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Ted Cruz: “The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously passed my…”

Featuring: Ted Cruz, Republican | U.S. Senate, Texas

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… else that's really significant, a bipartisan piece of legislation that your name is on that is going to do something incredible for people that protect and serve. Well, this week, The Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously passed my legislation. It's entitled the Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbrough Public Safety Officers Benefit Program Expansion act of 2026. Now, it is named for two tremendous heroes. First of all, Officer John Barnes. Officer John Barnes was the police officer at Santa Fe High School, where, you'll recall, Ben, the horrific school shooting that happened. (03:53–04:07)

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