WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn, Colleagues Introduce Veterans Health Care Freedom Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.), and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) released the following statements after introducing the Veterans Health Care Freedom Act, which would help improve veterans' access to health care by reducing the Department o  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn, Cruz, Self, Colleagues Introduce MACARTHUR Act Reaffirming West Point's Commitment to Meritocracy and American Leadership WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) along with Representative Keith Self (R-Texas-03) introduced the Maintaining Academy Culture and Assuring Retention of Tradition, Honor, and Unity of the Republic (MACARTHUR) Act, a  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, issued the following statement on Small Business Subcommittee Members and Chairs to serve in the 119th Congress. "I am grateful for the talented group of Members who will lead our five Subcommittees as we continue our important work, fighting for Main Street America,"  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, issued the following statement on the Republican Members selected to serve on the House Committee on Small Business in the 119th Congress. "Throughout the 118th Congress, this Committee served as a strong advocate for small businesses here in Washington," said Chairma  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2025: The House Committee on Small Business will convene for a meeting to organize for the 119th Congress. At this meeting, the Committee will consider the following: 1. Introduction of Majority and Minority Members of the Committee; 2. A Resolution appointing Majority and Minority Members to Subcommittees; 3. The proposed Rules of the Committee   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 (TNSres) -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, posted the following news release on Jan. 21, 2025: Last week, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released its updated budget projections for fiscal years (FY) 2025-2035. CBO's report helps Congress understand the fiscal and economic challenges facing the country. Topline Takeaways from CBO's Updated Baseline: 1. CBO now projects that deficit spending for FY25 will reach a staggering $1.9  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Introduces Texan Brooke Rollins at USDA Secretary Nomination Hearing WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced Texan and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary nominee Brooke Rollins at her nomination hearing in the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. Excerpts from his remarks are below, and video can be found here. "This one is a no-brainer." "I first met  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Meets with Commerce Secretary Nominee Howard Lutnick WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with Howard Lutnick, whom President Trump has nominated to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Commerce. Please see photo below. This image is in the public domain, but those wishing to do so may credit the Office of U.S. Senator John Cornyn. Senator John Cornyn, a Republican from Texa  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Meets with Energy Secretary Nominee Chris Wright WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with Chris Wright, whom President Trump has nominated to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy. Please see photo below. This image is in the public domain, but those wishing to do so may credit the Office of U.S. Senator John Cornyn. Senator John Cornyn, a Republican from Texas, is a   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Meets with SBA Nominee Kelly Loeffler WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with former U.S. Senator Kelly Loeffler (R-GA), whom President Trump has nominated to lead the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Please see photo below. This image is in the public domain, but those wishing to do so may credit the Office of U.S. Senator John Cornyn. Senator John Cornyn, a Republican f  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Praises Pres. Trump for Dismantling Biden's Discriminatory DEI Regime WASHINGTON - Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) tore into the Biden-Harris administration's DEI regime and praised President Trump for dismantling it as one of his first actions of this new administration. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn's remarks are below, and video can be found here. "It's been four days... since Presiden  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Questions UN Ambassador Nominee Stefanik on Reestablishing Deterrence WASHINGTON - Today during the Senate Foreign Relations Committee's hearing on the nomination of U.S. Representative Elise Stefanik (NY-21) to serve as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations under the Trump administration, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed with Rep. Stefanik the need to reestablish deterrence on the world stage f  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Supports Texas' Request for Reimbursement of Border Security Costs WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that the State of Texas has asked the federal government to reimburse the State for taxpayer dollars spent to secure the Texas-Mexico border through Operation Lone Star: "No state has had to bear the brunt of the Bide  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Votes to Confirm John Ratcliffe for CIA Director WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after former Congressman representing Texas' 4 th congressional district and Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe was confirmed as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA): "I've known John Ratcliffe for a number of years, even before he came to Congress, a  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Blackburn, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Recognizing 'American Girls In Sports Day' WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) joined Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and 29 of their Senate GOP colleagues in introducing a resolution to recognize 'American Girls in Sports Day' on Oct. 10: "I'm proud to cosponsor this resolution to recognize Oct. 10 as American Girls in Sports Day and honor the contr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Sanction Palestinian Leadership and Institutions That Reward Terrorism Contact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 January 23, 2025 Washington, D.C. -- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today reintroduced the PLO and PA Terror Payments Accountability Act, legislation that would impose sanctions on foreign persons and entities that provide payment  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton, Kelly Introduce Legislation to Study Cancer Impacts Among Current and Former Military Aviators Contact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 January 23, 2025 Washington, D.C. -- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and Senator Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) today introduced the Aviator Cancers Examination Study (ACES) Act, bipartisan legislation to address the growing cancer and mortality   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2025: Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, chaired by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), voted to advance President Trump's nominee for U.S. Secretary of Transportation, the Honorable Sean Duffy, to the full Senate with unanimous support from committee members. Duffy's nomination passed the committee by a   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Cruz Announces Full Committee Hearing on Jan 28th * * * U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a full committee hearing titled "Fees and Foreign Influence: Examining the Panama Canal and Its Impact on U.S. Trade and National Security" on Tuesday,  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Got The Texas Blues Texas blues isn't just a genre, it's the heartbeat of the Lone Star State. Born out of struggle and resilience, this music reflects the very soul of Texas. At the forefront of Texas blues was Blind Lemon Jefferson, often called the "Father of Texas Blues," whose skillful guitar playing and distinctive voice left a lasting mark on the genre. In the late 1920s, Jefferson became one of the fi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2025: Yesterday, the House Budget Committee convened its committee organizing meeting to adopt the committee rules and oversight plan for the 119th Congress. Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) also formally ratified the committee membership, consisting of 21 Republicans and 16 Democrats. Most notably, the Chairman announced his appointment of the Committee's V  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2025: Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) delivered opening remarks at the "Organizational Meeting to Consider the Rules of the Committee on the Budget for the 119th Congress AND the Committee on the Budget's Authorization and Oversight Plan for the 119th Congress." Opening Statement as Delivered: "When I say I'm proud of what we  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following statement on Jan. 23, 2025: * * * House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin released the following statement regarding President Trump's announcement of private sector investments of up to $500 billion in America's artificial intelligence infrastructure. "As AI innovation rapidly progresses across the globe, it is essential for the Uni  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2025: Today, Chairman Brian Babin (TX-36) of the Science, Space, and Technology Committee announced the new and returning Republican members who will serve on the Committee for the 119th Congress. "The SST Committee will become increasingly important as our nation strengthens its leadership and global standing. With the knowledge, experi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2025: Today, House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin (R-TX) and former Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Jay Obernolte (R-CA) released statements celebrating the withdrawal of a problematic Biden Administration proposed regulation to outsource emissions requirements to a controversial foreign e  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2025: Today, Congressman Roger Williams, Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business wrote to President Trump expressing support for the appointment of Casey Mulligan as the Chief Counsel of the Small Business Administration's (SBA) Office of Advocacy. "After flagging for Biden multiple times last Congress how the appointment of a new Chief Co  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee released the following testimony by Austin Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes, on behalf of the National League of Cities, from a Jan. 15, 2025, hearing entitled "America Builds: The State of the Nation's Transportation System": * * * Good morning, Chairman Graves, Ranking Member Larsen, and Members of the Committee. I am Mayor Pro Tem Vanessa Fuentes, from the City of Austin, Texas. Thank you for inviting the National Le  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 19 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Celebrates Return of Sacred Pueblo Artifacts Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) announced the long-awaited repatriation of sacred Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Tribe artifacts currently held by the Nationaal Museum Van Wereldculturen in the Netherlands back to their home in El Paso, Texas. Senators Lujan and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), and Representatives Veronica Escobar  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Celebrates Return of Sacred Pueblo Artifacts Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) announced the long-awaited repatriation of sacred Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Tribe artifacts currently held by the Nationaal Museum Van Wereldculturen in the Netherlands back to their home in El Paso, Texas. Senators Lujan and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), and Representatives Veronica Escobar  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Celebrates Return of Sacred Pueblo Artifacts Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) announced the long-awaited repatriation of sacred Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo Tribe artifacts currently held by the Nationaal Museum Van Wereldculturen in the Netherlands back to their home in El Paso, Texas. Senators Lujan and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), and Representatives Veronica Escobar  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Cornyn Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Drought Protections for Acequias In First Bill Introduction of this Congress, Lujan Centers New Mexico Priorities Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, and U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) reintroduced the bipartisan ACEQUIA Act, legisl  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Cornyn Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Drought Protections for Acequias In First Bill Introduction of this Congress, Lujan Centers New Mexico Priorities Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee, and U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) reintroduced the bipartisan ACEQUIA Act, legisl  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, posted the following news release on Jan. 22, 2025: Earlier this week, President Trump signed an executive order officially establishing the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to modernize and streamline the federal government. It is anticipated that key technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) will help maximize government productivity while reducing government spending. However, in orde  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following statement: * * * U.S. Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) released the following statement on his selection as the next House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman for the 119th Congress. "It's an incredible honor to be chosen to serve as the next House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman," said Babin. "Between our nation's booming science  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2025: Congressman Brandon Gill (TX-26) today attended the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States of America, Donald J. Trump, along with his wife Danielle. "This is the dawn of a new day in America with President Donald J. Trump in the White House once again," said Congressman Gill. "For four years Americans lived under the dark cloud of Joe Biden's extremist regime, from his burde  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2025: Congressman Brandon Gill (TX-26) today was selected to serve on the Oversight Subcommittee for Delivering on Government Efficiency (D.O.G.E.), led by Chairwoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA). "I am honored to have been selected for the House Oversight D.O.G.E. Subcommittee," said Rep. Gill. "We're going to drain the swamp and slash woke, weaponized government waste. Thank you to Chairwoman G  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Craig Goldman, R-Texas, issued the following statement: * * * Congressman Craig Goldman (R-TX) released the following statement after receiving his appointment to the House Energy and Commerce Committee and the following important subcommittees: Subcommittee on Energy; Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade; and Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. "I'm eager to get to work to revitalize the American energy industry, promote trade and economic  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release: DALLAS, TX - Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32) announced a $2 million infrastructure and economic development grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the The Deep Ellum Foundation to advance the "Dallas Cultural Trail: Revitalizing Historic Neighborhoods Across Highways Through Art and Mobility." This project will reconnect downtown Dallas, Deep Ellum, and South Dallas through an innovative tra  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32) was named Vice Ranking Member on the House Homeland Security Committee. In this position, Johnson will assist Ranking Member Bennie Thompson (MS-02), the top Democrat on the Committee, in leading Democratic efforts to secure the southern border, oversee federal emergency management operations, and protect the homeland of the United States. "Keeping our nation safe and str  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32) released the following statement on the 60th Presidential Inauguration, where President Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 47th President of the United States. "As the trusted representative for Texas' 32nd Congressional District, I attended the 60th Presidential Inauguration to witness the peaceful transition of power and show my support for our democracy," said John  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Sylvester Turner, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Houston, TX - Congressman Sylvester Turner, a Democrat proudly serving the 18th Congressional District of Texas and a member of the Homeland Security and Science, Space, & Technology Committees, is urging all residents to remain indoors and avoid travel as a severe winter storm brings hazardous snow and ice conditions to the Houston area. "With icy roads and freezing temperatures, the risk to drivers and   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Files Amicus Brief in State Sovereignty Energy Case 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   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Introduces MEDAL Act to Decrease Financial Burden on Medal of Honor Recipients 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 St  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Introduces Resolution to Repeal Biden Appliances Rule on Gas Heaters 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  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Statement on Retirement Announcement of Jason Owens, 26th Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol 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  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Protect Military Installations from Adversary Land Purchases 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 Rus  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz, Rep. Carey, Colleagues Work to Overturn Biden Admin IRS Rule Sending American Cryptocurrency Innovation Overseas 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  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz, Rep. Hern Introduce School Choice Legislation Prioritizing the Right to a Quality Education for Every Child 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 i  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: In his opening statement at today's Senate Commerce Committee confirmation hearing for the Secretary of Transportation, Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) outlined his agenda for the next two years and affirmed his support for Congressman Sean Duffy. Sen. Cruz declared his intentions to regularly hold hearings and move bills through the committee. He   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Johnson Joins Sen. Cruz in Prioritizing the Right to a Quality Education for Every Child WASHINGTON - On Monday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and 7 Republican colleagues in introducing the Student Empowerment Act to enhance 529 College Savings Plans to help public, private, religious, and homeschool students and families. The bill ensures all families are a  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Johnson Joins Sen. Cruz, Colleagues in Supporting Police, Firefighters, and First Responders WASHINGTON - On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) joined U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and 8 of his Senate GOP colleagues in introducing the Thin Blue Line Act which would increase penalties for criminals who target law enforcement. Federal law already makes the targeting, killing, or attempted k  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee issued the following information for a nomination hearing at 10 a.m. on Jan. 23, 2025, at 106 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Nominees * Mrs. Brooke Rollins, of Texas, to be Secretary of Agriculture * * * Original text here: https://www.agriculture.senate.gov/hearings/nomination-hearing-01-23-2025  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a nomination hearing for Howard Lutnick, President Donald Trump's nominee to be U.S. Secretary of Commerce. The nomination hearing will immediately follow an executive session to consider the rules governing the committee for  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following information for a nomination hearing at 10 a.m. on Jan. 29, 2025, at 253 Russell Senate Office Building: U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a nomination hearing for Howard Lutnick, President Donald Trump's nominee to be U.S. Secretary of Commerce. The nomination hearing will immediately follow an executive ses  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Leaders of dozens of key transportation organizations coalesce behind Sean Duffy as Secretary of Transportation * * * Ahead of the Senate Commerce Committee nomination hearing for Sean Duffy to be U.S. Secretary of Transportation, dozens of transportation trade associations, companies, and coalitions that depend on a safe and efficient  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Cruz announces executive session to markup Duffy nomination on January 22 * * * At today's Senate Commerce Committee hearing, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be U.S. Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, earned praise from Senators on both sides of the dais, citing his qualifications and history of public service.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan bill targets malicious use of AI and empowers deepfake revenge porn victims * * * In one of his first moves as the Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) joined Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) in reintroducing the bipartisan, bicameral TAKE IT DOWN Act. The leg  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Ted Cruz Introduce Legislation to Prevent Adversaries from Buying Land Near Military Installations WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) with several of their colleagues introduced the Protecting Military Installations and Ranges Act to protect Department of Defense (DOD) installations and training areas from our adversaries. The bill r  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Ted Cruz: West Point's Mission Must Include 'Duty, Honor, Country' Introduce MACARTHUR Act to restore official mission statement WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas), with U.S. Rep. Keith Self (R-Texas), introduced the Maintaining Academy Culture and Assuring Retention of Tradition, Honor, and Unity of the Republic (MACARTHUR) Act, a  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * VIDEO: Cornyn Applauds Nominees Tasked with Enacting Pres. Trump's Economic Agenda WASHINGTON - Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) expressed his support for President Trump's nominees chosen to help implement his economic agenda, including Scott Bessent at the Department of the Treasury, Howard Lutnick for Secretary of Commerce, and Russ Vought to lead the Office of Management and Budget. Excer  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * VIDEO: Cornyn Congratulates Pres. Trump, Praises New Border Patrol Chief & Texan Mike Banks WASHINGTON - Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) congratulated President Trump and Vice President JD Vance and praised the President's decision to name Texan and former Texas Border Czar Mike Banks to serve as U.S. Border Patrol Chief. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn's remarks are below, and video can be found he  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Protect Victims of Deepfake Revenge Porn WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas), and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) reintroduced the TAKE IT DOWN Act, legislation that would criminalize the publication of non-consensual, sexually exploitative images--including AI-generated deepfakes--and require platforms to remove images within 48 hours of not  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Cruz Lead Effort to Protect First Amendment Rights of Pro-Life Americans WASHINGTON - Ahead of the 2025 National March for Life in Washington, D.C. on Friday, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) are leading an effort to ensure that the First Amendment rights of pro-life Americans are respected while they visit our nation's capital. During the 2023 March for Life, individua  more