cruz Hearing Illustrates the Harmful Effects of Government Overregulation on Underprivileged Communities
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today chaired a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight, Agency Action, Federal Rights and Federal Courts titled “Opportunity Denied: How Overregulation Harms Minorities” that investigated the harmful effects of government overregulation on people and businesses who lack the resources and political connections to deal effectively with mountains of red tape. -
07.23.2015
Sen. Cruz Files DOTCOM Act as Amendment to Highway Bill
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today filed the DOTCOM Act as an amendment to the highway reauthorization bill. -
07.21.2015
Sen. Cruz to Senate Leadership: Keep the Export-Import Bank Expired
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today called on Senate leadership to prove that there was no corrupt deal to allow the reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank to be attached to S. 22, the highway reauthorization bill. Cruz will also file eight amendments to the bill. -
07.21.2015
Sen. Cruz and Rep. Ratcliffe Introduce Bill to Abolish the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
On the fourth anniversary of the creation of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas-04) have introduced legislation to eliminate it. -
07.17.2015
Sen. Cruz: FTC Should Promote Competition and the Sharing Economy
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) earlier today asking the Commission to reject requests from incumbent businesses and members of Congress to apply additional regulations on the sharing economy. -
07.16.2015
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz Aims to Bury Ex-Im Bank
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) joined leading conservatives yesterday to applaud the demise of the Export-Import Bank and called on House and Senate leadership to preserve this important victory against Washington cronyism. -
06.24.2015
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz: It’s Time to Break the Washington Cartel
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today delivered a speech at The Heritage Foundation revealing the cronyism that runs deep in Washington, powered by the Washington Cartel of establishment politicians and corporate lobbyists who continue to benefit big government and big business at the expense of millions of Americans. -
06.12.2015
The News with Sen. Cruz - June 12, 2015
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05.22.2015
Sen. Cruz: Trade Promotion Authority Creates a Path for Prosperity
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), today released a statement regarding legislation to establish trade promotion authority. -
05.15.2015
The News with Sen. Cruz - May 15, 2015
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05.15.2015
Sen. Cruz: No Agency Should Target Businesses for Political Purposes
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. -
05.13.2015
Sen. Cruz: Congress Must Prohibit Obama From Abusing TPA to Change Immigration Law
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. -
04.24.2015
The News with Sen. Cruz - April 24, 2015
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04.22.2015
Sen. Cruz and Rep. Ryan Op-Ed in the Wall Street Journal: 'Putting Congress in Charge on Trade'
The United States is making headway on two historic trade agreements, one with 11 countries on the Pacific Rim and another with America's friends in Europe. These two agreements alone would mean greater access to a billion customers for American manufacturers, farmers and ranchers. -
03.06.2015
The News with Sen. Cruz - March 6, 2015
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02.13.2015
Sen. Cruz Reacts to Obama’s Net Neutrality Proposal, Releases Video
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01.28.2015
Sen. Cruz Cosponsors Bill to Audit the Federal Reserve
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today cosponsored the Federal Reserve Transparency Act of 2015 (S. 264), to require a full audit of the U.S. central bank. The bill was reintroduced today by Sen. Rand Paul, R-KY. -
01.12.2015
GOP Must Keep Promises or Risk Getting ‘Walloped’ in Future Elections
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11.18.2014
Sen. Cruz: Keystone XL A Good Step But More Needs to Be Done
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today issued the following statement regarding the Senate’s passage of legislation to approve the Keystone XL pipeline. -
11.17.2014
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz Joins Vine to Advocate Internet Freedom
Today U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, published a series of social media posts celebrating Internet Freedom including his first videos uploaded to Vine. -
11.17.2014
Former Wall Street Journal Publisher, Free-Market Allies Support Cruz on Internet Freedom
Last week Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, unveiled four principles to protect Internet freedom, which has earned praised from numerous free-market leaders. -
11.14.2014
New Video: No Net Tax. Not Now. Not Ever.
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, released this video opposing the Internet sales tax in advance of his speech in Austin, Texas, on an agenda to protect the Internet. -
11.13.2014
Op-ed: Regulating the Internet threatens entrepreneurial freedom
Never before has it been so easy to turn an idea into a business. With a simple Internet connection, some ingenuity and a lot of hard work, anyone today can create a new service or app or start selling products nationwide. -
09.18.2014
Sen. Cruz Opposes Continuing Resolution
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today issued the following statement regarding the Continuing Appropriations Resolution for Fiscal Year 2015. -
09.10.2014
Sen. Cruz Statement on Continuing Resolution
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today issued the following statement on H.J. Res. 124, the Continuing Appropriations Resolution for Fiscal Year 2015. -
04.29.2014
Sen. Cruz: Minimum Wage Act Kills Jobs; American Energy Renaissance Act Creates Jobs
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today introduced his American Energy Renaissance Act (see S. 2170) as an amendment to replace job-killing minimum wage legislation. Sen. Cruz’s American Energy Renaissance Act will spark economic growth and create jobs for American families. -
03.28.2014
Lesser Prairie Chicken Listing Endangers Economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Cruz Press Secretary Catherine Frazier today released the following statement regarding the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service recent designation of the lesser prairie chicken as "threatened" under the Endangered Species Act: -
03.27.2014
Sen. Cruz and Rep. Bridenstine File Legislation to Embrace American Energy Renaissance, Spark Job Creation
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Congressman Jim Bridenstine, R-Oklahoma-1, today introduced companion legislation, S. 2170 and H.R. 4286, to empower the private sector to create good-paying, American jobs and spur economic growth by harnessing our nation's energy resources and removing federal impediments to energy exploration, development and trade. -
03.13.2014
Sen. Cruz Statement on the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, released the following statement on H.R. 3370, the Homeowner Flood Insurance Affordability Act: -
02.19.2014
Cruz: We need a Great American Energy Renaissance to save us from the Obama Economy
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today held a press conference at the Spindletop Museum to discuss ideas to promote energy development and boost the economy. -
02.12.2014
Cruz: Today’s vote shows both parties aren’t listening to the American people
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, released the following statement regarding today’s debt ceiling vote: -
02.10.2014
Cruz: Embrace the American Energy Renaissance
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today outlined his vision for unleashing American jobs and opportunity by harnessing our nation’s energy resources. He spoke at the Heritage Action for America’s 2014 Conservative Policy Summit. -
02.06.2014
Cruz: The Unemployed Need Economic Growth and Jobs, Not Endless Government Payments
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today released the following statement regarding his vote against ending the unemployment debate without considering Republican ideas: -
01.24.2014
Sen. Cruz Calls on President Obama to answer concerns about the economy in State of the Union address
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is calling on President Obama to hold himself and his administration accountable for the failure to initiate economic recovery and answer what he will do to implement policies that will increase jobs, end stifling regulations and fundamentally reform our tax code. -
01.15.2014
Cruz: CR Vote Moves Us Closer to Massive $1 Trillion Omnibus Bill
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today released the following statement regarding his no vote on the 3-day Continuing Resolution: -
01.09.2014
Cruz: All of America Needs to be a Real "Promise Zone"
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz released the follow statement regarding President Obama's "Promise Zones" announcement: -
01.07.2014
Cruz: Pro-Growth Measures Should be Tied to Payments Extension
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today released the following statement regarding his no vote to proceed to consideration of the unemployment insurance bill. -
01.06.2014
Cruz on Yellen: Printing Money is Dangerous, We Need to Audit the Fed
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, today released the following statement on the confirmation vote for Janet Yellen to serve as Chairman of the Federal Reserve: -
12.18.2013
Cruz: Budget Bill Exemplifies What is Wrong with Washington
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, released the following statement regarding today's final vote on the budget deal: -
12.17.2013
Cruz: Bad Budget Bill Spends More, Taxes More, and Funds Obamacare
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, released the following statement regarding today's cloture vote on the budget deal: -
12.12.2013
Cruz: Budget Deal Moves in the Wrong Direction
Ahead of today's House vote on the budget, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, released the following statement: -
11.13.2013
Cruz: Bring Transparency to the Federal Reserve, Vote to Audit the Fed
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following statement in advance of Janet Yellen's Thursday hearing before the Senate Banking Committee: -
10.29.2013
Sen. Cruz: Debt Ceiling Increase Avoids Needed Reform
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today voted to proceed to a resolution to disapprove of President Obama’s suspension of the debt limit until February 7, 2014. -
10.29.2013
Cruz Statement on Meeting with FCC Nominee Wheeler
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following statement regarding his meeting with FCC chairman nominee Tom Wheeler: -
10.16.2013
Sen. Cruz: The fight against Obamacare must continue in the face of Washington’s apathy
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today released the following statement regarding today’s proposed agreement: -
10.16.2013
Cruz: This is a Terrible Deal
Today U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) spoke on the Senate floor in opposition to the Senate deal that fails to provide relief from Obamacare to the American people: -
10.12.2013
Sen. Cruz Statement on Obamacare, Government Funding, and the Debt Ceiling
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following statement regarding Obamacare and the debate over government funding and the debt ceiling: -
10.05.2013
Sen. Cruz on Federal Worker Backpay Bill
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following statement regarding the House of Representatives passage of a bill to provide back pay to federal workers: -
10.04.2013
Cruz: Senate Dems are Blocking Funding for Veterans, NIH, Parks, National Guard to Protect Obamacare
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10.04.2013
Cruz: Reid and Obama Trying to Make Shutdown as Painful as Possible
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) released the following statement on the Senate's refusal to take up House-passed continuing resolutions: -
09.30.2013
Reid Tables Bill to Fund Government, Refuses to Come to Table with Republicans
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) released the following statement regarding Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid's decision to block consideration of the House-passed Continuing Resolution to avoid a government shutdown. -
09.30.2013
Cruz: I trust House conservatives to continue to listen to the people
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) released the following statement regarding the House effort to pass a Continuing Resolution: -
09.25.2013
Sen. Cruz: Congress Should Listen to American People, Defund Obamacare
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) on Tuesday and Wednesday, spent more than 21 straight hours on the Senate floor making his case to his Senate colleagues and the American people for why Congress should listen to the American people and defund Obamacare. -
09.20.2013
Cruz: Fight to Save America from Obamacare is Only Just Beginning
“Today, the House of Representatives did what Washington pundits only a few weeks ago said was impossible: a strong bipartisan majority voted to defund Obamacare. This is a victory for House conservatives, and it is a victory for Speaker Boehner and Republican leadership. -
09.18.2013
Lee, Cruz, Rubio Praise House Bill to Keep Government Open, Defund Obamacare
“Today’s announcement by Speaker Boehner is a victory for the American people,” said Sen. Lee. “For months, Americans have been telling Washington to fund the operations of government but also protect them from the harmful effects and unfair implementation of Obamacare. The spending proposal the Speaker put forth today shows that if the American people are united, Washington does listen. We encourage the House to approve this legislation quickly and I applaud... -
09.17.2013
Obamacare Facts
It's a fact. Obamacare empowers bureaucracy, harms the economy, and degrades the quality of our nation's health care system. -
09.10.2013
Cruz: No Procedural Chicanery to Circumvent Obamacare Defunding Vote
"Last night, news reports surfaced that the House of Representatives might vote to 'defund Obamacare' in a way that easily allows Senate Democrats to keep funding Obamacare. If House Republicans go along with this strategy, they will be complicit in the disaster that is Obamacare. -
09.02.2013
Sen. Cruz: Americans Should Unite to Create More Jobs
WASHINGTON, DC -- In observance of Labor Day, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) released the following statement: Throughout our history, Americans have been recognized all over the world for their work ethic and optimism. This Labor Day, let's commit ourselves to restoring that image. -
07.30.2013
Sen Cruz: Americans Want Economic Growth Back; We Must Stand Together to Defund Obamacare
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) today joined Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) and Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) in a colloquy on the Senate floor to explain the importance of defunding Obamacare in the Continuing Resolution. -
07.24.2013
Sen. Cruz: President Obama is Out of Ideas
In response to President Obama's speech today on the state of the economy, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) said: -
07.11.2013
Sen. Cruz: Delaying only one aspect of this mess leaves
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) is today introducing legislation to fully defund Obamacare. -
07.02.2013
Sen. Cruz Statement on Obama Administration's Decision to Delay Employer Mandate
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) today issued the following statement regarding the Obama Administration's decision to delay implementation of Obamacare's employer mandate: -
06.25.2013
Sen. Cruz Proposes Amendment to Prevent Penalty for Hiring Citizens and Legal Immigrants
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) today addressed the Senate floor to expose a component of the Gang of Eight Bill that establishes a penalty for hiring citizens and legal immigrants over immigrants granted Registered Provisional Immigrant (RPI) status under this legislation. He asked for unanimous consent to introduce an amendment that would fix this issue by defunding Obamacare until there are no more individuals with RPI status. But the Senate Democrat majority blocked his... -
05.23.2013
Sen. Cruz: This Disagreement Is Over One Issue -- Can Senate Raise Debt Ceiling with Only 50 Votes?
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) today addressed the Senate floor reiterating his willingness to move forward with the budget if the Senate agrees not to use the budget process to raise the debt ceiling with a simple majority vote. Several senators are asking to move towards a budget conference, which would enable Democrats to raise the debt ceiling with a mere 50-vote threshold. However, a debt ceiling increase considered through normal order would require 60 votes. -
05.21.2013
Sen. Cruz: If Senate Votes to Raise Debt Ceiling, We Should Do So After Fair and Open Debate
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) today took the Senate floor to again object sending the budget bill straight to conference, as Democrats continue to pursue, which would bypass thorough debate and enable Democrats to raise the debt ceiling with a 50-vote threshold. If the bill went through normal order, raising the debt ceiling would require 60 votes. -
05.21.2013
Sen. Cruz Presents Amendments to Immigration Reform Bill
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) presented his remaining amendments to the immigration reform bill in today’s Senate Judiciary Committee markup meeting. The amendments would prohibit federal, state, or local entitlement benefits for those here illegally, ensure that illegal immigrants are not given a path to citizenship, and modernize, streamline and expand legal immigration by reforming the green card program. -
05.16.2013
Sens. Lee, Cruz, Paul: Don't Use Procedural Tricks to Raise Taxes, Increase Debt Limit
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-UT), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Rand Paul (R-KY) called for Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to pass a budget without using any procedural tricks to raise taxes or increase the debt limit. The Majority Leader does not deny that his intent to use a back-door procedure that would allow the Democrats to raise taxes and the debt limit under a 50-vote threshold, rather than the typical 60-vote threshold. -
05.14.2013
Sen. Cruz Presents Measure to Strengthen, Improve Legal Immigration
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) today presented an amendment to the Gang of Eight immigration bill that would improve our nation’s legal immigration system by increasing high-skilled temporary worker visas, called H-1B visas, by 500 percent. The measure would effectively address the needs of our nation’s high-skilled workforce by helping meet the growing demand for workers in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. It will also make... -
05.07.2013
Sen. Cruz: We should not be complicit in digging this nation further into debt
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) today addressed the Senate floor to reiterate his concerns about the House budget being brought up, replaced, and sent directly to conference, going around the Senate’s full debate and amendment process and opening the door to additional procedural shortcuts. -
05.06.2013
Sen. Ted Cruz Releases “No Net Tax” Video
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) has released a web video titled "No Net Tax" explaining the importance of opposing the Internet Sales Tax, misleadingly-titled the “Marketplace Fairness Act.” The U.S. Senate is expected to vote on the measure today. -
05.06.2013
Sen. Ted Cruz Remarks on Internet Sales Tax Legislation
WASHNGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) today addressed the Senate floor to discuss his opposition to the Internet Sales Tax, misleadingly titled the “Marketplace Fairness Act.” Following are video of the address and excerpts of his remarks: -
04.25.2013
Sen. Cruz Statement on Internet Sales Tax Cloture Vote
HOUSTON, TX — U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) issued the following statement on today's Internet Sales Tax cloture vote: -
04.22.2013
Bipartisan Group of Senators Protest Decision to Rush Online Sales Tax Bill to Senate Floor
WASHINGTON, DC – In a letter today to Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, U.S. Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), along with Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR), Jon Tester (D-MT), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Mike Lee (R-UT) and Ted Cruz (R-TX), expressed serious concerns that the “Marketplace Fairness Act” (S. 743) is being rushed to the Senate floor for a vote this week – despite the fact that it has not gone through the regular committee process. Last week, Leader Reid... -
04.05.2013
U.S. Sen. Cruz Statement on Jobs Report
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) released the following statement regarding today's jobs report: -
03.22.2013
Sen. Cruz Files Amendments to Democrats’ Senate Budget
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) today filed several amendments to the budget proposed by Senate Democrats, most notably an amendment to repeal Obamacare. -
03.13.2013
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz Offers Amendment to Defund Obamacare
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) today gave his first major floor speech, offering his amendment that defunds Obamacare in the Continuing Resolution, the “Restore Growth First” amendment. He was earlier joined at a press conference by Sens. Mike Lee (R-UT), Jim Inhofe (R-OK) and Rand Paul (R-KY) to discuss the importance of passing this legislation. -
03.13.2013
U.S. Sen. Cruz Statement on Vote to Defund Obamacare
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) today released the following statement on the Senate’s vote on his amendment to defund Obamacare: -
03.06.2013
U.S. Sen. Cruz: Restore Growth First
WASHINGTON, DC--U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) today released the following statement on his Continuing Resolution amendment to delay funding of Obamacare: -
02.20.2013
Sen. Cruz Praises Role of Small Business in Texas, National Economies
HOUSTON, TX – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) today highlighted the importance of small businesses to the Texas and national economies and his efforts to reverse the Obama Administration’s misguided policies that are stifling job creators’ ability to thrive. He visited Lodge Lumber, a Houston-based small business. -
01.29.2013
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz Introduces Obamacare Repeal Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced legislation to fully repeal the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare, that President Obama signed into law on March 23, 2010. -
01.29.2013
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz Sends Letter to Gun CEO's, Banks, and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) today sent the following letter to gun makers, their banks, and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. -
01.28.2013
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz Statement on the Disaster Relief Act of 2013
WASHINGTON, DC -- U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) made the following statement on the Disaster Relief Act of 2013:
