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September 30, 2017
Greetings,
As Texans rebuild, Congress must act quickly to provide immediate relief, which is why I sponsored legislation, along with Senator Cornyn and Senator Marco Rubio of Florida, to deliver timely tax relief to storm survivors from Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. This legislation, passed with bipartisan support from both the House and the Senate and headed to President Donald Trump’s desk to be signed into law, will help those affected by the hurricanes keep their hard-earned money as they rebuild. Together as Americans, we will continue to work to rebuild the storm-ravaged areas of Texas, Florida, and Puerto Rico, and I am confident we will come back stronger.
One of my top priorities in the Senate continues to be jobs, because that is the top priority of Texans. And the best lever for job growth is cutting and simplifying taxes. This week, I released a video highlighting my priorities for fundamental tax reform. I also appeared on Fox Business Network’s ‘Mornings with Maria,’ where I discussed the needfor a genuine tax cut for individuals, families, and small businesses.
This week I was delighted to see that President Trump nominated Don Willett, JimHo, and Kyle Duncan to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. I am thrilled to support these principled constitutionalists and I know they will serve the people of Texas, Louisiana, and Mississippi extraordinarily well.
And as always, my Senate office, led by our Hurricane Harvey recovery working group, continues to work to ensure swift and effective service to Texans and Texas communities in need of federal assistance following the storm. If you need additional information or assistance during the recovery and rebuilding process, please do not hesitate to contact my office or utilize the federal and state resources listed here.
Please read below for an update from this last week.
Keep Texas Strong,
Ted Cruz
Sen. Cruz Opposes Insurer Bailout of Obamacare
Sen. Cruz issued the following statement, vowing to oppose the proposed insurer bailout of Obamacare. Read more…
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz: Puerto Rico, Texas Stands With You
Sen. Cruz offered a message of support and encouragement to Hurricanes Irma and Maria victims in Puerto Rico. Read more...
Congress Passes Critical Harvey Relief Legislation
Sen. Cruz Thursday introduced legislation that would deliver temporary tax relief to the victims of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria. Read more…
Sen. Cruz Praises President Trump’s Nominations to the Fifth Circuit
Sen. Cruz Thursday released the following statement after President Trump announced his intention to nominate Texas Supreme Court Justice Don Willett and former Texas Solicitor General Jim Ho to fill the vacancies in the state of Texas on the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit. Read more…
Sen. Cruz: The Best Lever for Job Growth Is Cutting and Simplifying Taxes
Sen. Cruz Monday released the following video highlighting his priorities for fundamental tax reform. Read more...
Sen. Cruz Cosponsors Legislation to Provide Tax Relief From Obamacare
Sens. Cruz Tuesday issued the following statement regarding his support for Sen. Cory Gardner’s (R-Colo.) bill, the Healthcare Tax Relief Act. Read more...
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
Sen. Cruz Wednesday issued the following statement regarding the tax reform proposals released by President Trump, the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee. Read more…
Sen. Cruz: ‘By Permitting the Palestinians to Join, Interpol Has Undermined Its Own Credibility’
Sen. Cruz Wednesday released the following statement condemning the Interpol General Assembly for accepting the Palestinian Authority as a member. Read more...
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz: To See Booming Economic Growth, We Need an Unapologetic Tax Cut
Sen. Cruz Wednesday appeared on Fox Business Network’s ‘Mornings with Maria’ to discuss President Trump’s tax reform proposal and his priorities for fundamental tax reform. Read more…
ICYMI: Sen. Cruz Joins Sen. Cornyn for Onstage Discussion at Texas Tribune Festival in Austin
On Sunday, U.S. Sen. Cruz joined Sen. Cornyn and Texas Tribune CEO and co-founder Evan Smith for an onstage discussion at the Texas Tribune Festival in Austin. Read more…
Texans in Washington, D.C.
The full press releases may be viewed here.
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