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Cornyn: Biden Should Listen to Science, Not Unions, and Open Schools Now

WASHINGTON – Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed President Biden’s promise to re-open schools within the first 100 days of his presidency and the importance of in-person learning for students. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video can be found here. “We know many families, they just don’t have the ability either to […]

Cornyn Celebrates Federal Authorization of New Vessel at Texas A&M Maritime Academy in Galveston

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today celebrated the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration’s authorization of a new National Security Multi-Mission vessel (NSMV) to replace an aging training vessel at Texas A&M Maritime Academy in Galveston.  Sen. Cornyn supported appropriations for this new vessel in the Senate, fighting for more than $300 million in federal funds. […]

Cornyn: El Museo Smithsonian Para Latinos se Convertirá en una Realidad

WASHINGTON – Hoy el senador John Cornyn (R-TX) emitió la siguiente declaración después de su proyecto de ley en la que ha trabajado durante años para autorizar a la Institución Smithsonian a crear un museo para honrar a los latinoamericanos, La Ley del Museo Nacional del Latinoamericano, se convirtió en ley. “Durante décadas, los Texans […]

Cornyn’s Latino Smithsonian to Become a Reality

WASHINGTON — Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after his legislation he’s worked on for years to authorize the Smithsonian Institution to create a museum honoring American Latinos, the National Museum of the American Latino Act, was signed into law. “For decades, Texans have advocated for greater representation of American Latino […]

Cornyn Latino Smithsonian Bill Heads to President’s Desk for Signature

WASHINGTON — Last night U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX)’s legislation to authorize the Smithsonian Institution to create a museum honoring American Latinos, the National Museum of the American Latino Act, passed the Senate as a part of the Omnibus funding legislation.  It now heads to the President’s desk. “As a proud Texan, I’m fortunate to […]

Cornyn: Rep. Bobby Scott is Using Child Abuse Victims as Bargaining Chip

WASHINGTON – Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) called on House Committee on Education and Labor Chairman Bobby Scott to stop using victims of child sexual abuse as a bargaining chip by holding his bipartisan child sexual abuse prevention bill, the Jenna Quinn Law, from advancing out of his committee and receiving a vote in […]

Cornyn Urges Rep. Bobby Scott to Allow Vote on Child Abuse Prevention Bill

WASHINGTON – Yesterday on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) urged House Committee on Education and Labor Chairman Bobby Scott to allow his bipartisan child sexual abuse prevention bill, the Jenna Quinn Law, to advance from his committee and receive a vote in the House of Representatives. The Jenna Quinn Law passed unanimously out of the Senate in September, […]

Cornyn Calls on Rep. Bobby Scott to Stop Blocking Child Abuse Prevention Bill

WASHINGTON – Yesterday in a conference call with Texas reporters, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) called on House Committee on Education and Labor Chairman Bobby Scott’s decision to not allow the Jenna Quinn Law, his bipartisan bill that would allow current grant funds to be used to train students, teachers, caregivers, and other adults who work with children […]

Cornyn Praises Committee Passage of National Latino Smithsonian Bill

WASHINGTON — Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Senate Rules Committee unanimously voted to approve the National Museum of the American Latino Act, his bill to authorize the Smithsonian Institution to create a museum honoring American Latinos: “You can’t appreciate U.S. history without understanding the vast contributions made by American Latinos […]

New Cornyn, Coons Bill Invests $1B in Civics Education

WASHINGTON– Today U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Chris Coons (D-DE) introduced landmark legislation to invest $1 billion annually in civics and history education from K-12 through higher education. The Educating for Democracy Act would create a variety of grants to states, non-profits, institutions of higher education, and civics education researchers to support and expand access to […]

An Elite Club: Eagle Scouts and Gold Award Recipients Will Lead the Way

Uncertainty and weighty decisions plague the near future.  Texans are hurting from the coronavirus and the pandemic’s many consequences.  But – let’s have hope – I’m here to tell you our future is bright. This time of year I’m reminded of how smart, driven, and compassionate the next generation of young Texans are.  Our future […]

Cornyn Presiona para un Museo Smithsonian para Latinos en una Audiencia del Senado

WASHINGTON – Hoy el senador John Cornyn (R-TX) testificó en una audiencia del Comité de Reglas del Senado sobre La Ley del Museo Nacional del Latinoamericano, su proyecto de ley para autorizar a la Institución Smithsonian a crear un museo para honrar a los latinoamericanos.  Extractos de su discurso están debajo, y el video está aquí. “Como un Texan […]

Cornyn Pushes for National Latino Smithsonian at Senate Hearing

WASHINGTON — Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) provided testimony at a Senate Rules Committee hearing on the National Museum of the American Latino Act, his bill to authorize the Smithsonian Institution to create a museum honoring American Latinos.  Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video can be found here. “As a proud Texan and a […]