Cornyn: Schumer Must Allow Robust Amendment Process on Infrastructure
WASHINGTON – Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the bipartisan infrastructure bill and the importance of Senators having the ability to offer amendments to the legislation. Today he introduced an amendment to make several categories of infrastructure investments eligible for unspent Coronavirus Relief Fund and State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund […]
VIDEO: Cornyn Marks 2nd Anniversary of El Paso Shooting
WASHINGTON – Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the second anniversary of the August 3, 2019 shooting in El Paso. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video can be found here. “This shooting was undoubtedly hate in its purest form. The shooter was a white supremacist who carried out […]
Cornyn Introduces Amendment to Allow State and Local Officials to Use Unspent COVID Relief on Infrastructure
WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today introduced an amendment to make several categories of infrastructure investments eligible for unspent Coronavirus Relief Fund and State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund dollars. It would also extend the deadline to utilize coronavirus relief funding if budgeted for eligible infrastructure projects. “I have heard from state and local officials […]
Cornyn Calls for Open Amendment Process on Infrastructure Bill
WASHINGTON – Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) emphasized the importance of having an open amendment process available to members of both parties on the bipartisan infrastructure bill. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video can be found here. “Our colleagues have logged countless hours to nail down specific provisions and how […]
Cornyn Votes for Bill Reimbursing Texas Guard Who Deployed to D.C.
WASHINGTON – Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) voted in favor of the supplemental security appropriations bill, which will provide funds for the Texas Guard who deployed to help secure the U.S. Capitol, as well as the Capitol Police and resources to address the Afghan Special Immigrant (SIV) program needs. “This year, Capitol Police and […]
Cornyn Statement on VP Harris’ New Border ‘Strategy’
The Vice President’s new ‘strategy’ implies she had a strategy to begin with WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement today in response to the Vice President’s attempt to address the migrant crisis at the border with her new “Root Causes Strategy”: “The Vice President’s new ‘strategy’ implies she had a strategy to […]
Cornyn: Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal ‘Not Ready’ for Vote
I’m encouraged that our colleagues have gotten us this far, but the bill’s not ready, and we need to see the text and be given adequate time to read it WASHINGTON – Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the bipartisan infrastructure deal that was reached and the need to review legislative […]
Cornyn, Feinstein Bill to Stop Chemical Companies & Pharmacies Who Break Rules from Selling Controlled Substances Heads to President’s Desk
WASHINGTON –U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) released the following statements after their Debarment Enforcement of Bad Actor Registrants (DEBAR) Act passed the Senate unanimously last night: “Thousands of Texans die each year from opioid overdoses, and the pandemic has exacerbated the grip drugs like fentanyl have on our communities,” said Sen. Cornyn. “This legislation would stop […]
Cornyn Remembers Former Senator Mike Enzi
WASHINGTON – Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) honored the life and legacy of former Senator Mike Enzi after his untimely passing. Sen. Cornyn’s full remarks are below, and video can be found here. “Mr. President, I rise to speak about the life and legacy of our friend, Mike Enzi, and his sudden loss.” […]
Cornyn, Padilla File Bill to Honor Historical Texas School
Establishes Marfa’s Blackwell School as National Historic Site WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Alex Padilla (D-CA) today introduced the Blackwell School National Historic Site Act which would establish the Blackwell School in Marfa, Texas as a National Historic site and become a part of the National Park System. “Preserving historical sites is […]
Cornyn, Bennet, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Augment National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Joni Ernst (R-IA), and Mark Warner (D-VA) today introduced the Suicide and Crisis Outreach Prevention Enhancement Act, which would expand and enhance the capacity of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and mental health crisis centers. The bill aims to increase awareness of the Lifeline through […]
“He Won’t Meet With Us”
After Tweeting Pictures of Underwear, Fundraising, and Spreading COVID-19, Texas Democrats in DC Are ‘Just Pissed Off’ WASHINGTON –Texas Democrats continue to ignore their jobs in Austin and carry on their media tour in Washington with no end game in sight. By now everyone knows they are super-spreaders, but that’s not all they’ve done while in D.C. […]
Cornyn Joins Letter Urging Biden Administration to Abandon the Tax-Hike Proposal on Farmers and Ranchers
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) joined Senate Republicans in a letter to President Biden urging him to abandon his effort to impose a capital gains tax increase on family-owned businesses, farms, and ranches. The proposal to repeal this section of the tax code could lead to job losses, liquidation or outright closure of multigenerational operations […]
Cornyn, Cruz Urge State Department to End Passport Backlog
WASHINGTON –U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) sent a letter yesterday to Secretary of State Antony Blinken asking him to expedite passport processing in light of severe delays in issuing passports. They wrote, “We write to you to express concern about the ongoing delay in processing passport applications. In Fiscal Year 2020, the Department […]
VIDEO: Cornyn-Backed Bill to Replenish Crime Victims Funding Passes Senate
WASHINGTON –Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) spoke in support of the VOCA Fix Act to replenish funding for Victims of Crimes Act (VOCA) grants which provide critical support to victim services providers. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s interview are below, and video can be found here. “For more than four decades, the Crime Victims Fund has […]