Cornyn, Klobuchar Introduce Bill Allowing U.S. to Provide Internet and Phone Service in Conflict Zones
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) today introduced the Safely Accessing Telecommunications (SAT) Act, which would authorize the U.S. State Department and Department of Defense to enter into contracts with satellite cellular and internet providers to provide direct connectivity in conflict regions. “Winning the war of public perception is a […]
Cornyn, Hassan, Hagerty, King Introduce Bill to Sanction Purchase of Russian Gold
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), and Angus King (I-ME) introduced the Stop Russian Government and Oligarchs from Limiting Democracy (Stop Russian GOLD) Act, which would apply secondary sanctions to anyone transacting with or transporting gold from Russia’s central bank holdings or selling gold physically or electronically in Russia. “Russia […]
Cornyn Calls on Biden to Meet with Trevor Reed’s Family While in Fort Worth
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) called for President Biden to reconsider his choice not to meet with the family of Trevor Reed, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps who is currently being held in a Russian prison for over 930 days, during his upcoming trip to Texas today where he will speak […]
Cornyn, King Introduce Bill Requiring State Department Report on Countering Russian Energy Influence
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Angus King (I-ME) introduced the Strategy to Reduce Russian Energy Influence Act, which would direct the U.S. Department of State, in consultation with the U.S. Department of Energy, to evaluate how existing federal laws and authorities can be used to counter Russian energy influence globally and submit a report […]
Cornyn Amendment Would Crack Down on Chinese, Other Foreign Shipments of Fentanyl to the U.S.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today introduced an amendment to the Postal Reform Act that would bar the Commissioner of Customs and Border Protection (CBP) from granting package security waivers to Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran in an effort to prevent dangerous exports of fentanyl from entering the U.S. through the United […]
Cornyn, Republicans Introduce Ban on U.S. Purchase of Russian Oil
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today released the following statement after joining a group of Republican colleagues to introduce legislation that would ban the United States from purchasing Russian oil in response to its invasion of Ukraine, a sovereign democracy: “There is absolutely no reason for a country as resource-rich as the United States […]
Cornyn Statement on Russian Invasion of Ukraine
The United States has played no part in creating this crisis, but we have a responsibility to support the Ukrainian people as they fight to defend their own sovereignty. WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: “America stands with Ukraine, and we will do […]
Cornyn, Republican Colleagues Announce Russia Sanctions Bill
WASHINGTON – Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) joined a majority of his Republican colleagues to introduce the Never Yielding Europe’s Territory (NYET) Act, which would provide the critical support Ukraine needs to defend itself and deter Russian aggression while imposing real costs on the Kremlin for its ongoing and potential future aggression against Ukraine. […]
Cornyn Lend-Lease Bill Will Aid Ukraine in the Face of Russian Invasion
WASHINGTON – Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the rising tensions between Ukraine and Russia as well as the United States’ responsibility to help Ukraine defend itself against any incursion by Russian forces. Sen. Cornyn also mentioned his bipartisan Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act, which would authorize the President to enter […]
Cornyn, Cardin, & Colleagues Introduce Bill to Help Ukraine Deter Russian Invasion
Washington – Yesterday U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Ben Cardin (D-MD), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act, which would authorize the President to enter into lend-lease agreements directly with Ukraine and provide military equipment necessary to protect vulnerable civilian populations from […]
Cornyn Calls for Congress to Support Taiwan After Leading Delegation to Southeast Asia
What’s at stake here is much larger than the future of one nation. We shouldn’t view Taiwan as the CCP’s ultimate goal but as the first domino in a quest to reach regional and global dominance. If Taiwan falls, it will not be the end, but rather a beginning. Whether our service members are guarding […]
Cornyn Leads U.S. Congressional Delegation to India
Members of Congress Met with Officials in India to Strengthen Ties with Critical Partner and Counter Chinese Aggression WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator and India Caucus Co-Chair John Cornyn (R-TX) returned yesterday from leading a congressional delegation (CODEL) to India and other countries in southeast Asia. The delegation, which included Senators Mike Crapo (R-ID), Mike Lee (R-UT), […]
Cornyn Leads Delegation to Southeast Asia to Support the U.S. Military’s Largest Combatant Command
WASHINGTON – This morning, a congressional delegation (CODEL) led by U.S. Senator and India Caucus Co-Chair John Cornyn (R-TX) touched down back in the U.S after visiting key allies and partners in southeast Asia. The delegation, which included Senators Mike Crapo (R-ID), Mike Lee (R-UT), and Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and Representatives Tony Gonzales (TX-23) and […]
Cornyn, Warner Urge Biden Administration to Waive CAATSA Sanctions Against India
WASHINGTON – Today U.S. Senators and India Caucus Co-Chairs John Cornyn (R-TX) and Mark Warner (D-VA) sent a letter to President Biden encouraging him to waive Countering America’s Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) sanctions against India for buying military arms from Russia. They wrote: “While India has taken significant steps to reduce its purchases of […]
Cornyn Meets with Afghan Visa Recipients in Houston
HOUSTON – Today, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met with YMCA of Greater Houston’s Chief International Initiatives Officer Jeff Watkins and three Afghan Special Immigrant Visa recipients who traveled with their families to the U.S. In addition to welcoming them to Texas, he discussed his opposition to how the Biden Administration has mishandled the U.S. […]