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Greetings, This summer, we are facing two simultaneous crises: a public health crisis caused by the coronavirus – a novel virus that has killed hundreds of thousands of people worldwide and over 10,000 people in Texas – and an economic crisis that has resulted in millions of Americans losing their jobs.That’s a lot to deal with. There’s not a person in this country who hasn’t been affected by what’s going on.While we’re slowly re-opening, which is...

The Democrats are galloping to the far, far Left, and they are leaving the American people behind. As we've seen over the last 9 weeks, Democrats are ABANDONING the brave men and women of law enforcement, while EMBRACING violent Antifa criminals and other anti-American anarchists. Local Democrat officials have been leaving innocent Americans left to fend for themselves, while catering to the violent mobs. These violent agitators have left police cars firebombed, police officers assaulted and...

With less than 100 days until the presidential election, the Democrats are in a gallop to the far, far Left, and they are leaving the American people behind. This time, they're ABANDONING America's blue-collar energy workers and everyday consumers while EMBRACING Green New Deal Enthusiasts and climate alarmists. You might have missed that Rep. Alexandra Ocasio Cortez, a key architect of the radical "Green New Deal," recently filed an amendment that would block the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...

The Democrats are in a gallop to the far, far Left, and they are leaving the American people behind. While you were recessing and with an election just 104 days away, Democrats are ABANDONING American students and families, while EMBRACING the unreasonable demands of teachers unions. Joe Biden and self-proclaimed socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) unveiled a 110-page document outlining the radical, far Left proposals Joe is willing to embrace if elected president. Among the troublesome items...

Greetings,  This summer, as we are battling a deadly global pandemic, an angry mob has gotten out of control, and our businesses, our institutions, and our history are getting dragged into the riot riptide. What began with rightful outrage over the horrific act of police brutality that unjustly took the life of George Floyd on Memorial Day has devolved into angry rioters exploiting peaceful protests to sow chaos and division.These violent individuals have destroyed businesses and...

Greetings,    For several months now, our country has been dealing with two simultaneous crises– a health pandemic that has claimed the lives of over 110,000 Americans and over 383,000 people across the globe, and an economic crisis that claimed the jobs of over 40 million Americans.   In the midst of these two crises, we are now faced with yet another crisis: a crisis of racial division and anger.   On Memorial Day, George Floyd was killed in Minneapolis...

Greetings,  This week, I returned to Washington, D.C. with my colleagues in the Senate. With more than 75,000 American lives lost to COVID-19, small businesses facing bankruptcy, and blue-collar energy jobs hanging in the balance, we have an important job to do in order to protect public health, get people safely back to work, and get the economy back on its feet. Going forward, I’ve outlined four critical priorities that Congress...

Greetings,  On Friday, I wrapped up another week of my statewide tele-tour, where I've been able to connect on video conferences and over the phone with Texans in 27 different cities. This week, I spoke with men and women on the frontlines of this pandemic in Lubbock, Abilene, San Angelo, Rio Grande Valley, Laredo, Corpus Christi, San Antonio, Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin, Wichita Falls, El Paso, Odessa, Waco, and the Bryan / College Station area. I had the opportunity to talk...

Greetings,  This week was an important week in the fight against COVID-19, as health officials urged Americans to continue social distancing and stay home. It was also Holy Week. On Wednesday, Jews in Texas, America, and around the world celebrated Passover, remembering the Israelites’ exodus from Egypt to freedom. And this weekend, Christians will celebrate Christ’s triumph over sin and death so that we might live in fellowship with God and one another...

Greetings,  Right now, our nation is fighting two crises simultaneously. We are fighting a serious health crisis, COVID-19.  And, as a result of fighting this serious public health crisis, we are also fighting a serious economic crisis.Small businesses across this country have seen their customers disappear and are on the verge of bankruptcy. Just last week, a record-breaking 6.6 million Americans sought unemployment assistance.  If you have lost your job or are unable to...

HOW THE CARES ACT SUPPORTS AMERICA’S SMALL BUSINESSES AND JOB CREATORS Greetings,  All across the country, our neighborhood restaurants and stores are facing enormous challenges as a result of COVID-19. These small businesses are the backbone of the American economy – and it’s important we stand with them as we work to stop the spread of COVID-19. That’s why I’m grateful President Trump signed the CARES Act into law last week. This bill...

Greetings,  On Wednesday night, the Senate unanimously passed the third coronavirus relief package, the Coronavirus Aid Relief & Economic Security Act or CARES Act. This bill was designed to help people who are hurting and provide much-needed support for our doctors and nurses who are working around the clock to defeat COVID-19.  This bill provides a one-time check of $1,200 per adult making under $75,000 a year, $2,400 per couple earning under...

Sen. Cruz to Senate Democrats on COVID-19 Response: ‘Rise Above Petty Partisan Games’ Following the Senate Democrats’ decision to play partisan games and block the Senate’s third bipartisan emergency coronavirus package, yesterday I delivered remarks on the Senate floor where I called on my colleagues to address this public health crisis and deliver real relief for the American people.  ON DEMOCRATS’...

Greetings, This week, upon completing my self-quarantine out of an abundance of caution, I returned to Washington, D.C. While at home in Texas and this week in our nation’s capital, I have been actively working with the administration, my colleagues, state and local officials, and industry leaders to combat the spread of COVID-19 and protect human life. We are facing a serious public health challenge, which is why I've called on federal officials to focus...

  March 3, 2019 Greetings,   On Thursday, I was proud to introduce my Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act. I believe every student has the fundamental right to pursue a quality education, as a quality education is the gateway to the American dream and stable, family-sustaining employment. This bill would expand elementary, secondary, and vocational education opportunities for students by providing a federal tax credit to encourage individuals and...

  February 23, 2019 Greetings,   On Friday, I was in east Texas where I toured TFP Nutrition in Nacogdoches and Atkinson Candy Company in Lufkin. It is always a pleasure meeting with business owners and the hardworking men and women who provide our state with high-quality goods and services. Although Congress has been able to make great strides in improving the economy and job numbers, there is still much work to be done and I appreciate hearing concerns over healthcare and...

  February 16, 2019 Greetings,   Following the conviction of Mexican drug lord Joaquín Guzmán Loera, aka ‘El Chapo,’ I called upon my Senate colleagues to pass the EL CHAPO Act. This legislation, which I introduced last month, would reserve any amounts forfeited to the U.S. government as a result of the criminal prosecution of ‘El Chapo’ and other drug lords for border security assets and the completion of the wall along the...

  February 10, 2019 Greetings,   This week, President Trump gave a strong State of the Union address and highlighted the incredible successes we’ve seen the past two years. From the lowest unemployment in half a century, to expanded economic opportunity for hard-working Americans, the last two years have been a testament to common-sense policies that work. And as the President makes clear, we need to secure our southern border with a border wall. Democrats voted for 350...

  February 2, 2019 Greetings,   This week, I joined my Senate colleagues in reintroducing legislation to permanently repeal the death tax. The bill, titled 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 their owners’ death. This tax is one of the most unfair aspects of the federal tax system, and I am proud to ensure working men and women, including America’s...