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 […]
Cornyn Pushes Army to Open El Paso Medical Center for Increased Bed Capacity
WASHINGTON – In response to a surge of COVID-19 cases in El Paso, today U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) called Assistant Secretary of Defense Kenneth Rapuano to request he open the William Beaumont Army Medical Center to relieve pressure on El Paso area medical facilities that have run out of bed space. Earlier this week, the […]
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 […]