Cornyn Backs AI Guardrails to Prevent Child Abuse, Praises State Sen. Angela Paxton’s Leadership on Issue
News April 30, 2026 The GUARD Act builds on the good work of states like Texas that have been on the front lines of combating abuse of children. I particularly want to recognize State Senator Angela Paxton for her leadership in Texas on these issues… a tireless advocate for children. I look forward to the […]
Cornyn: El Paso County to Receive $700K to Combat Cybercrimes
News Funding Made Possible Through Cornyn-Supported Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act April 29, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today that El Paso County was awarded a federal grant of $700,000 to aid local law enforcement efforts in preventing, investigating, and prosecuting Cybercrimes. The funding comes through the U.S. Department of Justice’s […]
Cornyn: Kendall County to Receive $700K to Combat Cybercrimes
News Funding Made Possible Through Cornyn-Supported Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act April 29, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today that Kendall County was awarded a federal grant of $700,000 to aid local law enforcement efforts in preventing, investigating, and prosecuting Cybercrimes. The funding comes through the U.S. Department of Justice’s Office […]
PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with El Paso Chamber of Commerce
News April 29, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with El Paso Chamber of Commerce leadership to discuss ensuring the Bridge of the Americas remains open for commercial use, which is crucial for trade between the United States and Mexico. See photo below. This image is in the public domain, but […]
Cornyn, Padilla Bill to Protect Americans from Russian Lawfare Passes Senate
News April 29, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Alex Padilla (D-CA) released the following statements after their Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act, which would protect American companies who have been unfairly targeted in foreign jurisdictions, particularly Russian courts, for their good faith compliance with U.S. sanctions and export controls following […]
Cornyn: Texas DPS to Receive More Than $2.7M to Reduce DNA Testing Backlog & Help Solve Crimes
News Funding Made Possible Through Sen. Cornyn’s Debbie Smith Act April 29, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today that the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) was awarded a federal grant totaling $2,792,351 to reduce the backlog of DNA testing, including rape kits, and aid law enforcement efforts in investigating, prosecuting, […]
Cornyn: Houston to Receive More Than $2.7M to Reduce DNA Testing Backlog & Help Solve Crimes
News Funding Made Possible Through Sen. Cornyn’s Debbie Smith Act April 29, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today that the Houston Forensic Science Center and Harris County were awarded federal grants totaling $2,785,474 to reduce the backlog of DNA testing, including rape kits, and aid law enforcement efforts in investigating, prosecuting, […]
Cornyn: DFW to Receive $2.3M to Reduce DNA Testing Backlog & Help Solve Crimes
News Funding Made Possible Through Sen. Cornyn’s Debbie Smith Act April 29, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today that Dallas County, Tarrant County, the City of Fort Worth, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNT Health Fort Worth) were awarded federal grants totaling $2,344,735 to reduce the backlog of […]
Cornyn, Whitehouse Introduce Bill to Enhance Commander-Level Law Enforcement Training Programs
News April 28, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) introduced the Promoting Police Leadership Act, which would improve the quality of and increase access to commander-level training curriculum across law enforcement agencies: “Law enforcement is a challenging and dynamic profession that requires continuous training and education,” said Sen. Cornyn. […]
Cornyn Op-Ed: Republicans Expanded Education Opportunities for South Texas through the Working Families Tax Cuts
News April 27, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) authored the following op-ed in the McAllen Monitor highlighting the reforms secured by Congressional Republicans and President Trump in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act to make education opportunities more flexible and accessible, which will help prepare the next generation of South Texans to meet […]
Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Anti-Fraud Legislative Package to Return $240 Billion to Taxpayers
News Includes Cornyn Bill to Protect Veterans from Scams April 27, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced the Protecting American Taxpayers Act, a comprehensive legislative package to recover stolen funds, protect taxpayer dollars, and stop fraudsters that includes his Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion (VSAFE) Act, which would establish a Veterans Scam […]
PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Texas Cattle Feeders Association
News April 23, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with Texas Cattle Feeders Association (TCFA) leaders, including TCFA Chairman Laphe LaRoe. They discussed efforts to protect the Texas cattle industry from the spread of the invasive New World screwworm and the recent groundbreaking of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s domestic sterile […]
PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Midland & Odessa Chambers of Commerce
News April 23, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met with the Midland and Odessa Chambers of Commerce, local leaders, and elected officials, including Texas Representative Brooks Landgraf (HD-81). They discussed unleashing American energy, supporting small businesses, and the provisions secured by Sen. Cornyn and President Trump in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act […]
Cornyn Calls to Permanently Defund Planned Parenthood in Next Reconciliation Bill
News April 22, 2026 Once we get [Reconciliation 2.0] accomplished here in the next few weeks, it will give us enough time before the end of this fiscal year to consider a third reconciliation vehicle to accomplish additional Republican priorities. One of those priorities for me is to permanently defund Planned Parenthood. Planned Parenthood, the […]
Cornyn, Colleagues Bill to Mitigate Foreign Influence on U.S. Policymaking Passes Senate
News Legislation Would Ban High-Level Former Government Employees from Lobbying for Countries of Concern April 22, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Peter Welch (D-VT), Jim Risch (R-ID), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) released the following statements after their Conflict-free Leaving Employment and Activity Restrictions (CLEAR) Path Act, which would mitigate foreign influence on […]