Cornyn, Casey Outbound Investment Amendment Passes Senate
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statements after their amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act to increase transparency of investments by American entities in sensitive technologies in China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea passed the Senate: “When American companies invest in technology like semiconductors or […]
Cornyn, Shaheen, Rubio, Durbin Lead Bill to Quickly Replenish U.S. Defense Stockpiles After Providing Aid to Allies like Ukraine
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced the Securing American Acquisitions, Readiness, and Military Stockpiles (ARMS) Act, which would give the Department of Defense (DoD) enhanced procurement authorities to quickly refill American defense stockpiles after the President provides aid to an ally or […]
Cornyn: Counter China in Defense Bill, not Schumer’s ‘China Bill 2.0’
News Last month, the Majority Leader announced an effort to compile what he called “China bill 2.0.” The bipartisan national defense authorization bill should be the centerpiece of our efforts… not a bill put together behind closed doors with members having only the chance to vote yes or no in final passage. If the Majority […]
Cornyn, Heinrich Introduce Bill to Confront Security Risks From Chinese Cranes at U.S. Ports
News WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) introduced the Cranes of Concern at our Ports (CCP) Act, which would require the federal government to evaluate threats to U.S. ports posed by cranes manufactured in countries of concern, especially those made by China’s Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Company (ZPMC): “America’s […]
Cornyn Discusses Classified Documents & Bill to Reform the Classification System
News The issue isn’t just that too many people have access to classified information, but also that too much information is classified. Recent headlines have shone a light on the flaws of our classification system. It’s overwhelmed and in need of reform. That’s what the Sensible Classification Act aims to fix. WASHINGTON – Today on […]
Cornyn to IRS Commissioner: Democrats’ EV Tax Credits Will Enrich China
News The Inflation Reduction Act… lavishes rich subsidies for electric vehicles, up to $7,500 credit. 77% of the batteries made in the world are made by China. It appears to me that the American taxpayer will be subsidizing the purchase of Chinese-made… electric vehicles by virtue of these tax credits. WASHINGTON – Today in the […]
Cornyn Leads Delegation to Latin America to Support Bilateral Ties, Counter Growing Chinese Influence
News WASHINGTON – This evening, a bipartisan congressional delegation (CODEL) led by U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) returned to the U.S. after visiting Panama, a principal partner, and major non-NATO allies Colombia, Argentina, and Brazil. The delegation, which included Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Mike Lee (R-UT), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Roger Marshall (R-KS), […]
VIDEO: Cornyn Recaps Discussion with Mexican President on Cartels, Drugs, Unchecked Migration
News The Mexican government is unfortunately failing to meet its side of the responsibilities. We forcefully presented our frustration with the ongoing cartel violence, the drug trafficking, and unchecked migration. We told President López Obrador that his administration must do more to address these challenges, and we emphasized that the failure to do so will […]
Cornyn Leads Delegation to Mexico to Meet with President López Obrador, Urge Cooperation on Mutual Security Challenges
News WASHINGTON – This afternoon, a congressional delegation (CODEL) led by U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) returned to the U.S. after meeting with Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador and visiting intelligence, drug enforcement, and government officials in Mexico. The delegation, which included Senators Chris Coons (D-DE), Jerry Moran (R-KS), Chris Murphy (D-CT), Mike Lee […]
Cornyn, Carper Introduce Bill to Strengthen Cross-Border Trade, Guard Against Terrorism
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Tom Carper (D-DE) introduced legislation to create a pilot program to strengthen the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program: “In order for America to remain competitive in global markets, we must ensure our ports are open, efficient, and secure,” said Sen. Cornyn. “This legislation would […]
Cornyn Op-Ed: Winning the Next War by Preventing It
News WASHINGTON – Following the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and his trip to the Munich Security Conference, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) authored the following op-ed in Newsweek on ways the United States and its allies can prepare to counter China and Russia’s growing threats: Winning the Next War by Preventing ItSenator […]
VIDEO: Cornyn on Importance of Victory in Ukraine
News One year ago, democracies around the world united in support of the Ukrainian people. The United States and our allies must remain steadfast in our support of the Ukrainian people, not just for their sake but for our sake as well. In doing so, we’ll send a clear message to Russia and China… that […]
Cornyn Statement on Anniversary of Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine
News “As this conflict enters its second year, we must remember that a victory in Ukraine is a victory for all who value freedom.” AUSTIN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) issued the following statement on the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: “It’s been one year since Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, and […]
Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Prevent Foreign Adversaries from Influencing U.S. Policy
News WASHINGTON — U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and U.S. Congressmen August Pfluger (TX-11) and Jason Crow (CO-06) introduced the Preventing Adversary Influence, Disinformation and Obscured Foreign Financing (PAID OFF) Act, which would help close Foreign Agents Registration Act loopholes that allow unregistered agents of foreign adversaries to lobby in the United […]
Cornyn: Biden Admin Must Be Transparent on Unidentified Objects
News It was a busy weekend for the United States military, which has now shot down three unidentified objects over North American airspace in as many days. The only path forward is full and complete transparency. President Biden needs to explain what happened and just how concerned the American people should be. And he needs […]