Ted Cruz
U.S. Senator · Texas · Republican · Chair, Commerce, Science, and Transportation
Statements and posts
303 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Introduced bipartisan bill requiring review of U.S.-Tanzania relations and potential sanctions for human rights abuses.
“The government of Tanzania is carrying out a campaign of political repression and religious persecution. Tanzanian authorities severely undermined the legitimacy and fairness of the October 2025 elections by barring opposition parties, arresting and abducting religious leaders, and manipulating ballots.”
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Sent letter to President Trump urging elimination of UN agency after USAID confirmed terror links to Hamas.
“Thank you for your attention to this matter. We stand prepared to assist.”
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Sens. Cruz, Britt Lead Effort to End Illegal Hiring and Protect U.S. Workers
Introduced bill to permanently reauthorize E-Verify program and require all employers to use it.
“The Biden administration enabled a record surge in illegal immigration at the expense of American workers.”
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Sens. Cruz, Gillibrand Lead Senate Passage of TREY’S Law To Protect Child Sexual Assault Victims
Senate passed bipartisan TREY's Law voiding non-disclosure agreements silencing child sexual abuse survivors.
“Trey's story is not the exception, but the pattern. Non-disclosure agreements are too often used to bury abuse and silence survivors, with incalculable and catastrophic consequences for victims.”
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Remarked on Senate Judiciary Committee passing bill to expand public safety officers' benefits.
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Remarked on Senate Judiciary Committee passing TREY's Law to void non-disclosure agreements silencing child sexual abuse survivors.
“Trey's sister Elizabeth has been a heroic warrior, telling his story, advocating for this protection for kids. Texas has passed Trey's Law, as Senator Cornyn noted. Jeff Leach introduced it and carried it through in the state legislature. Thank you, Jeff, for doing so.”
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Sens. Cruz, Durbin Resolution Urging the Release of Political Prisoners in China Passes Senate
Senate passed bipartisan resolution urging Trump to secure release of political prisoners in China.
“The Chinese Communist Party is an authoritarian regime that jails dissidents, silences religious believers, and violates basic freedoms.”
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Sens. Cruz, Cornyn Introduce Bill to Help Secure U.S. Critical Mineral Supply Chain
Introduced bill authorizing U.S. Army to drill for lithium brine at military facilities.
“Red River Army Depot sits atop the Smackover Formation, which is one of the largest lithium brine reserves in the United States. The reserves are a critical strategic asset, and enable the production of drones, communication systems, and other systems necessary for America's national security.”
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Sen. Cruz Introduces Bill to Prevent Federal Land Overreach in West Texas
Introduced bill to prevent federal land expansion in West Texas.
“West Texas is vital to economic growth and energy for Texans, and decisions about its land should belong to Texans, not Washington bureaucrats. This bill will protect our communities from federal overreach, prevent land grabs that threaten jobs, and limit energy and agricultural development. I'm proud to join Rep.”
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Introduced bill to prevent Treasury Department data collection mandates on small business owners.
“Texas is home to more than 3.5 million small businesses. They are the backbone of our economy, and they should not be treated like criminal suspects by Washington bureaucrats.”
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Sen. Cruz Announces Texas State Director
Announced appointment of Cassy Garcia as Texas State Director.
“I am proud to announce Cassy Garcia as my new State Director. Cassy is a longtime member of my team, and brings extensive experience fighting for Texans across the Lone Star State. She is a proven leader, has deep relationships across our communities, and an extensive record enhancing our state.”
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Sens. Cruz, Cantwell Lead Artemis II Resolution Lauding Historic Mission Success
Filed joint resolution commemorating the success of the Artemis II space mission.
“Artemis II reverberated around the world, sending a clear message: the United States will lead this new era of space exploration. The crew and NASA’s exceptional team, including those at Johnson Space Center, demonstrated the skill and determination needed to return to the Moon and prepare for future missions to Mars.”
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Filed amicus brief supporting EPA repeal of Obama-era vehicle emissions standards.
“For the foregoing reasons, the Court should uphold the EPA’s decision to rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding and corresponding GHG vehicle emissions standards.”
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Sens. Cruz, Cotton, Budd, Lee Introduce Bill to Combat Climate Lawfare and Defend American Energy
Introduced bill prohibiting climate lawsuits against energy producers to protect American energy sector.
“Radical environmental groups have waged a coordinated campaign to weaponize our judicial system against American energy producers, including many in Texas.”
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Sens. Cruz, Durbin Lead Bipartisan Resolution Urging Release of Political Prisoners in China
Led bipartisan resolution urging Trump to secure release of five Chinese political prisoners.
“The Chinese Communist Party is a brutal authoritarian regime, and those under its rule face persecution, violence, and even execution for their beliefs.”
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Introduced bill to ban federal Title X family planning grants to abortion providers.
“Organizations that perform abortions should not receive any taxpayer dollars. I have long fought to end federal funding for Planned Parenthood and to ensure that Title X family planning grants are not awarded to entities that perform abortions or fund abortion providers.”
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Sen. Cruz Statement Following President Trump Signing HEAR Act into Law
Praised President Trump for signing the Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act into law.
“I am deeply grateful President Trump has signed the HEAR Act into law. The Nazis stole more than 600,000 works of art, which experts describe as the largest displacement of art in history. This legislation helps address that injustice and will facilitate restitution for victimized families.”
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Sent letter to Federal Judicial Center urging removal of alleged climate bias from judicial reference manual.
“The material presented in the Chapter was designed to influence judicial decision-making in ways that extend beyond the proper role of judiciary education by injecting policy preferences into judicial education.”
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Filed amicus brief supporting Trump administration's authority to terminate Temporary Protected Status.
“Article III of the U.S. Constitution authorizes courts to exercise 'neither FORCE nor WILL but merely judgment.”
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Sen. Cruz Leads Amicus Brief to SCOTUS Opposing New York’s Attempt to Undermine Federal Firearms Law
Led amicus brief to Supreme Court defending federal firearms law against New York challenge.
“The State and the court below are too clever by half. This case presents an issue of exceptional importance with regard to the states’ ability to circumvent the preemptive force of federal legislation. The PLCAA is not a mere Kabuki feint designed to encourage its own circumvention.”
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Introduced bipartisan bill to expand U.S.-Taiwan drone cooperation and reduce Chinese supply chain dependence.
“The Chinese Communist Party expends countless resources to erode the status of our Taiwanese allies and isolate them globally. This legislation will modernize the development and production of unmanned aerial system supply chains, strengthen supply chain integration, and deepen U.S.-Taiwan defense cooperation.”
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Sen. Cruz Delivers Opening Remarks on Arctic Frost
Chaired Arctic Frost hearing examining Biden DOJ subpoenas of conservative organizations.
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Introduced bill allowing federal law enforcement officers to purchase retired firearms.
“The current process for retiring Federal Law Enforcement firearms is a clear example of government waste. Taxpayers are paying to purchase these firearms and then paying again to destroy them.”
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Sens. Cruz, Cotton, Scott Introduce Bill Targeting Iranian Regime’s Polisario Front
Introduced bill to designate Polisario Front as terrorist organization if cooperating with Iran.
“The Iranian regime is trying to turn the Polisario Front into the Houthis of West Africa and use them to undermine the national security of the United States and our allies.”
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Sen. Cruz Statement on Voting Against 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act
Opposed 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, citing insufficient CBDC prohibition and rental restrictions.
“I remain optimistic that House Financial Services Chairman French Hill can address these significant concerns through the conference process.”
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