U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Mike. Braun (R-Ind.) reintroduced legislation today to eliminate the Office of Financial Research, a stark example of redundancy and unaccountability within the Treasury Department. Sen. Cruz previously introduced this bill in 2019 and 2021. About the bill, Sen. Cruz said, “We need to rein in bureaucratic overreach by the federal government. By eliminating useless and unaccountable offices like the Office of Financial Research, we will better serve the people of Texas, and […]
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Sen. Cruz Visits Israel and Calls For US to Unequivocally Stand With the Jewish State: ‘Israel Not Only Has a Right, But a Responsibility to Defend Yourselves’
Press coverage of Sens. Cruz and Hagerty’s trip to Israel U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) this week visited Israel in the aftermath of the recent violent escalation by Iran-controlled terrorist groups including Hamas to see and hear directly what the Israelis need to defend themselves and to show the international community that the United States stands unequivocally with Israel. Sen. Cruz condemned the attacks, and in the early days of the conflict announced his intention to visit […]
Sens. Cruz, Scott, Republican Colleagues: Israel Deserves Full and Unequivocal US Support
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Tom Cotton (R-Ark.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), John Hoeven (R-N.D.), Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), John Kennedy (R-La.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), and Todd Young (R-Ind.) this week announced a resolution condemning the attacks against Israel by Hamas, an Iranian-backed and funded […]
Sens. Cruz, Daines Introduce Bill on Potential Violations by Mexico of Treaty for Law Enforcement, Combatting Drug Trafficking
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Steve Daines (R-Mont.) this week introduced the Transparency to Rehabilitate United States Treaties with Mexico Act of 2021 (TRUST With Mexico Act), a bill that would require the Secretary of State to provide to Congress a report describing actions taken by the Mexican government that violate the U.S.-Mexico Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance, the responsible parties, and effects those actions had on counternarcotics cooperation […]
Sens. Cruz, Gillibrand, Colleagues Announce Bipartisan Bill to Combat Sexual Violence in the Military
‘Our daughters and sons sign up to defend this nation knowing that they will face risk […] but none of our daughters and sons should face the risk of assault from their fellow servicemen and women’ U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and Mark Kelly (R-Ariz.) today announced their introduction of the bipartisan Military Justice Improvement and Increase Prevention Act and called for their colleagues on […]
Sens. Cruz, Kennedy Issue Statement On Effort to Prevent Asian American Discrimination in Higher Education
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Kennedy (R-La.), today issued the following statement after Senate Democrats blocked their amendment to prohibit federal funding for any institution of higher education that discriminates against Asian Americans in recruitment, applicant review, or admissions: “In an unbelievably cynical move, Senate Democrats blocked efforts to stop discrimination against Asian Americans in higher education, where racial bias has become all too common. This amendment would bar funds from institutions that discriminate against Asian American students. “Despite their calls to end racism, it is clear Democrats are only paying […]
Sens. Cruz, Cornyn Introduce Resolution Honoring Baylor Men’s Basketball Team as NCAA Champions
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today introduced a resolution in celebration and recognition of Baylor University’s 2021 NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship title. Upon introduction of this resolution, Sen. Cruz said: “I am proud to honor Baylor men’s basketball team for bringing home to Waco an incredible victory. This one-of-a-kind team showcased the competitiveness and dedication of Texans throughout the tournament, and they will no doubt continue to be a serious contender for seasons to come. Sic ‘em […]
Sens. Cruz, Paul Introduce Retirement Freedom Act
‘I urge my colleagues to take up and swiftly pass this legislation in a time when our nation’s seniors need it most’ U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rand Paul (R-Ky.) this week introduced the Retirement Freedom Act, legislation empowering senior citizens with the choice to opt-out of Medicare Part A and utilize other healthcare options without being forced to lose their Social Security benefits. U.S. Rep. Gary Palmer (R-Ala.) introduced the companion bill in the House of Representatives. Sen. […]
Sens. Cruz, Johnson, Lee, and Paul Issue Joint Statement on Senate Health Bill
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), and Rand Paul (R-Ky.) issued the following statement Thursday responding to the release of the Better Care Reconciliation Act of 2017: “Currently, for a variety of reasons, we are not ready to vote for this bill, but we are open to negotiation and obtaining more information before it is brought to the floor. There are provisions in this draft that represent […]
Sens. Cruz and Gardner Submit Letter Urging Financial Sanctions Against North Korea
Senators send letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin regarding continued aggression from the DPRK WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Cory Gardner (R-Colo.) today delivered a letter to Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin that expresses grave concerns regarding continued aggression from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), and urging him to execute the full extent of financial sanctions and targeted financial measures allowed under current law. The letter was also signed […]