WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) released the following statement today after fighting to secure a presidential permit for the Laredo 4/5 International Bridge (Bridge 4/5) in Webb County. Upon issuance of the presidential permit, Sen. Cruz said, “I’ve made securing presidential permits for Texas-Mexico border bridge infrastructure projects a top priority. My bipartisan legislation to streamline the approval process for these bridge projects has now resulted in yet […]
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Sens. Cruz, Heinrich Introduce Bipartisan Bill Supporting Nuclear Fuel Recycling
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) today introduced The Advancing Research in Nuclear Fuel Recycling Act. The bill requires the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and the National Academy of Science to create an independent committee of experts to study recycling the country’s spent nuclear fuel. The DOE-commissioned study would evaluate the cost, benefits, and risks of recycling our spent nuclear fuel compared to the status quo of interim storage. Domestic […]
Sens. Cruz, Cornyn File Amendment Creating New Framework to Ensure Mexican Compliance with Water Treaty Obligations
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and John Cornyn (R-Texas), introduced an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) creating a new framework to ensure that Mexico complies with for meeting its obligations under the 1944 Treaty on Utilization of Waters of the Colorado, Tijuana, and Rio Grande Rivers. Mexico is obligated under the 1944 treaty to deliver 350,000 acre-feet of water per years averaged over a […]
Sens. Cruz, Britt Lead Senate Republicans in Joint Statement Reaffirming Support for Continued Nationwide IVF Access
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) led all Republican Senators in a joint statement supporting continued nationwide access to in vitro fertilization. The full text of the statement can be found here and below: “Senate Democrats have embraced a Summer of Scare Tactics—a partisan campaign of false fearmongering intended to mislead and confuse the American people. In vitro fertilization is legal and available in every state across our nation. We strongly support […]
Sens. Cruz, Kaine Introduce Bipartisan Bill Ensuring Military Officers Receive Training on Constitution
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Tim Kaine (D-Va.), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced the Constitutional Orientation Military Mandate Amplifying National Duty (COMMAND) Act, which ensures newly commissioned U.S. military officers receive training on the Constitution before reporting to their first operational assignment. Upon introduction, Sen. Cruz said, “Our military officers swear an oath to support and defend our Constitution. It is basic common sense to ensure that they are grounded […]
Sens. Cruz, Cantwell Introduce Legislation to Better Prevent, Forecast, and Fight Wildfires
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member on the Senate Commerce Committee and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Chairwoman on the Senate Commerce Committee, recently introduced the Fire Ready Nation Act, bipartisan legislation that will help emergency managers and firefighters better predict, respond to, and prepare for wildfires. The bill makes several reforms to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), as well as deploy more federal meteorologists to wildfire frontlines so that responders can incorporate more accurate and […]
Sens. Cruz, Britt Introduce Legislation Protecting IVF
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Katie Britt (R-Ala.) introduced the IVF Protection Act to ensure that states do not prohibit access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) services. The bill does not compel any person or organization to provide such services, and permits states to ensure appropriate health and safety standards regarding the practice of IVF. Under the language of the bill, states would be ineligible to receive Medicaid funding if they have […]
Sens. Cruz, Cornyn Introduce Legislation to Designate Fritch Post Office in Honor of Volunteer Fire Chief Zeb Smith
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) introduced a bill today designating the United States Postal Service located at 107 North Hoyne Avenue in Fritch, Texas as the “Chief Zeb Smith Post Office.” Under this legislation, the Post Office will stand in honor of the Fritch Volunteer Fire Chief’s life of service. Chief Smith tragically passed away fighting a fire earlier this year. Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-Texas-13) introduced the bill in […]
Sens. Cruz, Cotton, Colleagues Introduce Legislation Disqualifying Campus Criminals from Student Loan Bailouts
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) introduced the No Bailouts for Campus Criminals Act, legislation preventing any rioter or violent protestor on college campuses convicted of a crime from having their student loans forgiven. The bill comes after widespread, antisemitic protests continue to spread on college campuses across the United States. Upon introduction, Sen. Cruz said, “Students who have been convicted of a crime for engaging in the vicious riots on college […]
Sens. Cruz, Cornyn Introduce Legislation to Secure Mexican Compliance with Water Treaty
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined by Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), today introduced legislation to enhance support for U.S. diplomats and officials seeking to secure Mexican compliance with the 1944 Treaty on Utilization of Waters of the Colorado, Tijuana, and Rio Grande Rivers. This legislation would make sure future deliveries of water by Mexico are predictable and reliable. About the legislation, Sen. Cruz said, “Mexico has consistently failed to […]