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Cruz urges DOJ to expedite review of officer's benefit claim

By Austin News | Jul 12, 2024

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on The Constitution, has called on the Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance to expedite the review of benefit claims for former Santa Fe ISD Police Officer John Barnes.

Cornyn and Booker introduce bill targeting child exploitation loopholes

By Austin News | Jul 12, 2024

On July 12, 2024, U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) introduced the Strengthening Child Exploitation Enforcement Act. The proposed legislation aims to close loopholes in existing criminal child sexual abuse statutes to aid law enforcement in prosecuting offenders and protecting victims.

Senator Cruz introduces bill after child's murder

By Austin News | Jul 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the murder of 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray by two illegal aliens, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas-22) introduced legislation in the Senate and House of Representatives to improve the detention and tracking of illegal aliens entering the United States.

Senator Ted Cruz warns against extensive internet regulation

By Austin News | Jul 11, 2024

In an opening statement at a Senate Commerce Committee hearing titled “The Need to Protect Americans’ Privacy and the AI Accelerant,” Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) emphasized the potential negative impact of regulatory actions on artificial intelligence (AI) proposed by the Biden administration and various congressional members. Cruz argued that these measures could stifle American innovation and burden entrepreneurs with excessive regulations.

Cornyn-Klobuchar bill on rape kit backlog passes Senate

By Austin News | Jul 11, 2024

U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) have announced the passage of legislation to reauthorize the Debbie Smith Act, aimed at providing state and local law enforcement agencies with resources to complete forensic analyses of crime scenes and untested rape kits. The bill has passed the Senate and now awaits the President's signature.

Senate Democrats block measures supporting Israel amid ongoing conflict with Hamas

By Austin News | Jul 11, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senate Democrats today blocked two efforts by U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) aimed at supporting Israel and countering Hamas while safeguarding U.S. Armed Forces stationed off the coast of Gaza.

Senate Judiciary Committee votes down Sarah Netburn's nomination amid controversy

By Austin News | Jul 11, 2024

In a Senate Judiciary Committee Executive Business meeting, U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) condemned Biden nominee Sarah Netburn over the consequences of a judicial decision that has reportedly put women in danger. Shortly thereafter, the committee voted 10-11 against her nomination, blocking it from proceeding to the Senate floor.

Senate passes bill targeting pharmaceutical industry’s anti-competitive practices

By Austin News | Jul 11, 2024

July 11, 2024

Bill introduced by Cornyn and Peters aims to protect U.S. supply chains

By Austin News | Jul 11, 2024

U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Gary Peters (D-MI) have introduced the Securing America’s Federal Equipment (SAFE) in Supply Chains Act, aimed at enhancing cybersecurity by ensuring government agencies avoid acquiring counterfeit electronics or those from unauthorized sellers.

Senator Ted Cruz pledges federal support after touring hurricane-damaged areas

By Austin News | Jul 10, 2024

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) recently toured Jamaica Beach and visited city hall to survey the damage caused by Hurricane Beryl. During his visit, he spoke with residents and joined Acting Governor Dan Patrick (R-Texas) and Galveston County officials for a press conference. Following this, Sen. Cruz traveled to Brazoria County to assess hurricane damage and later accompanied the U.S. Coast Guard on a helicopter survey of the Texas Coast.

Travis County's men's football teams receive $58,732,174 in 2023

By Austin News | Jul 9, 2024

Men's football teams from Travis County received $58,732,174 during the 2023 season, up 16% from the previous year.

Cruz investigates Big Tech funding salaries for Biden admin officials

By Austin News | Jul 9, 2024

U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) has initiated an investigation into Big Tech companies' funding of Biden administration staff salaries through the Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) program.

Texas lawmakers call for continued federal aid after Hurricane Beryl

By Austin News | Jul 9, 2024

U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Rep. Al Green (D-Texas-9), and Rep. Sylvia Garcia (D-Texas-29) have issued a bipartisan letter expressing gratitude to the Biden administration for quickly approving Acting Governor Patrick’s request for a major disaster declaration following Hurricane Beryl. The Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) assistance will accelerate recovery efforts by covering costs associated with debris removal and emergency protective measures in the Houston area, East Texas, and the Coastal Bend.

Senator Cruz introduces bill aiming to exempt tips from federal income tax

By Austin News | Jul 9, 2024

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), along with Sens. Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Rick Scott (R-Fla.), and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), introduced the No Tax on Tips Act to exempt tips from federal income tax. Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.-19) presented companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives, joined by Derrick van Orden (R-Wis.-3).

Senator Ted Cruz visits Houston Emergency Operations Center pledges support after Hurricane Beryl

By Austin News | Jul 9, 2024

HOUSTON, Texas – U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) visited the City of Houston Emergency Operations Center yesterday, where he received a briefing from emergency management personnel and participated in a press conference alongside Houston Mayor John Whitmire (D-Houston) and other local officials.

Cornyn urges Biden for strong stance at NATO summit

By Austin News | Jul 9, 2024

July 9, 2024

Senator Cornyn addresses impact of Hurricane Beryl in Texas

By Austin News | Jul 8, 2024

On July 8, 2024, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) addressed Hurricane Beryl, which made landfall in Texas as a Category One Hurricane earlier in the day. The storm has affected millions of homes and businesses across the southeastern and eastern parts of the state.