Sens. Cruz, Scott, Cassidy, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Recognizing National School Choice Week

WASHINGTON, D.C. –U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) joined Sens. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), and several of their Republican colleagues in Congress in introducing a resolution recognizing January 26 – February 1 as National School Choice Week.
Upon introduction,Sen. Cruz said,“School choice is the civil rights issue of the 21st century. Every student in America deserves the freedom to choose the best education. I am proud to join my colleagues in designating this week as National School Choice Week. This resolution sends a clear message to parents across the country that their children’s future matters. I will remain a staunch advocate in the Senate until every child has access to the quality education they deserve.”
This resolution was co-sponsored by Sens. James Lankford (R-Okla.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), Todd Young (R-Ind.), and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.).
In the House of Representatives, the resolution is also cosponsored by Reps. Randy Weber (R-Texas-14), Aaron Bean (R-Fla.-04), Dan Meuser (R-Pa.-09), Juan Ciscomani (R-Ariz.-06), Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.-16), Dale Strong (R-Ala.-05), Darrell Issa (R-Calif.-48), Riley Moore (R-W.Va.-02), Kat Cammack (R-Fla.-03), Jack Bergman (R-Mich.-01), Nancy Mace (R-S.C.-01), Julia Letlow (R-La.-05), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa-01), Rich McCormick (R-Ga.-07), Scott Fitzgerald (R-Wis.-05), Mike Kelly (R-Pa.-16), Joe Wilson (R-S.C.-02), Tim Moore (R-N.C.-14), Eric Burlison (R-Mo.-07), Neal Dunn (R-Fla.-02), Tom Barrett (R-Mich.-07), Mark Green (R-Tenn.-07), Scott Franklin (R-Fla.-18), Dan Newhouse (R-Wash.-04), Buddy Carter (R-Ga.-01), and John James (R-Mich.-10).
Read the National School Choice Week resolutionhere.
BACKGROUND
Sen. Cruz is the leading fighter for school choice in the Senate:
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