Cornyn’s Save Our Stages Act Adds 51st Cosponsor
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today announced the Save Our Stages Act, his bill to provide relief to music and entertainment venues suffering because of the coronavirus pandemic, now has support of the majority of the U.S. Senate. “Each day these venues’ doors remain shut, countless Texans pass another day without a paycheck,” said Sen. Cornyn. “All the […]
VIDEO: Cornyn, Senate Again Tries to Pass More COVID Relief for Texans
WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after Senate Democrats blocked coronavirus relief legislation for Texans again today, the fourth time since July: Video of this statement is available here. “As America’s war against COVID-19 rages on, our ammunition is quickly dwindling.” “Congress has provided more than $3 trillion in relief to strengthen our […]
Cornyn: Senate to Vote on COVID Relief Bill This Week
WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced the Senate will vote on a $500 billion coronavirus relief bill, which contains funding for testing, additional federal unemployment benefits, and an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program: “We already passed $3.8 trillion worth of COVID-19 relief, and I believe we […]
You Can Always Count on Texans
It’s been seven months since COVID-19 fundamentally changed Texans’ lives. Seven long months – and longer for some. But what was true in March is still true today, which is that when the going gets tough, you can always count on Texans to help each other out. Take Karlee Greer for example. After tragically losing […]
On Fox, Cornyn Discusses Judge Barrett, Social Media Censoring, and Republicans’ Push for More COVID Relief
WASHINGTON – Yesterday on Fox News’ Special Report with Bret Baier, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court, the Judiciary Committee’s response to recent accusations of social media censoring, and Republicans’ continued push for additional COVID-19 relief for Americans. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s floor remarks are […]
Cornyn: Restart COVID-19 Relief Talks
AUSTIN– Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement highlighting the need for both parties in Congress to come back to the negotiating table on additional coronavirus relief legislation for Texans during the pandemic: “I’ve spent this year talking with Texas families and businesses and they have all let me know another COVID-19 […]
Cornyn Praises House’s Decision to Advance Airline Relief Bill
WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement praising Speaker Pelosi’s decision to advance a stand-alone relief bill for air carriers and their employees in the U.S. House of Representatives: “I’m glad Speaker Pelosi finally recognizes how critical our airline workers are both to Texas and to the nation,” said Sen. Cornyn. “Ensuring Texas airline workers can […]
Following Hurricanes Laura and Hanna, Cornyn, Cruz Urge POTUS to Issue Federal Disaster Declaration for Texas
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) wrote President Trump in support of Gov. Abbott’s request for a federal major disaster declaration following Hurricanes Laura and Hanna in Texas. They wrote: “The Governor and local officials have informed us that the losses and property damage in these counties are of a magnitude that is […]
Cornyn Celebrates Next Step for Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay Coastal Protection Project
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement to commemorate today’s signing of the Orange County Design Agreement for the Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay coastal protection project: “In the midst of hurricane season and with Hurricane Laura still fresh on Texans’ minds, the time is right to move forward with this project,” said […]
Along with East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind, Cornyn Honors Essential Workers with Disabilities
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today joined East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind in recognizing the contributions of essential workers with disabilities to keep America running during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sen. Cornyn signed onto a resolution honoring these individuals and their efforts. “As the U.S. Senator for Texas, where roughly one in four Texans live with […]
As Airline Layoffs Loom, Cornyn Urges Extension of Federal Aid
WASHINGTON – In advance of a federal aid program expiring next week, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today announced his support for the Air Carrier Worker Support Extension Act to help U.S. airlines keep their workers on the payroll amid significant decrease in travel demand during the pandemic. This bill would extend the Payroll Support Program (PSP) established […]
During a Census and Hurricane Season, Cornyn Offers Bill to Protect Federal Funding for Texas Communities
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released this statement after introducing the Giving Relief to American Communities in Emergencies (GRACE) Act, which would protect communities impacted by future natural disasters from losing transportation funding because of a temporary population decline during the decennial U.S. Census. It would also address Galveston’s current funding lapse due to a […]
VIDEO: Cornyn, Josh Abbott Discuss Save Our Stages Act
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Josh Abbott joined Facebook Live this afternoon to discuss the Save Our Stages Act, Sen. Cornyn’s bill to provide relief to music venues forced to close down because of the coronavirus pandemic. Josh Abbott spoke to the impact the pandemic has had on Texas’s music industry and the need for […]
Cornyn Op-Ed: More Coastal Protection is Coming
WASHINGTON —Following Hurricane Laura last month, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) authored the following op-ed in the Beaumont Enterprise on his successful efforts to secure federal funding for coastal protection projects along Texas’ Gulf Coast. More Coastal Protection is Coming Senator John Cornyn Beaumont Enterprise September 9, 2020 Texas had a near miss last month. Contrary to earlier […]
Schumer, Democrats Block Another COVID-19 Relief Bill for Texans
WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) said the following on a conference call with Texas reporters today after Senate Democrats blocked another coronavirus relief bill: “While this bill had important priorities, it left out some important things as well. But I still think we need another relief piece of legislation to include things like direct payments […]