Sen. Ted Cruz Rafael (Ted) Edward CruzThe Hill's Morning Report - Sponsored by Facebook - Trump previews SCOTUS nominee as 'totally brilliant' Cruz blocks amended resolution honoring Ginsburg over language about her dying wish Trump argues full Supreme Court needed to settle potential election disputes MORE (R-Texas) is looking to join forces with Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Alexandria Ocasio-CortezOn The Money: Anxious Democrats push for vote on COVID-19 aid | Pelosi, Mnuchin ready to restart talks | Weekly jobless claims increase | Senate treads close to shutdown deadline McCarthy says there will be a peaceful transition if Biden wins Anxious Democrats amp up pressure for vote on COVID-19 aid MORE (D-N.Y.) on legislation that would make over-the-counter birth control legal.

The GOP Texas senator on Wednesday offered to team up with her to create a "simple, clean bill making birth control available over the counter," a move that comes just weeks after he offered to take up lobbyist reform with her.

"Perhaps, in addition to the legislation we are already working on together to ban Members of Congress from becoming lobbyists, we can team up here as well," Cruz said on Twitter, quoting a tweet from Ocasio-Cortez last week in which she argued for making birth control obtainable over the counter.

I agree. Perhaps, in addition to the legislation we are already working on together to ban Members of Congress from becoming lobbyists, we can team up here as well. A simple, clean bill making birth control available over the counter. Interested? https://t.co/7kh3kqxN1w — Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) June 12, 2019

Cruz added that he was open to creating a "simple, clean bill making birth control available over the counter," before asking if Ocasio-Cortez would be interested.

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Cruz and Ocasio-Cortez became an unlikely pairing on an issue involving lobbyist reform earlier this month. The two said that their offices were holding staff-level meetings on efforts to pass a lifetime ban on former lawmakers lobbying.

The collaboration came after Cruz voiced on Twitter that he agreed with Ocasio-Cortez's argument that it should be illegal for former members of Congress to become corporate lobbyists.

“I have long called for a LIFETIME BAN on former Members of Congress becoming lobbyists,” Cruz tweeted in late May. “The Swamp would hate it, but perhaps a chance for some bipartisan cooperation?”

Here’s something I don’t say often: on this point, I AGREE with @AOC Indeed, I have long called for a LIFETIME BAN on former Members of Congress becoming lobbyists. The Swamp would hate it, but perhaps a chance for some bipartisan cooperation? https://t.co/jPW0xkH2Yy — Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) May 30, 2019

“If you’re serious about a clean bill, then I’m down. Let’s make a deal," Ocasio-Cortez responded.

.@tedcruz if you’re serious about a clean bill, then I’m down.



Let’s make a deal.



If we can agree on a bill with no partisan snuck-in clauses, no poison pills, etc - just a straight, clean ban on members of Congress becoming paid lobbyists - then I’ll co-lead the bill with you. https://t.co/AZTbmdSexv — Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) May 30, 2019

A woman's access to birth control is currently regulated by the Food and Drug Administration, The Independent Journal Review noted. Current regulations stipulate that a woman must receive a prescription from a physician to gain access to hormonal contraceptive pills.

Ocasio-Cortez's argument regarding birth control comes as many state legislatures pass measures to enforce further restrictions around abortions. The freshman lawmaker has denounced the bills, saying abortion bans are about "controlling women’s sexuality" and "owning women."

"From limiting birth control to banning comprehensive sex ed, US religious fundamentalists are working hard to outlaw sex that falls outside their theology," she tweeted in May.

Rep. Ayanna Presley (D-Mass.) voiced enthusiasm for Cruz’s support, saying that he should reach out to Sen. Patty Murray Patricia (Patty) Lynn MurraySenate Democrats introduce legislation to probe politicization of pandemic response Trump health officials grilled over reports of politics in COVID-19 response CDC director pushes back on Caputo claim of 'resistance unit' at agency MORE (D-Wash.) about a bill that’s already been written on the issue.

“We've always believed affordable, accessible birth control isn't just a women's issue so look forward to you co-sponsoring,” she added, before highlighting the support the bill has received from male lawmakers such as Rep. Ami Bera Amerish (Ami) Babulal BeraThe Hill's Coronavirus Report: iBIO Chairman and CEO Thomas Isett says developing a safe vaccine is paramount; US surpasses 150,000 coronavirus deaths with roughy one death per minute Democrats fear US already lost COVID-19 battle Karen Bass's star rises after leading police reform push MORE (D-Calif.).

--Updated Wednesday, 4:31 p.m.