Cornyn, GOP Colleagues Introduce Bill to Combat ‘Smash-And-Grab’ Crimes
News Legislation Would Impose Higher Criminal Penalties for Stealing Firearms from FFLs June 8, 2026 AUSTIN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) joined Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and 17 of their Senate GOP colleagues in introducing the Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) Protection Act to address the dangerously high number of “smash-and-grab” thefts targeting gun dealers […]
Cornyn Statement on Senate Passage of Secure America Act
News June 5, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Senate passed the Secure America Act to fully fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) through the end of President Trump’s second term: “Democrats have proven they will stop at nothing to […]
Cornyn Praises DHS for Opening Cornyn-Created State Border Security Reimbursement Fund
News Grants to States Made Possible Through Cornyn’s Border Reimbursement Provision Included in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act June 4, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officially opened the Cornyn-created State Border Security Reinforcement Fund for applications from eligible states. This […]
PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Austin Chamber & Central Texas Leaders
News June 3, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with the Austin Chamber of Commerce and Central Texas business, civic, and community leaders to give an update on the Secure America Act, which will fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection through 2029, and discuss […]
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, Kaine Introduce Bill to Reduce Regulatory Burdens on American Farms
News Legislation Would Extend FCA’s Audit Schedule for Low-Risk Institutions June 2, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) today introduced the Farm Credit Adjustment Act, which would extend the Farm Credit Administration’s (FCA) audit schedule for low-risk institutions from every 18 months to every 24 months. This extension would […]
Cornyn Introduces No Tax on Border Patrol Agent Overtime Act
News May 21, 2026 HOUSTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced the No Tax on Border Patrol Agent Overtime Act, which would allow Border Patrol agents to claim the No Tax on Overtime deduction Republicans secured in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act to keep more of their hard-earned dollars: “Border Patrol agents put […]
Cornyn on New Bill to Bar Aliens Who Support Sharia Law from United States
News May 18, 2026 In Texas, my constituents have become increasingly alarmed at immigrant enclaves that seek to adopt Sharia Law right here in the United States. I plan to introduce legislation here in the Senate to ensure that any attempts to impose or adopt religious law, including Sharia, never become realized. We cannot shrink […]
PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce
News May 15, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) spoke yesterday with the Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce and local leaders, including City of Bryan Mayor Bobby Gutierrez and City of College Station Mayor John Nichols, to discuss the provisions in the once-in-a-generation Working Families Tax Cuts Act secured by Sen. Cornyn and […]
Cornyn Introduces Bill to Bar Aliens Who Support Sharia Law from Entering or Remaining in the United States
News May 14, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today introduced the Ban Outsiders Openly Touting (BOOT) Sharia Law Act, which would bar aliens who support Sharia Law from entering or remaining in the United States. Video of Senator Cornyn discussing this legislation on the Senate floor can be found here. “Sharia Law […]
Cornyn, Rosen Introduce Bill to Combat Mexican Cartel Fuel Theft
News May 14, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) today introduced the Stop Fueling Cartel Violence Act, which would require reporting from the U.S. Department of War on its activities to combat the smuggling of hydrocarbon products and the corresponding rise in violence by Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) in […]
Cornyn Introduces Water Assurance and Treaty Enforcement for the Rio Grande Farmers Act
News Bill Would Impose Tariffs on Mexico for Refusal to Send Water to U.S., Help Reimburse Agriculture Producers for Economic Losses May 14, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today introduced the Water Assurance and Treaty Enforcement for the Rio Grande Farmers Act, or WATER for Farmers Act, which would impose penalties in […]
Cornyn, Welch Bill to Help Solve Cold Cases Passes Senate Judiciary Committee During National Police Week
News The Carla Walker Act Supports Advanced DNA Technology for Investigative Agencies May 14, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Peter Welch (D-VT) released the following statements after their Carla Walker Act, which would dedicate existing federal grant funds to support forensic genetic genealogy (FGG) DNA analysis and help solve previously unsolvable […]
Cornyn, Fetterman Introduce Bill to Give American Energy Producers Certainty, Safeguard Against Anti-LNG Policies
News May 14, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and John Fetterman (D-PA) introduced the LNG Export Security Act, which would amend current law to provide certainty to American energy producers and ensure future administrations cannot take advantage of vague language to enact policies that stifle Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) production and exports: […]
Cornyn Votes to Confirm Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair
News May 13, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after Kevin Warsh was confirmed as Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve: “Kevin Warsh has decades of experience in finance and economics that span the public and private sectors, making him an excellent choice by President […]