On Fox, Cornyn Discusses Biden Admin’s Sale of Border Wall Materials
News It’s outrageous. We’re going to be paying the price for decades to come from this uncontrolled border policy of the previous administration. I’m looking forward to January 20, when President Trump begins to enforce the laws that are already in place that Joe Biden refuses to enforce.’ WASHINGTON – Today on Fox News’ The […]
VIDEO: Cornyn Outlines Priorities for DOGE Pentagon Reforms
News We need to make sure that the money that is spent is spent efficiently and accurately. Newer, nontraditional defense companies like Anduril and Palantir, as well as Elon Musk’s SpaceX in my home state of Texas, have made a strong case for this commonsense business approach. I’m confident that under new leadership, including that […]
Cornyn, Luján Bill to Expand, Preserve Big Bend National Park Passes Senate
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) released the following statements after their Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act, which would authorize the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) to acquire around 6,100 acres of land along the western boundary of the park, passed the Senate unanimously: “Big Bend […]
Cornyn, Ossoff, Lankford, Sinema Bill to Enhance Law Enforcement’s Fentanyl Detection Capabilities Heads to President’s Desk
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Jon Ossoff (D-GA), James Lankford (R-OK), and Kyrsten Sinema (I-AZ) released the following statements after their Detection Equipment and Technology Evaluation to Counter the Threat of (DETECT) Fentanyl and Xylazine Act, which would authorize the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct research and development, testing, and […]
House Passes Cornyn Bill Designating Bastrop Post Office in Honor of Sergeant Major Billy D. Waugh Now Heads to the President’s Desk
News U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) issued the following statements after the House of Representatives passed their bill designating the United States Post Office located on Main Street in Bastrop, Texas as the “Sergeant Major Billy D. Waugh Post Office.” “I am proud to champion legislation alongside Senator Cruz to designate […]
Cornyn, Colleagues’ Bill to Help Adjust Military Life Insurance for Inflation Passes Senate
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Angus King (I-ME), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), and Mark Kelly (D-AZ) released the following statements after their Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act, which would help ensure life insurance packages for service members and veterans account for increases in cost of living and inflation, […]
Cornyn Meets with DNI Nominee Tulsi Gabbard
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with Tulsi Gabbard, whom President-Elect Trump has announced he will nominate to serve as Director of National Intelligence. 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 […]
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 Praises Finalized Direct Flight Route from San Antonio to D.C.
News New Slot Created by Cornyn-Supported Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Bill WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement on the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) announcement that a new direct flight route between San Antonio and Washington D.C.’s Ronald Reagan National Airport serviced by Texas-based American Airlines has been officially established: […]
Cornyn, Colleagues’ Bill to Help Prevent Child Abuse Heads to President’s Desk
News Bill Encourages Community-Based Prevention Education and Training for Teachers, Caregivers, and Students WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) released the following statements after their Jenna Quinn Law, which would allow current grant funds to be used to train and educate students, teachers, caregivers, and other […]
Cornyn, Hassan Bill to Improve Contractor Services Along Southern Border Heads to President’s Desk
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) released the following statements after their DHS Border Services Contracts Review Act, which would require the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Under Secretary for Management to deliver a report assessing contracts for services performed along the U.S.-Mexico border and implement a plan […]
Cornyn Meets with USTR Nominee Jamieson Greer
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with Jamieson Greer, whom President-Elect Trump has announced he will nominate to serve as U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). Please see 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, […]
Cornyn, Blumenthal, Colleagues’ Bill to Combat Child Exploitation Passes Senate
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Josh Hawley (R-MO), and Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Representatives Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) and Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) released the following statements after their PROTECT Our Children Act, which would reauthorize and modernize the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Program, passed the Senate: “For […]