Cornyn, Braun, Colleagues Introduce Resolution to Block Biden Admin’s Anti-Small Business Rule
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Mike Braun (R-IN), and 30 of their Senate Republican colleagues introduced a joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act to strike down the U.S. Department of Labor’s new Overtime Rule that would financially devastate small businesses by increasing the minimum salary threshold for overtime pay […]
Cornyn, Cramer Call Out Biden Admin for Dismissing 350,000 Removal Cases
News AUSTIN – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and Attorney General Merrick Garland questioning the administration’s dismissal of more than 350,000 removal cases and highlighting the erosive effect of these policies on the U.S. legal immigration system: They […]
Cornyn, Coons, Colleagues’ Bill to Protect State and Local Judges Passes Senate
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Chris Coons (D-DE), Jerry Moran (R-KS), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) released the following statements after their Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act, which would establish a State Judicial Threat Intelligence and Resource Center to provide technical assistance, training, and threat monitoring for state and local […]
PHOTO: Cornyn Joins Rep. Monica De La Cruz’s South Texas Day
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) joined U.S. Representative Monica De La Cruz (TX-15)’s South Texas Day to discuss important issues facing South Texas communities, including national security, the border crisis and water shortage, and cross-border trade. See photo below. This image is in the public domain, but those wishing to do so […]
PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with City of San Marcos Leaders
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with City of San Marcos leaders, including Mayor Jane Hughson, city council members, and other city officials, to hear about their efforts to develop infrastructure to meet the rapid growth of Central Texas as well as other local priorities. See photo below. This image is […]
Cornyn, Cruz, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Recognizing Legacy of President George H.W. Bush on His 100th Birthday
News WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX), along with Senators Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Susan Collins (R-ME), Steve Daines (R-MT), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Roger Wicker (R-MS), and James Lankford (R-OK), introduced a Senate resolution recognizing the life, achievements, and public service of former […]
Cornyn Rips Schumer for Wasting Time on Show Votes
News We’re only scheduled to be in session eight weeks before the November election, which is almost five months away. There are countless bipartisan bills that deserve a vote by the Senate, but the Majority Leader is simply disinterested. The American people deserve better. WASHINGTON – Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) […]
Cornyn, Grassley, Colleagues Introduce Resolution to Overturn Biden Admin Rule Enabling Abuse of Unaccompanied Migrant Children
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) introduced a joint resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act to strike down the Biden administration’s rule endangering the safety and wellbeing of unaccompanied migrant children: “The Biden administration’s willful neglect of tens of thousands of unaccompanied migrant children is unacceptable,” said […]
Cornyn Blasts Schumer’s Senate Schedule, Partisan Show Votes
News Including this week – which is almost finished – the Senate’s only scheduled to be in session for nine weeks before the election. Democrats are using their powers as the majority party to engage in fearmongering to further their own political agenda. This is no way to run the Senate, and it’s certainly not […]
Cornyn Slams Biden Admin’s Executive Order on Immigration
News It is a shell game. They are not serious about it. This is a conversion based on the proximity of the next election and sinking poll numbers. This executive order is just political cover, and the American people aren’t going to be fooled. WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) led a press […]
Cornyn, Klobuchar Introduce Bill to Improve Safety of Critical Structures
News Legislation Could Be Used to Investigate Bridge Collapses WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) today introduced the National Construction Safety Team Enhancement Act, which would authorize the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to investigate and help prevent future critical structure failures like bridge collapses: “Texas is home […]
After Storms, Cornyn Urges Biden to Grant Remaining Disaster Declarations for Texas Counties
News Governor Abbott has worked quickly to ensure Texas receives the resources and support it needs from the state, and he requested assistance from the federal government, too. Senator Cruz and I have been in communication with the administration to emphasize how critical these resources are. Many counties are still waiting for that critical declaration, […]
Cornyn Statement on Verdict in President Trump’s Trial
News AUSTIN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement on the verdict in President Donald Trump’s Manhattan jury trial: “This verdict is a disgrace, and this trial should have never happened. Now more than ever, we need to rally around President Trump, take back the White House and Senate, and get this […]
Cornyn, Britt, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Support Pregnant Women and New Mothers
News MESQUITE – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Katie Britt (R-AL) introduced the More Opportunities for Moms to Succeed (MOMS) Act, which would provide critical support to women during typically challenging phases of motherhood – prenatal, postpartum, and early childhood development – and bolster access to resources and assistance for mothers and their children: […]
Cornyn, Ossoff, Lankford, Sinema Introduce Bill to Enhance Law Enforcement’s Fentanyl Detection Capabilities
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Jon Ossoff (D-GA), James Lankford (R-OK), and Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) today introduced the Detection Equipment and Technology Evaluation to Counter the Threat of (DETECT) Fentanyl and Xylazine Act, which would authorize the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct research and development, testing, and evaluation on equipment […]