Cornyn Announces Texas Priorities in Senate Water Infrastructure Bill
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced that the following Texas priorities he advocated for have been included in America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2020, the water infrastructure bill that passed the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee yesterday. Sen. Cornyn’s priorities that are included in America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2020 are as follows: Authorizes the Jefferson County ecosystem restoration project. […]
For Texas Small Businesses, Cornyn Recommends Correction to PPP Loan Forgiveness Requirements
WASHINGTON— U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) sent a letter yesterday to Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin and Administrator of the Small Business Administration (SBA) Jovita Carranza urging changes to the loan forgiveness criteria of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans to help small businesses and particularly restaurants, which tend to have lower payroll expenses, use […]
Cornyn, Grassley, Wyden, Rubio, Carper Introduce Bill to Clarify Small Business Expense Deductions Under PPP
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Finance Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA), Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR), Small Business Committee Chairman Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Tom Carper (D-DE) today introduced the Small Business Expense Protection Act, which would clarify the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) so small businesses can deduct expenses paid […]
Cornyn: Cannot Ignore the Mental Health Impact of Coronavirus
WASHINGTON – Today on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the need to address the pandemic’s impact on mental health. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s floor remarks are below, and video can be found here. “As we continue to discuss what future coronavirus legislation could look like, we cannot ignore the mental health impact. Nationwide, we rely on the community […]
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. […]