Cornyn: Pelosi Handicaps Senate Democrats in Iowa
In holding the Articles for four weeks, the Speaker just cleared out some of the top contenders in the presidential primaries, the early ones, and it’s pretty clear that the candidate who stands the most to gain from their absence is former Vice President Biden. Over these last four weeks we’ve been standing by… while […]
Cornyn, Jackson Lee Bill to Study Emancipation Trail from Galveston to Houston Heads to President’s Desk
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and U.S. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee (TX-18) released the following statements after the Emancipation National Historic Trail Study Act passed the Senate. This legislation, introduced by Sen. Cornyn in the Senate and by Rep. Jackson Lee in the House, provides for the study of the Emancipation National Historic Trail, a 51-mile route […]
Cornyn: Pelosi’s Impeachment Delay Aids Biden in Iowa
In holding the Articles for four weeks, the Speaker just cleared out some of the top contenders in the presidential primaries, the early ones, and it’s pretty clear that the candidate who stands the most to gain from their absence is former Vice President Biden. Over these last four weeks we’ve been standing by… while […]
Cornyn Response to Pelosi’s Continued Refusal to Send Impeachment Articles
She has zero leverage and zero right to try to dictate to the Senate how we conduct the Senate trial. Speaker Pelosi’s refusal to transmit the articles unless her demands are met is a violation of the separation of powers, and it’s an unprecedented power grab. She finds herself in an embarrassingly untenable and unsustainable […]
Senate Dems to Pelosi: Send the Articles Already
I don’t see what good delay does. -Feinstein SEN. FEINSTEIN (D-CA): “If we’re going to do it, she should send them over. I don’t see what good delay does.” (Tweet, Laura Litvan, 1/08/20) SEN. MURPHY (D-CT): “I think the time has passed. She should send the articles over.” (“Pelosi says impeachment articles won’t go to Senate until she […]
Cornyn Reacts to President’s Address on Iran
I applaud the President for speaking this morning to the American people and making it clear that under his watch, Iran will never ever have a nuclear weapon. While the United States has not purposely sought out further conflict that would lead to an unnecessary loss of life, we need to defend – we must […]
Cornyn: Key Senate Committee Passes USMCA
WASHINGTON –Today, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) gave the following remarks in advance of the Senate Finance Committee’s passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Implementation Act. Excerpts of his interview are below, and video can be found here. “As a Texan, I’ve long understood and appreciated the close economic relationship with our neighbors to the north and the […]
Cornyn on Fox: President Exercised Constitutional Authority on Iran, Ball in Pelosi’s Court on Impeachment
WASHINGTON –Today on Fox News’ The Daily Briefing, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed last week’s American military operation in Iran and Speaker Pelosi’s delay in sending Articles of Impeachment to the Senate. Excerpts of his interview are below, and video can be found here. On the strike that killed Soleimani: “I don’t expect Senator Schumer to endorse […]
Cornyn Op-Ed: A Banner Year for Texas in Washington
I’m proud of the work I’ve done in Washington this year on behalf of Texans, and as soon as the Senate has concluded its role in the impeachment process, I’m eager to keep our list of accomplishments growing. WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) authored the following op-ed in the Dallas Morning News highlighting his legislative accomplishments […]
Cornyn Bill to Reauthorize Debbie Smith Act, Fight Rape Kit Backlog Signed Into Law
Cornyn Shepherded Bill Through Senate to President’s Desk AUSTIN- U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after President Trump signed the Debbie Smith Act of 2019 into law yesterday: “This landmark legislation has provided more than a decade of support for survivors, serving as a critical tool in the fight to end backlogs […]
Cornyn, Klobuchar Bill to Help Prosecute Criminals in DNA Cold Cases Signed into Law
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)’s Justice Served Act of 2018 was signed into law by President Trump. This bill, introduced by Sens. Cornyn and Klobuchar earlier this year, would provide funds to prosecute cold cases solved by DNA evidence, such as backlogged rape cases and other violent crimes. It […]
Cornyn, Peters Project Safe Neighborhoods Bill Signed Into Law
WASHINGTON- U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Gary Peters (D-MI) released the following statements after President Trump signed their Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program Authorization Act of 2018 into law. This legislation authorizes a nationwide law enforcement program focused on the reduction of violent crime. “Over the course of a decade, partnerships between federal, state, […]
Cornyn Bill to Reduce National Rape Kit Backlog Signed Into Law
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after President Trump signed his Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Reporting (SAFER) Act into law. The SAFER Act reauthorizes, strengthens, and extends the Sexual Assault Forensic Reporting program to help fight the nationwide rape kit backlog. “Victims of sexual assault shouldn’t have to live […]
Cornyn, Leahy Bill to Strengthen Victims’ Rights Signed Into Law
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) released the following statement after President Obama signed the Justice for All Reauthorization Act into law: “Signing the Justice for All Reauthorization Act into law is a tremendous step forward for victims across the country and those who protect them, and I’m thankful for […]