Ted Cruz

Ted Cruz

11/4/2024, 1:42 PM
Status
Active
State
Texas
Last Reported Cash on Hand
$1,282,746.43
Date of Birth
1970-12-22
Gender
Male

Contact Information

Full Address
167 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510
Phone
(202) 224-5922
City
Washington
State
DC
Zip
20510

Stance on Important Issues

Economy

Extremely conservative
Ted Cruz believes in free-market principles, lower taxes, and reducing government regulations to stimulate economic growth. He supports cutting spending and balancing the budget to reduce the national debt.

Agriculture

Conservative
Ted Cruz supports policies that promote innovation in agriculture, reduce government intervention, and protect the rights of farmers. He advocates for free trade agreements that benefit American farmers.

Immigration

Extremely conservative
Ted Cruz is known for his strong stance against illegal immigration and supports securing the border with Mexico. He opposes amnesty for undocumented immigrants and advocates for stricter enforcement of immigration laws.

Education

Conservative
Ted Cruz believes in school choice, empowering parents to make decisions about their children's education. He supports reducing federal involvement in education and giving more control to states and local communities.

Energy

Extremely conservative
Ted Cruz is a strong supporter of the oil and gas industry, advocating for increased domestic energy production and reducing regulations that hinder energy development. He opposes government subsidies for renewable energy sources.

Climate change

Extremely conservative
Ted Cruz is skeptical of the scientific consensus on climate change and opposes government regulations aimed at reducing carbon emissions. He believes that environmental policies should not come at the expense of economic growth.

Healthcare

Extremely conservative
Ted Cruz is a vocal critic of the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) and advocates for repealing and replacing it with a market-based healthcare system. He supports giving individuals more control over their healthcare choices.

Housing

Conservative
Ted Cruz believes in reducing government involvement in the housing market and supports policies that promote homeownership and affordable housing. He opposes government subsidies for housing programs.

Transportation

Conservative
Ted Cruz supports infrastructure investments that prioritize private sector involvement and reduce government spending. He advocates for deregulation in the transportation industry to promote innovation and competition.

Veterans affairs

Conservative
Ted Cruz is a strong advocate for veterans' rights and supports policies that improve healthcare and benefits for veterans. He believes in holding the Department of Veterans Affairs accountable for providing quality care to veterans.

Voting rights

Conservative
Ted Cruz believes in protecting the integrity of the voting process and supports measures to prevent voter fraud. He advocates for voter ID laws and opposes efforts to expand mail-in voting.

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