Cornyn, King Introduce Bill to Identify Military Modernization Best Practices
News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Angus King (I-ME) today introduced the American Defense Programs, Logistics, and Acquisitions for our Nation’s Security (American Defense PLANS) Act, which would direct the Department of Defense (DOD) to facilitate an external study of acquisition and modernization efforts that would outline recommendations for how DOD programs can best keep pace […]
Cornyn Supports Abbott Request for Federal Support for North Texas Flooding
News As more Texans report damages, I respectfully request that SBA work quickly to determine the state’s eligibility for assistance and provide relief to Texans in need. WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) wrote a letter to U.S. Small Business Administrator Guzman today supporting Texas Governor Abbott’s request for federal assistance to businesses and individuals […]
Cornyn to Schumer: Senate Must Pass NDAA Before Recess
News For 61 years in a row, we passed a National Defense Authorization bill. But apparently, the Majority Leader, Senator Schumer, is contemplating not doing that this year. The Defense Authorization bill seems to be at the bottom of his priority list, below judicial nominations and a bill to codify a right to marry that […]
Cornyn, Peters Introduce Bill to Support Army Modernization Efforts & Army Futures Command
News DALLAS– Earlier this week, U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Gary Peters (D-MI) introduced the Army Facilitating Untapped Technology, Utilities, Resources, and Equipment for Servicemembers Act (Army FUTURES Act), which would clarify roles and responsibilities for Army modernization efforts and help support the Austin-based Army Futures Command’s new and innovative strategies to keep our Armed […]
Cornyn, Shaheen Lead Bill to Quickly Replenish U.S. Defense Stockpiles After Providing Aid to Allies like Ukraine
News WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) led the introduction of the Securing American Acquisitions, Readiness, and Military Stockpiles 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 partner attacked by a foreign […]
Cornyn Op-Ed: Governing Like a King, Biden Hurting Americans
News Share on email Share on linkedin Share on facebook The president has stretched the limits of executive power to govern unilaterally, and this trend carries serious consequences for our country. When a president governs as a king, instability follows. And there’s no question the Biden administration has put our country on shaky ground. WASHINGTON— […]
Cornyn Statement on Biden Student Loan Debt Cancellation Announcement
News Share on email Share on linkedin Share on facebook AUSTIN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) issued the following statement in response to the Biden Administration’s announcement to ‘cancel’ student loan debt, creating hundreds of billions of dollars in new federal debt: “The Biden Administration’s election-year stunt to force working class folks to pay off […]
Cornyn Statement on AG Garland and Justice Department’s Incriminating Silence
News Share on email Share on linkedin Share on facebook The longer the Attorney General remains silent, the more this looks like a brazen abuse of power to target a political rival. WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) issued the following statement in response to Attorney General Merrick Garland and the Biden Administration’s continued silence […]
VIDEO: Cornyn Votes Against Democrats’ Massive Tax-and-Spend Bill That Will Hurt Texans
News Share on email Share on linkedin Share on facebook This bill will increase taxes on families earning less than $400,000 a year. It will stifle medical and pharmaceutical innovation and prevent new lifesaving cures from being discovered. It will threaten our economy and our energy security at a vulnerable moment when we’re in a […]
VIDEO: Cornyn: Reckless Tax-and-Spending Bill No Different Than ‘Build Back Better’
News Share on email Share on linkedin Share on facebook Job-killing tax hikes. Green New Deal climate policies. This bill will increase taxes on families earning less than $400,000 a year. It will stifle medical and pharmaceutical innovation and prevent new lifesaving cures from being discovered. I don’t know how our Democratic colleagues are going […]
Contrary to Mayorkas, Wray Won’t Say Border is Secure
News Share on email Share on linkedin Share on facebook Sen. Cornyn: “Director Ray, I’ve always thought of you as a straight shooter, but you won’t answer that question?” Dir. Wray: “Well, look, I think the border presents significant security issues. There’s a wide array of criminal threats that we encounter down at the border…” […]
Cornyn Bill to Prevent Child Abuse Inspired by Texan Jenna Quinn Passes Senate
News Jenna Quinn Law Inspired By Child Abuse Survivor WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) issued the following statement after the Senate passed his Jenna Quinn Law, which would allow grant funds to be used to train and educate students, teachers, caregivers, and other adults who work with children in a professional or volunteer […]
Cornyn Bill to Help Solve Cold Cases Signed Into Law
News Share on email Share on linkedin Share on facebook New Law Inspired by Austin Yogurt Shop Murders WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after President Biden signed the Homicide Victims’ Families’ Rights Act, which requires federal agencies to revisit cold case murder files and apply new technologies in search of potential […]
Manchin Criticizes Budget Model He Once Touted
News Share on email Share on linkedin Share on facebook THEN: ‘Manchin has been consulting with Penn Wharton experts throughout the process and trusts the model.’ NOW: ‘I respectfully disagree with the people from Penn Wharton.’ WASHINGTON – Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) has cited the Penn Wharton Budget Model as an authority on the cost […]
Senate Passes Coastal Spine Project to Protect Texas Gulf Coast
News Share on email Share on linkedin Share on facebook Authorizes Construction of Coastal Spine Project for Texas, Critical for Hurricane Mitigation WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Senate passed his provision to authorize the construction of the coastal barrier protection system known as the Coastal Spine as part of […]