Cornyn to Dems: Addressing Border Crisis Must Come First
News At this moment, the border crisis is consuming all the oxygen in the room, but this must be addressed before we’ll be able to come to an agreement on any other immigration reform. It’s clear that Congress needs to invest in more resources, but more than that, in correct policies, so that immigration across […]
Cornyn Passed Most Bills Into Law Last Congress
News AUSTIN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) has ranked first among Members of Congress in number of bills sponsored that were enacted into law during the 117th Congress with a total of 34 bills, according to GovTrack. Legislation Sen. Cornyn sponsored or led on the Republican side that was enacted into law as standalone […]
Cornyn, Colleagues’ Bill Inspired by Nassar Survivors to Improve FBI Child Victim Protocols Signed into Law
News WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Chris Coons (D-DE), and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) released the following statements after the Respect for Child Survivors Act, which would improve the treatment of FBI child victim witnesses by requiring trauma-informed experts to be a part of any interview with a victim who reports child abuse or trafficking to […]
Cornyn, Klobuchar Bill to Reauthorize Anti-Human Trafficking Law Signed into Law
News WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the following statements after their legislation to reauthorize the Abolish Human Trafficking Act, which has strengthened key programs supporting survivors of human trafficking and provided resources to law enforcement officials since 2018, was signed into law: “The Abolish Human Trafficking Act has played […]
Cornyn Statement on Biden’s Upcoming Border Visit
News If he wants to make this a meaningful trip that seeks tough solutions to the unmitigated disaster his policies have created, I’d be happy to point him in the right direction. WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement in response to President Biden’s remarks on immigration and his upcoming visit to […]
Cornyn Calls for Action on Border Crisis in 118th Congress
News While I’m proud of everything that we’ve been able to accomplish on a bipartisan basis last Congress, we regrettably failed to address some of the biggest problems facing our country, starting with the border. The Biden administration is simply waving the white flag when it comes to any consequences associated with illegal immigration into […]
Cornyn Bill Honoring Victims of El Paso Shooting Signed Into Law
News Designates Local Site as the El Paso Community Healing Garden National Memorial WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after his El Paso Community Healing Garden National Memorial Act, which designates the Healing Garden commissioned in El Paso after the 2019 mass shooting as the El Paso Community Healing Garden National Memorial, was signed […]
Cornyn, King Bill to Support Students’ Mental Health, Promote School Safety Signed into Law
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Angus King (I-ME) released the following statements after their Behavioral Intervention Guidelines (BIG) Act, legislation to help identify how educators can best implement behavioral intervention programs to identify and address early signs of potential violence among students, was signed into law: “Many violent incidents at schools are preventable, but it’s critical educators are trained […]
Cornyn, Padilla Bill to Allow Unspent COVID Relief Dollars for Infrastructure, Disaster Relief Signed Into Law
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Alex Padilla (D-CA), Jon Tester (D-MT), and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) released the following statements after the State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial Fiscal Recovery, Infrastructure, and Disaster Relief Flexibility Act, which would make changes to several categories of infrastructure investments and disaster relief eligible for unspent COVID-19 relief dollars, was […]
Cornyn Bill to Honor Late Stafford Mayor Leonard Scarcella Signed Into Law
News Local Post Office to be Renamed After One of Nation’s Longest-Serving Mayors WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after his legislation to rename the U.S. Post Office in Stafford, Texas, for former Mayor Leonard Scarcella, a veteran and one of the longest-serving mayors in history with nearly 51 years in office, was […]
Cornyn Praises New Law to Honor Houstonian Benny Martinez
News Local Post Office to be Renamed After Community Leader WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after legislation he supported to rename the U.S. Post Office at 4020 Broadway Street in Houston, Texas, for veteran and community leader Benny C. Martinez was signed into law: “Benny Martinez was a force in Houston who […]
New Cornyn Bill to Honor Former Texas Senator and Ambassador Signed Into Law
News Local Post Office to be Renamed After Bob Krueger WASHINGTON — U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after his legislation to rename a U.S. Post Office in New Braunfels, Texas after former U.S. Senator Bob Krueger (D-TX), who passed away earlier this year, was signed into law: “Whether he was walking the […]
Cornyn Praises Supreme Court Ruling Keeping Title 42 in Place
News WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court granted a stay of U.S. District Court Judge Emmet Sullivan’s order terminating the Title 42 order issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, pending oral arguments on whether 19 Republican State attorneys general may intervene to challenge Judge Sullivan’s […]
Cornyn, Whitehouse Law Enforcement De-escalation Training Bill Signed Into Law
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) released the following statements after the Law Enforcement De-escalation Training Act, which will equip law enforcement officers with the tools to effectively and safely respond to people in crisis, was signed into law: “Law enforcement officers wear many hats and are on the front lines […]
Cornyn, Klobuchar Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization Act Signed into Law
News Legislation Supports Law Enforcement Response to Individuals in Crisis WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the following statements after their Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Reauthorization Act, which reauthorizes critical grants for mental health courts, crisis intervention teams, and other programs that have helped law enforcement assist individuals experiencing mental […]