Bills About Science, Technology, Communications Sponsored by Ted Cruz (R-Tex.)

Sen. Cruz sponsored 14 bills about science, technology, communications in the 116th Congress (2019-20).

Introduced Number Title Cosponsors Cosponsor Party Latest Action
Nov. 6, 2019 S.2800 A bill to authorize programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes. 3
Bipartisan
Held at the desk.
Aug. 6, 2020 S.RES.675 A resolution congratulating the men and women of the Commercial Crew Program of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration and Space Exploration Technologies Corporation and astronauts Robert L. Behnken and Douglas G. Hurley on the successful completion of the Crew Dragon Demo-2 test flight. 4
Bipartisan
Referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text: CR S5289)
July 21, 2020 S.4234 A bill to require the Secretary of Commerce to identify a certain amount of Federal spectrum to be reallocated for mobile and fixed wireless broadband use, and for other purposes. 2
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 21, 2020 S.3803 A bill to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to clarify the situations in which the Federal Communications Commission may grant a request for the transfer of certain permits, and for other purposes. 0 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
March 27, 2019 S.919 A bill to reduce regulatory burdens and streamline processes related to commercial space activities, and for other purposes. 5
Bipartisan
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 323.
March 27, 2019 S.918 A bill to prohibit the President or a Federal agency from constructing, operating, or offering wholesale or retail services on broadband networks without authorization from Congress, and for other purposes. 1
All Democrats
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 164.
July 25, 2018 S.3277 A bill to reduce regulatory burdens and streamline processes related to commercial space activities, and for other purposes. 2
All Democrats
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 239 - 137 (Roll no. 485). (text: CR H10560-10566)
Dec. 19, 2018 S.3799 A bill to authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes. 4
Bipartisan
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
July 23, 2018 S.3255 A bill to prohibit the President or a Federal agency from constructing, operating, or offering wholesale or retail services on broadband networks without authorization from Congress, and for other purposes. 1
All Democrats
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
Feb. 17, 2017 S.442 A bill to authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes. 7
Bipartisan
Became Public Law No: 115-10.
Jan. 24, 2017 S.RES.27 A resolution honoring the life and achievements of Eugene A. "Gene" Cernan. 11
Bipartisan
Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and an amended preamble by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S661)
Sept. 15, 2016 S.3346 A bill to authorize the programs of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, and for other purposes. 8
Bipartisan
Held at the desk.
June 8, 2016 S.3034 A bill to prohibit the National Telecommunications and Information Administration from allowing the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority functions contract to lapse unless specifically authorized to do so by an Act of Congress. 10
All Republicans
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
May 12, 2015 S.1297 A bill to update the Commercial Space Launch Act by amending title 51, United States Code, to promote competitiveness of the U.S. commercial space sector, and for other purposes. 5
Bipartisan
Held at the desk.
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