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22 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Sen. Cruz Applauds Senate Passage of Resolution Honoring Texas A&M’s 150th Anniversary
Applauded Senate passage of resolution commemorating Texas A&M University's 150th anniversary.
“Texas A&M has produced generations of Texan, American, and global leaders committed to the values of excellence, integrity, leadership, loyalty, respect, and selfless service. These young men and women received a life-changing education in Aggieland and went on to address significant challenges around the world. I am…”
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Introduced bipartisan bill eliminating $35,000 lifetime cap on 529 education savings rollovers.
“I have been committed throughout my Senate career to expanding 529 savings accounts to give parents increased flexibility to save and invest in their children’s future. The law currently penalizes families when their children receive a scholarship or choose an alternative to college, leaving education savings unused,…”
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Sen. Cruz Applauds Senate Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on ATM Robberies
Praised Senate passage of bipartisan bill increasing federal penalties for ATM robberies.
“In Texas and across the country, criminals are increasingly targeting ATMs, putting workers, bystanders, law enforcement, and first responders in danger. This common-sense legislation strengthens federal penalties to deter these criminals and disrupt the organized networks behind these robberies. I’m proud to have…”
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Led Senate passage of bipartisan bill imposing sanctions on Chinese officials for forced organ harvesting.
“The Chinese Communist Party continues to target Falun Gong practitioners through its brutal, state-sponsored organ harvesting industry. These atrocities are an assault on religious liberty and fundamental human rights. I am proud to have worked with Senator Merkley to get this bipartisan bill through the Senate, and I…”
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Sen. Cruz Applauds Overwhelming Senate Passage of Legislation to Protect College Sports
Praised Senate passage of bipartisan Protect College Sports Act by vote of 77-22.
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Sen. Cruz, Texas Delegation Endorse Texas Proposal to Host U.S. Space Academy
Led Texas delegation letter endorsing Texas proposal to host U.S. Space Academy.
“Students should train where astronauts train, learning from those operating today's missions, working alongside engineers, developing tomorrow's Space technology, and engaging with servicemembers protecting American interests in space. Texas is the natural home for the Space Academy, with more than sixty years as the…”
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Sens. Cruz, Britt Introduce Legislation to Improve Management of Double-Crested Cormorants
Introduced legislation to improve management of double-crested cormorants affecting fisheries.
“Excessive double-crested cormorant populations are harming fisheries, aquaculture operations, and private waters across Texas. This bill gives Texans the tools they need to responsibly manage these populations.”
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Sen. Cruz Statement On Passage Into Law of Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act
Praised President Trump signing the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act into law.
“I’m proud to have worked alongside my friend Senator Graham on the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. President Trump signing this legislation into law sends a clear message to Vladimir Putin and those enabling his war that the United States will hold them accountable for their actions, impose…”
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Sen. Cruz Hosts Roundtable on TREY’s Law to Protect Child Sexual Abuse Survivors
Hosted roundtable on bipartisan bill protecting child sexual abuse survivors from non-disclosure agreements.
“I again want to thank my colleagues in the House – Representatives Gill and Johnson – for introducing companion legislation, and to my colleagues in the Senate – Senators Gillibrand and Britt – for working with me to pass this legislation in the Senate.”
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U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) participated in a press conference and executive roundtable with Michael Dell, founder, chairman and CEO of Dell Technologies, Brad Gerstner, founder, chairman and CEO of Altimeter Capital, Frank Bisignano, CEO…
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Sen. Cruz Applauds House Passage of Legislation to Improve Federal Court Access for Texans
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights, issued the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Local Access to…
“I am proud to see the House pass this needed legislation, which will increase accessibility to our federal courts for victims, parties, counsel, and the general public. With this addition, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas will be able to provide more efficient service to Texans in and around…”
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Sen. Cruz Visits The Imani School in Houston to Celebrate Historic School Choice Victories
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today visited The Imani School in Houston, where he met with students, teachers, and families to celebrate historic school choice victories that expand educational opportunities for families in Texas and across…
“It was inspiring to visit The Imani School and see firsthand the incredible work its teachers and staff are doing to prepare the next generation of Texas students. What I saw today underscores why I have long said that school choice is the civil rights issue of the 21st century. Last year, I was proud to deliver the…”
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Sens. Cruz, Kaine Lead Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Sanctions on Nicaragua
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Tim Kaine (D-Va.) introduced the Restoring Electoral Fairness and Opposition Rights through Mandates for Accountability Act.
“The Ortega regime in Nicaragua is engaging in human rights abuses, religious persecution, and political repression by means of corruption and election manipulation. Since the beginning of my career in the Senate, I have sought to counter these abuses and tactics. This bipartisan legislation builds on the NICA framework…”
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Sens. Cruz, Grassley File Amicus Brief Defending States’ Right to Counter Mass Illegal Immigration
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights, and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, filed an amicus brief…
“The decision below is wrong, not just for case-specific errors, but for a categorically incorrect legal understanding of facial challenges and conflict preemption—both inherited from Arizona. The question is recurring, outcome-determinative, and presently disables a state enactment addressing an important issue. This…”
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Sens. Cruz, Lee, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Restructure Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights, Mike Lee (R-Utah), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Jim Risch…
“The Ninth Circuit has become dominated by judges who place their personal beliefs ahead of their constitutional duty, while the circuit itself has been weighed down by its unwieldy size, all of which has undermined the fair and efficient administration of justice for millions of Americans. I’m proud to join Sen. Lee in…”
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U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Jim Banks (R-Ind.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), and Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) introduced the Stopping Border Surges Act.
“Under President Trump, we have seen a 99% drop in border crossings through enforcement and other measures. Nevertheless, statutory loopholes remain that directly endanger children while more broadly undermining border security and American national security. Congress should close such loopholes permanently, and I am…”
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U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) issued statements following the Senate’s passage of the Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers’ Benefits Program Expansion Act of 2026.
“The Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program was created to ensure that our first responders receive the benefits they deserve and need. We owe it to our first responders and their families to ensure they receive timely and fair support, and I am grateful to have worked with Senator Gillibrand to advance this bill…”
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Sens. Cruz, Slotkin Introduce Bill to Protect Americans' Right to Worship
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights, and Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) introduced the Right to Worship Act.
“The First Amendment guarantees every American the right to freely exercise their faith, and Congress has a duty to ensure that guarantee is met. In recent years, we have seen organized acts of hate meant to disrupt and deny that right, which have been untenably defended as speech. That is why I am introducing the Right…”
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Sens. Cruz, Britt, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Strengthen Immigration Detention Laws
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) joined Sen. Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and colleagues in introducing the Keep Our Communities Safe Act.
“Illegal aliens who commit serious crimes should never be released back onto American streets for any reason, let alone because their home countries refuse to allow them to return. This legislation would close loopholes in federal law that allow dangerous criminal illegal aliens to walk free in communities across Texas…”
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Sen. Cruz Delivers Opening Remarks on Muslim Brotherhood Threat
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights, chaired a hearing titled Hidden in Plain Sight: Confronting the Muslim Brotherhood Network in…
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U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy, and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced a resolution…
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Sen. Cruz Leads Bill to Restore State Authority Over Insurance
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), and Rand Paul (R-Ky.) reintroduced the Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act.
“The Federal Insurance Office is a redundant, ever-expanding, unaccountable entity that infringes upon states’ authority to regulate the insurance industry. This legislation will rein in bureaucratic overreach by the federal government and empower state regulators to focus on what is best for consumers in their states.”