On Fox, Cornyn Discusses Hearings, Democrats’ Attacks on Judge Barrett’s Faith
WASHINGTON – Today on Fox News’ Fox and Friends, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the Senate Judiciary Committee’s hearing on the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court and COVID-19 precautions in place in the hearing room. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s floor remarks are below, and video can be found here. On Judge […]
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WASHINGTON –Today during the Senate Judiciary Committee’s hearing on the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) questioned Judge Barrett on the attacks from his Democratic colleagues insinuating she would not rule independently. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video can be found here. CORNYN: “Most of us […]
Cornyn Delivers Opening Statement at Supreme Court Hearing
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today delivered the following opening remarks during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video can be found here. “The Senate Judiciary Committee undertakes no more important duty than the one we undertake today.” “Throughout your impressive career, […]
Cornyn: Restart COVID-19 Relief Talks
AUSTIN– Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement highlighting the need for both parties in Congress to come back to the negotiating table on additional coronavirus relief legislation for Texans during the pandemic: “I’ve spent this year talking with Texas families and businesses and they have all let me know another COVID-19 […]
VIDEO: Cornyn Presents WWII Medals to Son of Deceased Texas Veteran
AUSTIN—U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) yesterday presented seven military medals to Larry Wilkinson honoring the service of his late father, SGT Sam Wilkinson. Mr. Wilkinson of Friendswood, Texas had contacted Sen. Cornyn’s office earlier this year requesting assistance in obtaining four replacement medals from the Department of Defense for his late father. Sen. Cornyn’s team was able […]
Cornyn Wins Best Constituent Services Award in Senate
AUSTIN—U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today received the Congressional Management Foundation’s top award to Congress for his outstanding constituent service. The Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) Constituent Service Award recognizes Sen. Cornyn’s outstanding practices and achievements acting as an ombudsmen with the federal government and responding to constituent requests for assistance. “As a Senator for Texas, […]
Cornyn Praises House’s Decision to Advance Airline Relief Bill
WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement praising Speaker Pelosi’s decision to advance a stand-alone relief bill for air carriers and their employees in the U.S. House of Representatives: “I’m glad Speaker Pelosi finally recognizes how critical our airline workers are both to Texas and to the nation,” said Sen. Cornyn. “Ensuring Texas airline workers can […]
Following Hurricanes Laura and Hanna, Cornyn, Cruz Urge POTUS to Issue Federal Disaster Declaration for Texas
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) wrote President Trump in support of Gov. Abbott’s request for a federal major disaster declaration following Hurricanes Laura and Hanna in Texas. They wrote: “The Governor and local officials have informed us that the losses and property damage in these counties are of a magnitude that is […]
Cornyn, Cuellar, Texas Border Delegation Demand DHS Plan for Re-Opening Ports of Entry
AUSTIN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar (TX-28) led a letter to Acting Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf expressing concern with continued travel restrictions at our southern ports of entry and demanding a plan to restore normal operations. U.S. Representatives Will Hurd (TX-23), Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15), Michael McCaul (TX-10), and […]
Cornyn, Manchin Introduce Bill to Expand Broadband Access to Unserved Rural Areas
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) today introduced the Eliminate the Digital Divide Act, which would empower states to carry out their own broadband programs that will incentivize internet service providers to build out broadband access in unserved areas and ensure transparency in and access to affordable broadband services for low-income individuals. […]
Cornyn Votes to Protect Texans with Pre-Existing Conditions
WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after he voted to take up the Protect Act, a bill to protect Texans with pre-existing conditions and ensure they will never be denied health care coverage or be charged more because of a pre-existing condition. Sen. Cornyn became an original cosponsor of the Protect Act in April 2019. […]
Cornyn Celebrates Next Step for Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay Coastal Protection Project
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement to commemorate today’s signing of the Orange County Design Agreement for the Sabine Pass to Galveston Bay coastal protection project: “In the midst of hurricane season and with Hurricane Laura still fresh on Texans’ minds, the time is right to move forward with this project,” said […]
Cornyn Statement on the Nomination of Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court
AUSTIN –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) issued the following statement after President Trump announced he will nominate Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court: “Judge Amy Coney Barrett is a legal trailblazer with a deep respect for the law and our nation’s founding principles. Throughout her impressive career, Judge Barrett has maintained the importance of […]
Along with East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind, Cornyn Honors Essential Workers with Disabilities
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today joined East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind in recognizing the contributions of essential workers with disabilities to keep America running during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sen. Cornyn signed onto a resolution honoring these individuals and their efforts. “As the U.S. Senator for Texas, where roughly one in four Texans live with […]
Cornyn Signs onto New Ports-to-Plains Corridor from Laredo to Amarillo
WASHINGTON –Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced his support for a new bill establishing a Ports-to-Plains Trade Corridor from Laredo to Amarillo, stopping along the way in Del Rio, Midland-Odessa, San Angelo, and Lubbock. The proposed divided highway corridor would originate in Mexico and continue through West Texas to Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado, and ultimately […]