Cornyn, Markey Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Make Juneteenth Federal Holiday
WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) joined U.S. Senator Ed Markey (D-MA) and a bipartisan coalition to introduce a bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. Currently, Juneteenth is celebrated by 47 states, including Texas, and the District of Columbia. “Juneteenth is time-honored tradition in Texas celebrating the news that all slaves were freed,” said Sen. Cornyn. “It’s […]
Cornyn to File Bill Making Juneteenth Federal Holiday
WASHINGTON – Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced he will soon introduce a bipartisan bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. Currently, Juneteenth is celebrated by 47 states, including Texas, and the District of Columbia. Excerpts from Sen. Cornyn’s floor speech today are below, and you can watch video here. “One of the most defining days in […]
Cornyn Calls for Permanent Solution for DACA Recipients from Congress, White House
WASHINGTON – Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policies. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s floor remarks are below, and video can be found here. “In spite of the fact he, numerous times, said he did not have the authority to do so, […]
VIDEO: Cornyn Introduces Police Reform Bill, the JUSTICE Act
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today spoke at a press conference with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Senators Tim Scott (R-SC), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), James Lankford (R-OK), and Ben Sasse (R-NE) about their introduction of the Just and Unifying Solutions to Invigorate Communities Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act. The legislation provides […]
Cornyn, Senate Colleagues Introduce Police Reform Bill, the JUSTICE Act
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today joined Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Senators Tim Scott (R-SC), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), James Lankford (R-OK) and Ben Sasse (R-NE) to announce the introduction of the Just and Unifying Solutions to Invigorate Communities Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act. The legislation provides long-term solutions focused on […]
Cornyn’s Juneteenth Resolution Passes Senate
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Cornyn’s (R-TX) resolution honoring Juneteenth passed the Senate yesterday. Text is below, and you can view the full resolution and a list of cosponsors here. Designating June 19, 2020, as “Juneteenth Independence Day” in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in […]
Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill Will Help Bring Production of Semiconductors, Critical to National Security, Back to U.S.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Vice Chairman Mark Warner (D-VA) today introduced the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Act, which would restore semiconductor manufacturing back to American soil by increasing federal incentives to stimulate advanced chip manufacturing, enable cutting-edge research and development, secure the supply chain and […]
Cornyn to Help Lead Police Reforms as Part of Senate’s Working Group
WASHINGTON – Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced he will be working with his colleagues to develop police reform legislation as part of a group led by Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) and highlighted his National Criminal Justice Commission Act. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s floor remarks are below, and video can be found here. “Today, […]
Cornyn Speaks with Floyd Family, Calls for Bipartisan Reforms
WASHINGTON – Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed his phone call this morning with the family of George Floyd and his bipartisan legislation to create a National Criminal Justice Commission to review the criminal justice system and propose reforms. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s floor remarks are below, and video can be found here. […]
Cornyn: Senate Delivers Flexibility to Small Businesses Using PPP Loan Forgiveness
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Senate passed the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act of 2020, a bill to extend the amount of time businesses can use PPP funds from eight to 24 weeks and to reduce the amount that must be spent on payroll from 75% to 60% of […]
Cornyn, Cruz on Confirmation of Drew Tipton as U.S. District Judge in Corpus Christi
WASHINGTON— U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) released the following statements after the Senate confirmed Drew Tipton to fill Texas’ final federal judicial vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas in Corpus Christi: “Drew’s dedication to justice and his fellow Texans will make him an excellent federal […]
Cornyn Asks DOJ to Release Report on FBI Investigation of Larry Nassar
WASHINGTON— U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) sent a letter yesterday asking Department of Justice Inspector General Michael Horowitz to release his report on the Federal Bureau of Information’s investigation into Larry Nassar’s abuse of Olympic gymnasts. He wrote: “According to news reports, at least 40 professional athletes were abused by Nassar in the time between the USA […]
Cornyn Questions Rosenstein on Comey, Steele Dossier, and Crossfire Hurricane Investigation
WASHINGTON – Today in a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) questioned former Deputy U.S. Attorney General Rod Rosenstein on Russia’s role in the 2016 election and the Crossfire Hurricane investigation. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s exchange with former Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein are below, and video can be found here. On Former FBI Director […]
Cornyn: We Must Unite Both Against Death of George Floyd & Violence in Our Communities
WASHINGTON – Today on Fox News’ America’s Newsroom, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed George Floyd and the violence facing communities nationwide. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s floor remarks are below, and video can be found here. “We need to be unified in our condemnation of what happened to George Floyd, but we also need to be unified in […]
Cornyn: Tragic Death of George Floyd Reminder of Long Way to Go in Fight for Equal Justice Under Law
WASHINGTON – Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the protests in response to racial injustice and the killing of George Floyd, a native Houstonian. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s floor remarks are below, and video can be found here. “One week ago today, George Floyd, a native Houstonian, tragically died in the custody of […]