Sens. Cruz, Cantwell, Curtis Reintroduce ‘Spy Fridge’ Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), and Sen. John Curtis (R-Utah) recently reintroduced the Informing Consumers About Smart Devices Act, bipartisan legislation that would require the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to create reasonable disclosure guidelines for products equipped with audio or visual recording components that are not obvious, such as refrigerators, washers, dryers, and dishwashers. Many consumers don’t realize a growing number of household devices and appliances come with cameras and/or microphones capable of recording them and their families. Some devices also include Wi-Fi capability to transmit data without their knowledge.

Sen. Cruz Designated Chairman of Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Senate Republican Conference ratified Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) as Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. As he takes the gavel of the Commerce Committee for the first time, Sen. Cruz’s agenda reflects a desire to build on past successes as the Ranking Member and continue to improve the quality of life for all Americans. Following the designation, Sen. Cruz released the following statement:

Cruz Calls Out Microsoft for Bankrolling Indoctrination Tool NewsGuard in Schools

 Letter seeks answers on Microsoft’s sponsorship of NewsGuard’s “Media Literacy” program, citing censorship of conservative voices WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas) recently sent a letter to Microsoft Corporation seeking answers over the company’s “generous” financial support for NewsGuard’s “Media Literacy” programs, which force ideological conformity on children by censoring their exposure to conservative viewpoints. Instead of teaching children […]

Sen. Cruz Leads Bill to Stop Big Tech from Canceling Conservatives

Bill based on Committee probe that found online service providers weaponize terms of service agreements to silence customers  WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Ranking Member Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), and Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) this week introduced legislation to prevent Big Tech from silencing and denying customers access to business […]