Ted Cruz
Senator · TX · R
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2031 · In the Senate since Jan 3, 2013
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Senator · TX · R
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2031 · In the Senate since Jan 3, 2013
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Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)
279 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
S. 4802 · Hurricane Hunter Aircraft Recapitalization Act
Introduced Jun 17, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 17, 2026 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Jul 22, 2026): Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Introduced Jun 15, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 16, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Sep 16, 2026): Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Hearings held.
S. 4671 · Federal Firearms Licensee Protection Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 3, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 16, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 3, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S.Res. 755 · A resolution honoring the life of the Honorable Donald W. Riegle, Jr., former Senator for the State of Michigan.
Introduced Jun 1, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 1, 2026 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Jun 1, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2480; text: CR S2478-2479)
S. 4620 · Mandatory E-Verify Act of 2026
Introduced May 21, 2026 · cosponsored May 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
S. 4601 · Chinese CBDC Prohibition Act of 2026
Introduced May 20, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 3, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (May 20, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S.Res. 739 · A resolution honoring the life and legacy of John Seymour, the late Senator for the State of California.
Introduced May 19, 2026 · cosponsored May 19, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (May 19, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2381; text: CR S2380)
S. 4577 · Reassessing the United States-Tanzania Bilateral Relationship Act
Introduced May 19, 2026 · cosponsored May 19, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jul 27, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 511.
S.Res. 735 · A resolution designating the week of May 10 through May 16, 2026, as "National Police Week".
Introduced May 14, 2026 · cosponsored May 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 14, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2313; text: CR S2310)
S.Res. 728 · A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should prioritize securing the release of Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Jimmy Lai, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Ekpar Asat detained by the People's Republic of China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jingping.
Introduced May 13, 2026 · cosponsored May 13, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (May 13, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2283; text: CR S2282)
S. 4497 · Tax Relief for First Responder Beneficiaries Act
Introduced May 12, 2026 · cosponsored May 12, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (May 12, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.Res. 723 · A resolution honoring the life of Dirk Arthur Kempthorne, former United States Senator for the State of Idaho.
Introduced May 11, 2026 · cosponsored May 11, 2026 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (May 11, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2205; text: CR S2203)
S.Res. 716 · A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate regarding critical elements of the United States policy towards the People's Republic of China.
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S2178-2179)
S. 4477 · Davis-Bacon Repeal Act
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 703 · A resolution expressing support for the designation of the week of May 3, 2026, through May 9, 2026, as "National Small Business Week" to celebrate the contributions of small businesses and entrepreneurs in every community in the United States.
Introduced Apr 29, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 29, 2026 · original cosponsor · Commerce
Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2109; text: CR S2135)
Introduced Apr 28, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 29, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 28, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
S. 4419 · A bill to amend title 31, United States Code, to require only foreign entities to report beneficial ownership information, and for other purposes.
Introduced Apr 28, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 28, 2026 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Apr 28, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs.
S. 4394 · Promoting Police Leadership Act
Introduced Apr 27, 2026 · cosponsored May 18, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 15, 2026): Held at the desk.
S.Res. 677 · A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the President should prioritize securing the release of Pastor Jin Mingri, Pastor Gao Quanfu and his wife Pang Yu, Dr. Gulshan Abbas, and Jimmy Lai detained by the People's Republic of China during future engagements with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Introduced Apr 16, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 16, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1826)
S. 4329 · Title X Abortion Provider Prohibition Act
Introduced Apr 16, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Apr 16, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
S.Res. 673 · A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of National Safe Digging Month.
Introduced Apr 15, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 15, 2026 · original cosponsor · Science, Technology, Communications
Latest action (Apr 15, 2026): Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S1789-1790; text: CR S1788)
Introduced Apr 13, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 21, 2026 · Armed Forces and National Security
Latest action (Apr 14, 2026): Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 371.
S. 4259 · Blue Skies for Taiwan Act of 2026
Introduced Mar 26, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 26, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jul 27, 2026): Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 507.
S. 4221 · Ensuring Better Interest Treatment and Deductibility Act (EBITDA)
Introduced Mar 26, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 21, 2026 · Taxation
Latest action (Mar 26, 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
S.Res. 657 · A resolution commending Taiwan on the 30th anniversary of its first direct presidential election in 1996, and expressing support for Taiwan in the preservation of its democratic institutions.
Introduced Mar 23, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Mar 23, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. (text: CR S1545-1546)