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Cornyn, Welch, Risch Introduce Bill to Mitigate Foreign Influence on U.S. Policymaking

News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Peter Welch (D-VT), and Jim Risch (R-ID) today introduced the Conflict-free Leaving Employment and Activity Restrictions (CLEAR) Path Act, which would mitigate foreign influence on U.S. policymaking by prohibiting former government employees from lobbying on behalf of countries of concern: “When it comes to influencing U.S. policymaking, […]

VIDEO: Cornyn Praises Trump’s Energy and Environment Nominees

News It should be no surprise to the Biden administration that Texans voted against a president who prioritized keeping radical climate activists happy at the expense of average Americans. With President Trump at the helm, I have no doubt that Texans will be able to breathe a sigh of relief when it comes to their […]

VIDEO: Cornyn on Hunter Biden Pardon: ‘Blatant Corruption’

News This is blatant corruption, and an abuse of the office. Justice means nothing if it’s not applied evenhandedly. The notion that someone could be above the law simply because his father happens to be president is an affront to law-abiding citizens. WASHINGTON – Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed President […]

Cornyn on Release of Texan Mark Swidan

News AUSTIN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement on the announcement that Mark Swidan, a Houston resident, was released from Chinese prison: “After 12 long years of unjust imprisonment, Houstonian Mark Swidan is finally free,” said Sen. Cornyn. “Mark has suffered unimaginable conditions and treatment after being wrongfully detained at the […]

Cornyn-Supported Bill to Authorize New VA Facilities in Texas Signed Into Law

News Will Bring More Than $1.2B to Texas for VA Mental Health & Medical Facilities AUSTIN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Fiscal Year 2024 Veterans Affairs Major Medical Facility Authorization Act, legislation he cosponsored to authorize the construction of new VA medical facilities to improve the quality of […]

Senate Passes Cornyn, Booker Bill to Help Law Enforcement Better Prosecute Child Abusers

News AUSTIN – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) released the following statements after their Strengthening Child Exploitation Enforcement Act, which would close loopholes in existing criminal child sexual abuse statues to help law enforcement better prosecute offenders and protect victims, passed the Senate: “Perpetrators who attack our children must face consequences […]

Cornyn, Tillis, Collins Op-Ed: The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act is Cause for Optimism

News AUSTIN – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Susan Collins (R-ME) authored the following op-ed in Newsweek highlighting the mental health and school safety provisions included in the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which was signed into law on June 25, 2022, to address specific concerns that have led to mass shootings. The Bipartisan […]

Cornyn Demands Answers on Reports that FEMA Avoided Trump Supporters’ Homes During Hurricane Recovery Efforts

News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), along with Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Ted Budd (R-NC), Mike Braun (R-IN), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Susan Collins (R-ME), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), John Hoeven (R-ND), John Kennedy (R-LA), James Lankford (R-OK), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Jim Risch (R-ID), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Rick Scott (R-FL), and Tim Scott (R-SC), yesterday sent a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell expressing […]

VIDEO: Cornyn Praises Trump’s Defense & National Security Nominees

News It is no exaggeration to say we are perhaps at the most dangerous environment geopolitically since World War II. I’m glad to see President Trump has selected military veteran Pete Hegseth as the next Defense Secretary, Representative Mike Waltz as the National Security Advisor, and our friend and colleague Senator Marco Rubio as Secretary […]

Cornyn, Padilla Introduce Bill to Safeguard U.S. Research Against Foreign Adversaries

News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Alex Padilla (D-CA) today introduced legislation to shield U.S. research from malign foreign influence by updating language in the CHIPS and Science Act: “In a world where competition turns into hostility all too often, we must do everything in our power to safeguard American ingenuity against […]

Cornyn: Voters Chose ‘New Chapter’ with GOP Government

News The last four years under Democratic leadership has been marked by reckless spending, failed border policies, and a weak and dangerous presence on the world stage. The history books will remember this presidency for the open border policies that have been simply devastating to our country. The American people voted not only to turn […]

Cornyn Statement on New IBWC-Mexico Agreement on Water Dispute

News Urges State Department to Hold Mexico Accountable for Withholding Deliveries WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the International Boundary and Water Commission (IBWC) within the U.S. Department of State signed an agreement with Mexico on the Treaty Relating to the Utilization of Waters of the Colorado and Tijuana […]

Cornyn Statement on President Trump’s Victory

News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement on the results of the Presidential election: “Congratulations to President Trump on his historic victory. Texans have made their voices heard and have had enough of Democrats’ failed policies and absent leadership. Faced with higher costs for just about everything, a wide-open southern border, and […]