Cornyn Calls for Permanent Solution for DACA Recipients from Congress, White House
WASHINGTON – Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policies. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s floor remarks are below, and video can be found here. “In spite of the fact he, numerous times, said he did not have the authority to do so, […]
New Cornyn Bill Would Invest in Border Health Initiatives
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today introduced the Border Health Security Act, which would strengthen multi-national cooperation to support vital public health initiatives in border communities. “In Texas, we know what happens at our border – both good and bad – affects the entire country,” said Sen. Cornyn. “Improving public health initiatives along our border will benefit […]
Cornyn Introduces Bill to Increase Border Patrol Agents’ Overtime Pay
Bill Ensures Pay Parity with Other Law Enforcement Agencies WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today introduced the Border Patrol Pay Security Act to ensure U.S. Border Patrol agents earn similar overtime compensation already offered to other federal law enforcement agents. It amends the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) to allow U.S. Border Patrol agents to receive time […]