VIDEO: Cornyn Recaps Discussion with Mexican President on Cartels, Drugs, Unchecked Migration
News The Mexican government is unfortunately failing to meet its side of the responsibilities. We forcefully presented our frustration with the ongoing cartel violence, the drug trafficking, and unchecked migration. We told President López Obrador that his administration must do more to address these challenges, and we emphasized that the failure to do so will […]
Cornyn Leads Delegation to Mexico to Meet with President López Obrador, Urge Cooperation on Mutual Security Challenges
News WASHINGTON – This afternoon, a congressional delegation (CODEL) led by U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) returned to the U.S. after meeting with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and visiting intelligence, drug enforcement, and government officials in Mexico. The delegation, which included Senators Chris Coons (D-DE), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Mike Lee […]
Cornyn, Carper Introduce Bill to Strengthen Cross-Border Trade, Guard Against Terrorism
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Tom Carper (D-DE) introduced legislation to create a pilot program to strengthen the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program: “In order for America to remain competitive in global markets, we must ensure our ports are open, efficient, and secure,” said Sen. Cornyn. “This legislation would […]
Cornyn Op-Ed: Winning the Next War by Preventing It
News WASHINGTON – Following the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and his trip to the Munich Security Conference, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) authored the following op-ed in Newsweek on ways the United States and its allies can prepare to counter China and Russia’s growing threats: Winning the Next War by Preventing ItSenator […]
VIDEO: Cornyn on Importance of Victory in Ukraine
News One year ago, democracies around the world united in support of the Ukrainian people. The United States and our allies must remain steadfast in our support of the Ukrainian people, not just for their sake but for our sake as well. In doing so, we’ll send a clear message to Russia and China… that […]
Cornyn Statement on Anniversary of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
News “As this conflict enters its second year, we must remember that a victory in Ukraine is a victory for all who value freedom.” AUSTIN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) issued the following statement on the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: “It’s been one year since Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, and […]
Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Prevent Foreign Adversaries from Influencing U.S. Policy
News WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and U.S. Congressmen August Pfluger (TX-11) and Jason Crow (CO-06) introduced the Preventing Adversary Influence, Disinformation and Obscured Foreign Financing (PAID OFF) Act, which would help close Foreign Agents Registration Act loopholes that allow unregistered agents of foreign adversaries to lobby in the United […]
Cornyn: Biden Admin Must Be Transparent on Unidentified Objects
News It was a busy weekend for the United States military, which has now shot down three unidentified objects over North American airspace in as many days. The only path forward is full and complete transparency. President Biden needs to explain what happened and just how concerned the American people should be. And he needs […]
Cornyn on Release of Texan Brittney Griner
News WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the statement below following the announcement that Brittney Griner, a Houston native, was released from Russian prison: “After nearly ten months under wrongful detention, I am relieved that Houston-native Brittney Griner will finally return home. Brittney has endured unimaginable suffering under the Russian regime, and I am eager […]
Cornyn on Arrival of Afghan Human Rights Lawyer Latifa Sharifi in Texas
News Sharifi Was Turned Away at Kabul Airport During Fall of Afghanistan WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after Latifa Sharifi, an Afghan human rights lawyer who was not able to leave the country in the midst of the Biden Administration’s withdrawal, arrived safely in Texas after months of waiting […]
Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Prevent Foreign Adversaries from Influencing U.S. Policy
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Deb Fischer (R-NE), and Marco Rubio (R-FL) today introduced the Preventing Adversary Influence, Disinformation and Obscured Foreign Financing Act (PAID OFF Act), which would help closeForeign Agents Registration Act registration loopholes that allow unregistered agents of foreign adversaries to lobby in the United States: “To […]
Cornyn Praises Senate Passage of CHIPS Funding
News Share on email Share on linkedin Share on facebook This funding will help kick start domestic production of these semiconductors in a way that will prevent a vulnerability of our supply chain since 90 percent of those advanced semiconductors currently come from Asia. The way we are going to compete with China and beat […]
Cornyn, Colleagues Call on Russia to Release Brittney Griner from Wrongful Detention
News Share on email Share on linkedin Share on facebook Bipartisan Senate Resolution Urges U.S. Government to Press for WNBA Player’s Release, Supports All Prisoners Unjustly Imprisoned in the Russian Federation WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today led a bipartisan Senate resolution with Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) calling on the Russian government to immediately release […]
Cornyn Presses Biden on PGA Investigation, Administration Contact with Saudis
News Share on email Share on linkedin Share on facebook I am concerned about whether members of the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division, or any other member of your administration, was involved in the investigation recently being made public. I also have questions about whether your administration had any contact with the Saudi Arabian government […]
Cornyn: Schumer Jeopardizing Bipartisan Semiconductor Funding for Doomed Spending Spree
News Share on email Share on linkedin Share on facebook Earlier this summer, a conference committee was appointed and began negotiating a compromise bill that would finally fund the CHIPS Act and make other critical investments in our national security and competitiveness. But with the CHIPS funding on the five-yard line, the Majority Leader, the […]