Cornyn, Blackburn Introduce Bill to Prevent Fraudsters from Sending Suitcases of Cash to Somalia to Fund Terrorists
News Legislation Would Target Informal, Untraceable Muslim Banking System March 12, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) today introduced the Stop Somali Currency Airport Smuggling through Hawalas (CASH) Fraud Act, which would target hawalas, an informal system Somalis and individuals from other Muslim-majority countries use to transfer money, by […]
Cornyn Supports TREY’S Law to Safeguard Child Abuse Survivors’ Right to Tell Their Stories
News Legislation Honors Late Texan Trey Carlock, Who Endured Abuse & Was Silenced by an NDA March 12, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) yesterday cosponsored the Terminating Restrictive Enforcement of Youth Settlements (TREY’S Law), which would void non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) that silence survivors of child sexual abuse. The bill is named in honor […]
Cornyn Op-Ed: Why the SAVE Act Matters More than the Filibuster
News March 11, 2026 WASHINGTON – In light of unprecedented Democrat obstruction, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) authored the following op-ed in the New York Post highlighting his support for the SAVE America Act and whatever changes to Senate rules may prove necessary to enact it so Senate Republicans can deliver on the America First agenda […]
Cornyn Touts Pro-Family, Child Care Provisions in Working Families Tax Cuts Act
News March 10, 2026 While there’s no silver bullet that can magically make the cost of raising a family go away, Republicans have delivered provisions in the Working Families Tax Cuts that will attempt to lessen that burden. Senate Republicans built on their prior success and permanently increased the Child Tax Credit to $2,000. I […]
Cornyn Statement on Impact of Democrats’ DHS Shutdown on Texas Travelers, National Security
News March 10, 2026 WASHINGTON – In light of recent acts of Islamic terrorism, including in Austin last month, and as Texas students and families gear up for spring break travel, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today blasted congressional Democrats for blocking the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill, which affects the department’s ability to keep […]
Cornyn Questions ATF Deputy Director on Bureau’s Hiring Plans, Efforts to Clarify Ambiguous Law, Protect Gun Owner Privacy
News March 9, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today sent a letter to Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Deputy Director Robert Cekada following up on his Senate Judiciary Committee testimony last month with further questions regarding the Bureau’s plan to hire more agents, if it will address the Supreme […]
On U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day, Cornyn Calls for Renewed Emphasis on Texans David Barnes, Austin Tice
News March 9, 2026 AUSTIN – On U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) called for renewed emphasis on the cases of Texans David Barnes, who has been wrongfully detained in Russia for more than four years, and Austin Tice, a Marine veteran who has been held captive in Syria for more than 13 […]
Cornyn on President Trump Announcing Senator Markwayne Mullin to Lead DHS
News March 5, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement in response to President Trump announcing U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) as his nominee to serve as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS): “From securing our southern border to responding to natural disasters and safeguarding our communities […]
Cornyn Statement on Committee Passage of Western District of Texas Judicial Nominations
News March 5, 2026 WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Senate Judiciary Committee approved President Trump’s nominations of Christopher Wolfe to be the District Judge for the Western District of Texas – Waco Division and Andrew Davis to be the District Judge for the Western District of […]
Cornyn: Houston to Receive Nearly $10M to Enhance Public Transportation for FIFA World Cup
News March 5, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation announced that public transit systems across Houston, Texas, were awarded a federal grant of $9,092,387 through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to enhance public transportation and ensure the safe travel of fans and athletes ahead of the […]
Cornyn: North Texas to Receive $10M to Enhance Public Transportation for FIFA World Cup
News March 5, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Transportation announced that public transit systems across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex were awarded a federal grant of $10,033,037 through the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to enhance public transportation and ensure the safe travel of fans and athletes ahead […]
Cornyn Briefed by FBI Director on Downtown Austin Shooting
News March 1, 2026 AUSTIN – After being briefed by FBI Director Kash Patel, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement in response to the tragic Downtown Austin shooting that occurred early Sunday morning on West Sixth Street: “Sandy and I are praying for the victims, those injured, and all who have been affected […]
Cornyn Statement on U.S. Strikes on Iran
News February 28, 2026 HOUSTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after U.S. forces conducted strikes on Iran in Operation Epic Fury: “For too long, Iran and its tentacles of terror have destabilized the Middle East and waged an all-out assault on the West and our values. With today’s strikes by […]
Cornyn Introduces Bill to Stop Illegal Aliens from Possessing Firearms and Ammunition
News February 26, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Budd (R-NC) yesterday introduced the Stop Illegal Alien Cops Act, which would close a loophole in current law to prohibit illegal aliens from possessing firearms or ammunition provided to them by a government entity, such as a police department: “No one who […]
Cornyn Op-Ed: From Day Care Fraud to Suitcases Full of Cash: Somali Fraud is Worse Than You Think
News February 26, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) authored the following op-ed in the Washington Examiner previewing new legislation he will introduce to prevent non-citizens from legally flying out of the United States to their home countries with suitcases full of cash. The Stop Somali Currency Airport Smuggling through Hawalas (CASH) Fraud Act […]