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 […]