Lo Que Significa el Nuevo Proyecto de Ley de Alivio de COVID-19 Para Texas
WASHINGTON— Después de cientos de videoconferencias, conversaciones telefónicas, y reuniones socialmente distanciadas con Texans en los últimos meses, el Senador John Cornyn (R-TX) emitió la siguiente información sobre el nuevo proyecto de ley de alivio de COVID-19 – La Ley de Salud, Asistencia Económica, Protección de Responsabilidad, y Escuelas (HEALS por sus siglas en inglés) – anunció por […]
What the New COVID-19 Relief Bill Means for Texas
WASHINGTON—After hundreds of video conference calls, phone conversations, and socially-distanced meetings with Texans over the past few months, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following information about the new COVID-19 relief bill – the Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection, and Schools (HEALS) Act – announced by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY). How the HEALS […]
Cornyn Measure Will Protect Health Care Providers, Schools, Charities, and Small Businesses from Frivolous Litigation
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today introduced the Safeguarding America’s Frontline Employees To Offer Work Opportunities Required to Kickstart the Economy (SAFE TO WORK) Act, which would temporarily limit liability for COVID-19 exposure claims for frontline workers like nurses, doctors, teachers, and small business owners as long as they are following public health guidelines and are […]
Cornyn Secures Advancements for Flood Control Projects for RGV in Senate Bill
WASHINGTON— Following Hurricane Hanna’s landfall in South Texas this weekend, U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced that advancements for two flood control projects for the Rio Grande Valley which he advocated for have been included in America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2020. He worked to secure Congressional action for these projects after touring the Raymondville Drain and other local flood […]
I’m Listening
I hope you’re staying safe amid this new normal. Just wanted to give you a quick update on what I’ve been up to during the coronavirus outbreak and how the feedback I’ve received from Texans will directly impact the next round of coronavirus relief. I’ve recently spoken with the mayors and city leadership across Texas […]
Cornyn, Klobuchar Introduce Relief Bill for Independent Live Music Venues During Pandemic
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) today introduced the Save Our Stages Act, which would provide Small Business Administration grants for independent live music venue operators affected by COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. These grants would provide six months of financial support to keep venues afloat, pay employees, and preserve a critical economic sector […]
Cornyn Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Increased EIDL Loans and EIDL Advance Grants, Assist Texas Small Businesses
WASHINGTON – Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced his introduction of the Ensuring Increased Disaster Loans (EIDL) for Small Businesses Act (S.4227). This bipartisan legislation would assist Texas small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic by providing an additional $180 billion for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance programs. The bill would also prohibit […]
Cornyn: Texans’ Feedback Invaluable As Senate Debates Next Relief Bill
WASHINGTON – Today on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the importance of the feedback he received from Texans during the State Work Period as he returns to the Senate to push for the next coronavirus relief legislation. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks about the bill today are below, and video of his […]
Cornyn, Cruz, South Texas Congressmen Call for HHS Field Hospital and More Resources in RGV
AUSTIN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), along with Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Congressmen Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15), Filemon Vela (TX-34), and Henry Cuellar (TX-28), today sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar requesting that the federal government provide additional federal resources, including a new field hospital, to help respond […]
Cornyn Calls for More Comprehensive Testing Strategy from White House
WASHINGTON—Today on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) called on the White House to implement a more comprehensive testing strategy, updated based on what we’ve learned about the coronavirus. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video of his remarks can be found here. “Yesterday Texas reported almost 7,000 new coronavirus cases, setting a new single-day […]
Sens. Cornyn, Cruz Urge HHS and FEMA to Continue Federal Support for Testing Sites in Texas
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today sent a letter to Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Alex Azar and Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Pete Gaynor urging them to continue the federal support for Community-Based Testing Sites (CBTS) sites in Texas as testing capacity […]
Cornyn, Murphy Introduce Bill to Help Feed Americans in Need While Supporting Restaurants
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) yesterday introduced the State Emergency Restaurant and Vendor Enhancement (SERVE) and COVID-19 Anti-Hunger Restaurant Relief for You (CARRY) Act, which would provide additional opportunities to help low-income and unemployed Americans access food during the coronavirus pandemic by establishing the SERVE program, the CARRY program, and the State […]
Cornyn Urges White House to Extend Support for Coronavirus Testing in Texas
WASHINGTON – In response to the Trump Administration’s announcement that it would cease federal support for 7 coronavirus testing centers in Texas, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) said the following on a press conference call with Texas reporters today: “I know there’s concern, concern I share, over some of the statements being made about withdrawing federal […]
Cornyn: $200 Million in Recovery Funding Coming to Border Communities
WASHINGTON – The North American Development Bank (NADBank) has approved a $200 million temporary financing program to combat the effects of the novel coronavirus outbreak in the U.S.-Mexico border region, U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced today. This program will encourage development projects that have both environmental benefits and direct positive impacts on the economy in the […]
Cornyn, Carper Lead Letter Urging Support for Independent Music Venues During Pandemic
WASHINGTON— U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Tom Carper (D-DE) led 40 of their Senate colleagues in sending a letter today to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) asking them to include funding for independent live music venues in any upcoming coronavirus relief legislation. They wrote: “Live event venues were among the […]