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WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) filed an amicus brief supporting the State of Texas in the upcoming U.S. Supreme Court cases of NRC v. Texas and ISP v. Texas. The cases before the Court involve the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s (NRC) authority to license a consolidated interim storage facility for spent nuclear fuel in Andrews County, Texas, a decision challenged by the state of Texas and Governor Abbott. The nuclear fuel facility will be located directly on top of the Permian...

Good Evening,  On Monday, I was proud to witness the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 47th President of the United States, marking the beginning of the Golden Age of America. The American people issued a clear mandate for change, and President Trump and I are already working tirelessly to usher in a new era of American prosperity and strength for our nation. With a Republican President, a Republican House, and a Republican Senate we will secure our borders, rebuild our economy, and restore...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.), and 37 additional Republican Senators introduced the “Main Street Tax Certainty Act.” This bill would make the 20-percent pass-through business tax deduction permanent. Upon introduction, Sen. Cruz said, “Small businesses are the backbone of our economy, providing jobs and opportunities for millions of families across Texas and America. With Biden’s catastrophic inflation continuing to...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today introduced the Monetary Enhancement for Distinguished Active Legends (MEDAL) Act. The legislation increases the monthly pension for living Medal of Honor recipients to $100,000 annually. The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration bestowed by the United States. There are only 61 living Medal of Honor recipients. Upon introduction, Sen. Cruz said, “Our Medal of Honor recipients are heroes who embody the highest ideals of courage,...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced a joint resolution of disapproval to repeal a Biden administration Department of Energy (DOE) rule banning certain natural gas water heaters. Upon introduction, Sen. Cruz said, “Once again, Democrats are waging a war on household appliances under the guise of combating climate change. This rule, rushed through by the Biden administration in its final days, does more harm than good. It forces American families to choose between costly,...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Protecting Military Installations and Ranges Act to protect Department of Defense (DOD) installations and training areas from our adversaries. The bill restricts the purchase of certain property by a foreign person acting for or on behalf of Russia, China, Iran, or North Korea. Upon introduction, Sen. Cruz said, “Foreign adversaries are exploiting loopholes to acquire land near our military bases and training routes, jeopardizing the...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), and colleagues introduced the Justice for Victims of Sanctuary Cities Act. This bill fights sanctuary policies and provides justice for victims who have been harmed by them.  Upon introduction, Sen. Cruz said, “Sanctuary cities undermine the integrity of our legal system and jeopardize the safety of law-abiding citizens. Texas continues to bear the brunt of the crisis at our southern border. This bill sends a clear message:...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15) introduced a joint resolution of disapproval to overturn the Internal Revenue Service’s (IRS) Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales rule. That rule defined decentralized financial (DeFi) participants as “brokers.” It undermines America’s digital asset industry by forcing DeFi participants to comply with burdensome information reporting requirements. The...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) issued the following statement on the retirement announcement of Jason Owens, former Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol. Sen. Cruz said, “For the past 28 years, Jason has dedicated his life and career serving alongside the men and women of the U.S. Border Patrol, including both the northern and southern borders as well as the U.S. Border Patrol Academy, and he has done so honorably. I’ve worked alongside Jason for over a decade while he served as...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. Kevin Hern (R-Okla.-01) introduced the Student Empowerment Act today to enhance 529 College Savings Plans to help public, private, religious, and homeschool students and families. Upon introduction, Sen. Cruz said, “School choice is the civil rights issue of the 21st century, and throughout my Senate tenure, I have been proud to lead the fight for educational freedom. The Student Empowerment Act is commonsense legislation that will expand...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. Jodey Arrington (R-Texas-19) introduced legislation to repeal an Executive Order issued by President Biden on January 6, 2025 that banned American energy exploration on over 625 million acres of offshore territory. Upon introduction, Sen. Cruz said, “President Biden’s ban on new offshore oil and gas drilling is an attack on American energy independence, jobs, and national security. His action is a gift to our adversaries and once again...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), joined by Sens. Rick Scott (R-Fla.), Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D), introduced the No Tax on Tips Act to exempt tips from being subject to taxation under the federal income tax. Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.-16) was joined by Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.-19) in introducing the companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives. Upon introduction,...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced legislation today to repeal the Biden administration’s Natural Gas Tax in the Inflation Reduction Act. Upon introduction, Sen. Cruz said, “Democratic policies have forced Americans to endure historic inflation and economic pain, and have jeopardized American energy independence and national security. It’s time to unleash American energy. The 2024 election was a mandate for new policies. My legislation eliminates what would be a crippling...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced legislation today to repeal the Biden administration’s Natural Gas Tax in the Inflation Reduction Act. Upon introduction, Sen. Cruz said, “Democratic policies have forced Americans to endure historic inflation and economic pain, and have jeopardized American energy independence and national security. It’s time to unleash American energy. The 2024 election was a mandate for new policies. My legislation eliminates what would be a crippling...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Allowing Military Exemptions, Recognizing Individual Concerns About New Shots (AMERICANS) Act of 2025. The legislation provides remedies for military servicemembers harmed by the Department of Defense’s (DOD) COVID-19 vaccine mandate. It is language from legislation Cruz previously introduced to repeal DOD’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate, which was included in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2023. Upon introduction, Sen. Cruz...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released the following statement about the Biden administration's decision to remove the Cuban regime from the State Sponsor of Terrorism list. In a statement, Sen. Cruz said, “Obama-Biden officials are continuing their legacy of closing out administrations with rank appeasement of the Cuban regime. They push these policies both because they believe in them and to undermine the incoming Trump...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.-16) introduced the Thin Blue Line Act to increase penalties for criminals who target law enforcement. Federal law already makes the targeting, killing, or attempted killing of federal law enforcement officers, judges, and correctional officers, an aggravating factor in the decision whether to impose the federal death penalty. The Thin Blue Line Act would expand this list to...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) reintroduced his legislation to designate the Iran-controlled Houthis, also known as Ansarallah, as a foreign terrorist organization (FTO). The bill would also impose additional sanctions on the Houthis’s top three leaders, contingent upon the President’s determination of their affiliation with the group. The Biden administration removed the FTO designation from the Houthis in 2021. Upon introduction, Sen. Cruz said, “The Biden administration made...

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas-22) introduced the Justice for Jocelyn Act. The bill enhances the detention and tracking of illegal aliens entering the United States. It was written in response to the brutal murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray by two illegal aliens in Houston, Texas last year.  Upon introduction, Sen. Cruz said, “Last year, I began the fight for justice for 12-year-old Jocelyn. The...