Senator Cornyn

Issues: Foreign Affairs & National Security

Cornyn: Biden Silent on Bill to Ensure Justice for 9/11 Families

News AUSTIN – On the 22nd anniversary of the September 11th terror attacks, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement urging President Biden to support his bipartisan Ensuring Justice for Victims of Terrorism Act, which would strengthen the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act to help families of victims of terrorism seek financial […]

Cornyn Pushes for Mexico to Live Up to U.S.-Mexico Water Treaty & Release Water

News AUSTIN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after a phone call this morning with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to discuss Mexico’s ongoing violation of the Treaty Relating to the Utilization of Waters of the Colorado and Tijuana Rivers and of the Rio Grande: “The Rio Grande River is […]

PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with New Indian Consul General D.C. Manjunath

News AUSTIN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met yesterday with recently appointed Indian Consulate General D.C. Manjunath to discuss key developments in the relationship between the U.S. and India and the important role the Indian-American community plays in Texas. See photo below. This image is in the public domain, but those wishing to do […]

Cornyn, Shaheen, Rubio, Durbin Bill to Quickly Replenish U.S. Defense Stockpiles After Providing Aid to Allies like Ukraine Passes Senate

News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statements after their Securing American Acquisitions, Readiness, and Military Stockpiles (ARMS) Act, which would give the Department of Defense (DoD) enhanced procurement authorities to quickly refill American defense stockpiles after the President provides aid to an ally […]

Cornyn, Warner Bill to Reform Security Classification System Passes Senate

News Legislation Would Streamline Declassification While Modernizing the Classification System & Reviewing Existing Security Clearances WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Mark Warner (D-VA) released the following statements after their Sensible Classification Act of 2023, which would increase accountability and oversight of the classification system, limit overclassification, […]

What the Defense Bill Means for Texas

News Cornyn Secures Provisions in NDAA to Support Military Readiness WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after securing multiple priorities for Texas in theNational Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2024 to support Texas servicemembers, military installations, and ongoing national security efforts. Below is a list of Sen. Cornyn’s […]

Cornyn, Casey Outbound Investment Amendment Passes Senate

News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statements after their amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act to increase transparency of investments by American entities in sensitive technologies in China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea passed the Senate: “When American companies invest in technology like semiconductors or […]

Cornyn, Shaheen, Rubio, Durbin Lead Bill to Quickly Replenish U.S. Defense Stockpiles After Providing Aid to Allies like Ukraine

News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced the Securing American Acquisitions, Readiness, and Military Stockpiles (ARMS) Act, which would give the Department of Defense (DoD) enhanced procurement authorities to quickly refill American defense stockpiles after the President provides aid to an ally or […]

Cornyn: Counter China in Defense Bill, not Schumer’s ‘China Bill 2.0’

News Last month, the Majority Leader announced an effort to compile what he called “China bill 2.0.” The bipartisan national defense authorization bill should be the centerpiece of our efforts… not a bill put together behind closed doors with members having only the chance to vote yes or no in final passage. If the Majority […]

Cornyn, Heinrich Introduce Bill to Confront Security Risks From Chinese Cranes at U.S. Ports

News WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) introduced the Cranes of Concern at our Ports (CCP) Act, which would require the federal government to evaluate threats to U.S. ports posed by cranes manufactured in countries of concern, especially those made by China’s Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Company (ZPMC): “America’s […]

Cornyn Discusses Classified Documents & Bill to Reform the Classification System

News The issue isn’t just that too many people have access to classified information, but also that too much information is classified. Recent headlines have shone a light on the flaws of our classification system. It’s overwhelmed and in need of reform. That’s what the Sensible Classification Act aims to fix. WASHINGTON – Today on […]

Cornyn to IRS Commissioner: Democrats’ EV Tax Credits Will Enrich China

News The Inflation Reduction Act… lavishes rich subsidies for electric vehicles, up to $7,500 credit. 77% of the batteries made in the world are made by China. It appears to me that the American taxpayer will be subsidizing the purchase of Chinese-made… electric vehicles by virtue of these tax credits. WASHINGTON – Today in the […]