Senator Cornyn

Cornyn Recaps Events in Texas on Trump Tax Cuts, Unleashing American Energy

News We had a great discussion about the importance of the Port of Corpus Christi and the product that passes through…that helps America’s energy independence and helps our friends and allies around the world. Another important opportunity I had during the state work period was to meet with my constituents to talk about the Tax […]

Cornyn on Democrats’ Tesla Attacks: ‘Trump Derangement Syndrome’

News [Democrats] are unteachable, and certainly they didn’t learn anything from the election on November 5th, when their party… was rejected by the American people. I would prefer that they would engage constructively and try to work together with us to try to solve some of these problems, rather than just lose their mind and […]

Cornyn, Sheehy Introduce Bill to Modernize Definition of Firearm Silencer

News HOUSTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Tim Sheehy (R-MT) introduced the Protecting Americans Right to Silence (PARTS) Act, which would modernize the definition of “silencer” to ensure gun owners can safely exercise their Second Amendment rights without fear of criminalization: “No law-abiding American should have their Second Amendment rights violated because of […]

Cornyn-Supported HALT Fentanyl Act Passes Senate

News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Senate passed the Halt All Lethal Trafficking of (HALT) Fentanyl Act, which would help keep this deadly drug off of Texas’ streets by permanently classifying fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I before their temporary status expires at the end of March: “This […]

Cornyn, Blumenthal, Grassley, Durbin Introduce Bill to Spur Drug Pricing Competition

News Legislation Would Deter Product Hopping to Make Drugs More Affordable WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced the Drug Competition Enhancement Act, which would spur generic and biosimilar marketplace competition by prohibiting branded drug manufacturers from engaging in “product hopping” to help lower […]

Cornyn, Blumenthal, Grassley, Durbin Introduce Bill to Lower Drug Costs

News Legislation Would Crack Down on Patent System Abuse WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Chuck Grassley (R-IA), and Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced the Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act, which would help lower drug prices by preventing bad actors in the pharmaceutical industry from deliberately abusing the patent system: “Patent thickets […]

Cornyn, Cortez Masto, Colleagues Introduce Outbound Investment Legislation to Counter China

News Would Prohibit and Require Notification of U.S. Investments in Certain Technologies in China WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV), Jim Banks (R-IN), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Andy Kim (D-NJ), Dave McCormick (R-PA), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), and Dan Sullivan (R-AK), along with […]

Cornyn Calls Out Democrats’ Hypocrisy on Government Funding

News If I listen to our colleagues across the aisle, they claim to have a lot of concern for the federal workers that depend on government funding. I find it interesting that so many of them in the House cast a vote that would put… federal workers out of work, which is what results when […]

PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with IRS Commissioner Billy Long

News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met with Billy Long, whom President Trump nominated to serve as Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), to discuss revamping the IRS to better serve Texans and advancing Pres. Trump’s tax priorities. See photo below.

PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Laredo Chamber of Commerce

News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor Treviño, other city leaders, and members of the Laredo Chamber of Commerce to discuss the importance of the Port of Laredo and renewed efforts to push Mexico to comply with the 1944 Water Treaty and ensure consistent water deliveries for […]

Cornyn: DOGE Ending Government Spending ‘Gravy Train’

News In one particularly egregious instance, an illegal immigrant with a warrant out for her arrest was receiving more than $100,000 in loans from the Small Business Administration. Some of the other line items on the DOGE cutting floor are so patently absurd it would make your blood boil. I’d like to… thank Elon Musk […]

VIDEO: Cornyn Exposes Democrat Propaganda on Trump Tax Cuts

News It’s almost as if there is a concerted or orchestrated effort to use disinformation and propaganda to try to prejudice the American people. If Congress fails to extend the Trump Tax Cuts that expire at the end of this year, the average family of four making $75,000 a year will face a $1,500 tax […]

PHOTO: Cornyn Meets Houstonian & Honorary Secret Service Agent DJ Daniel

News DJ is an inspiration to us all and a great example of resilience. DJ, you are amazing, and I know you will be a fantastic Secret Service Agent. WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today met Houstonian and 13-year-old cancer survivor DJ Daniel, whom President Trump named an honorary Secret Service Agent during […]