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New law allows federal court sessions in West Texas

By Austin News | Jul 31, 2024

U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) announced that their Improving Access to Our Courts Act, which permits federal court proceedings at the U.S. District Court in Alpine, Texas, has been signed into law. The Alpine courthouse is one of seven U.S. District Courts for the Western District of Texas and serves nine counties.

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Bill ensuring crime victim proxies receive restitution signed into law

By Austin News | Jul 31, 2024

U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) along with U.S. Representatives Harriet Hageman (WY-At-Large) and Lucy McBath (GA-07) announced the signing into law of their Victims’ Voices Outside and Inside the Courtroom Effectiveness (Victims’ VOICES) Act. This legislation ensures that family members, legal guardians, and court-appointed representatives acting on behalf of crime victims receive restitution from convicted defendants for expenses such as transportation, lost income, and childcare.

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Senators introduce bill to rename border patrol checkpoint after fallen agent

By Austin News | Jul 31, 2024

U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Joe Manchin (I-WV) have introduced the James R. Dominguez Memorial Act. This bill aims to rename the U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint on U.S. Highway 90 West in Uvalde County, Texas, after James Ray Dominguez, a Border Patrol agent who was killed on duty on July 19, 2012.

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Commerce Committee advances bipartisan legislation on wildfires, fishing enforcement, drought study

By Austin News | Jul 31, 2024

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee has advanced four pieces of legislation with strong bipartisan support, announced Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas). The bills, which include the Fire Ready Nation Act, the Illegal Red Snapper Enforcement Act, the National Landslide Preparedness Reauthorization Act, and the Bottles and Breastfeeding Equipment Screening Enhancement Act, will now proceed to the full Senate for consideration.

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Cornyn criticizes Schumer over timing of Wyden-Smith tax bill vote

By Austin News | Jul 31, 2024

On July 31, 2024, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) criticized Democrat Leader Chuck Schumer for forcing a vote on the Wyden-Smith tax bill just before the five-week August state work period. He suggested this move was aimed at supporting vulnerable Senate Democrats ahead of the November elections.

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Senate Commerce Committee passes bipartisan bill targeting non-consensual deepfake pornography

By Austin News | Jul 31, 2024

The bipartisan TAKE IT DOWN Act, spearheaded by U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and co-introduced with Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), has successfully passed the Commerce Committee unanimously. This legislation aims to criminalize the publication of non-consensual, sexually exploitative images, including AI-generated deepfakes, and mandates that platforms establish notice and takedown processes.

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Sen. Cruz: VA’s failure to comply with MISSION act is 'a personal affront to veterans across the country’

By Austin News | Jul 31, 2024

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) joined 19 other senators in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough asking that the department correct recent policy initiatives that are making access to care more difficult for veterans.

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Sen. Cornyn: VA’s failure to comply with MISSION act is 'a personal affront to veterans across the country’

By Austin News | Jul 31, 2024

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) joined 19 other senators in sending a letter to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Denis McDonough asking that the department correct recent policy initiatives that are making access to care more difficult for veterans.

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Senate passes child online protection bills supported by Senator Cornyn

By Austin News | Jul 30, 2024

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Cornyn and Lee introduce SHUSH Act to simplify firearm suppressor regulations

By Austin News | Jul 30, 2024

U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the Silencers Helping Us Save Hearing (SHUSH) Act, aimed at simplifying the purchase process for firearm suppressors and reducing regulatory obstacles.

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Senate passes landmark bills to protect children online

By Austin News | Jul 30, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) celebrated the Senate passage of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA 2.0). As the Committee’s ranking member, Sen. Cruz played a significant role in advancing these two bills aimed at protecting children online.

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Cornyn criticizes Biden-Harris administration's proposed Supreme Court changes

By Austin News | Jul 30, 2024

July 30, 2024

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Cornyn questions Secret Service Director over Trump assassination attempt

By Austin News | Jul 30, 2024

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Senator Cruz demands accountability from CenterPoint Energy over Hurricane Beryl response

By Austin News | Jul 29, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a letter to CenterPoint Energy President and CEO Jason Wells, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) reiterated his call for an after-action report from CenterPoint regarding its response to Hurricane Beryl and outlined expectations for future improvements.

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Cruz and Jackson introduce wildfire victim tax relief bill

By Austin News | Jul 29, 2024

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-Texas-13) have introduced the Wildfire Victim Tax Relief and Recovery Act to offer tax relief for victims of this year’s Panhandle wildfires. The bill aims to assist residents who suffered significant losses when the wildfire burned over 1.2 million acres, destroyed homes, and killed more than 12,000 head of cattle.

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Senator Cornyn criticizes Vice President Harris' performance as Border Czar

By Austin News | Jul 29, 2024

On July 29, 2024, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) addressed the Senate floor to critique Vice President Kamala Harris' performance as Border Czar. He attributed the administration's border policies to her leadership, resulting in increased illegal crossings and humanitarian issues.

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Cruz introduces TRACE Act to increase transparency on foreign funding in schools

By Austin News | Jul 29, 2024

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced the Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education (TRACE) Act today, aiming to enhance transparency for parents regarding foreign funding influences in schools. This legislation complements Rep. Aaron Bean’s (R-Fla.-4) bill passed by the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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Governor Abbott announces expanded automatic SNAP benefit replacements

By Austin News | Jul 28, 2024

Governor Greg Abbott announced today that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) has received federal approval to automatically provide replacement benefits for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in Fort Bend and Washington counties. With this federal approval, SNAP recipients in 20 counties are now eligible for automatic SNAP replacement benefits.

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Weekly recap of Travis County home sales during week ending July 20

By Austin News | Jul 28, 2024

There were 58 reported residential sales in Travis County in the week ending July 20, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Cruz condemns Hezbollah attack on Israel, criticizes Biden-Harris response

By Austin News | Jul 28, 2024

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement condemning a recent attack on Israel by Hezbollah and criticized the Biden-Harris administration's response.