Cornyn on Biden Admin’s Widespread Abuse of Parole Authority
News During the two previous administrations – that was 12 years – an average of 5,600 migrants were paroled into the country each year.’ For FY22 alone, the Biden administration paroled almost 800,000 migrants. The only way to restore some sense or order is by addressing the current failed policies of the Biden administration, particularly […]
VIDEO: Cornyn Introduces Nominees for Western District of Texas in Judiciary Hearing
News El Paso and Del Rio have some heavy dockets because of their proximity to the U.S.-Mexico border, so these are very important positions that are being nominated today. WASHINGTON – Today in the Senate Judiciary Committee, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced Judge Leon Schydlower and Ernesto “Ernest” Gonzalez, judicial nominees for the U.S. […]
A Sweet Symphony of Mockingbirds
News The early bird gets the worm, but the mockingbird gets the final word. While their outward appearance may be unassuming, these skilled songbirds are the official bird of Texas for their ingenuity in using joyous tunes and talented mimicry to not only serenade Texans but also outwit unsuspecting predators. The history of the mockingbird’s […]
Cornyn on Biden’s Border Confession: ‘Pathetic’
News When asked by a reporter if the border was secure, the President… said, “No, it’s not.” He was asked whether his own policies had enabled that, and he said, “No.” This administration’s refusal to take its responsibility for this crisis is pathetic. WASHINGTON – Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) called […]
Cornyn, Colleagues Launch Bipartisan Inquiry into VA Community Care Wait Times
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) sent a bipartisan letter this week with seven of his Senate colleagues urging the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to fully implement the U.S. Government Accountability Office’s (GAO) recommendations to improve timeliness and efficiency within the VA’s community care program: They wrote: “We receive frequent communications from […]
Cornyn, Gillibrand Bill to Help Ensure Justice for Lockerbie Bombing Victims’ Families Heads to President’s Desk
News Legislation Would Give Surviving Relatives Remote Access to Court Proceedings WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) released the following statements after their Meaningful Access to Court Proceedings for Victims of Pan Am Flight 103 Act, which would allow surviving relatives of the 270 victims, including 190 Americans, killed in […]
PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Fort Worth Mayor
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met yesterday with Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker to discuss the push for changes to the Biden administration’s border policies and the work the city is doing to combat the fentanyl crisis. Last weekend, Sen. Cornyn traveled to North Texas to participate in the Fort Worth Stock […]
Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Secure Critical Mineral Supply Chains, Counter Chinese Dominance
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Mark Warner (D-VA), Todd Young (R-IN), Angus King (I-ME), and James Lankford (R-OK) today introduced the Critical Minerals Security Act, which would help secure U.S. access to critical mineral supply chains and counter Chinese industry dominance by directing the U.S. Department of the Interior to evaluate the […]
Cornyn Calls Out Judicial Nominees for Opposing Religious Freedom
News The fact that Senator Cruz and I have been able to work so effectively with the Biden administration on judicial nominees is proof that cooperation is not just possible, it’s also deeply important. Unfortunately, not all are fit to serve on the bench. We can do much better as a country than Judge Kasubhai, […]
PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Plano Mayor
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with Plano Mayor John Muns to discuss the city’s development projects and the importance of improving transportation infrastructure as the Metroplex continues to grow. See photo attached and below. This image is in the public domain, but those wishing to do so may credit the […]
PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Mayor of Beaumont
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with Beaumont Mayor Roy West to discuss the city’s plans for the revitalization of Beaumont Riverfront Park after Hurricane Harvey and potential opportunities to collaborate on federal grants for Beaumont. This image is in the public domain, but those wishing to do so may credit […]
Cornyn Rips Schumer on Government Funding Failures, Defense Implications
News Congress has developed a dangerous habit of circumventing the normal processes for funding the government. With each stopgap bill, we’re sending the message that we’re really not serious about our national security. I don’t know what it’s going to take to convince the Majority Leader that this is important. WASHINGTON – Today on the […]
Cornyn: Hamas Sympathizers ‘Divorced from Reality’
News This past weekend, we saw the latest chapter in blaming the victim as thousands of protesters gathered in downtown Washington, D.C., to demand a ceasefire in Gaza. I find it deeply disturbing to see this view shared by so many because it’s completely divorced from reality. We have a duty to stand with our […]
Sen. Cornyn’s 2023 in Review
News Sen. Cornyn Had Five Bills Signed Into Law & Helped Nearly 12,000 Texans with Federal Agencies WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement and background highlighting his office’s accomplishments in constituent services and his legislation signed into law in 2023: “Whether we are helping veterans receive timely care or ensuring […]
Cornyn: Schumer ‘The Picture of Incompetence’ on Government Funding
News This marks the third time since the end of September that we’ve just been days away from the funding deadline without a plan in place. This is not an accident. This is intentional on the part of the Majority Leader. WASHINGTON – Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) slammed Senate Majority […]