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U.S. Congressional Tipoffs Involving Texas Newsletter for Sunday November 10, 2019 ( 53 items )  

Allred Leads Bipartisan Effort to Reduce Insulin Costs for North Texans Health Care Round-table Garland
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Colin Allred, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Colin Allred (TX-32), today announced cosponsorship of the Insulin Price Reduction Act, a bipartisan bill that would reduce the price of insulin for millions of people. "It's unacceptable that in our country, one in four people are rationing their insulin because of high cost," said Allred. "This bill would lower the cost of insulin by as much as 75 percent and help North Texans who are struggling  more

GAO Denies in Part Protest by Creative Custom Products of Phoenix, Arizona
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- The Government Accountability Office has issued a decision denying in part and dismissing in part a bid protest filed by Creative Custom Products of Phoenix, Arizona. According to the GAO, Creative Custom Products "protests the award of an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract to FlexDecks, Inc., a small business located in Houston, Texas, under request for proposals (RFP) No. N68335-19-R-0011, issued by the Department of the Navy, Naval Air Warfare Center, fo  more

New Mexico Delegation Announces $12.5 Million Grant to Improve Safety on Heavily-Traveled Permian Basin Transportation Corridor
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Debra Haaland, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Grant funds will repair and add safety enhancements along stretch of US Highway 285 between Loving, New Mexico and the Texas Border that has seen rising fatalities as heavy truck traffic has increased * * * Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) and Xochitl Torres Small (D-N.M.) announced that the   more

Ors Markey, Durbin, Cruz Call on Cambodian Government to Allow Peaceful Return of Opposition Party Members, Democracy Activists
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced a resolution calling on the Cambodian government, led by Prime Minister Hun Sen, to allow for the peaceful return of opposition party members and democracy activists to the country this weekend. Since 2017, the Hun Sen government increasingly has taken bold steps to undermine human rights, democracy, and free  more

President Trump Nominates FDA Commissioner
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- The U.S. Senate received the nomination of an individual for a position in the Trump Administration on Nov. 5: Stephen Hahn, of Texas, to be Commissioner of Food and Drugs, Department of Health and Human Services.  more

Rep. Babin Issues Statement on Transparency in Impeachment Inquiry
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, issued the following statement after sending a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi requesting she release the full transcripts of all depositions taken since she announced the beginning of the impeachment inquiry on Sept. 24 and halt the House Intelligence Committee from selectively leaking information: "The American people deserve fairness and transparency during this absurd partisan process that seeks to remove our duly elected President. "Th  more

Rep. Brady Submits Op-Ed on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following op-ed on Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which was provided to USA Today: The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act changed the trajectory of America's economy, resulting in higher economic growth, larger paychecks, more jobs, less poverty and one of the most competitive economies in the world. With its enactment, more Americans are working and seeing significant paycheck growth. Ameri  more

Rep. Brady: Bipartisan Bill to Support Transformation of Child Welfare Systems Introduced in House and Senate
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Kevin Brady, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: The top Republican on the House Ways and Means Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Jackie Walorski (R-IN), Subcommittee Chairman Danny K. Davis (D-IL), Senate Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR), today introduced the Family First Transition Act to help states transform their child welfare systems  more

Rep. Burgess Recognizes Local Veterans Service to Our Nation
HIGHLAND VILLAGE, Texas, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Michael Burgess, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-TX), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, presented five former U.S. Armed Forces members with the 2019 26th Congressional District Veteran Commendation (CVC). The CVC, established in 2005, honors distinguished veterans who have continued their dedication to the nation by serving their local communities after selfl  more

Rep. Carter Issues Statement on 10th Anniversary of Fort Hood Terrorist Attack
KILLEEN, Texas, Nov. 5 -- Rep. John Carter, R-Texas, issued the following statement on the 10th anniversary of the Fort Hood terrorist attack: "Ten years ago today, pure evil struck The Great Place when a terrorist killed thirteen men and women and wounded more than thirty others. "No matter how many days pass, the horrors of that day remain on my mind, and our community still carries the weight of grief for those we lost. On the anniversary of this tragedy, Erika and I are praying for the fam  more

Rep. Cohen Questions Witnesses at Field Hearing on Recent Immigration Raids
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-09) today questioned witnesses about recent immigration raids in Mississippi and Tennessee at a field hearing of the House Committee on Homeland Security in Jackson, Mississippi. Congressman Cohen thanked the Committee's Chairman, Bennie G. Thompson of Mississippi, for inviting him to the field hearing. Representatives Sheila Jackson Lee and Al Green, both of Texas, also particip  more

Rep. Crenshaw Announces $25 Million Grant for Houston Transportation Improvements
HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Dan Crenshaw, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Dan Crenshaw announced that the Department of Transportation (DOT) has awarded Houston with a $25 million grant for infrastructure updates. This money will fund Memorial Heights Redevelopment Authority's Shepherd and Durham Major Investment Project, which improves two major roadways and six connecting streets. The project will add new turning and bike lanes, accessible sidewalks, and ramps as we  more

Rep. Cuellar Announces $2,500,000 in Federal Funding for SCAN for HIV Prevention
LAREDO, Texas, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $2,500,000 in federal funding over five years for Serving Children and Adults in Need (SCAN) Inc. The funds will be used for SCAN's Healthy Border Initiative Project, which will provide behavioral care to 500 individuals in Webb County. The population focus is on Hispanic females and males 18 years of age and older at high risk for HIV/Hepatitis infection who meet  more

Rep. Cuellar Announces $2.47 Million Loan Award for Water Infrastructure in Floresville
FLORESVILLE, Texas, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * - Improvements will provide safe and reliable drinking water for residents * * * Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced a $2,265,000 loan award to the city of Floresville. These funds, awarded through the USDA Rural Development Water and Waste Disposal program, will be used to replace the existing Plaza Well and rehabilitate other water treatment installations. These improvements will sec  more

Rep. Cuellar Announces $500,000 for Development of Community Park in Tilden
TILDEN, Texas, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) announced $500,000 in federal funding for McMullen County. These funds, awarded through to the National Park Service Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), will be used to create a 4.8 acre community park in Tilden, Texas. "Public parks serve as the soul of our neighbors and bring enrichment to all of our lives," Congressman Cuellar said. "Tilden's new park will create   more

Rep. Cuellar Recognizes Escobar Rios Elementary in Mission as National Blue Ribbon School
MISSION, Texas, Nov. 4 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) recognized Escobar Rios Elementary School in Mission as a National Blue Ribbon School for its overall academic excellence and progress in closing achievement gaps. Escobar Rios Elementary is one of 28 schools in Texas that were recognized by the U.S. Department of Education with this award, 7 of those in the 28th Congressional District of Texas. Congressman Cuellar said,  more

Rep. Cuellar Works to Protect Newborns, Expectant Mothers
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * - Congressman cosponsors bill to increase home visiting, research maternal health * * * Congressman Henry Cuellar (TX-28) signed on as co-sponsor of H.R. 4768, the Home Visiting to Reduce Maternal Mortality and Morbidity Act, legislation that would add $200 million in federal funding over the next three years for the Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting (MIECHV) program. With this bill,  more

Rep. Engel, House Bipartisan Task Force the for Combating Anti-Semitism, Issue Joint Statement on FBI Thwarting Synagogue Bombing
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The co-chairs of the House Bipartisan Task Force the for Combating Anti-Semitism - Reps. Eliot Engel, D-New York, Nita Lowey, D-New York, Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, Kay Granger, R-Texas, Ted Deutch, D-Florida, Randy Weber, R-Texas, Marc Veasey, D-Texas, and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following joint statement on the FBI stopping an attempted bombing of a synagogue in Colorado: "We applaud the FBI for thwarting a white supremacist's alleged plans to bomb   more

Rep. Garcia Issues Statement on Texas Taking Over Houston Independent School District
HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following statement: Yesterday, Mike Morath, the Texas Education Agency (TEA) Commissioner, informed the Houston ISD that the state of Texas will be taking over the school district by replacing the board of trustees and superintendent. The potential state takeover has been looming over students, parents, and teachers in the Houston ISD for more than two years. Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia issued the following statement on the matt  more

Rep. Gohmert and CJWC Praise President Trump for Taking Action on Military Injustice Cases & Recommend Two More Warriors for Consideration
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Yesterday, the Congressional Justice for Warriors Caucus (CJWC) delivered a letter to President Donald J. Trump praising his consideration of the cases of 1Lt. Clint Lorance, Chief Petty Officer Eddie Gallagher and Maj. Matt Golsteyn for action as soon as November 11, 2019, on Veterans Day. Pursuing justice for these warriors has been of paramount importance to the CJWC, which has worked diligently on their b  more

Rep. Gohmert Issues Statement on 10th Anniversary of Fort Hood Shooting
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Louie Gohmert, R-Texas, issued the following statement on the 10th anniversary of the Fort Hood shooting in Killeen, Texas: "Ten years ago, today, 13 precious people - soldiers and civilians - were brutally massacred at the hands of evil. The shooting spree at Fort Hood in Killeen, Texas is still to this day the worst mass murder at a U.S. military installation in U.S. history. "The malicious actions of radical Islamists have claimed far too many innocent lives. Even  more

Rep. Gonzalez Urges Mexican President to Accept U.S. Offer of Help
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15) published an editorial urging Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador to accept the United States' offer of help to secure the country. On Tuesday, November 5, a massacre of nine people, women and children, in the Mexican state of Chihuahua highlighted the increasing stranglehold of Mexican cartels in parts of the country and the nation's inability to combat  more

Rep. Green Attends Homeland Security Field Hearing, Decries August ICE Raids That Caused 680 Workers to Be Arrested But Not One Owner
TOUGALOO, Mississippi, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: On Thursday, November 7, 2019, Congressman Al Green attended the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security's field hearing titled, Immigration Raids: Impacts and Aftermath on Mississippi Communities. Congressman Green released the following statement: "On Wednesday, August 7, 2019, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents raided seven poultry processing plants to capture and deport undocumented   more

Rep. Johnson Issues Statement on U.S. Withdrawal From Paris Climate Agreement
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following statement after President Trump notified the United Nations that the U.S. intends to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement: "For years, I have expressed my disapproval of President Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement. "It is embarrassing that the U.S. has now formally abandoned not only this international agreement but the   more

Rep. Johnson: Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Act is Signed Into Law
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson, D-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release: This afternoon, The White House announced that President Trump signed H.R. 1396, the Hidden Figures Congressional Gold Medal Act. Chairwoman Eddie Bernice Johnson (D-TX) introduced the legislation in the House of Representatives. Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) was the lead sponsor in the Senate. "I am thrilled to hear that the Hidden Figures C  more

Rep. Smith Issues Statement on His Visit to U.S.-Mexico Border
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement regarding his visit to the U.S.-Mexico border: "We face significant challenges on our southern border. "Illegal crossings, drug smuggling and the increase in unaccompanied minors have highlighted the need for enhanced border security. "The President is correct for his focus on strengthening our border. "I salute and respect our Border Patrol who are on the front lines of our national security." * * * Congre  more

Rep. Spano Gets Firsthand Look at Border Security Efforts
MC ALLEN, Texas, Nov. 4 -- Rep. Ross Spano, R-Florida, issued the following news release: Last week, Representative Ross Spano (Florida-15) joined Representative Mike Rogers (Alabama-3) and other lawmakers in the Rio Grande Valley to get a firsthand look at efforts to secure the border. "Thousands of people illegally cross the border each year, from men, women and children seeking asylum to illegal drug traffickers," said Spano. "This influx of people has not only created a humanitarian crisis  more

Rep. Veasey, House Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Anti-Semitism, Issue Joint Statement on FBI Thwarting Synagogue Bombing
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The co-chairs of the House Bipartisan Task Force the for Combating Anti-Semitism - Reps. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, Eliot Engel, D-New York, Nita Lowey, D-New York, Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, Kay Granger, R-Texas, Ted Deutch, D-Florida, Randy Weber, R-Texas, and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, on the FBI stopping an attempted bombing of a synagogue in Colorado: "We applaud the FBI for thwarting a white supremacist's alleged plans to bomb the Temple Emanuel synagogue in Puebl  more

Rep. Walberg Visits Southern Border to Examine Security Challenges
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-07) visited the U.S.-Mexico border over the weekend to speak with agents on the ground and see firsthand the humanitarian and national security crisis. Walberg joined a congressional delegation that toured facilities in Texas Rio Grande Valley Sector and met with personnel from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). "Despite th  more

Rep. Williams Issues Statement on Anniversary of Fort Hood Massacre
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, issued the following statement on the anniversary of the Fort Hood massacre, which injured more than 30 individuals and took the lives of 14 others, including 12 military service members, one civilian and an unborn child: "The act of sheer evil on United States soil 10 years ago today was unthinkable, as 14 innocent lives were taken, including an unborn child. "Over the last decade, we have seen extraordinary resilience and an outpouring of   more

Reps. Engel, McCaul Issue Statement on Protests in Iraq
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following joint statement with Ranking Member Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, on protests in Iraq: "It is critical that the Iraqi government protect the right of the Iraqi people to peacefully protest and assemble. In recent days, we've seen an increase in violence perpetrated by Iraqi security forces and paramilitary groups. "This is unacceptable. Anyone using force and violent intim  more

Reps. Engel, McCaul Issue Statement on Protests in Iraq
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Reps. Eliot Engel, D-New York, and Michael McCaul, R-Texas, chairman and ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following joint statement on protests in Iraq: "It is critical that the Iraqi government protect the right of the Iraqi people to peacefully protest and assemble. "In recent days, we've seen an increase in violence perpetrated by Iraqi security forces and paramilitary groups. This is unacceptable. "Anyone using force and violent int  more

Reps. Fletcher Issues Statement on Withdrawal From Paris Climate Agreement
HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following statement on President Trump's formal withdrawal from the Paris Climate Agreement: "Withdrawing from the Paris Climate Agreement further isolates the United States and tells the world we are not a reliable partner. "That is not who we are, and it is not who we should be. "We need American engagement now more than ever, as leaders and visionaries for our future." In April, Congresswoman Fletcher wrote an op-ed on   more

Reps. Granger, Thornberry, Womack Warn of Damage to the Military Under a Full-Year Continuing Resolution
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Rep. Kay Granger, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release: Reps Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Kay Granger (R-TX) and Steve Womack (R-AR), Republican leaders of the House Armed Services, Appropriations, and Budget Committees respectively, issued a stark warning to their colleagues today on the damage a full-year continuing resolution would do to America's military. That damage is detailed in a fact sheet that acco  more

Reps. McCaul, Engel Issue Statement on Protests in Iraq
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following joint statement with Chairman Eliot L. Engel, D-New York, on protests in Iraq: "It is critical that the Iraqi government protect the right of the Iraqi people to peacefully protest and assemble. "In recent days, we've seen an increase in violence perpetrated by Iraqi security forces and paramilitary groups. "This is unacceptable. Anyone using force and vio  more

Reps. Thornberry, Granger, Womack Warn of Damage to the Military Under a Full-Year Continuing Resolution
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Rep. Mac Thornberry, R-Texas, ranking Republican member of the House Armed Services Committee, issued the following news release: * * * - Fact Sheet Details Real Damage A CR Would Do * * * Reps Mac Thornberry (R-TX), Kay Granger (R-TX) and Steve Womack (R-AR), Republican leaders of the House Armed Services, Appropriations, and Budget Committees respectively, issued a stark warning to their colleagues today on the damage a full-year continuing resolution would do to Amer  more

Sen. Cornyn Issues Statement on Democrats Walking Away From Negotiations to Reauthorize Violence Against Women Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following statement after Senate Democrats walked away from negotiations to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act and Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, announced her intent to introduce legislation to extend the law: "I'm grateful to Senator Ernst for her leadership and to the rest of my colleagues who have negotiated in good faith with our Democratic colleagues to extend this critical law. "Unfortunately, the other side of the aisle once  more

Sen. Cruz Issues Statement Honoring Soldiers Lost at Fort Hood
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued a statement honoring the memories of the 13 soldiers killed and more than 30 others wounded in a shooting at Fort Hood, Texas: "On this day 10 years ago, a maniacal madman viciously murdered 13 and wounded over 30 unarmed U.S. Army soldiers at Fort Hood - attacking the very people who have devoted their lives to defending our country against evil and making the world a safer place. "As we honor the memory of the innocent men and women who lo  more

Sen. Cruz Issues Statement on 40th Anniversary of Iran Hostage Crisis
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following statement recognizing the 40th anniversary of the Iran hostage crisis: "Today marks the 40th anniversary of the beginning of the Iran Hostage Crisis, when thugs backed by the Ayatollahs seized Americans working in Iran and held them hostage. Fifty-two of the hostages were held captive for 444 days, until January 20, 1981, when President Ronald Reagan was inaugurated. "The fact  more

Sen. Cruz Issues Statement on Trump Administration Decision to Formally Withdraw From Paris Climate Agreement
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following statement applauding the Trump administration for taking steps to formally withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement: "Today President Trump followed through on his promise to relieve our nation of the unfair and economically devastating requirements of the Paris Climate Agreement, which would increase government control over nearly every aspect of our daily lives, fundamentally disadvantage the United States in the global econo  more

Sen. Cruz Issues Statement on Veterans Day
HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 8 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following statement advance of Veterans Day: "This Veterans Day, Texans and Americans across our great nation will unite to honor and recognize our veterans for the brave and selfless sacrifices they have made for our country. "To each and every one of the dedicated men and women who are currently serving or have served in our nation's military, we say 'thank you.' "Thank you for defending freedom, for proudly wearing our country's   more

Sen. Cruz Meets With Cuban Dissident Rosa Maria Paya on National Victims of Communism Day
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: As the son of a Cuban political prisoner, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, has led efforts to expose oppressive regimes and advocate on behalf of political dissidents yearning for freedom across the globe. Today, on National Victims of Communism Day, Sen. Cruz met with Cuban political dissident Rosa Maria Paya to denounce the evils of communism and call for freedom and  more

Sen. Cruz Recognizes 30th Anniversary of Fall of Berlin Wall, Power of American Principles
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, released a new video, "The Power of American Principles," in advance of the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, when democracy and freedom prevailed over the brutal tyranny of communism. Watch the video at https://www.cruz.senate.gov/files/documents/Letters/2019.10.23_Congressional%20Leah%20Sharibu%20F  more

Sen. Cruz: Commerce Leaders Introduce NASA Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Subcommittee on Aviation and Space, along with ranking member Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) and Sens. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) chairman and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, introduced the NASA Authorization Act of 2019. This bill expands and improves upon the bipartisan legislation Sen. Cruz   more

Sen. Cruz: To Maintain U.S. Leadership in Space, We Must Inspire the Future Workforce
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), chairman of the Subcommittee on Aviation and Space, today led a hearing with educators and industry leaders on the importance of hands-on learning opportunities for students in developing America's future space workforce. During his introductory remarks, Sen. Cruz highlighted the historic accomplishments of NASA during the Apollo Program and the crucial role a skilled, diverse workforc  more

Sen. Cruz: Trump Has Achieved Historic Impact With This Action
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and chairman of the Subcommittee on The Constitution, today penned an op-ed for FoxNews.com highlighting the 158 Trump-appointed federal judges confirmed by the United States Senate. Later today, Sen. Cruz will attend President Trump's remarks at the White House to celebrate this historic achievement. In the op-ed, Sen. Cruz wrote: "Few legaci  more

Sen. Toomey: Senate Democrats Refuse to Legislate: Block Consideration of SECURE Act
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) went to the Senate Floor with the intent of actually legislating. Senate Democrats had no interest in doing the same, despite weeks of repeated cries to the contrary. The SECURE Act makes significant changes to federal retirement and tax laws. It passed the House in May following a legislative process that involved committee and floor debate. To date, the Senate has   more

Sen. Udall: New Mexico Delegation Announces $12.5 Million Grant to Improve Safety on Heavily-Traveled Permian Basin Transportation Corridor
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Tom Udall, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * - Grant funds will repair and add safety enhancements along stretch of US Highway 285 between Loving, New Mexico and the Texas Border that has seen rising fatalities as heavy truck traffic has increased * * * Today, U.S. Senators Tom Udall (D-N.M.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representatives Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Deb Haaland (D-N.M.) and Xochitl Torres Small (D-N.M.) announced that the Un  more

Sen. Wicker: Commerce Leaders Introduce the NASA Authorization Act of 2019
WASHINGTON, Nov. 6 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Subcommittee on Aviation and Space, along with ranking member Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., and Sens. Roger Wicker, R-Miss., and Maria Cantwell, D-Wash, chairman and ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, introduced the NASA Authorization Act of 2  more

Senate Conducted Five Committee Hearings for Nov. 5
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- The Senate conducted five committee hearings for Nov. 5: NASA'S WORKFORCE OF THE FUTURE Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation: Subcommittee on Aviation and Space concluded a hearing to examine building NASA's workforce of the future, focusing on STEM engagement for a 21st century education, after receiving testimony from Linda T. Elkins-Tanton, Arizona State University Interplanetary Initiative, Tempe; Jeffrey Manber, Nanoracks LLC, Webster, Texas; J.R. Gladd  more

Senate Democrats Obstruct Sens. Cruz, Toomey's Proposal to Fully Debate, Advance Bipartisan SECURE Act, Tax Relief for Gold Star Families
WASHINGTON, Nov. 7 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Pat Toomey (R-Penn.) today offered a unanimous consent request to debate and advance the SECURE Act, comprehensive, bipartisan retirement security legislation, in the Senate. The request also included the opportunity for the Senate to vote on common sense proposals to strengthen the bill. Sens. Cruz and Toomey, as well as Sens. Richard Burr (R-N.C.), Mike Braun (R-Ind.), and Mike   more

Sens. Cruz, Cotton Introduce Bill Sanctioning Foreign Government Officials Who Hold Americans Hostage
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) today introduced The Global Hostage Act, a bill that would require the president to impose sanctions on foreign government officials responsible for taking U.S. persons hostage. It would also bar those officials and their families from receiving U.S. visas. The bill text is available here (https://cruz.senat  more

Sens. Cruz, Markey, Durbin Call on Cambodian Government to Allow Peaceful Return of Opposition Party Members, Democracy Activists
WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, along with Sens. Edward Markey (D-Mass.), and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) introduced a resolution calling on the Cambodian government, led by Prime Minister Hun Sen, to allow for the peaceful return of opposition party members and democracy activists to the country this weekend. Since 2017, the Hun Sen government increasingly has taken bold st  more