Cornyn: Biden Begging OPEC ‘Pathetic and Embarrassing’
WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement today in response to President Biden calling on OPEC to increase oil production in light of rising gas prices: “It’s pretty simple: if the President is suddenly worried about rising gas prices, he needs to stop killing our own energy production here on American soil. Begging the Saudis […]
Cornyn Votes Against Democrats’ Reckless Tax-and-Spend Budget Bill
WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today released the following statement after voting against Senate Democrats’ tax-and-spending spree, which according to the Committee for a Responsible Budget could cost as much as $5.5 trillion: “For everything from groceries and gas, to cars and appliances, folks are paying more for everyday items than they were a year […]
Cornyn Amendment Would Require Deportation of Illegal Immigrants Convicted of Domestic Violence
We owe it to survivors, victims, and the American people to get dangerous attackers off our streets, and this amendment would ensure these criminals will be detained and deported before they can do further harm. WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today introduced an amendment to the Democrats’ $3.5 trillion Budget Resolution that would fund […]
Cornyn Statement on Opposition to Final Infrastructure Bill
WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today released the following statement after voting against the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act: “I want to commend the long, hard work of my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for shepherding this bill through the Senate. There’s no doubt the nation’s transportation and digital infrastructure need improvements, […]
Cornyn Calls for Vote on Amendment to Allow Unspent COVID Relief Dollars for Infrastructure
WASHINGTON – Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) called for a vote on his amendment to make several categories of infrastructure investments eligible for leftover, unspent Coronavirus Relief Fund and State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund dollars. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video can be found here. “It gives […]
Cornyn Urges White House to Address Vietnamese Human Rights Abuses
WASHINGTON – Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) sent a letter to State Department Secretary Antony Blinken urging him to take action to address the Vietnamese government’s human rights abuses, property misappropriation, and discrimination against religious groups and religious expression. Sen. Cornyn wrote, “Vietnam has demonstrated its strategic value in the Indo-Pacific region, and remains a welcome partner in […]
Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Cornyn-Blumenthal Bill to Lower Drug Costs by Preventing Patent System Abuse
WASHINGTON – Today the Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved legislation authored by U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) to help lower drug prices by preventing bad actors in the pharmaceutical industry from deliberately abusing the patent system. Blumenthal and Cornyn’s remarks during this morning’s markup are available for download here. The bipartisan Affordable […]
Stakeholders Back Cornyn Amendment to Allow Unspent COVID Relief Dollars for Infrastructure
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today announced the endorsements of 24 national organizations for his amendment to make several categories of infrastructure investments eligible for unspent Coronavirus Relief Fund and State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund dollars. It would also extend the deadline to utilize coronavirus relief funding if budgeted for eligible infrastructure projects. “State and […]
Cornyn: Schumer Must Allow Robust Amendment Process on Infrastructure
WASHINGTON – Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the bipartisan infrastructure bill and the importance of Senators having the ability to offer amendments to the legislation. Today he introduced an amendment to make several categories of infrastructure investments eligible for unspent Coronavirus Relief Fund and State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund […]
VIDEO: Cornyn Marks 2nd Anniversary of El Paso Shooting
WASHINGTON – Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the second anniversary of the August 3, 2019 shooting in El Paso. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video can be found here. “This shooting was undoubtedly hate in its purest form. The shooter was a white supremacist who carried out […]
Cornyn Introduces Amendment to Allow State and Local Officials to Use Unspent COVID Relief on Infrastructure
WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today introduced an amendment to make several categories of infrastructure investments eligible for unspent Coronavirus Relief Fund and State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund dollars. It would also extend the deadline to utilize coronavirus relief funding if budgeted for eligible infrastructure projects. “I have heard from state and local officials […]
Cornyn Calls for Open Amendment Process on Infrastructure Bill
WASHINGTON – Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) emphasized the importance of having an open amendment process available to members of both parties on the bipartisan infrastructure bill. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video can be found here. “Our colleagues have logged countless hours to nail down specific provisions and how […]
Cornyn Votes for Bill Reimbursing Texas Guard Who Deployed to D.C.
WASHINGTON – Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) voted in favor of the supplemental security appropriations bill, which will provide funds for the Texas Guard who deployed to help secure the U.S. Capitol, as well as the Capitol Police and resources to address the Afghan Special Immigrant (SIV) program needs. “This year, Capitol Police and […]
Cornyn Statement on VP Harris’ New Border ‘Strategy’
The Vice President’s new ‘strategy’ implies she had a strategy to begin with WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement today in response to the Vice President’s attempt to address the migrant crisis at the border with her new “Root Causes Strategy”: “The Vice President’s new ‘strategy’ implies she had a strategy to […]
Cornyn: Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal ‘Not Ready’ for Vote
I’m encouraged that our colleagues have gotten us this far, but the bill’s not ready, and we need to see the text and be given adequate time to read it WASHINGTON – Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the bipartisan infrastructure deal that was reached and the need to review legislative […]