119th Congress

Ted Cruz

Senator, Texas

Party

Republican

Born: December 22, 1970 (age 55)
In Congress: Senate since 2013
Term Ends: January 3, 2031
Office Phone: 202-224-5922
Website: cruz.senate.gov

Committees

Commerce, Science, and Transportation Chairman
Foreign Relations
Rules and Administration
Judiciary

Who Is Ted Cruz?

Ted Cruz is a Republican senator from Texas in the 119th Congress. In Congress: Senate since 2013. Born December 22, 1970, Cruz is 55. Cruz sponsored 133 bills and resolutions this Congress.

Bills Ted Cruz Sponsored

Protect College Sports Act of 2026 (S. 4668, Passed the Senate)
Falun Gong and Victims of Forced Organ Harvesting Protection Act (S. 4009, Out of Committee)
Safe Access to Cash Act of 2026 (S. 3798, Passed the Senate)
Illegal Red Snapper and Tuna Enforcement Act (S. 283, Passed the Senate)
Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026 (S. 3923, Out of Committee)
Modernizing Access to Our Public Oceans Act (S. 759, Became Law)
529 Retirement Enhancement Act of 2026 (S. 5550, In Committee)
Responsible Cormorant Management and Control Act of 2026 (S. 5514, In Committee)
Route 66 National Historic Trail Designation Act (S. 2887, Out of Committee)
Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act of 2026 (S. 5188, Out of Committee)
JAWBONE Act (S. 4749, Out of Committee)
LACA (S. 32, Became Law)

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A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 107 North Hoyne Avenue in Fritch, Texas, as the "Chief Zeb Smith Post Office". (S. 58, Out of Committee)
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 505 East 9th Avenue in Amarillo, Texas, as the "Mayor Jerry H. Hodge Post Office Building". (S. 2394, Out of Committee)
Restoring Electoral Fairness and Opposition Rights through Mandates for Accountability Act of 2026 (S. 5369, In Committee)
Right to Worship Act (S. 5289, In Committee)
CHATBOT Act (S. 4407, Out of Committee)
A resolution reaffirming the policy of the United States to support a peaceful democratic transition in Venezuela through free and fair elections. (S.Res. 829, Introduced)
Federal Insurance Office Abolishment Act of 2026 (S. 5158, In Committee)
A bill to permit visiting dignitaries and service members from Taiwan to display the flag of the Republic of China. (S. 3018, Out of Committee)
Human Dignity and Emerging Technologies Act (S. 5130, In Committee)
Improving America's Literacy Act (S. 5110, In Committee)
PROTECT Act (S. 4902, In Committee)
FUSE Act (S. 4894, In Committee)
Save Our Shrimpers Act (S. 4863, In Committee)
COMPASS Act (S. 4783, In Committee)
NEW HORIZON Act (S. 4693, In Committee)
SUSTAIN Act (S. 4677, In Committee)
TREY'S Law (S. 3966, Passed the Senate)
Army Organic Industrial Base Mineral Partnerships Act of 2026 (S. 4521, In Committee)
PIPELINE Safety Act of 2025 (S. 2975, Passed the Senate)
A resolution commemorating April 6, 2026, as the day the Artemis II crew surpassed the record for the farthest distance traveled by astronauts into deep space and celebrating the success of the Artemis II mission. (S.Res. 695, Agreed To)
No FED in West Texas Act (S. 4412, In Committee)
Stop Climate Shakedowns Act of 2026 (S. 4340, In Committee)
Space Exploration Research Act (S. 2351, Out of Committee)
Polisario Front Terrorist Designation Act of 2026 (S. 4063, In Committee)
NASA Transition Authorization Act of 2025 (S. 933, Out of Committee)
Highway Formula Fairness Act (S. 3972, In Committee)
SPONSOR Act (S. 3942, In Committee)
ROTOR Act (S. 2503, Failed in the House)
Payment Integrity Act (S. 3862, In Committee)
SAT Streamlining Act (S. 3639, Out of Committee)
Community Bank Relief Act (S. 3849, In Committee)
Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Reauthorization Act (S. 1510, Passed the Senate)
COMPETE Act (S. 3418, In Committee)
Stop TSP ESG Act (S. 3263, In Committee)
A resolution expressing condemnation of the Chinese Communist Party's persecution of religious minority groups, including Christians, Muslims, and Buddhists and the detention of Pastor "Ezra" Jin Mingri and leaders of the Zion Church, and reaffirming the United States' global commitment to promote religious freedom and tolerance. (S.Res. 463, Agreed To)
Ensuring Predictable and Reliable Water Deliveries Act of 2025 (S. 3120, In Committee)
Deporting Fraudsters Act of 2025 (S. 3113, In Committee)
USPS Act (S. 3107, In Committee)
Reciprocity Ensures Streamlined Use of Lifesaving Treatments Act of 2025 (S. 3081, In Committee)
Astronaut Ground Travel Support Act (S. 582, Out of Committee)
Natural Gas Export Expansion Act (S. 3035, In Committee)
Keep America Flying Act of 2026 (S. 3031, Out of Committee)
Fog Observations and Geographic Forecasting Act (S. 1278, Out of Committee)
Advancing Research in Nuclear Fuel Recycling Act of 2025 (S. 3016, In Committee)
SEVER Act of 2025 (S. 2893, In Committee)
Retirement Freedom Act (S. 2810, In Committee)
SANDBOX Act (S. 2750, In Committee)
Nigeria Religious Freedom Accountability Act of 2025 (S. 2747, In Committee)
Comprehensive NASA Reporting Act of 2025 (S. 1081, Out of Committee)
CLEAN DC Act (S. 2687, In Committee)
NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act (S. 2583, In Committee)
Kate's Law (S. 2547, In Committee)
Transparency in Reporting of Adversarial Contributions to Education Act (S. 2509, In Committee)
SkyFoundry Act of 2025 (S. 2506, In Committee)
A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to include rioting in the definition of racketeering activity. (S. 2376, In Committee)
Muslim Brotherhood Terrorist Designation Act of 2025 (S. 2293, In Committee)
Dyess CDC Addition Design Authorization Act (S. 2109, In Committee)
Dyess Air Base Access Infrastructure Design Act (S. 2105, In Committee)
FLRAA Production Acceleration Act of 2025 (S. 2080, In Committee)
Future Long Range Assault Aircraft Medical Evacuation and Special Operations Procurement Act of 2025 (S. 2075, In Committee)
CREATE JOBS Act (S. 2056, In Committee)
CMV–22 Readiness Enhancement and Industrial Sustainment Act (S. 2030, In Committee)
CMV–22 Reliability and Readiness Enhancement Act (S. 2025, In Committee)
TERMS Act (S. 2010, In Committee)
Skillbridge Congressional Fellowship Act of 2025 (S. 1976, In Committee)
RESCUE Act of 2025 (S. 1951, In Committee)
Life Month Resolution (S.J.Res. 56, In Committee)
No Tax on Tips Act (S. 129, Passed the Senate)
Protect LNG Act of 2025 (S. 1901, In Committee)
HOVER Act of 2025 (S. 1869, In Committee)
MEDAL Act of 2025 (S. 214, In Committee)
IBEM Act of 2025 (S. 1852, In Committee)
Universal School Choice Act (S. 1810, In Committee)
TAKE IT DOWN Act (S. 146, Became Law)
LIP Enhancement Act of 2025 (S. 1781, In Committee)
Invest America Act (S. 1718, In Committee)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Federal Communications Commission relating to "Addressing the Homework Gap Through the E-Rate Program". (S.J.Res. 7, Passed the Senate)
A bill to require audits of institutions with respect to disclosures of foreign gifts, and for other purposes. (S. 1684, In Committee)
RESTORE Act (S. 1641, In Committee)
AVIATE Act of 2025 (S. 1614, In Committee)
Universal Savings Account Act of 2025 (S. 1581, In Committee)
Informing Consumers about Smart Devices Act (S. 28, Out of Committee)
LIABLE Act (S. 1487, In Committee)
Education Savings Accounts for Military Families Act of 2025 (S. 1244, In Committee)
FLARE Act (S. 1188, In Committee)
Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act (S. 1124, In Committee)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales". (S.J.Res. 3, Passed the Senate)
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 (S. 524, Passed the Senate)
Make American Flags in America Act of 2025 (S. 900, In Committee)
Safeguarding Honest Speech Act (S. 839, In Committee)
Falun Gong Protection Act (S. 817, In Committee)
Pay Our Coast Guard Act (S. 802, In Committee)
Capital Gains Inflation Relief Act of 2025 (S. 798, In Committee)
Eric’s Law (S. 718, In Committee)
Stop Dangerous Sanctuary Cities Act (S. 685, In Committee)
Border Airport Fairness Act of 2025 (S. 677, In Committee)
An original resolution authorizing expenditures by the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (S.Res. 82, Out of Committee)
Chemical Tax Repeal Act (S. 615, In Committee)
Officer John Barnes Act (S. 571, In Committee)
A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters". (S.J.Res. 4, Out of Committee)
Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act (S. 512, In Committee)
Wildfire Victim Tax Relief and Recovery Act (S. 496, In Committee)
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices. (S.J.Res. 16, In Committee)
AIM HIGH Act (S. 442, In Committee)
TICKET Act (S. 430, In Committee)
Education Freedom Scholarships and Opportunity Act (S. 370, In Committee)
Defund the CFPB Act (S. 303, In Committee)
Personalized Care Act of 2025 (S. 276, In Committee)
Stop Illegal Reentry Act (S. 271, In Committee)
A bill to designate the area between the intersections of 16th Street, Northwest and Fuller Street, Northwest and 16th Street, Northwest and Euclid Street, Northwest in Washington, District of Columbia, as "Oswaldo Paya Way". (S. 218, In Committee)
Maintaining Academy Culture and Assuring Retention of Tradition, Honor, and Unity of the Republic Act (MACARTHUR) Act (S. 215, In Committee)
Protecting Military Installations and Ranges Act of 2025 (S. 197, In Committee)
Student Empowerment Act (S. 152, In Committee)
Natural Gas Tax Repeal Act (S. 143, In Committee)
AMERICANS Act (S. 117, In Committee)
GATE CRASHERS Act (S. 115, In Committee)
Overturn Biden’s Offshore Energy Ban Act (S. 104, In Committee)
Thin Blue Line Act (S. 83, In Committee)
Justice for Jocelyn Act (S. 72, In Committee)
A bill to require the imposition of sanctions with respect to Ansarallah and its officials, agents, or affiliates for acts of international terrorism. (S. 70, In Committee)
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to limiting the number of terms that a Member of Congress may serve. (S.J.Res. 1, In Committee)

Floor Speeches

Cruz spoke on the floor 60 times on 40 session days in the 119th Congress.

Senate, September 30, 2026, 565 wordsNational Park System Long-Term Lease Investment Act
Reserving the right to object, I want to start by commending my colleagues and friends, Senator Blackburn and Senator Coons. They both are sincere and passionate about this bill, and they both worked hard. They worked a long time to protect artists and to protect creators, and I support that endeavor wholeheartedly. I want to see this bill pass.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
Senate, September 30, 2026, 434 wordsSafe Access to Cash Act of 2026
I want to share the story of a young man named Juan Lopez. Juan was a hard-working family man who lived in Georgia. On Black Friday in 2021 he was murdered while on the phone with his sister withdrawing cash from a stand-alone ATM.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
Senate, September 22, 2026, 34 wordsProtect College Sports Act (Executive Session)That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
Senate, September 22, 2026, 1,057 wordsProtect College Sports Act (Executive Session)
For the past 3 years, I have worked hard to find a way to bring order to the chaos that is consuming the new era of college sports.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
Senate, September 16, 2026, 54 wordsExecutive Reports of Committee
For the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation I report favorably the following nomination list which was printed in the Record on the date indicated, and ask unanimous consent, to save the expense of reprinting on the Executive Calendar that this nomination lie at the Secretary's desk for the information of Senators.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
Senate, September 15, 2026, 251 wordsProtect College Sports Act (Executive Calendar)
Today, the Senate has an opportunity to do something that doesn't happen nearly enough in Washington. Republicans and Democrats can come together, solve a real problem, and protect an American institution that millions of people love.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
Senate, August 6, 2026, 566 wordsUnanimous Consent Request: H.R. 5345 (Executive Session)
Reserving the right to object, on the merits, there are no substantive objections to this legislation. However, we do have a challenge between the two Chambers of Congress.
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Senate, August 6, 2026, 1,069 wordsUnanimous Consent Requests (Executive Session)
I rise today to speak about the critical need for disaster relief in my home State of Texas for a Texas community that was devastated by historic wildfires. I will seek to improve the pending Disaster Tax Relief Act being considered by the Senate to address that acute need in Texas.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
Senate, August 5, 2026, 525 wordsUnanimous Consent Request: H.R. 2069 (Executive Calendar)
Reserving the right to object, I understand that my colleague from Iowa is deeply interested in getting this legislation passed, and I appreciate the diligence and effort she has devoted to this legislation. This is a good bill. I support her bill. Indeed, I voted for her bill, as did every other Member of this body.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
Senate, August 5, 2026, 84 wordsExecutive Reports of Committee
For the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation I report favorably the following nomination lists which were printed in the Records on the dates indicated, and ask unanimous consent, to save the expense of reprinting on the Executive Calendar that these nominations lie at the Secretary's desk for the information of Senators.
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Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization (Executive Calendar) (Senate, June 24, 2026)
Executive Reports of Committees (Senate, June 18, 2026)
Unanimous Consent Request: S. 4177 (Senate, June 16, 2026)
Terminating Restrictive Enforcement of Youth Settlements Law (Senate, May 20, 2026)
Unanimous Consent Requests (Senate, April 29, 2026)
Nomination of Andrew B. Davis (Senate, April 20, 2026)
Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (Senate, March 17, 2026)
Executive Reports of Committees (Senate, March 12, 2026)
Texas Independence Day (Senate, March 2, 2026)
Border Security (Executive Session) (Senate, February 3, 2026)
Waiving Quorum Call (Executive Session) (Senate, February 3, 2026)
Nomination of Nicholas Jon Ganjei (Executive Session) (Senate, February 3, 2026)
Executive Reports of Committee (Senate, February 3, 2026)
Rotorcraft Operations Transparency and Oversight Reform Act (Senate, December 17, 2025)
Tribute to Carl Mica (Executive Session) (Senate, December 10, 2025)
Expressing Condemnation of the Chinese Communist Party's Persecution of Religious Minority Groups (Senate, November 7, 2025)
Medal of Honor Act (Senate, November 7, 2025)
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026: Motion to Proceed (Senate, November 7, 2025)
Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026: Motion to Proceed: Continued (Senate, October 15, 2025)
Texas Measles Outbreak (Senate, October 7, 2025)
Unanimous Consent Request: S. 2850 (Executive Session) (Senate, September 29, 2025)
Unanimous Consent Request: S. 2851 (Executive Session) (Senate, September 29, 2025)
Executive Reports of Committees (Senate, July 30, 2025)
Ads for Mental Health Services Act (Senate, July 29, 2025)
Jeffrey Epstein (Executive Session) (Senate, July 17, 2025)
Nomination of Arielle Roth (Executive Session) (Senate, July 17, 2025)
Vote on Tata Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 15, 2025)
Central Texas Floods (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 8, 2025)
Executive Reports of Committee (Senate, June 25, 2025)
Life Month (Executive Calendar) (Senate, June 5, 2025)
Executive Reports of Committees (Senate, May 21, 2025)
No Tax on Tips Act (Senate, May 20, 2025)
Executive Reports of Committees (Senate, April 30, 2025)
Vote on Stephens Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, April 29, 2025)
Nomination of Mark Meador (Executive Calendar) (Senate, April 9, 2025)
H.J. Res. 20 (Executive Calendar) (Senate, April 9, 2025)
Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Department of Energy Relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy... (Senate, April 9, 2025)
Nomination Joint Referral (Senate, April 9, 2025)
Trump Administration (Executive Session) (Senate, March 26, 2025)
Nomination of Aaron Reitz (Executive Session) (Senate, March 26, 2025)
Disapproving the Rule Submitted by the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection Relating to "Overdraft Lending: Very Large Financial Institutions": Motion to Proceed (Senate, March 26, 2025)
Vote on Miran Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, March 12, 2025)
Halt All Lethal Trafficking of Fentanyl Act: Motion to Proceed (Senate, March 5, 2025)
Coast Guard Authorization Act of 2025 (Senate, March 5, 2025)
Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Internal Revenue Service Relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That... (Senate, March 4, 2025)
Food for Peace Program (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 13, 2025)
Nomination of Howard Lutnick (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 13, 2025)
Waiving Mandatory Quorom Call (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 13, 2025)
Nomination of Scott Bessent (Executive Calendar) (Senate, January 27, 2025)
Nomination of Sean Duffy (Executive Calendar) (Senate, January 27, 2025)

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Questions About Ted Cruz

Is Ted Cruz still in Congress?

Yes. Ted Cruz is serving as senator from Texas in the 119th Congress.

What party is Ted Cruz?

Ted Cruz is a Republican.

When is Ted Cruz up for reelection?

Cruz's current term ends January 3, 2031, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2030.

How old is Ted Cruz?

Ted Cruz was born December 22, 1970 and is 55.

What committees is Ted Cruz on?

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Chairman); Senate Committee on Foreign Relations; Senate Committee on Rules and Administration; Senate Committee on the Judiciary.