What the Defense Bill Means for Texas
News WASHINGTON – Today, the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025, which includes multiple priorities for Texas and legislation authored by U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) that will benefit Texas service members and military installations, boost job creation, as well as support ongoing national security efforts. “As the global […]
Cornyn-Supported Defense Bill Passes Senate
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today released the following statement after the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025 passed the Senate: “As the global threat landscape continues to evolve and grow increasingly dangerous, America must take strategic steps to bolster our military readiness and deter foreign adversaries,” said Sen. […]
Cornyn on Outbound Investment Provisions Included in Government Funding Bill
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after language to increase transparency and prohibit investments by American entities in sensitive technologies in China, an effort he has led in the Senate with Sen. Bob Casey (D-PA), was included in the government funding bill: “China will stop at nothing to win […]
Cornyn Calls for Action on Outbound Investment
News No one can claim to be serious about the China threat while turning a blind eye toward outbound investment transparency. It’s simply foolish for the United States to help China to modernize its military and create this very dangerous scenario by investing in technologies that could be used, ultimately, to kill American soldiers. We […]
Cornyn Meets with CIA Director Nominee John Ratcliffe
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) made the following remarks to media after meeting with former Congressman representing Texas’ 4th congressional district and Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe, whom President-Elect Trump has announced he will nominate to serve as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA): “I’ve known John Ratcliffe for a […]
Cornyn, Van Hollen, Warner, Murray Urge Biden to Provide Update on Austin Tice
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), Mark Warner (D-VA), and Patty Murray (D-WA) today sent a bipartisan letter to President Joe Biden urging him to provide an update on efforts to locate and free Austin Tice in light of the fall of the Assad regime. Tice is an American […]
Cornyn Sounds Alarm on Outbound Investment
News It’s high time that the United States becomes serious about limiting the flow of U.S. dollars into the arsenal of our biggest strategic adversary. The Senate voted 91-6 to include my amendment in the NDAA last year, showing an overwhelming bipartisan consensus on the need to address this issue. We must not squander this […]
Cornyn Meets with Secretary of Defense Nominee Pete Hegseth
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with Pete Hegseth, whom President-Elect Trump has announced he will nominate to serve as U.S. Secretary of Defense. Please see photo below. This image is in the public domain, but those wishing to do so may credit the Office of U.S. Senator John Cornyn. Senator John […]
Cornyn, Warner, Lankford, Kelly Introduce Bill to Foster Intelligence Community Partnerships
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Mark Warner (D-VA), and Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) introduced the Enable IC Partnerships Act, which would encourage public and private partnerships with the Intelligence Community to streamline acquisitions and adoption of cutting-edge technologies and support workforce development: […]
Cornyn, Welch, Risch Introduce Bill to Mitigate Foreign Influence on U.S. Policymaking
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Peter Welch (D-VT), and Jim Risch (R-ID) today introduced the Conflict-free Leaving Employment and Activity Restrictions (CLEAR) Path Act, which would mitigate foreign influence on U.S. policymaking by prohibiting former government employees from lobbying on behalf of countries of concern: “When it comes to influencing U.S. policymaking, […]
Cornyn on Release of Texan Mark Swidan
News AUSTIN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement on the announcement that Mark Swidan, a Houston resident, was released from Chinese prison: “After 12 long years of unjust imprisonment, Houstonian Mark Swidan is finally free,” said Sen. Cornyn. “Mark has suffered unimaginable conditions and treatment after being wrongfully detained at the […]
VIDEO: Cornyn Praises Trump’s Defense & National Security Nominees
News It is no exaggeration to say we are perhaps at the most dangerous environment geopolitically since World War II. I’m glad to see President Trump has selected military veteran Pete Hegseth as the next Defense Secretary, Representative Mike Waltz as the National Security Advisor, and our friend and colleague Senator Marco Rubio as Secretary […]
Cornyn: Voters Chose ‘New Chapter’ with GOP Government
News The last four years under Democratic leadership has been marked by reckless spending, failed border policies, and a weak and dangerous presence on the world stage. The history books will remember this presidency for the open border policies that have been simply devastating to our country. The American people voted not only to turn […]
Cornyn Presses Mayorkas for Answers on Vetting of Afghan Parolee Charged in Connection with Terror Plot
News AUSTIN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), along with Senate Judiciary Committee Ranking Member Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX), Mike Lee (R-UT), Josh Hawley (R-MO), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas requesting more information in light of reports […]
Cornyn Op-Ed: America’s Next Commander in Chief Must Unapologetically Support Israel
News WASHINGTON – To mark the one-year anniversary of Hamas’ unprovoked attack on Israel, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) authored the following op-ed in the Dallas Morning News highlighting the pressing need for America’s leaders to support Israel and stand up to terrorism around the world: America’s next commander in chief must unapologetically support Israel Senator […]