Cornyn Statement on Biden Admin New LNG Project Freeze
News AUSTIN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement on the Biden administration’s recently announced review of the U.S. Department of Energy’s process to approve permits for liquefied natural gas (LNG) export projects, which is expected to freeze all new LNG projects for 15 months: “The Biden administration’s freeze on all new […]
Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Manage Space Traffic in Low-Earth Orbit
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Gary Peters (D-MI), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Eric Schmitt (R-MO), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), and Roger Wicker (R-MS) today introduced their Situational Awareness of Flying Elements in (SAFE) Orbit Act, which would encourage the development of commercial space capabilities by directing the Office of Space Commerce (OSC) within the […]
Cornyn Highlights Heroism of Fallen Navy SEALs
News Somalia is a world away from here, but what happens in that region has a direct impact on us here at home. One of these Navy SEALS was from the great State of Texas. Our hearts go out to the families of these brave Navy SEALS who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to […]
Cornyn, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Withdraw EV Mandate
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) sent a bipartisan letter this week with more than 120 of his House and Senate colleagues urging the Biden administration to withdrawal the proposed Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for passenger cars and light-duty trucks, which violate federal law and effectively mandate the mass production of […]
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 […]