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July 1, 2017
Greetings,
This Independence Day weekend, we reflect on those who bravely fought for our nation's independence. Two hundred forty-one years ago, our Founding Fathers declared our independence; every single day our brave men and women in uniform are working here at home and across the globe to defend our freedoms and our way of life. We owe it to them to ensure they have the tools and training required to carry out their mission, and we have a responsibility to deliver on the promise our nation has made to ensure they receive the care they deserve once their service is complete.
That is why this week, I introduced the VA Information Technology Restructuring Act to modernize the Department of Veteran's Affairs (VA) IT infrastructure in a manner that will better equip it to ensure our veterans receive the utmost quality health care. This is a critical step to improving the agency's delivery of health care and remedying the long wait times that have compromised the health and safety of veterans who have honorably served our nation.
This week the Senate Armed Services Committee passed the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included several important victories for Texas military installations. I sponsored 13 amendments and cosponsored six that were successfully adopted into the bill, benefitting both Texas and our military interests abroad and in space, which will now proceed to consideration before the full U.S. Senate. I hope you'll take a moment to read more on what we were able to secure for our great state.
As Ronald Reagan observed, "Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We didn't pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same." As we celebrate the birth of our nation, let us never forget the tremendous courage and sacrifice of our armed forces who have fought to preserve our God-given rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness and our American way of life.
Keep Texas Strong and Happy Independence Day!
Ted Cruz
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2018 NDAA Includes 13 Cruz Amendments Critical to Texas and U.S. National Security; Expands F-35 fleet, Provides $512M in Military Construction Funds to Texas
On Thursday, Sen. Cruz praised the passage of FY2018 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) through the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) markup process earlier this week, which provides numerous military necessities, including over $512 million in military construction funds to the state of Texas for 2018. Read more...
Sen. Cruz Introduces Bill to Champion America's Energy Renaissance
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National Review: Ted Cruz's Health-Care Solution
On Friday, National Review covered Sen. Cruz's efforts to fight for conservative principles and commonsense, consensus measures in the Senate's health care reform bill, including expanding consumer freedom. To view the whole article, click here.
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Sens. Cruz, Cornyn Introduce Resolution to Commemorate First Anniversary of Dallas Shooting
Sens. Cruz and John Cornyn (R-Texas) Thursday introduced a Senate Resolution to honor the first anniversary of the tragic attack on Dallas law enforcement on July 7, 2016. The full text of the resolution is as follows. Read more...
Sen. Cruz Praises House Passage of Kate's Law
On Thursday, Sen. Cruz praised the passage of Kate's Law in the U.S. House of Representatives. This bill, which was introduced by Rep. Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.) and Rep. Steve King (R-Ia.), received strong bipartisan support. Read more...
Sen. Cruz: WOTUS Withdrawal Is a Welcome Change For Texas Families, Farmers and Ranchers
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Sen. Cruz Calls for Passage of his Bill to Rename Street in front of U.S. Chinese Embassy "Liu Xiaobo Plaza" if China Does Not Release Dr. Liu Before the End of Senate Recess
Thursday, Sen. Cruz demanded China release imprisoned Chinese human rights activist Dr. Liu Xiaobo before the end of the July 4th Senate recess, otherwise he will call for passage of his legislation to rename the Chinese embassy in Washington, D.C. as "Liu Xiaobo Plaza." Read more...
Sen. Cruz: 'Dr. Liu's Fight Should Not Be Over'
On Tuesday, Sen. Cruz, in the wake of Chinese dissident Dr. Liu Xiaobo's cancer diagnosis, urged his colleagues to provide leverage for his release from Chinese prison by passing legislation to rename the plaza in front of the Chinese embassy in Washington, D.C. as "Liu Xiaobo Plaza." Read more...
Sen. Cruz: Supreme Court Ruling on Refugee Executive Order a 'Good Start'
Monday, Sen. Cruz praised the Supreme Court's unanimous decision to reinstate parts of President Trump's executive order on refugees and vetting in Trump v. Hawaii. Read more...
Sen. Cruz: Trinity Lutheran Decision Is "Landmark Victory for Religious Freedom"
On Monday, Sen. Cruz praised the United States Supreme Court's decision in Trinity Lutheran Church of Columbia vs. Comer. Read more...
The full press release can be viewed here.
Texans in Washington, D.C.
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