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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Jim Inhofe (R-Okla.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), and John Kennedy (R-La.) on Wednesday introduced the WALL Act, legislation that would fully fund the border wall along the southern border. Their legislation is also the first bill that will fund the wall by identifying specific funding sources. “I have long called for building a wall as a necessary step in defending our border and stopping the flow of illegal immigration into our...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) on Tuesday sat down with several Texas stations to discuss the life and legacy of former President George H.W. Bush, calling him an extraordinary man who dedicated his life to public service and civility. In interviews with Fox 26’s Kaitlin Monte and KXAS’ Julie Fine, Sen. Cruz shared a memory with former President George H.W. Bush at the family home in Kennebunkport, Maine.  “When I spoke to Senator Cruz, he recalled...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today delivered remarks on the Senate floor honoring the life and legacy of former President George H.W. Bush.  “He will be remembered as a good and faithful servant to his country, whose great legacy of leadership and love of homeland became a family tradition, earned him the admiration of countless Americans, and secured him a special place in the memory of every Texan,” Sen. Cruz said. “Over his storied career,...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement in response to Israel launching Operation Northern Shield:  “Israel has the absolute right and obligation to dismantle the terror infrastructure that Hezbollah has built in preparation for infiltrating its northern border and attacking its citizens, including the attack tunnels targeted this week by Operation Northern Shield. Hezbollah has built these attack tunnels from inside homes, where they also...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Ed Markey (D-Mass.) today issued the following statements after President Trump signed into law their bipartisan National Timing Resilience and Security Act. The bill directs the Secretary of Transportation to provide for the establishment, sustainment, and operation of a land-based, resilient, and reliable alternative timing system to Global Positioning System (GPS) satellites. Further, the bill ensures the availability of uncorrupted...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today introduced a Senate resolution honoring the late President George H.W. Bush. The full text of the resolution can be read here. “President George H.W. Bush was a dedicated family man and husband of 73 years,” reads the resolution. “[He] showed unwavering love and devotion to his family, the United States, and the world.” The following is the full text of the resolution:  Honoring...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Armed Services, today participated in the nomination hearing of Lieutenant General Kenneth F. McKenzie, Jr. of the United States Marine Corps to be the next Commanding General of U.S. Central Command. There, he questioned Lt. General McKenzie on his assessment of the threats that Iran poses to the United States’ national security and the long-term implications for the region.  Watch Sen....

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) along with ten senators sent a letter today to Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, and Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross raising concerns that the Qatari government may be violating its Open Skies agreement with the United States. The letter was signed by Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas), John Hoeven (R- N.D.), James Inhofe (R-Okla.), David Perdue (R-Ga.), Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Johnny...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) last week penned a letter to FEMA Administrator Brock Long urging him to amend the scope of the existing FEMA dredging project on the San Jacinto River near Kingwood to include the mouth bar located on the West Fork of the river. Over 1,600 homes flooded in the area during Hurricane Harvey. The mouth bar, which is the biggest blockage in the river that feeds into Lake Houston, was made significantly worse by Harvey. “In order to prevent...

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement marking the start of Hanukkah: “The Jewish people will come together this evening to light candles beginning the eight days of observance of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, and remember the great miracle that happened in Israel. This holiday celebrates the heroic revolt and triumph of the Maccabees, who liberated the historic land of Judea, rededicated the Second Temple in Jerusalem, and restored the...

  December 2, 2018 Greetings, This weekend, American hearts are heavy as we bid farewell to President George H.W. Bush. He will be remembered as a good and faithful servant to his country, whose great legacy of leadership and love of homeland became a family tradition, earned him the admiration of countless Americans, and secured him a special place in the memory of every Texan. Over his storied career, President Bush was a war hero and a businessman, a legislator and an ambassador....

HOUSTON, Texas - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement on the passing of former President George H. W. Bush: "Today, American hearts are heavy as we bid farewell to President George H.W. Bush. He will be remembered as a good and faithful servant to his country, whose great legacy of leadership and love of homeland became a family tradition, earned him the admiration of countless Americans, and secured him a special place in the memory of every Texan. "Over his storied...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – 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.  During his remarks at the 2018 States & Nation Policy Summit, Sen. Cruz commended the men and women of ALEC for championing innovative policy within the states.  “Men and women of ALEC,...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – El día de hoy, el Senador Ted Cruz (R-Texas) ofreció un mensaje instando a todos los Tejanos impactados por el huracán Harvey y que todavía están reconstruyendo sus casas y empresas que tienen hasta el final del año para acceder a sus planes de retiro sin tener que pagar la multa del diez por ciento que usualmente se aplica. Los retiros deben realizarse antes del 31 de diciembre de 2018.  Este fue el mensaje del Senador Ted...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today reminded Texans impacted by Hurricane Harvey who are still rebuilding their homes and businesses that they have until the end of the year to access their retirement accounts without having to pay the ten percent penalty that typically applies. Retirement account withdrawals must be made by December 31, 2018.  The full video transcript is below, and may be viewed here.  “Last year, millions of Texans across the Gulf Coast...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.), along with 23 additional senators, sent a letter to President Donald Trump urging him to consider the key factors that underpin the continued viability of the New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START). Those factors include a sustained and vigorous U.S. nuclear weapons modernization program, strict compliance by Russia with its arms control obligations, and a true balance of nuclear capabilities between the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. - El Senador Ted Cruz (R-Texas) emitió hoy la siguiente declaración elogiando al Senado por la aprobación final de la ley H.R. 1918, la Ley de Condicionalidad de Inversión Nicaragüense (NICA). La Ley NICA impone sanciones y condiciones específicas a la aprobación de los préstamos internacionales al Gobierno de Nicaragua por parte de los EE. UU., asegurando que el régimen de Ortega sea responsable de su...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today issued the following statement praising the U.S. Senate’s final passage of H.R. 1918, the Nicaraguan Investment Conditionality Act (NICA). The NICA Act imposes targeted sanctions and conditions U.S. approval of international loans to the Government of Nicaragua, ensuring the Ortega regime will be held accountable for its systemic corruption, human rights violations, and assault on democratic order. Senate passage of the NICA Act...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today reminded Texans impacted by Hurricane Harvey who are still rebuilding their homes and businesses that they have until the end of the year to access their retirement accounts without having to pay the ten percent penalty that typically applies. Retirement account withdrawals must be made by December 31, 2018. The full video transcript is below, and may be viewed here.  “Last year millions of Texans across the Gulf Coast felt...