Cornyn, Cruz, Babin Introduce Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act
News Bill Would Make Pres. Trump’s Executive Order Renaming the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge Permanent WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Congressman Brian Babin (TX-36) introduced the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act, which would codify President Trump’s Executive Order renaming the Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge near Houston, Texas, […]
VIDEO: Cornyn Praises New Water Treaty Agreement with Mexico
News [Mexico’s] habit has been to delay the delivery of that water until the end of the five-year period of the treaty. The Biden administration wasn’t particularly interested in solving the problem. I thank the President, the Secretary of Agriculture, the Deputy Secretary of State, and the Secretary of State for their efforts to secure […]
Cornyn Urges USDA, HHS, EPA to Safeguard MAHA Work From Environmental Activists
News Senator Calls for Use of Sound Science & Risk-Based Analysis in Determining Nation’s Health Policy AUSTIN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) sent a letter to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin calling for the use of sound science and […]
This Ain’t Our First Hike: National Park Week in the Heart of Texas
News National Park Week is here—April 19 through April 26—and it’s the perfect time to step back and appreciate the natural heritage that makes the Lone Star State so extraordinary. This year, the National Park Service (NPS) is celebrating with the theme “National Park Playlist,” highlighting the connections between music and nature from songs about […]
Cornyn, Luján, Gonzales Introduce Bill to Expand, Preserve Big Bend National Park
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) and Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) today introduced the Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act, which would authorize the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) to acquire around 6,100 acres of land along the western boundary of the park: “Big Bend National Park […]
Cornyn Recaps Events in Texas on Trump Tax Cuts, Unleashing American Energy
News We had a great discussion about the importance of the Port of Corpus Christi and the product that passes through…that helps America’s energy independence and helps our friends and allies around the world. Another important opportunity I had during the state work period was to meet with my constituents to talk about the Tax […]
Cornyn, Markey Reintroduce Legislation to Fund Sea Turtle Research and Rescue Assistance
News Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) reintroduced their bipartisan and bicameral Sea Turtle Rescue Assistance and Rehabilitation Act, legislation to establish funding at the Department of Commerce for the rescue, recovery and research of sea turtles in Texas and across the United States. Text of the bill can be found, here. […]
PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with City of Del Rio Leaders
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met yesterday with leaders from the City of Del Rio including Mayor Al Arreola and City Manager Shawna Burkhart, to discuss increasing legitimate trade and travel, easing congestion at ports of entry, improving safety, and expediting presidential permits for key bridge expansion projects in the region, specifically […]
Cornyn, Kaine Introduce Bill to Combat Illicit Gold Mining
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) today introduced the U.S. Legal Gold and Mining Partnership Act to require a comprehensive strategy from the U.S. Secretary of State to combat illicit gold mining in the Western Hemisphere: “Criminal organizations and authoritarian regimes will do whatever it takes to enrich themselves, […]
VIDEO: Cornyn Praises Trump Admin for Ending Disastrous Biden Energy Policies
News President Biden’s energy agenda put Texas workers, and their families, and our national security last. Thankfully, that’s not where the story ends. President Trump and Secretary Wright are now at the helm. I look forward to working with President Trump and his administration to unleash American energy through an all-of-the-above approach so that Texas […]
Cornyn Joins Pfluger-led Resolution to Block Biden’s Waste Emission Charge
News Congressional Review Act Resolution of Disapproval Will Alleviate Burden on U.S. Domestic Energy Production WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) last week cosponsored a bicameral Congressional Review Act resolution of disapproval led in the U.S. House of Representatives by Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) to block the implementation of the Biden administration’s waste emissions charge on oil […]
Cornyn Votes to Confirm Chris Wright for Energy Secretary
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after Chris Wright was confirmed as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy: “Chris Wright has a wealth of experience in the oil and gas sector and a long record as an advocate for economic growth and American entrepreneurship. I am confident that […]
Cornyn Votes to Confirm Lee Zeldin for EPA Administrator
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after former Congressman Lee Zeldin was confirmed as Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): “Lee Zeldin is a fantastic choice by President Trump to cut the bureaucratic red tape, radical Green New Deal policies, and anti-American energy agenda that defined the […]
Cornyn Votes to Confirm Sean Duffy for Transportation Secretary
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after former Congressman Sean Duffy was confirmed as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT): “With a long record of public service and proven ability to skillfully communicate President Trump’s agenda, Sean Duffy will lead the Department of Transportation with efficiency, innovation, […]
Cornyn Meets with Energy Secretary Nominee Chris Wright
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with Chris Wright, whom President Trump has nominated to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy. Please see photo below. This image is in the public domain, but those wishing to do so may credit the Office of U.S. Senator John Cornyn. Senator […]