Cornyn Speaks with Floyd Family, Calls for Bipartisan Reforms
WASHINGTON – Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed his phone call this morning with the family of George Floyd and his bipartisan legislation to create a National Criminal Justice Commission to review the criminal justice system and propose reforms. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s floor remarks are below, and video can be found here. […]
Cornyn Asks DOJ to Release Report on FBI Investigation of Larry Nassar
WASHINGTON— U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) sent a letter yesterday asking Department of Justice Inspector General Michael Horowitz to release his report on the Federal Bureau of Information’s investigation into Larry Nassar’s abuse of Olympic gymnasts. He wrote: “According to news reports, at least 40 professional athletes were abused by Nassar in the time between the USA […]
Cornyn: We Must Unite Both Against Death of George Floyd & Violence in Our Communities
WASHINGTON – Today on Fox News’ America’s Newsroom, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed George Floyd and the violence facing communities nationwide. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s floor remarks are below, and video can be found here. “We need to be unified in our condemnation of what happened to George Floyd, but we also need to be unified in […]
Cornyn: Tragic Death of George Floyd Reminder of Long Way to Go in Fight for Equal Justice Under Law
WASHINGTON – Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the protests in response to racial injustice and the killing of George Floyd, a native Houstonian. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s floor remarks are below, and video can be found here. “One week ago today, George Floyd, a native Houstonian, tragically died in the custody of […]
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: Schumer Blocking VAWA for Campaign Issue in Fall
When it came time to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act last year, some in the House and some in the Senate saw an opportunity to score political points, not solve a problem. [Minority Leader Schumer] thinks this is the best weapon that Democrats can use to beat Republicans running for the Senate in 2020. […]
Cornyn Statement on Establishment of Presidential Criminal Justice Commission
WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after U.S. Attorney General William Barr announced the creation of the Presidential Commission on Law Enforcement and the Administration of Justice. Sen. Cornyn is a lead Republican cosponsor of the National Criminal Justice Commission Act. “An objective review system is necessary to reform our outdated criminal justice […]
Cornyn Bill to Reauthorize Debbie Smith Act, Fight Rape Kit Backlog Signed Into Law
Cornyn Shepherded Bill Through Senate to President’s Desk AUSTIN- U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after President Trump signed the Debbie Smith Act of 2019 into law yesterday: “This landmark legislation has provided more than a decade of support for survivors, serving as a critical tool in the fight to end backlogs […]
Cornyn Substance Abuse Prevention Legislation Signed Into Law
WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after his bipartisan bill to reauthorize drug abuse programs, the Substance Abuse Prevention Act, was signed into law as a part of legislation to combat the opioid crisis: “The opioid crisis has cut short tens of thousands of lives and broken countless families,” Sen. Cornyn […]
Cornyn, Klobuchar Bill to Help Prosecute Criminals in DNA Cold Cases Signed into Law
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)’s Justice Served Act of 2018 was signed into law by President Trump. This bill, introduced by Sens. Cornyn and Klobuchar earlier this year, would provide funds to prosecute cold cases solved by DNA evidence, such as backlogged rape cases and other violent crimes. It […]
Cornyn, Peters Project Safe Neighborhoods Bill Signed Into Law
WASHINGTON- U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Gary Peters (D-MI) released the following statements after President Trump signed their Project Safe Neighborhoods Grant Program Authorization Act of 2018 into law. This legislation authorizes a nationwide law enforcement program focused on the reduction of violent crime. “Over the course of a decade, partnerships between federal, state, […]
Cornyn Bill to Reduce National Rape Kit Backlog Signed Into Law
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after President Trump signed his Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence Reporting (SAFER) Act into law. The SAFER Act reauthorizes, strengthens, and extends the Sexual Assault Forensic Reporting program to help fight the nationwide rape kit backlog. “Victims of sexual assault shouldn’t have to live […]
Cornyn, Leahy Bill to Strengthen Victims’ Rights Signed Into Law
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) released the following statement after President Obama signed the Justice for All Reauthorization Act into law: “Signing the Justice for All Reauthorization Act into law is a tremendous step forward for victims across the country and those who protect them, and I’m thankful for […]