Senator Cornyn

Cornyn Introduces Legislation to Expand Use of 3D-Printed Defense Technologies

News Provision Would Empower DoW to Evaluate & Modernize Printable Energetic Feedstocks for Additive Manufacturing June 11, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today introduced legislation that would require the Department of War (DoW) to establish a pilot program through the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Research and Engineering to […]

Cornyn Provision to Combat Online Child Exploitation Signed into Law

News Bill Endorsed by Former Football Star, Victims’ Rights Advocate Tim Tebow June 10, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after a provision he authored as part of his Renewed Hope Act to enhance the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s capabilities to identify, rescue, and protect victims of online […]

PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce

News June 10, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met with Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce leaders, including Mayor Jim Holmes and County Judge Scott Felton. They discussed provisions in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act that are boosting our economy and putting money back in the pockets of hardworking Texans in McLennan […]

PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce

News June 10, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met with the United Corpus Christi Chamber of Commerce, including Port of Corpus Christi leaders and members of the South Texas Military Task Force. They discussed unleashing American energy, improving water infrastructure, and advocating for the Corpus Christi Army Depot’s priorities in the upcoming […]

Cornyn, GOP Colleagues Introduce Bill to Combat ‘Smash-And-Grab’ Crimes

News Legislation Would Impose Higher Criminal Penalties for Stealing Firearms from FFLs June 8, 2026 AUSTIN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) joined Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and 17 of their Senate GOP colleagues in introducing the Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) Protection Act to address the dangerously high number of “smash-and-grab” thefts targeting gun dealers […]

Cornyn Statement on Senate Passage of Secure America Act

News June 5, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Senate passed the Secure America Act to fully fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) through the end of President Trump’s second term: “Democrats have proven they will stop at nothing to […]

Cornyn Praises DHS for Opening Cornyn-Created State Border Security Reimbursement Fund

News Grants to States Made Possible Through Cornyn’s Border Reimbursement Provision Included in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act June 4, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) officially opened the Cornyn-created State Border Security Reinforcement Fund for applications from eligible states. This […]

PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Austin Chamber & Central Texas Leaders

News June 3, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with the Austin Chamber of Commerce and Central Texas business, civic, and community leaders to give an update on the Secure America Act, which will fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection through 2029, and discuss […]

Cornyn to Trump Admin: Hold the Line on Ending Iran’s Nuclear Program

News June 3, 2026 You can’t have peace if Iran has a nuclear weapon. There’s a lot of pressure on President Trump and this administration to end the conflict as soon as possible on any terms, but that would be a serious mistake. I hope President Trump will stay strong in pursuit of these objectives, […]

Cornyn, Kaine Introduce Bill to Reduce Regulatory Burdens on American Farms

News Legislation Would Extend FCA’s Audit Schedule for Low-Risk Institutions June 2, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) today introduced the Farm Credit Adjustment Act, which would extend the Farm Credit Administration’s (FCA) audit schedule for low-risk institutions from every 18 months to every 24 months. This extension would […]

Cornyn Introduces No Tax on Border Patrol Agent Overtime Act

News May 21, 2026 HOUSTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced the No Tax on Border Patrol Agent Overtime Act, which would allow Border Patrol agents to claim the No Tax on Overtime deduction Republicans secured in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act to keep more of their hard-earned dollars: “Border Patrol agents put […]

Cornyn on New Bill to Bar Aliens Who Support Sharia Law from United States

News May 18, 2026 In Texas, my constituents have become increasingly alarmed at immigrant enclaves that seek to adopt Sharia Law right here in the United States. I plan to introduce legislation here in the Senate to ensure that any attempts to impose or adopt religious law, including Sharia, never become realized. We cannot shrink […]

PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce

News May 15, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) spoke yesterday with the Bryan/College Station Chamber of Commerce and local leaders, including City of Bryan Mayor Bobby Gutierrez and City of College Station Mayor John Nichols, to discuss the provisions in the once-in-a-generation Working Families Tax Cuts Act secured by Sen. Cornyn and […]

Cornyn, Rosen Introduce Bill to Combat Mexican Cartel Fuel Theft

News May 14, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) today introduced the Stop Fueling Cartel Violence Act, which would require reporting from the U.S. Department of War on its activities to combat the smuggling of hydrocarbon products and the corresponding rise in violence by Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCOs) in […]