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 […]
Cornyn: Texas Families & Small Businesses Recovering, But More Relief Needed
WASHINGTON –Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed how his travel around Texas during the August state work period has reinforced the urgency of and informed his priorities for the next coronavirus relief package. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video can be found here. “Big in-person events have been replaced with […]
Following Hurricane Laura, Cornyn, Cruz Urge Senate to Pass Relief for Texas, Louisiana
AUSTIN—U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX), along with Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and John Kennedy (R-LA), today wrote Senate leadership requesting the U.S. Senate take up emergency supplemental appropriations to ensure a full recovery from Hurricane Laura’s destruction in Texas and Louisiana. They wrote: “From initial reports, Hurricane Laura has caused tens of […]
Three Years Post-Harvey, Cornyn Urges FEMA to Complete Still Pending Port Aransas Projects
AUSTIN—U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today urged Administrator Pete Gaynor of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to work with City of Port Aransas and Texas Department of Emergency Management officials to complete projects still pending three years after Hurricane Harvey hit. He wrote: “Since Hurricane Harvey, the City of Port Aransas has worked tirelessly with FEMA […]
In Canyon, Cornyn Announces $7.7 Million in Relief Funding for Public Schools in the Region So Far
CANYON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today at Canyon ISD Support Center that public schools in the Amarillo region so far have been allocated $7.7 million in federal coronavirus relief resources from Congress. While there, he visited with Amarillo and Canyon students, teachers, and administrators to learn about how they have used federal […]
In Lubbock, Cornyn Announces $10.3 Million in Relief Funding for Public Schools in the Region So Far
LUBBOCK – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today at Lubbock ISD that public schools in the region so far have been allocated $10.3 million in federal coronavirus relief resources from Congress. While there, he visited with Lubbock students, teachers, and administrators to learn about how they have used federal CARES Act funds to transition […]
In Odessa, Cornyn Announces $8.8 Million in Relief Funding for Public Schools in the Region So Far
ODESSA – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today at George H.W. Bush New Tech Odessa High School that public schools in the Midland-Odessa region so far have been allocated $8.8 million in federal coronavirus relief resources from Congress. While there, he visited with Odessa students, teachers, and administrators to learn about how they have used […]
Cornyn, Williams Op-Ed: Congress, UNT Health Science Center are Working to Help Texas Rural Health Providers
AUSTIN —U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Dr. Michael Williams, President of University of North Texas Health Science Center, authored the following op-ed in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram on their efforts to promote health in rural Texas communities during the coronavirus pandemic: Congress, UNT Health Science Center are Working to Help Texas Rural Health Providers Senator John Cornyn […]
Cornyn, Cruz: White House Grants Abbott’s Emergency Declaration Request Ahead of Storms
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) sent a letter today to President Donald Trump thanking him for his approval of Governor Abbott’s request for an emergency declaration and warning Texans to be prepared ahead of two tropical storms threatening the Texas Gulf Coast, Marco and Laura. They wrote: “We write to thank […]