News October 14, 2026 AUSTIN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced that fire departments in Fort Worth and across North Texas were awarded federal grants totaling $28,651,278 through the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grants (SAFER) program, which
News October 2, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement praising the delivery of $7.5 billion in border reimbursement funds that he, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), and Texas’ congressional delegation secured from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as part of the One Big Beautiful
News Bill Will Strengthen Wireless Emergency Alerts Infrastructure to Save Lives When Disaster Strikes October 1, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Representative August Pfluger (TX-11) released the following statements after their Mystic Alerts Act, which will allow wireless emergency alerts (WEAs) to
News October 1, 2026 WASHINGTON – On Wednesday, the Senate resolution introduced by U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) congratulating Texas A&M University for 150 years of service to the State of Texas and the United States, celebrating their positive impact on hundreds of thousands of students,
News October 1, 2026 WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) along with U.S. Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) introduced the Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area Act, which would establish the Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area, a 168-mile unit of the National Park System along the Upper Texas Coast, to strengthen
News Legislation Would Restore Order to College Sports & the NCAA, Support Student Athletes September 29, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act, which would restore order in college athletics by creating enforceable national rules, protecting real
News Funding Made Possible Through Cornyn-Supported Working Families Tax Cuts Act September 28, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today announced the allocation of $51 million to 68 rural hospital districts in Texas to improve
News September 25, 2026 AUSTIN – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) filed an amicus brief in support of their Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery (HEAR) Act, now law, which aids in the recovery of Nazi-looted art and helps deliver justice for Holocaust survivors and their families. The brief, as filed
News September 25, 2026 AUSTIN – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) introduced the Supporting Treatment and Recovery Over Narcotics for Growth, Empowerment, and Rehabilitation (STRONGER) Act, which would help reduce recidivism and break the cycle of addiction by updating and reauthorizing the Residential Substance Abuse Treatment
News September 23, 2026 WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm President Trump’s nomination of Angela Colmenero to be a U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of Texas – Houston Division. Video of Sen. Cornyn introducing Ms. Colmenero
News September 21, 2026 DALLAS – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after legislation he cosponsored to hold major purchasers of Russian crude oil and natural gas accountable for supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine was signed into law by President Trump. The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia
News Every year, the State Fair of Texas brings families, friends, and Texans from all across the state together. With a variety of activities, foods and attractions, there is something for everyone to enjoy. From the Midway rides and creative food offerings to the concerts, livestock shows, and rodeos, Texans
News September 18, 2026 AUSTIN – Today, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm President Trump’s nomination of Kasdin Mitchell to be a U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas – Dallas Division. Video of Sen. Cornyn introducing Ms. Mitchell
News September 17, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) spoke yesterday with Brownsville Mayor John Cowen, Jr., local leaders, including those from Cameron County and the Port of Brownsville, and members of the Brownsville Chamber of Commerce to discuss the tremendous growth happening throughout the Rio Grande Valley.
News September 17, 2026 WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met yesterday with Abilene Christian University (ACU) President Dr. Phil Schubert and Blair Schroeder to discuss ACU’s NEXT Lab, a molten salt research reactor, which Sen. Cornyn saw being built in Abilene a few years ago. This cutting-edge project