Profile research reviewed Aug 16, 2026
Ted Cruz is a Republican senator from Texas, serving in the Senate since 2013. Congress.gov provides his current 119th Congress member record and legislative index.
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Ted Cruz
Ted Cruz is a Republican senator from Texas, serving in the Senate since 2013. Congress.gov provides his current 119th Congress member record and legislative index.
The Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation identifies Cruz as its chairman. The committee has broad jurisdiction over communications, transportation, science, space, consumer protection, oceans, weather and interstate commerce.
Cruz and Senator Peter Welch introduced S. 3639, the Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act, in January 2026. The Commerce Committee advanced an amended version by voice vote on February 12. The measure is included here as a sourced legislative record; policy claims about its effects require separate evidence if they become disputed.
Current / reviewed roles
- Chairman — Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
- Republican senator — Texas
Committees & Leadership
Current and reviewed institutional roles
- Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation — Chairman
Curated Notable Legislation
Legislation & congressional activity
S. 3639 — Satellite and Telecommunications Streamlining Act
Cruz and Sen. Peter Welch introduced the bipartisan satellite-licensing measure; the Commerce Committee advanced an amended version by voice vote on February 12, 2026.
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