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 on Release of Dennis Coyle from Afghanistan
News March 24, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement on the announcement that American Dennis Coyle was released from wrongful detention by the Taliban in Afghanistan: “Thanks to the tireless work by President Trump and Secretary Rubio, American Dennis Coyle is finally free after more than a year of […]
Cornyn Supports Bill to Prohibit Lawmakers from Receiving a Paycheck during Government Shutdowns
News March 24, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) cosponsored the No Shutdown Paychecks to Politicians Act, which would ensure Members of Congress do not receive a paycheck during a government shutdown: “If an everyday American fails to meet the requirements of their job, they don’t earn a paycheck,” said Sen. Cornyn. “If Representatives […]
Cornyn Votes to Confirm Markwayne Mullin for DHS Secretary
News March 23, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) was confirmed as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS): “As a conservative warrior with a proven track record of supporting President Trump’s agenda, Markwayne Mullin will lead the Department of Homeland […]
Cornyn Sets the Record Straight on Democrat Opposition to SAVE America Act, DHS Funding
News March 23, 2026 The only votes that will be suppressed by the SAVE America Act are those of noncitizens or illegal aliens. Democrats are making it more likely, not less likely, that we’ll have a successful terrorist attack on our home soil. At a time when global tensions are rising and the threat landscape […]
Cornyn Praises NASA Soliciting Bids to Move Shuttle Discovery to Houston
News March 20, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today praised National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for announcing that they are accepting Requests for Proposal (RFPs) for entities to bid on contracts related to the movement of Space Shuttle Discovery from Virginia to Houston, a significant development in the effort to bring […]
Cornyn: North Texas to Receive $50M to Bolster Security for FIFA World Cup
News March 20, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the FIFA World Cup Grant Program (FWCGP), administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate (GPD), announced that the Host City Committee Task Force for Dallas was awarded a […]
Senate Passes Cornyn Bill to End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports
News March 20, 2026 As many Americans probably don’t know…airports around the country allow Members of Congress to bypass the usual TSA security screening process at airports. This should end today. We know trust in Congress is at an all-time low, but today, thank goodness, the Senate has taken an important step towards restoring the […]
Cornyn: Houston to Receive $64M to Bolster Security for FIFA World Cup
News March 20, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the FIFA World Cup Grant Program (FWCGP), administered by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Grant Programs Directorate (GPD), announced that the Host City Committee Task Force for Houston was awarded a […]
Cornyn Cosponsors the Stop Insider Trading Act
News Legislation Would Ban Members of Congress from Buying Publicly Traded Stocks March 20, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) cosponsored the Stop Insider Trading Act, which would prohibit Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from purchasing publicly traded stocks and mandate a seven-day public notice period before any stock sales […]
Cornyn Calls Out Dems for Opposing SAVE America Act, Wanting Illegals to Vote in American Elections
News March 18, 2026 Our Democratic colleagues are, of course, doing what they usually do under these circumstances and saying this legislation will disenfranchise voters. It will disenfranchise noncitizens. That’s the point. And they don’t want to do that…Is that because they want noncitizens, illegal immigrants, to be able to vote? WASHINGTON – Today on […]
Cornyn Questions Trump Admin on Iran, Effects of Democrats’ DHS Shutdown on Counterterrorism
News March 18, 2026 Sen. Cornyn: ‘Is the refusal to fund the functions of the Department of Homeland Security, including Homeland Security Investigations, making Americans less safe?’ Patel: ‘Absolutely.’ WASHINGTON – Today during the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Open Hearing on Worldwide Threats, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed with Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) […]
Cornyn Introduces the End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act
News Legislation Would End Preferential TSA Security Screening Practices for Members of Congress March 18, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced the End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act, which would require Members of Congress to undergo the same Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening procedures as all other airline passengers and […]
Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Allow Law Enforcement Officers to Purchase Retired Firearms
News Bill Would Save Taxpayers & Law Enforcement Money While Allowing Officers to Exercise Second Amendment Rights March 17, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today led 11 of his Senate GOP colleagues in introducing the Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act, which would allow active and retired federal law enforcement […]
Cornyn Votes for SAVE America Act to Secure Elections
News March 17, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after voting in favor of the motion to proceed to the SAVE America Act, kicking off debate on landmark legislation that would secure America’s elections by requiring individuals to present proof of citizenship when registering to vote as well as […]