Years in Office
12
Bills Sponsored
1073
Bills Co-Sponsored
2008
Committees
4
Ted Cruz Biography
Ted Cruz, a former solicitor general of Texas, brought his legal expertise to the U.S. Senate after winning election in 2012 to represent Texas. He is known for his vocal advocacy on constitutional law, border security, and economic policy. Cruz played a leading role in the 2013 federal government shutdown over the Affordable Care Act and serves on the Senate Judiciary and Foreign Relations Committees. He is recognized for his assertive, detail-oriented approach to legislation and his commitment to representing conservative values on behalf of Texans.
Education
- J.D., Magna cum laude, Harvard Law School, Cambridge, MA(1995)
- B.A., Cum laude, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ(1992)
Impact & Accomplishments
Notable contributions during Ted Cruz's congressional service.
Space Industry Support
Championed the Commercial Space Launch Competitiveness Act, supporting private sector growth in the U.S. space industry.
Hurricane Harvey Relief
Secured federal disaster relief funding for Texas communities affected by Hurricane Harvey in 2017.
Human Trafficking Prevention
Co-sponsored the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act, enhancing law enforcement tools to combat human trafficking.
Internet Freedom
Led efforts to oppose the transfer of U.S. oversight of the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority to international control.
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