To Combat Coronavirus, Cornyn, Cruz Urge FEMA, SBA to Coordinate with State, Local Officials
Senators Commend POTUS’s National Emergency Declaration WASHINGTON—Following President Trump’s national emergency declaration, U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) sent him a letter urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to work closely with State of Texas emergency management officials and the Small Business Administration (SBA) to increase awareness of the many financial […]
Cornyn Announces Waiver to Allow Lunches for Low-Income Students to Continue During School Coronavirus Closures
AUSTIN –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved the Texas Department of Agriculture’s request for a waiver that would allow them to continue to serve no-cost meals to low-income students during school closures. The waiver negates the National School Lunch Act requirement that schools serve foods in a group setting, […]
Cornyn: Senate to Stay in Session to Address Bipartisan Coronavirus Response Bill
This situation calls for an all-of-government response, and it will allow us additional time to hammer out a bipartisan agreement to respond to the ripple effect that this outbreak is having in Texas and across the country. Most of the public concern is focused on the elderly, on cruise ship travelers, and those with underlying […]
Cornyn Announces Texas Will Receive $35M in Initial Coronavirus Funding
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today introduced the Border Health Security Act, which would strengthen multi-national cooperation to support vital public health initiatives in border communities. “In Texas, we know what happens at our border – both good and bad – affects the entire country,” said Sen. Cornyn. “Improving public health initiatives along our border will benefit […]
Cornyn Speaks on Current Efforts, Next Steps to Address Coronavirus
WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) spoke on the Senate floor today about his efforts to respond to the Coronavirus outbreak, including Congress’ recent vote for emergency funding and the next steps to address the economic impact. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s floor remarks are below, and downloadable audio and video can be found here. “Hospitals around the […]
Cornyn Votes to Reimburse Texas Communities for Providing Coronavirus Care
Senate Passes Emergency Funding Bill That Makes $950M Available for Reimbursement WASHINGTON – Today on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed his vote on emergency funding for our nation’s Coronavirus response, which includes $950 million in reimbursement funds for states and local communities that have responded to the virus. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s […]
Cornyn Announces Reimbursement Funds Available for Texas Communities Providing Coronavirus Care
WASHINGTON– U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today that Congress’ emergency funding legislation to address the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak will include resources available for reimbursements for state and local governments that have provided care to individuals who are being evaluated and, in some cases, treated for the virus. “Texas, and in particular San Antonio, was called […]
Sens. Cornyn, Cruz Seek Answers from CDC on Coronavirus Response & Next Steps in San Antonio
U.S. Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today sent a letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expressing concern for Texans’ health and safety after an individual, who had traveled to Wuhan, China, was released from isolation at the Texas Center for Infectious Disease (TCID) in San Antonio, despite testing positive for the novel coronavirus […]
Cornyn Addresses Coronavirus Outbreak, Administration’s Funding Request
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) said the following about the Coronavirus outbreak today on a call with Texas reporters. You can download audio here. “Last week I had a meeting with [San Antonio] leadership, the Mayor, and a couple of City Councilpersons, along with the U.S. Public Health Service and Department of Defense, about the […]
Cornyn Helps Introduce Bill to Expedite Disaster Recovery Projects
Bill Ends Federal Punishment for Self-Starters who Begin Rebuilding Immediately WASHINGTON – Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) helped introduce the Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects (HELP) Act to alter eligibility for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) hazard mitigation program to allow local municipalities and states to more quickly begin land acquisition and simple construction projects following […]
Cornyn, Cruz Urge FEMA to Expedite North Texas Tornado Damage Estimates
Letter Requests FEMA Expedite Review WASHINGTON—To expedite North Texas’ recovery from severe weather this October, U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) today sent a letter to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) urging it to quickly review the damages and promptly communicate its findings to President Trump to aid the recovery of […]
Following North Texas Tornados, Cornyn, Cruz Urge Trump Administration to Declare Federal Disaster
Letter Requests FEMA Expedite Review and Support Gov. Abbott’s Request WASHINGTON—Following severe weather in North Texas this October, U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) today sent a letter to President Trump requesting that the Federal Emergency Management Agency expedite its review of the damage and that the Trump Administration support Governor Abbott’s […]