Background on the Coronavirus Relief Bill
Sen. Cornyn voted for the CARES Act in the Senate on Wednesday, and the House of Representatives will soon pass it and send it to the President’s desk for his signature. “With both the physical and economic health of our country in crisis, this bold legislation is our best path forward,” said Sen. Cornyn. How the CARES Act […]
More help is on the way
Great news: the Senate just passed the CARES Act. That means additional resources are coming to support the economy and help Texans and our healthcare facilities fight this virus. I’ve been hearing from small business owners across the state concerned about remaining open once this is all over. This isn’t just about their bottom line, […]
Cornyn Votes for Third Coronavirus Relief Bill
With both the physical and economic health of our country in crisis, this bold legislation is our best path forward. The American people are depending on us to respond responsibly in a bipartisan way during an emergency like this, and we cannot let them down. WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) supported Senate passage of the […]
Cornyn, Cruz Urge POTUS to Support Gov. Abbott’s Disaster Declaration Request
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) urged President Trump to support Governor Abbott’s request for a major disaster declaration for COVID-19. If granted, the declaration would allow FEMA to provide personal protective equipment (PPE), medical and testing supplies, medical response personnel, and hospital beds for Texans. Today’s letter follows their letter to President […]
Cornyn: ‘The Time to Act is Now’
There is in fact broad bipartisan agreement about the result. We need to get relief directly from Washington to the American people as soon as possible. This virus is spreading at an exponential rate and we can’t afford to waste time fighting one another over these sort of irrelevant partisan sideshows WASHINGTON – Today on the […]
VIDEO: Cornyn: Democrats Acting ‘Reckless and Irresponsible’
This is like shooting the tires out in the fire truck that’s going to put out the fire. This is reckless and irresponsible. We need to get this done today WASHINGTON – Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the delay of the CARES Act, critical legislation to get relief to Texans dealing with the COVID-19 […]
VIDEO: Cornyn on Fox: Climate Change Studies, Solar Tax Credits Holding Up Coronavirus Aid
What we need to work on now is getting money to the people who were not getting a paycheck and make sure they have a job to go back to after this crisis passes. WASHINGTON – Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the delay of the CARES Act, critical legislation to get relief to Texans […]
Cornyn: Democrats Delaying Coronavirus Relief for Liberal Wish List
I’m…pretty frustrated and downright angry at Sen. Schumer and Nancy Pelosi sitting on the sidelines receiving a government paycheck while hundreds of thousands of Americans are out of work. Blocking this bill is completely irresponsible. WASHINGTON – Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the delay of the CARES Act, critical legislation to get relief to […]
Cornyn Votes for Bipartisan Coronavirus Relief Bill
Democrats, Led By Sen. Schumer, Block Critical Bill after Helping Write It WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) issued the following statement after he voted to advance the bipartisan Coronavirus relief bill, the CARES Act, and Senate Democrats blocked it: “This legislation, negotiated with Democrats, would provide immediate relief to folks who’ve lost their paychecks, […]
VIDEO: Cornyn Urges Swift Passage of Next Round of Coronavirus Relief Legislation
We know that this is important and it’s important we act with effectiveness but speed at the same time. Every time we’ve had a national crisis, this one included, I think it’s always called the better angels of our nature and resulted in our ability to work together to produce our best efforts to help […]
Cornyn: Next Coronavirus Bill Will Include Direct Aid to Texas Workers
I wanted to assure all Texans that we are working as quickly as possible to find the best solutions. The centerpiece of the phase three deal will be that direct aid to American workers who have been displaced. We’re working to get our health care providers the resources and equipment they need to continue fighting […]
Cornyn Votes for Coronavirus Response Bill
I know this is a time of serious uncertainty for both the physical and financial health of our families and our country, but I want to assure my constituents, the 29 million people that I’m privileged to represent in the State of Texas, that the Senate is working to provide the relief we can. We’ll […]
What the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Means for Texas
The Senate will soon vote on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act to help Americans deal with the effects of the COVID-19 outbreak. Sen. Cornyn spoke about his support for the bill on the Senate floor earlier today, and below is a summary of its positive impact on Texas. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Ensures no Texan […]
VIDEO: Cornyn Supports Families First Coronavirus Response Act
The bottom line is no one will have to pay to be tested for the coronavirus, period. This legislation also includes a range of provisions to provide financial security for those who are unable to work, and that’s because they are protecting the public health. It will create a new federal emergency paid sick leave […]
Cornyn Moves to Protect Vets’ GI Bill Benefits Despite Coronavirus School Closures
WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after co-sponsoring the Emergency GI Fix for Coronavirus School Closures Act, a bill to allow veterans to continue utilizing GI benefits despite many courses moving online to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Under current law, qualifying veterans receive GI Bill benefits to cover housing and/or living expenses […]