Cornyn Introduces Fellow Texan Rep. Ratcliffe at DNI Nomination Hearing
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced Representative John Ratcliffe (TX-04), who has been nominated to be the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), at today’s hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and downloadable video of his remarks can be found here. “John Ratcliffe has the personal integrity and intelligence […]
Cornyn: If Essential Workers Continue Clocking In, so Must Senate to act on Next Relief Bill
WASHINGTON – Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the Senate’s return to legislative session and feedback he received from Texans on Congress’ response to the coronavirus pandemic. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s floor remarks are below, and video can be found here. “There have been some who’ve questioned the wisdom of the Senate coming […]
Cornyn, GOP Colleagues Send Letter to FBI and ATF on Firearms Background Check System during Coronavirus Pandemic
WASHINGTON— U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) sent a letter today to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Christopher Wray and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF) Acting Director Regina Lombardo encouraging them to protect public safety while respecting the Second Amendment and federal law related to the three business day waiting period for firearm purchases […]
Cornyn, Texas Colleagues Support Appeal for Federal Disaster Declaration Following North Texas Tornadoes
WASHINGTON—Following the 10 tornadoes and other severe weather that hit North Texas last fall, U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) along with U.S. Representatives Colin Allred (TX-32), Eddie Bernice Johnson (TX-30), Roger Williams (TX-25), Van Taylor (TX-03), Mike Conaway (TX-11), and Filemon Vela (TX-34) sent a letter yesterday to Federal Emergency Management […]
Cornyn Op-Ed: Health Care Workers Shouldn’t Have to Decide Between Their Own Health and That of Patients. Period.
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) authored the following op-ed in the Houston Chronicle on the support Congress has delivered for health care workers through funding for PPE and other equipment, health care centers, and testing: Health Care Workers Shouldn’t Have to Decide Between Their Own Health and That of Patients. Period. Senator John Cornyn Houston Chronicle […]
Cornyn, Feinstein Urge State Department to Minimize Disruption to U.S.-Mexico Supply Chain
WASHINGTON— U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) today sent a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo urging him to request the Mexican government clarify their definition of essential businesses to resolve uncertainty in the U.S.-Mexico supply chain during the coronavirus pandemic. Joining them were Senators Martha McSally (R-AZ), Kelly Loeffler (R-GA), David […]
Cornyn Urges EIDL Improvement for Texas Small Businesses
WASHINGTON— U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today sent a letter to Administrator Jovita Carranza of the Small Business Administration (SBA) urging him to amend the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program to expedite the $10,000 advances to be received within three days, remove the per-employee cap on advance grants, and restore the maximum loan amount to […]
Cornyn Urges Eased Regulations on Trucks Hauling Livestock, Agriculture Products
WASHINGTON— U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) sent a letter yesterday to leadership of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation urging them to provide commercial motor vehicle drivers hauling livestock and agricultural products greater flexibility within hours of service (HOS) regulations in upcoming Surface Transportation Reauthorization legislation. The Senators wrote: “The unique circumstances involved […]
On Fox, Cornyn Discusses Texas Reopening, Phase IV Relief Bill, and New Funding for State and Local Jurisdictions
WASHINGTON – Today on Fox News’ America’s Newsroom, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed Governor Abbott’s plan to gradually reopen Texas, potential Phase IV relief legislation, and new funding for state and local jurisdictions. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s interview are below, and video can be found here. On the Gradual Reopening of Texas Businesses: “There is no playbook for […]
Cornyn Calls for Financial Support for Main Street Advocates
WASHINGTON— U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today sent a letter to Senate leadership and the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship asking that local trade and professional associations become eligible for assistance through the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) in any future coronavirus bill. The letter requests support for 501(c)(6) associations, including regional Chambers of Commerce, […]
Sen. Cornyn Urges President Trump to Address Payment Limits for Farmers and Ranchers
WASHINGTON— Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and 27 of his Senate colleagues sent a bipartisan letter to President Trump urging him to eliminate payment limits for livestock, dairy and specialty crop producers in the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). They wrote: “The COVID-19 crisis has caused unprecedented damage to the livestock, dairy and specialty crop industries. […]
Cornyn, GOP Colleagues Urge Against Release of Violent Criminals
WASHINGTON— Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) led a letter with 27 of his Senate Republican colleagues in support of Attorney General William Barr’s efforts to prioritize public safety as the Department of Justice seeks to address the consequences of the coronavirus in federal prisons. They wrote: “We understand that BOP is responding to address the impact […]
Cornyn Supports Senate Replenishing Small Business Loan Funding, Resources for Healthcare Workers & Testing
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Senate passed the Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act today: “The first and most important thing we should do is defeat this virus, and then we need to get our economy back on track so people can go back to work,” said Sen. Cornyn. “We knew […]
Cornyn Discusses Reopening of Texas, Falling Oil Prices, Democrats Blocking Small Business Loan Program Funding
The first and most important thing we can do is defeat this virus, and then we need to get our economy back on track so people can go back to work. Speaker Pelosi and Senator Schumer seem just oblivious to the real need, and the pain being felt out there, and the jobs and businesses […]
Cornyn Calls for SBA to Continue Accepting Paycheck Protection Program Applications
WASHINGTON– U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today sent a letter to the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) requesting that lenders be permitted to submit applications for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) despite the program’s funding lapse. Enabling lenders to continue processing applications would help alleviate the already developing backlog that will be problematic for SBA […]