Cornyn Honors Texas Flood Victims, Will Join POTUS in Texas Tomorrow
News For many who are affected by this tragedy, the pain will never go away. It’s not hard for each of us to imagine – as parents or grandparents or husbands or wives – what a loss like this must mean. I want all who’ve lost loved ones to know that the prayers of those […]
Cornyn Discusses Catastrophic Floods in Central Texas, Holds Moment of Silence on Senate Floor
News This is a sad time for Texas, and it’s brought the Lone Star State to our knees in grief and in prayer. As a father of two daughters myself, my heart breaks. As Texans, we are all united in offering our prayers and support for all of the families who have lost loved ones […]
Cornyn Joins Sunday Morning Futures on Devastating Floods in Kerr County & Across Central Texas
News Governor Abbott has called today a Day of Prayer, and we are still saying our prayers here in Texas for those who are grieving and those who are still unaccounted for. Texans are tough, and they’re resilient. We are going to be relentless in the rescue efforts. July 6, 2025 AUSTIN – Today on […]
Cornyn, Cruz Praise Pres. Trump’s Swift Approval of Major Disaster Declaration for Kerr County
News July 6, 2025 Approval Comes After Cornyn-Led Letter to POTUS Urging More Federal Resources U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) today thanked President Donald Trump for his formal approval of Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s request for a federal emergency disaster declaration due to devastating flooding in Kerrville and surrounding areas: “The […]
In Kerrville, Cornyn Discusses the Devastating Flooding & Praises Texas’ Rescue Efforts
News We are praying for those who have lost loved ones and are grieving. When things like this happen, we come together as a family, as Texans, in a way that I’m very proud of. [Governor Abbott] and his team will be relentless in supporting all of the efforts at the local and the federal […]
Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Mitigate Foreign Influence on U.S. Policymaking
News Legislation Would Ban Former Government Employees from Lobbying for Countries of Concern June 25, 2025 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Peter Welch (D-VT), Jim Risch (R-ID), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) introduced the Conflict-free Leaving Employment and Activity Restrictions (CLEAR) Path Act, which would mitigate foreign influence on U.S. policymaking by prohibiting former […]
Cornyn Lauds Pres. Trump’s Approval of Eagle Pass Bridge Expansion Permit
News June 23, 2025 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today applauded President Trump’s approval of the City of Eagle Pass permit application to expand the Camino Real International Bridge Land Port of Entry (POE) located along the U.S.-Mexico border, which authorizes the addition of a six-lane bridge span adjacent to the existing bridge […]
Cornyn Demands FEMA Halt Biden-Era Flood Insurance Premiums
News June 10, 2025 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) sent a letter with eight of his Senate Republican colleagues to U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Acting Administrator David Richardson urging FEMA to halt Risk Rating 2.0, a Biden-era policy that caused flood insurance premiums to skyrocket for Texas homeowners and businessowners. Excerpts of […]
Cornyn Supports Abbott’s Request for Additional Federal Disaster Relief Assistance for South Texas
News AUSTIN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump urging the swift deployment of additional federal disaster relief resources to South Texas in response to Governor Greg Abbott’s request following severe flooding in Cameron, Willacy, Starr, and Hidalgo counties: The Senator wrote: “I understand that the State […]
Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Improve Access to Infrastructure Funding for Gulf Coast Ports
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), along with Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Roger Wicker (R-MS), and Todd Young (R-IN), introduced the Securing Smart Investments in Our Ports Act, which would help ensure that Texas Gulf Coast ports receive a fair share of federal funding available for port infrastructure upgrades and […]
Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Make the Feral Swine Eradication Program Permanent
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Ben Ray Luján (D-NM), Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Katie Britt (R-AL), and Jon Ossoff (D-GA) today introduced the Feral Swine Eradication Act, which would extend and make permanent a pilot program to safeguard public health, agriculture, and local ecosystems against the threat of feral swine: […]
PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with City of Del Rio Leaders
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met yesterday with leaders from the City of Del Rio including Mayor Al Arreola and City Manager Shawna Burkhart, to discuss increasing legitimate trade and travel, easing congestion at ports of entry, improving safety, and expediting presidential permits for key bridge expansion projects in the region, specifically […]
Cornyn, Fetterman Introduce Bill to Help Strengthen At-Risk Homes Against Natural Disasters
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and John Fetterman (D-PA) today introduced the Promoting Resilient Buildings Act, which would improve the resilience of homes at risk of being impacted by natural disasters by allowing more states and local communities to be eligible for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program: “Natural […]
PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Beaumont Mayor
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met yesterday with Beaumont Mayor Roy West to discuss community projects in Beaumont, port security grants, and ongoing infrastructure improvements. See photo below. This image is in the public domain, but those wishing to do so may credit the Office of U.S. Senator John Cornyn. Senator John […]
Cornyn, Cruz, Rep. Jackson Introduce Legislation Designating Fritch Post Office in Honor of Volunteer Fire Chief Zeb Smith
News U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced a bill yesterday designating the United States Post Office located at 107 North Hoyne Avenue in Fritch, Texas as the “Chief Zeb Smith Post Office.” The bill memorializes the service of Fritch’s former Volunteer Fire Chief who tragically passed away as fires engulfed the […]