Cornyn, Tim Scott Bill to Crack Down on Fentanyl Supply Chain Signed into Law
News AUSTIN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence (FEND) Off Fentanyl Act, led by U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) and cosponsored by Sen. Cornyn to crack down on the fentanyl supply chain by financially targeting opioid manufacturers and traffickers, was signed into law as […]
Cornyn Applauds $90M Investment to Promote STEM Education at Rice University
News AUSTIN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the National Science Foundation announced yesterday that they have reached an agreement to provide $90 million in funding over the next five years to SafeInsights, an education research and development hub, through the Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) program authorized under the CHIPS […]
Cornyn, GOP Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Protect Jewish Students from Anti-Semitism on College Campuses
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) sent a letter today with 26 of his Senate GOP colleagues to Attorney General Merrick Garland and Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, urging them to restore order to campuses that have been effectively shut down by anti-Semitic mobs that are targeting Jewish students. The senators requested Attorney […]
Cornyn Introduces Bill to Hold Biden Admin Accountable for Taxpayer-Funded Abortions at the VA
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) joined Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and seven of their Republican colleagues in introducing the VA Abortion Transparency Act, which would impose new reporting requirements for abortions performed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to create more transparency for taxpayers: “President Biden’s taxpayer-funded abortion policy at the […]
Cornyn, Shaheen, Scott, Coons Introduce Bill to Reauthorize Ukraine Lend-Lease Program
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Tim Scott (R-SC), and Chris Coons (D-DE) today introduced legislation to reauthorize the Ukraine Democracy Defense Lend-Lease Act, which would allow the President to enter into lend-lease agreements with Ukraine to provide additional categories of military equipment to protect civilians: “Ukraine’s arsenal is shrinking […]
Cornyn, Murphy, Guest, Cleaver Introduce Bill to Address Shortage of Medical Examiners
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) and U.S. Congressmen Michael Guest (MS-03) and Emanuel Cleaver (MO-05) today introduced their Strengthening the Medical Examiner and Coroner System Act, which would help increase the number of board-certified forensic pathologists nationwide by encouraging qualified medical graduates to enter the field and providing […]
Cornyn Statement on Schumer & Senate Democrats Shutting Down Mayorkas Impeachment Trial
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after Majority Leader Schumer and Senate Democrats rejected the two articles of impeachment against U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas without holding a trial: “Secretary Mayorkas, as the agent of the Biden administration, is responsible for the border crisis and has […]
Cornyn, King Introduce Bill to Revoke Tax-Exempt Status of Organizations Bankrolling Terrorists
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Angus King (I-ME) today introduced legislation that would terminate the tax-exempt status of groups who provide material support, such as finances, services, or training, to terrorist organizations: “As tensions rise across the globe, terrorism must be rooted out at its source: money,” said Sen. Cornyn. “This […]
PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with UT Austin President
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with The University of Texas at Austin President Jay Hartzell to discuss advancing Texas’ leadership in semiconductor manufacturing, bolstering our national security, and ensuring America’s global competitiveness in emerging technologies. See photo below. This image is in the public domain, but those wishing to do […]
PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Trinity University President
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with Trinity University President Vanessa Beasley to discuss the university’s growth, its efforts to make college more affordable, and workforce development. See photo below. This image is in the public domain, but those wishing to do so may credit the Office of U.S. Senator John […]
PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Rice University President
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with Rice University President Reggie DesRoches to discuss the university’s growth, its efforts to make college more affordable, and workforce development. See photo below. This image is in the public domain, but those wishing to do so may credit the Office of U.S. Senator John […]
PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Amarillo Chamber of Commerce
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with members of the Amarillo Chamber of Commerce to discuss the historic wildfires that caused extensive damage across the Panhandle earlier this year and the importance of energy resilience. See photo below. This image is in the public domain, but those wishing to do so […]
Cornyn Backs House-Passed FISA Reforms
News Information acquired through Section 702 has helped identify threats against U.S. troops and to thwart planned terrorist attacks. Targeting of American citizens here in the United States is expressly prohibited under 702. Every court that has considered the lawfulness of the 702 program has found that it complies with the Fourth Amendment. WASHINGTON – […]
VIDEO: Cornyn Slams Biden’s Weakness on Iran After Attack on Israel
News On Saturday, President Biden quickly condemned Iran’s attack. Despite that… media reports indicate that President Biden’s support may not be as resolute as those words indicate. Given the President’s tepid response, Congress needs to take action soon to provide Israel with the military aid it needs to defend its sovereignty. WASHINGTON – Today on […]
Cornyn Applauds $6.4B CHIPS Funding Announcement for Samsung in Texas
News DALLAS – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Commerce and Samsung Electronics Co. announced that they have reached a non-binding preliminary memorandum of terms (PMT) to provide up to $6.4 billion in direct funding under the CHIPS and Science Act, which provides resources for the programs […]