Cornyn Receives Briefing on Texas COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) received a briefing on Texas’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout from Dept. of State Health Services (DSHS) Commissioner Dr. John Hellerstedt, Texas Dept. of Emergency Management (TDEM) Chief Nim Kidd, member of the State’s Expert Vaccine Allocation Panel Dr. John Zerwas, and DSHS Associate Commissioner of Laboratory & Infectious Diseases Imelda […]
Cornyn, Klobuchar Relief Bill for Independent Live Music Venues Signed Into Law
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the following statements after the Save Our Stages Act, legislation they authored to provide Small Business Administration grants for independent live music venues, live performance arts organizations, or motion picture theatres affected by COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, was signed into law. These grants would […]
Senate Passes Cornyn Relief Bill for Independent Live Music Venues
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Senate passed the Save Our Stages Act, legislation he authored to provide Small Business Administration grants for independent live music venues, live performance arts organizations, or motion picture theatres affected by COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, as part of the omnibus funding bill. These grants would […]
Cornyn’s Key Texas Priorities, COVID Relief Included in Government Funding Bill
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today announced that he has successfully included his priorities for Texas listed below in the targeted coronavirus relief package and FY21 Omnibus Appropriations bill, which funds the federal government through September 30, 2021. The Senate will likely vote on this bill this evening, and video of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks […]
Cornyn: COVID Relief Bill Will Send Recovery Checks to Mixed Status Families
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today announced that the COVID relief deal the Senate will vote on tonight provides $600 recovery checks to all citizens earning up to $75,000 per year, including citizens married to foreign nationals who were left out of the last round of $1,200 recovery checks in the CARES Act. In addition, these […]
Cornyn, Braun Praise Inclusion of PPP Loan Deduction for Small Businesses in Year-End COVID Relief Bill
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Mike Braun (R-IN) praised the inclusion of the Small Business Expense Protection Act, which would clarify the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) so small businesses can deduct expenses paid with a forgiven PPP loan from their taxes, in the omnibus funding legislation: “The Paycheck Protection Program has […]
Cornyn Priorities, COVID Relief Pass in Government Funding Bill
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) supported the passage of the targeted coronavirus relief package and FY21 Omnibus Appropriations bill, which funds the federal government through September 30, 2021 and includes many priorities important to Texas: Relief for Texans During the Pandemic: Provides direct financial assistance to Texans: Provides individuals making up to $75,000 with […]
Cornyn: COVID Relief Deal Close
WASHINGTON – Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) stressed the importance of avoiding a government shutdown during the pandemic and wrapping up negotiations on government funding and coronavirus relief in a timely manner. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video can be found here. “I hope we do this responsibly and not […]
Cornyn: Inaction Not an Option on Coronavirus Relief
WASHINGTON – Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) urged his colleagues to come to an agreement on a much-needed additional coronavirus relief bill before the holidays. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and audio can be found here. “For months, additional coronavirus relief was defeated by our Democratic colleagues, who weren’t even interested […]
Cornyn Responds to Schumer’s False Narrative on Liability Protections
WASHINGTON – Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) pushed back against Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s (D-NY) opposition to including protections for small businesses, schools, churches from frivolous lawsuits in the next round of COVID relief. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video can be found here. “We shouldn’t let the tail wag […]
Cornyn Praises Progress on COVID Relief Negotiations
WASHINGTON –Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed Majority Leader McConnell’s announcement on a path forward for new coronavirus relief legislation and expressed his hope that Senate Democrats will come to the negotiating table in good faith. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video can be found here. “The Majority Leader shared […]
Cornyn: Time to Quit Political Games and Pass COVID Relief
WASHINGTON – Today on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) called on Democrats to stop their partisan games and work with Republicans to pass additional COVID relief for the American people. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video can be found here. “As we move into the winter months, which the experts have told us […]
With Vaccine Distribution Imminent, Cornyn Calls for Immediate Support of Airlines
AUSTIN –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today called for Congress to immediately extend the Payroll Support Program for airlines, who’ve had to furlough employees and shut down critical infrastructure, in preparation for the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines across the nation: “The aviation industry has suffered immensely due to lower travel demand during the pandemic, and unfortunate […]
Cornyn Slams Disingenuous Pelosi, Schumer Letter on COVID Relief After Blocking Multiple Relief Bills
WASHINGTON –Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed Democratic leadership’s decision to release to the media a letter to Majority Leader McConnell on coronavirus relief instead of engaging in good-faith negotiations. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video can be found here. “Today, the Speaker and the Democratic Leader of the Senate […]
A Coronavirus Relief Update
Congress still has a lot of work to do this year. I believe we need another coronavirus relief package before the end of 2020, and I look forward to returning to Washington to work with my colleagues to make this happen. Earlier this year, Congress passed the CARES Act and it did a lot of […]