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 […]
Cornyn Condemns Biden Admin’s Last-Minute, Radical Energy Regulations
News The day after Christmas, President Biden’s energy department finalized new climate regulations. Is there no home appliance or device that’s safe from this radical agenda? President Biden may have been busy over the last few months since the November 5 election, but we are gearing up to be even busier undoing much of the […]
PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Abilene Mayor Weldon Hurt
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with Abilene Mayor Weldon Hurt to discuss improving water infrastructure and access to clean water in the region, increasing connectivity for visitors and residents by expanding the Abilene Regional Airport and its service capacity, and reducing burdensome regulations. See photo below. This image is in […]
Cornyn, Luján Bill to Expand, Preserve Big Bend National Park Passes Senate
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) released the following statements after their 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, passed the Senate unanimously: “Big Bend […]
Cornyn Praises Finalized Direct Flight Route from San Antonio to D.C.
News New Slot Created by Cornyn-Supported Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Bill WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) announcement that a new direct flight route between San Antonio and Washington D.C.’s Ronald Reagan National Airport serviced by Texas-based American Airlines has been officially established: […]
VIDEO: Cornyn Praises Trump’s Energy and Environment Nominees
News It should be no surprise to the Biden administration that Texans voted against a president who prioritized keeping radical climate activists happy at the expense of average Americans. With President Trump at the helm, I have no doubt that Texans will be able to breathe a sigh of relief when it comes to their […]
PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Midland and Odessa Chambers of Commerce
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with the Midland and Odessa Chambers of Commerce to discuss President Biden’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) project permitting freeze, transportation infrastructure and his and Sen. Cruz’s I-27 Numbering Act, which is now law, and the new Permian Basin Behavioral Health Center opening next year. See […]
Cornyn Applauds $90M Investment to Promote STEM Education at Rice University
News AUSTIN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the National Science Foundation announced yesterday that they have reached an agreement to provide $90 million in funding over the next five years to SafeInsights, an education research and development hub, through the Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) program authorized under the CHIPS […]
PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Amarillo Chamber of Commerce
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with members of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce to discuss the historic wildfires that caused extensive damage across the Panhandle earlier this year and the importance of energy resilience. See photo below. This image is in the public domain, but those wishing to do so […]