Cornyn Announces Waiver to Allow Lunches for Low-Income Students to Continue During School Coronavirus Closures
AUSTIN –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) approved the Texas Department of Agriculture’s request for a waiver that would allow them to continue to serve no-cost meals to low-income students during school closures. The waiver negates the National School Lunch Act requirement that schools serve foods in a group setting, […]
Cornyn Bills Would Honor Former Rep. Ralph Hall, Audie Murphy
Would Rename Fate, Greenville Post Offices After Them WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today released the following statement after introducing two bills to rename U.S. Post Offices in Fate, Texas and Greenville, Texas after former U.S. Congressman Ralph Hall and veteran and actor Audie Murphy. Companion bills have been introduced in the House of Representatives […]
Cornyn: Senate to Stay in Session to Address Bipartisan Coronavirus Response Bill
This situation calls for an all-of-government response, and it will allow us additional time to hammer out a bipartisan agreement to respond to the ripple effect that this outbreak is having in Texas and across the country. Most of the public concern is focused on the elderly, on cruise ship travelers, and those with underlying […]
FOTO: Cornyn Se Reúne con Los Amigos del Museo Nacional de los Latinos en los Estados Unidos
WASHINGTON – El Senador John Cornyn (R-TX) ayer se reunió con y habló con una delegación en apoyo de un Museo Nacional de los Latinos en los Estados Unidos, que incluía Los Amigos del Museo de los Latinos en los Estados Unidos, la Cámara Nacional de Comercio Hispana, y la Liga de Ciudadanos Lationamericanos Unidos (LULAC). […]
PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Friends of the National Museum of the American Latino
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) yesterday met with and spoke to a delegation in support of a National Museum of the American Latino, which included Friends of the National Museum of the American Latino, the National Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC). Sen. Cornyn discussed his […]
New Cornyn Bill Would Invest in Border Health Initiatives
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today introduced the Border Health Security Act, which would strengthen multi-national cooperation to support vital public health initiatives in border communities. “In Texas, we know what happens at our border – both good and bad – affects the entire country,” said Sen. Cornyn. “Improving public health initiatives along our border will benefit […]
Cornyn Announces Texas Will Receive $35M in Initial Coronavirus Funding
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today introduced the Border Health Security Act, which would strengthen multi-national cooperation to support vital public health initiatives in border communities. “In Texas, we know what happens at our border – both good and bad – affects the entire country,” said Sen. Cornyn. “Improving public health initiatives along our border will benefit […]
Cornyn, Burr, Warner’s Secure 5G and Beyond Act Headed to President’s Desk
WASHINGTON– U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Richard Burr (R-NC), and Vice Chairman Mark Warner (D-VA) issued the following statements after their Secure 5G and Beyond Act, which would require the President to develop a strategy and implementation plan to ensure the security of next-gen mobile telecommunications systems and infrastructure in […]
Cornyn Speaks on Current Efforts, Next Steps to Address Coronavirus
WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) spoke on the Senate floor today about his efforts to respond to the Coronavirus outbreak, including Congress’ recent vote for emergency funding and the next steps to address the economic impact. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s floor remarks are below, and downloadable audio and video can be found here. “Hospitals around the […]
Cornyn Votes to Reimburse Texas Communities for Providing Coronavirus Care
Senate Passes Emergency Funding Bill That Makes $950M Available for Reimbursement WASHINGTON – Today on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed his vote on emergency funding for our nation’s Coronavirus response, which includes $950 million in reimbursement funds for states and local communities that have responded to the virus. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s […]
Cornyn Calls on Schumer to Apologize to Gorsuch, Kavanaugh
It doesn’t matter whether you’re a fourth grader on the playground or a United States senator, our lesson should be that violence is never the answer and that words matter. The simple end of this would be for Senator Schumer to apologize to the justices. WASHINGTON – Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) […]
Senate Passes Cornyn, Burr, Warner’s Secure 5G and Beyond Act
WASHINGTON– U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Richard Burr (R-NC), and Vice Chairman Mark Warner (D-VA) issued the following statements after the Senate passed their legislation, the Secure 5G and Beyond Act, yesterday to require the President to develop a strategy to ensure the security of next-gen mobile telecommunications systems and infrastructure […]
Cornyn Announces Reimbursement Funds Available for Texas Communities Providing Coronavirus Care
WASHINGTON– U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today that Congress’ emergency funding legislation to address the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak will include resources available for reimbursements for state and local governments that have provided care to individuals who are being evaluated and, in some cases, treated for the virus. “Texas, and in particular San Antonio, was called […]
Cornyn Bill to Protect Texas Agriculture, Food Supply Signed into Law
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after President Donald Trump signed into law his bipartisan bill to address the shortage of agricultural inspectors who protect the nation’s food supply and agricultural industry at the border. The Protecting America’s Food & Agriculture Act of 2019 ensures safe and secure trade of agricultural goods across […]
Sens. Cornyn, Cruz Seek Answers from CDC on Coronavirus Response & Next Steps in San Antonio
U.S. Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today sent a letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expressing concern for Texans’ health and safety after an individual, who had traveled to Wuhan, China, was released from isolation at the Texas Center for Infectious Disease (TCID) in San Antonio, despite testing positive for the novel coronavirus […]