Text of Senate Amendment 4199

On 2026-01-13, Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) delivered a floor speech titled "Text Of Senate Amendment 4199" in the Senate. The speech addressed immigration and also covered defense, crime and justice. It referenced legislation including S172, SJRES98.

Text of Senate Amendment 4199

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)] [Senate] [Page S172] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] SA 4199. Mr. CRUZ submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by him to the joint resolution S.J. Res. 98, to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela that have not been authorized by Congress; which was ordered to lie on the table; as follows: At the end of section 1, add the following: (5) Tren de Aragua is a designated foreign terrorist organization pursuant to section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189). (6) Tren de Aragua has authorized its members to conduct aggression against Texans and Americans across the country, including kidnappings, extortion, the bribery of public officials, and attacks and murders of United States law enforcement. (7) On June 16, 2024, two Venezuelan nationals and members of Tren de Aragua raped and murdered 12-year-old Texan Jocelyn Nungaray. (8) The regime of Nicolas Maduro partnered with and exercised control over Tren de Aragua and Tren de Aragua's violent activities against Texans and the United States. ______