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Ted Cruz

U.S. Senator from Texas · Republican

Senate class
Class I
Seniority
Junior senator
In office
Since January 2013
Current term ends
January 3, 2031

About Ted

Ted Cruz, a Republican, is a U.S. Senator representing TX. Ted has served in this chamber since january 2013. Committee assignments include Commerce, Science, and Transportation, Foreign Relations, Rules and Administration.

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Committee Assignments

  • Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

    Chairman

    • Aviation, Space, and InnovationEx Officio
    • Coast Guard, Maritime, and FisheriesEx Officio
    • Consumer Protection, Technology, and Data PrivacyEx Officio
    • Science, Manufacturing, and CompetitivenessEx Officio
    • Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and SafetyEx Officio
    • Telecommunications and MediaEx Officio
  • Senate Committee on Foreign Relations

    • Africa and Global Health PolicyChairman
    • Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism
    • Western Hemisphere, Transnational Crime, Civilian Security, Democracy, Human Rights, and Global Women's Issues
  • Senate Committee on Rules and Administration

  • Senate Committee on the Judiciary

    • Border Security and Immigration
    • Crime and Counterterrorism
    • Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal RightsChairman
    • the Constitution

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