Cornyn, Burgess Op-Ed: SAVE Jobs Act Will Boost Energy Job Market
WASHINGTON — As Congress works to provide relief to Texans suffering during the pandemic and its stifled economy, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Congressman Michael Burgess (TX-26) co-authored the following op-ed in the Midland Reporter-Telegram on their SAVE Jobs Act to help Texas’ energy industry: SAVE Jobs Act Will Boost Energy Job Market Senator John Cornyn and Congressman Michael […]
Cornyn, Senate Colleagues Introduce Bill to Help Protect U.S. Energy Jobs
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced a bill today to provide relief to America’s energy industry during the coronavirus pandemic. The SAVE Jobs Act aims to promote liquidity and flexibility for domestic energy companies so that they may maintain their workforce through the pandemic’s economic downturn. Senators John Barrasso (R-WY), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), […]
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. […]
Cornyn Supports Legislation to Fund $3B in Crude Purchase for SPR
WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today that he will cosponsor forthcoming legislation to provide $3 billion in funding to purchase crude oil produced in the United States for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR). Text of the legislation is available here. This bill will be introduced in the House by Representatives Michael Burgess (TX-26), Lizzie Fletcher […]
Senate to Consider Cornyn Energy Innovation Bill This Week
WASHINGTON– U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today that his Launching Energy Advancement and Development through Innovations for Natural Gas (LEADING) Act will be considered by the Senate this week after being included in the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee’s American Energy Innovation Act. “Texas solidified our place as one of the country’s leaders in energy production by […]
Cornyn Praises EPA’s Clarification of WOTUS Rule
New Definition Clarifies What Is and What Is Not a WOTUS WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) praised the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) announcement today regarding the Navigable Waters Protection Rule, which redefines Waters of the United States (WOTUS) from the Obama Administration’s sweeping rule. “After hearing from countless farmers, ranchers, and landowners about the Obama […]