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Cornyn: Border and Fentanyl Crises Must be Addressed in Tandem

News CORNYN: ‘Do you believe that with improved border security, we can begin to stop some of the flow of the illicit drugs coming across the border?’ BARNES: ‘The border, obviously, is going to be the most significant issue, as we shut down… the pathway for illicit fentanyl to make its way back into the […]

Cornyn Votes to Confirm Chris Wright for Energy Secretary

News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after Chris Wright was confirmed as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy: “Chris Wright has a wealth of experience in the oil and gas sector and a long record as an advocate for economic growth and American entrepreneurship. I am confident that […]

Cornyn to Support Tulsi Gabbard for DNI

News WASHINGTON – Following yesterday’s nomination hearing in the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement announcing his intention to support Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI) under the Trump administration: “Article II, Section 2, Clause 2 provides that the President shall appoint officers with […]

Cornyn Questions DNI Nominee Tulsi Gabbard

News CORNYN: ‘Do you believe that the President of the United States should get all of the lawfully collected intelligence that’s available in order to inform his judgments?’ GABBARD: ‘It is the Director of National Intelligence’s responsibility to make sure that the President has access to all the intelligence so that he can make the […]

Cornyn Questions FBI Director Nominee Kash Patel on Restoring Trust in FBI & DOJ

News CORNYN: ‘Your biggest task is… to restore the rule of law to the Department of Justice and the FBI. Are you willing to do that… without regard to partisan affiliation or politics?’ PATEL: ‘Absolutely.’ WASHINGTON – Today during the Senate Judiciary Committee’s hearing on the nomination of Kash Patel to be Director of the […]

Cornyn-Supported Laken Riley Act Signed into Law

News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after President Trump signed the Laken Riley Act, which requires U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest and detain migrants who commit theft-related crimes, including offenses resulting in bodily injury or death, until they are removed from the U.S. to ensure they […]

Cornyn, Luján Introduce Bill to Combat Cattle Fever Tick Infestations

News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ben Ray Luján (D-NM) today introduced the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program Enhancement Act, which would help combat cattle fever tick infestations across the country: “Cattle fever tick infestations can cause devastating losses for ranchers across Texas and the nation,” said Sen. Cornyn. “This legislation would […]

Cornyn, De La Cruz Introduce Bill to Combat Cattle Fever Tick Infestations

News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Representative Monica De La Cruz (TX-15) released the following statements after Senate introduction of the Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program Enhancement Act, which would help combat cattle fever tick infestations across the country: “Cattle fever tick infestations can cause devastating losses for ranchers across Texas and […]

Cornyn, Cruz Accepting Applications for District Court, U.S. Attorney, U.S. Marshal Vacancies

News WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) announced that they are accepting applications for federal judicial vacancies in the Northern, Southern, and Western Districts of Texas. These vacancies are located in Dallas, Houston, McAllen, Austin, and Waco. The Senators are also accepting applications for U.S. Attorney and U.S. Marshal vacancies in the Eastern, Northern, […]

Cornyn Votes to Confirm Lee Zeldin for EPA Administrator

News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after former Congressman Lee Zeldin was confirmed as Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA): “Lee Zeldin is a fantastic choice by President Trump to cut the bureaucratic red tape, radical Green New Deal policies, and anti-American energy agenda that defined the […]

Cornyn Questions HHS Secretary Nominee RFK Jr. in Confirmation Hearing

News CORNYN: ‘The previous administration took the position that it was not the federal government’s responsibility once these children were placed with these sponsors.’ ‘I look forward to working with you to find those children and to make sure that they’re not being abused.’ KENNEDY: ‘It is a plight on America’s moral authority, and we […]

Cornyn to Chair Senate Drug Caucus

News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) issued the following statement announcing he will serve as chair of the U.S. Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control during the 119th Congress: “Deadly narcotics like fentanyl continue to ravage communities in Texas and across the nation, and an all-of-the-above approach is needed to fully root out […]

Cornyn to Fight to Reimburse Texas for Border Security Costs

News Governor Abbott has asked Congress to reimburse Texas for its costs that should have been incurred by the federal government. I support this request, and along with our state delegation, we are going to fight to get Texas taxpayers the money they’re rightfully owed. Texas taxpayers should not have to foot the bill alone […]

Cornyn Votes to Confirm Sean Duffy for Transportation Secretary

News WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after former Congressman Sean Duffy was confirmed as Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT): “With a long record of public service and proven ability to skillfully communicate President Trump’s agenda, Sean Duffy will lead the Department of Transportation with efficiency, innovation, […]