Cornyn: FBI Failed U.S. Gymnasts Abused by Nassar, Must Be Held Accountable
If allegations raised by well-known, world-class athletes are not taken seriously by the FBI, what hope do other victims of sexual assault have? If this monster was able to continue harming these women and girls after his victims first went to the FBI, how many other abusers have escaped justice? The FBI had two separate […]
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 […]
Cornyn on Release of DOJ’s Nassar Report
WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement today after the U.S. Department of Justice released its report on the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s probe into Larry Nassar’s systemic abuse of Olympic gymnasts under his care: “It’s clear that there were catastrophic failures at multiple levels of law enforcement, including federal agents who should’ve […]
Cornyn, Feinstein Introduce Bill to Allow Dogs in Courtrooms
WASHINGTON – Today U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) introduced the Courtroom Dogs Act, which would clarify federal judges’ authority to allow certified facility dogs in courtrooms during legal proceedings. This legislation is based on the successful efforts of many states around the nation and guidance from experts in the field. “Testifying in court […]
Sen. Cornyn, Rep. Bacon Introduce Back the Blue Act
WASHINGTON – During National Police Week, today U.S. Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) and Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02) introduced the Back the Blue Act, which would increase the penalties for criminals who intentionally target law enforcement officers and provide new tools for officers to protect themselves. “Our law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day […]
Cornyn, Coons Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect U.S. Law Enforcement Serving Abroad
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Chris Coons (D-DE) today introduced the Jaime Zapata and Victor Avila Federal Law Enforcement Protection Act, a bill to ensure individuals who have killed or attempted to kill U.S. federal officers and employees serving abroad can be brought to justice and prosecuted in the United States. “U.S. law enforcement officers […]
Cornyn, Hassan Introduce the Jenna Quinn Law to Help Prevent Child Abuse
Encourages Community-Based Prevention Education and Training for Teachers, Caregivers, and Students WASHINGTON– U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) today introduced the Jenna Quinn Law, which would allow current grant funds to be used to train and educate students, teachers, caregivers, and other adults who work with children in a professional or volunteer capacity […]
Cornyn, Manchin Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Require Companies Report Illicit Online Drug Sales
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) reintroduced their See Something, Say Something Online Act to stop the illicit sale of opioids and other drugs online by amending Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act to require companies report illegal activity on their online platforms. “High-level drug offenses, violent crimes like murder, and even […]
Cornyn Honors El Paso’s Resilience on First Anniversary of Shooting
WASHINGTON – Today on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) remembered the horrific shooting in El Paso one year ago today. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks about the bill today are below, and video of his remarks can be found here. “One year ago a gunman stormed an El Paso Walmart and opened fire. Forty six people […]
Cornyn Op-Ed: How We Can Police Our Communities Better
WASHINGTON — Following roundtable discussions this month with community and law enforcement leaders in Dallas and Houston, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) authored the following op-ed in the Dallas Morning News on how we can promote trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve: How We Can Police Our Communities Better Senator John Cornyn Dallas Morning News June 29, 2020 […]
Cornyn: Democrats Block Bipartisan Police Reform Measures
WASHINGTON – Yesterday on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed Senate Democrats’ decision to block the Senate from being able to debate or make changes to the JUSTICE Act, police reform legislation introduced by Sens. Scott, Cornyn, and others. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video can be found here. “A couple of weeks ago, […]
Cornyn Calls Out VP Hopeful Harris for Blocking Her Own Anti-Lynching Bill
WASHINGTON – Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) responded to U.S. Senator and potential Vice Presidential candidate Kamala Harris’ (D-CA) remarks and asked why Senate Democrats would block the Just and Unifying Solutions to Invigorate Communities Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act, which includes numerous bipartisan provisions Democrats have championed – including her anti-lynching legislation. Excerpts of Sen. […]
VIDEO: Cornyn Introduces Police Reform Bill, the JUSTICE Act
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today spoke at a press conference with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Senators Tim Scott (R-SC), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), James Lankford (R-OK), and Ben Sasse (R-NE) about their introduction of the Just and Unifying Solutions to Invigorate Communities Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act. The legislation provides […]
Cornyn, Senate Colleagues Introduce Police Reform Bill, the JUSTICE Act
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today joined Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Senators Tim Scott (R-SC), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), James Lankford (R-OK) and Ben Sasse (R-NE) to announce the introduction of the Just and Unifying Solutions to Invigorate Communities Everywhere (JUSTICE) Act. The legislation provides long-term solutions focused on […]
Cornyn to Help Lead Police Reforms as Part of Senate’s Working Group
WASHINGTON – Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced he will be working with his colleagues to develop police reform legislation as part of a group led by Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) and highlighted his National Criminal Justice Commission Act. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s floor remarks are below, and video can be found here. “Today, […]