Cornyn, King Introduce Bill to Identify Military Modernization Best Practices
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Angus King (I-ME) today introduced the American Defense Programs, Logistics, and Acquisitions for our Nation’s Security (American Defense PLANS) Act, which would direct the Department of Defense (DOD) to facilitate an external study of acquisition and modernization efforts that would outline recommendations for how DOD programs can best keep pace […]
Cornyn to Schumer: Senate Must Pass NDAA Before Recess
News For 61 years in a row, we passed a National Defense Authorization bill. But apparently, the Majority Leader, Senator Schumer, is contemplating not doing that this year. The Defense Authorization bill seems to be at the bottom of his priority list, below judicial nominations and a bill to codify a right to marry that […]
Cornyn, Peters Introduce Bill to Support Army Modernization Efforts & Army Futures Command
News DALLAS– Earlier this week, U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Gary Peters (D-MI) introduced the Army Facilitating Untapped Technology, Utilities, Resources, and Equipment for Servicemembers Act (Army FUTURES Act), which would clarify roles and responsibilities for Army modernization efforts and help support the Austin-based Army Futures Command’s new and innovative strategies to keep our Armed […]
Cornyn, Shaheen Lead Bill to Quickly Replenish U.S. Defense Stockpiles After Providing Aid to Allies like Ukraine
News WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) led the introduction of the Securing American Acquisitions, Readiness, and Military Stockpiles 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 partner attacked by a foreign […]
New Cornyn Bill to Honor Amarillo Area Veteran and Community Leader
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after introducing legislation to rename the U.S. Post Office in Canyon, Texas after Gary Fletcher, a decorated Vietnam veteran, successful rancher and banker, and beloved husband, father, and grandfather. A companion bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives by U.S. Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13). […]
Cornyn Legislation to Rename San Angelo VA Clinic Passes Senate
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Senate passed his Colonel Charles and JoAnne Powell VA Clinic Act, to rename the San Angelo Community Based Outpatient VA Clinic in San Angelo, Texas to honor the Powell’s lifetime of service to the area: “Colonel Charles and JoAnne Powell epitomized public servants with their active […]
What the Defense Bill Means for Texas
Cornyn Secured Numerous Provisions in National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022 Today, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) voted for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2022. Legislation authored by Sen. Cornyn was included in this year’s NDAA to benefit Texas military instillations and servicemembers as well as support ongoing national security […]
New Cornyn Legislation to Rename San Angelo VA Clinic
Colonel Charles and JoAnne Powell Serve as Namesake for Their Community Leadership WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced the Colonel Charles and JoAnne Powell VA Clinic Act to rename the San Angelo Community Based Outpatient VA Clinic in San Angelo, Texas to honor the Powell’s lifetime of service to the area: “Through his […]
Cornyn Slams Biden’s Decision to Keep Arbitrary Afghanistan Deadline
Letting the Taliban dictate our military strategy is an absolute disgrace. When it comes to getting our citizens out, the American people won’t tolerate asking the Taliban for permission. WASHINGTON– U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released a statement following reports that President Biden has refused to extend his self-imposed withdrawal deadline in Afghanistan: “Letting the […]
Cornyn Votes for Bill Reimbursing Texas Guard Who Deployed to D.C.
WASHINGTON – Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) voted in favor of the supplemental security appropriations bill, which will provide funds for the Texas Guard who deployed to help secure the U.S. Capitol, as well as the Capitol Police and resources to address the Afghan Special Immigrant (SIV) program needs. “This year, Capitol Police and […]
Cornyn, Duckworth Introduce Bill to Boost U.S.-Taiwanese Defense Cooperation
WASHINGTON –U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today released the following statements after introducing the Taiwan Partnership Act, which would establish a partnership between the U.S. National Guard and Taiwanese defense forces to ensure a well-integrated defense force capable of fast deployment during a crisis: “Taiwan is a critical ally in a region facing growing […]
Cornyn, Padilla Introduce Bill to Speed Up Immigration Process for Afghan Interpreters Who Assisted US Forces
WASHINGTON – Today U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) introduced their HOPE for Afghan SIVs Act, which will speed up the process by which Afghan interpreters and translators who assisted US troops during the War on Terror can immigrate to the United States and avoid persecution. “After all the crucial assistance Afghan translators gave our […]
Cornyn Files Bill to Address Recent Deaths of Fort Hood Soldiers
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today introduced the Servicemember Safety and Security Act, a bipartisan bill which would require military installations to review and improve policies and procedures for reporting missing servicemembers and to partner with local and federal law enforcement to improve information sharing. “As a parent and the son of a veteran, I […]
VIDEO: Cornyn Honors Texas’s Newest Servicemembers on Memorial Day
AUSTIN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today gathered more than 100 Texas cadets and midshipmen headed to U.S. service academies for a virtual send-off ceremony. This summer, these young Texans will matriculate at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, and […]
Cornyn Bill Would Allow Servicemembers Time to Grieve Deceased Children
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced a bill to allow servicemembers time to grieve the death of their newborn babies. The Elaine M. Checketts Military Families Act – named after the deceased daughter of Major Matthew Checketts, an Active Duty Airman based at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland – amends current leave policy for servicemembers so their […]