Senator Cornyn

Issues: U.S. Military and Veterans

Cornyn Introduces Bill to Spur Counter-Drone Defense Innovation

News June 11, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today introduced legislation that would empower the U.S. Army to establish standards for technologies to counter Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), or drones: “The Russia-Ukraine conflict exposed a vulnerability in America’s military readiness and our supply chain, and that is technologies that can detect and […]

Cornyn Introduces Legislation to Expand Use of 3D-Printed Defense Technologies

News Provision Would Empower DoW to Evaluate & Modernize Printable Energetic Feedstocks for Additive Manufacturing June 11, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today introduced legislation that would require the Department of War (DoW) to establish a pilot program through the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering to […]

PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce

News June 10, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met with the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, including Port of Corpus Christi leaders and members of the South Texas Military Task Force. They discussed unleashing American energy, improving water infrastructure, and advocating for the Corpus Christi Army Depot’s priorities in the upcoming […]

Cornyn to Trump Admin: Hold the Line on Ending Iran’s Nuclear Program

News June 3, 2026 You can’t have peace if Iran has a nuclear weapon. There’s a lot of pressure on President Trump and this administration to end the conflict as soon as possible on any terms, but that would be a serious mistake. I hope President Trump will stay strong in pursuit of these objectives, […]

Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Anti-Fraud Legislative Package to Return $240 Billion to Taxpayers

News Includes Cornyn Bill to Protect Veterans from Scams April 27, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced the Protecting American Taxpayers Act, a comprehensive legislative package to recover stolen funds, protect taxpayer dollars, and stop fraudsters that includes his Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion (VSAFE) Act, which would establish a Veterans Scam […]

PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Sheppard Air Force Base Military Affairs Committee

News April 15, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with Wichita Falls Mayor Tim Short and leaders from the Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce and Sheppard Air Force Base Military Affairs Committee to discuss the importance of supporting Texas service members and military installations in the upcoming National Defense Authorization Act […]

Cornyn Op-Ed: President Trump’s Resolve is on Display in Operation Epic Fury

News April 8, 2026 TYLER – Following President Trump’s announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran that includes an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) authored the following op-ed in the Washington Examiner reiterating his support for Operation Epic Fury and praising President Trump’s historic efforts […]

PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Port San Antonio Leaders

News March 25, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met with Port San Antonio leaders, including President & CEO Jim Perschbach, EVP Juan Antonio Flores, Board Chair Margaret Wilson-Anaglia, and staff from Councilwoman Misty Spears’ office, to discuss supporting the missions of our service members in San Antonio, creating new jobs, and furthering […]

PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce Leaders

News March 24, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today met with the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce leadership, including Chairman Kevin Dinnin, Krista Piferrer, and Chair-elect JD Salinas, to discuss ways to keep Military City USA thriving, celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary, honor the next generation of military leaders, and ensure San Antonio has […]

Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Commending Trump’s Operation Absolute Resolve in Venezuela & Arrest of Narcoterrorist Maduro

News January 13, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) led Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) today in introducing a resolution commending President Trump’s Operation Absolute Resolve, praising the bravery and gallantry of United States service members and law enforcement officers who participated in the arrest of Nicolás Maduro to bring […]

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 Announces More Than $66M in Federal Funds Returned to Constituents in 2025

News January 8, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today announced that $66,304,000 in federal funds, including U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs benefits, payment assistance to active duty military and military retirees, Internal Revenue Service tax refunds, Social Security checks, Federal Emergency Management Agency assistance, and more, were returned to Texas constituents in […]