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 […]
Cornyn Anuncia Una Audiencia del Senado sobre su Proyecto de Ley para Establecer un Museo Smithsonian para Latinos
WASHINGTON – El senador John Cornyn (R-TX) hoy anunció que el Comité de Reglas del Senado celebrará una audiencia 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. El sen. Cornyn testificará a la audiencia, programada para el 17 de […]
Cornyn Announces Senate Hearing on Bill to Establish Latino Smithsonian
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today announced the Senate Rules Committee will hold a hearing on the National Museum of the American Latino Act, his bill to authorize the Smithsonian Institution to create a museum honoring American Latinos. Sen. Cornyn will testify at the hearing, scheduled for November 17th. “In Texas, we know American history […]
Cornyn, Manchin Introduce Bill to Expand Broadband Access to Unserved Rural Areas
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) today introduced the Eliminate the Digital Divide Act, which would empower states to carry out their own broadband programs that will incentivize internet service providers to build out broadband access in unserved areas and ensure transparency in and access to affordable broadband services for low-income individuals. […]
Cornyn Honra el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana en el Senado
WASHINGTON – Hoy en el Senado, el Senador John Cornyn (R-TX) honró el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana. Extractos de su discurso están debajo, y el video está aquí. “Es injusto decir que la cultura hispana ha influido en Texas porque, en realidad, la cultura hispana es una parte tan importante de los cimientos de nuestro […]
Cornyn Honors Hispanic Heritage Month on Senate Floor
WASHINGTON –On the Senate floor today, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) honored Hispanic Heritage Month. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s floor remarks are below, and video can be found here. “It’s unfair to say that Hispanic culture has influenced Texas because, in reality, Hispanic culture is as much a part of our state’s foundation as the ground that our cities are built on. Today, […]
Cornyn Introduce Una Resolución para Honrar el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana
WASHINGTON –El Senador John Cornyn (R-TX) hoy anunció su introducción de una resolución en el Senado para reconocer el 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre como el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana: “Texas y los Estados Unidos se hacen mejores cada día debido a las contribuciones de los hispanoamericanos,” dijo el Sen. Cornyn. “Como representante de […]
Cornyn Introduces Resolution to Honor Hispanic Heritage Month
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today announced his introduction of a Senate resolution recognizing September 15 – October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month:“Texas and America are made better every day because of the contributions of Hispanic-Americans,” said Sen. Cornyn. “As the representative of more than 11 million Hispanic-Americans in Texas, I’m proud to honor Hispanic […]
Cornyn: Senate Passed Child Abuse Prevention Bill, Now House Must Act
WASHINGTON –Today on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) spoke about Senate passage of the Jenna Quinn Law, a bill named after a Texan survivor of child abuse which he introduced based on successful reforms in Texas to identify, report, and prevent child abuse. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video can […]
Senate Passes Cornyn, Hassan’s Jenna Quinn Law to Prevent Child Abuse
WASHINGTON– U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) released the following statements after the Senate passed the Jenna Quinn Law last night, which would allow current grant funds to be used to train and educate students, teachers, caregivers, and other adults who work with children in a professional or volunteer capacity on how to prevent, […]
Cornyn Introduces Resolution to Honor Hispanic-Serving Institutions
WASHINGTON—At the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced a Senate resolution recognizing the work, goals, and achievements of 539 non-profit Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) throughout the nation by designating the week of September 14-20 as “National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.” “As a member of the HSI Coalition in the Senate, I applaud […]