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January 6, 2018
Greetings,
From confirming Justice Neil Gorsuch to the Supreme Court and strong constitutionalist judges to the federal bench, to passing major tax reform and repealing Obamacare’s individual mandate - 2017 was a tremendous year for the American people.
In the last few weeks, hardworking men and women across the country have received pay raises and bonuses as a result of this historic tax reform bill, and it is just the beginning. Virtually every taxpayer in America will see a tax cut, which makes an enormous difference for working families, parents, and young people. And this tax bill benefits small businesses, farmers and ranchers, and job creators all across the country.
Further, this tax bill included my amendment expanding College 529 Savings Plans. This year, parents and grandparents can use 529’s for their children’s K-12 education. As the most far-reaching federal school choice bill in history, this is a huge victory for parents and working families across Texas and the country.
While we still have work to do to fulfill all our promises to the American people, I remain committed to working with my colleagues to get the job done, and am encouraged by the opportunities before us in 2018. Texans want to continue to see jobs come back to America, a booming economy, and rising wages. Expanding economic opportunity and creating more good paying jobs continues to be my top priority, because that remains the top priority of the Lone Star state.
I remain determined to keep fighting for the resources Texas needs to rebuild from the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. My Senate office 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 released the following video highlighting his service to 28 million Texans in 2017. Read more…
Sen. Cruz 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. Read more...
Sen. Cruz issued the following statement commending the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for changing its policy to ensure houses of worship are now eligible for federal disaster relief assistance. Read more...
Sen. Cruz 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. Read more...
I was honored to attend Jim Ho's swearing in to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on Thursday alongside Justice Clarence Thomas and Judge Jerry Smith. I am confident my good friend Jim will be an extraordinary appellate judge and a principled jurist faithful to the law.
The full press releases may be viewed here.
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