Cornyn Joins Sec. Hegseth on Arsenal of Freedom Tour in Texas
News Senator Touts Texas’ Defense Strength & Visits Sites in San Antonio, Fort Worth, Starbase January 12, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today showcased Texas’ robust defense industry with Secretary of War Pete Hegseth during the Texas leg of the Arsenal of Freedom Tour, which included a visit with wounded soldiers in […]
Cornyn Highlights Bills Signed into Law in 2025
News January 5, 2026 AUSTIN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after multiple bills he introduced were signed into law by President Trump during the first year of the 119th Congress: “As we reflect on the first half of the 119th Congress, I’m proud to see several of my bills prioritizing […]
Pres. Trump Signs Cornyn Bill to Advance Defense Innovation & Artificial Intelligence into Law
News Will Establish a National Security and Defense AI Institute Led by Department of War December 19, 2025 AUSTIN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after his Growing University AI for Defense (GUARD) Act, which will codify a portion of President Trump’s AI Action Plan and enable the Department of War […]
Cornyn, Blumenthal, Colleagues’ Bill to Combat Child Exploitation Signed into Law
News December 19, 2025 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) released the following statements after their PROTECT Our Children Act, which would reauthorize and modernize the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program, was signed into law by President Trump as part of the National Defense Authorization […]
Cornyn-Supported Defense Bill Passes Senate
News Cornyn Secures Key Provisions in NDAA for Fiscal Year 2026 December 17, 2025 WASHINGTON – Today, the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, which includes multiple wins for Texas and legislation authored by U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) that will benefit Texas service members and military installations, as […]
Cornyn, Blumenthal, Lee, Kennedy Bill to Prosecute AI-Generated CSAM Passes Senate Unanimously
News December 16, 2025 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Mike Lee (R-UT), and John Kennedy (R-LA) released the following statements after their Enhancing Necessary Federal Offenses Regarding Child Exploitation (ENFORCE) Act, which would hold those who use generative AI to create or distribute Child Sexual Abuse Material (CSAM) and obscenity […]
Cornyn, Cruz Introduce Bill to Advance Defense Innovation & Artificial Intelligence
News Would Establish a National Security and Defense AI Institute Led by Department of War December 12, 2025 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) introduced the Growing University AI for Defense (GUARD) Act, which would codify a portion of President Trump’s AI Action Plan and enable the Department of War […]
Cornyn, Shaheen Bill to Counter Foreign Cyber Scams Passes Senate
News December 9, 2025 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) released the following statements after their Scam Compound Accountability and Mobilization (SCAM) Act, which would counter foreign cyber scams and hold transnational criminal organizations accountable for human trafficking, forced criminality, and cyber-enabled fraud schemes targeting Americans, passed the Senate: “Transnational […]
Cornyn Introduces Bill to Reauthorize Critical State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program
News December 2, 2025 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), along with Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH), introduced the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Reauthorization Act, which would reauthorize the state and local cybersecurity grant program that Sen. Cornyn helped create in 2021 and ensure recipients can continue building on the important cybersecurity work […]
Cornyn Meets with NASA Administrator Nominee Jared Isaacman
News Isaacman Committed to Move the Space Shuttle Discovery to Houston December 1, 2025 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with Jared Isaacman, whom President Trump nominated to serve as Administrator of National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). They discussed NASA’s role in maintaining America’s competitive edge over China and other foreign adversaries […]
Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Bolster American Space Research and Exploration
News Space RACE Act Would Create New Space Research Institute to Ensure Competitive Edge Over Foreign Adversaries November 19, 2025 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) today introduced the Space Research And Continuing Exploration (RACE) Act to bolster America’s space […]
Cornyn: Bartlett ISD to Receive $365K to Enhance School Safety & Security
News October 27, 2025 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) announced that Bartlett Independent School District was awarded a federal grant of $364,891 through the School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP), which helps implement technology and evidence-backed solutions to enhance […]
Cornyn: Livingston ISD to Receive $500K to Enhance School Safety & Security
News October 27, 2025 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) announced that Livingston Independent School District was awarded a federal grant of $499,575 through the School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP), which helps implement technology and evidence-backed solutions […]
Cornyn: River Road ISD to Receive $350K to Enhance School Safety & Security
News October 27, 2025 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) announced that River Road Independent School District in Amarillo, Texas, was awarded a federal grant of $349,164 through the School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP), which helps implement technology and […]
Cornyn: Donna ISD to Receive $270K to Enhance School Safety & Security
News October 27, 2025 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) announced that Donna Independent School District was awarded a federal grant of $274,000 through the School Violence Prevention Program (SVPP), which helps implement technology and evidence-backed solutions to enhance school safety […]