Along with East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind, Cornyn Honors Essential Workers with Disabilities
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today joined East Texas Lighthouse for the Blind in recognizing the contributions of essential workers with disabilities to keep America running during the COVID-19 pandemic. Sen. Cornyn signed onto a resolution honoring these individuals and their efforts. “As the U.S. Senator for Texas, where roughly one in four Texans live with […]
Cornyn Signs onto New Ports-to-Plains Corridor from Laredo to Amarillo
WASHINGTON –Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced his support for a new bill establishing a Ports-to-Plains Trade Corridor from Laredo to Amarillo, stopping along the way in Del Rio, Midland-Odessa, San Angelo, and Lubbock. The proposed divided highway corridor would originate in Mexico and continue through West Texas to Oklahoma, New Mexico, Colorado, and ultimately […]
Cornyn Honra el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana en el Senado
WASHINGTON – Hoy en el Senado, el Senador John Cornyn (R-TX) honró el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana. Extractos de su discurso están debajo, y el video está aquí. “Es injusto decir que la cultura hispana ha influido en Texas porque, en realidad, la cultura hispana es una parte tan importante de los cimientos de nuestro […]
Cornyn Honors Hispanic Heritage Month on Senate Floor
WASHINGTON –On the Senate floor today, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) honored Hispanic Heritage Month. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s floor remarks are below, and video can be found here. “It’s unfair to say that Hispanic culture has influenced Texas because, in reality, Hispanic culture is as much a part of our state’s foundation as the ground that our cities are built on. Today, […]
During Roundtable with Vietnamese Activists, Cornyn Condemns Chinese Encroachment in South China Sea
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) recently joined a virtual roundtable of Vietnamese activists on the geopolitical state of play in the South China Sea, where he condemned China’s repeated aggressive encroachment in the region and thanked participants for their leadership on the issue. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video of the […]
Cornyn Op-Ed: We Don’t Need Mandates to Reduce Emissions, We Need Solutions
WASHINGTON —U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) authored the following op-ed in the Odessa American about how we can safeguard energy workers’ jobs through the pandemic and beyond: We Don’t Need Mandates to Reduce Emissions, We Need Solutions Senator John Cornyn Odessa American September 23, 2020 https://www.oaoa.com/editorial/columns/guest_columns/guest-view-we-don-t-need-mandates-to-reduce-emissions-we-need-solutions/article_62b75d68-fd09-11ea-b6f9-a7547a21aa39.html With fewer cars on the road and planes in the sky, demand […]
Cornyn Introduce Una Resolución para Honrar el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana
WASHINGTON –El Senador John Cornyn (R-TX) hoy anunció su introducción de una resolución en el Senado para reconocer el 15 de septiembre al 15 de octubre como el Mes Nacional de la Herencia Hispana: “Texas y los Estados Unidos se hacen mejores cada día debido a las contribuciones de los hispanoamericanos,” dijo el Sen. Cornyn. “Como representante de […]
Cornyn Introduces Resolution to Honor Hispanic Heritage Month
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today announced his introduction of a Senate resolution recognizing September 15 – October 15 as Hispanic Heritage Month:“Texas and America are made better every day because of the contributions of Hispanic-Americans,” said Sen. Cornyn. “As the representative of more than 11 million Hispanic-Americans in Texas, I’m proud to honor Hispanic […]
Cornyn: Schumer Blocks Bipartisan Intel Oversight Briefing
WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Cornyn, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence (SSCI), issued the following statement after Democrat Leader U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) objected to Senate committees convening, including a bipartisan SSCI oversight briefing: “It’s disappointing to see Senator Schumer prevent our committee from conducting vital oversight of our intelligence community. After […]
As Airline Layoffs Loom, Cornyn Urges Extension of Federal Aid
WASHINGTON – In advance of a federal aid program expiring next week, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today announced his support for the Air Carrier Worker Support Extension Act to help U.S. airlines keep their workers on the payroll amid significant decrease in travel demand during the pandemic. This bill would extend the Payroll Support Program (PSP) established […]
During a Census and Hurricane Season, Cornyn Offers Bill to Protect Federal Funding for Texas Communities
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released this statement after introducing the Giving Relief to American Communities in Emergencies (GRACE) Act, which would protect communities impacted by future natural disasters from losing transportation funding because of a temporary population decline during the decennial U.S. Census. It would also address Galveston’s current funding lapse due to a […]
Cornyn on Process for Filling Supreme Court Vacancy Left By Justice Ginsburg
WASHINGTON –Today on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the passing of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and the process the Senate will take to fill this vacancy. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video can be found here. “Throughout her remarkable life, Justice Ginsburg fought to secure equal rights and opportunities for […]
Cornyn: Senate Passed Child Abuse Prevention Bill, Now House Must Act
WASHINGTON –Today on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) spoke about Senate passage of the Jenna Quinn Law, a bill named after a Texan survivor of child abuse which he introduced based on successful reforms in Texas to identify, report, and prevent child abuse. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video can […]
Cornyn Statement on the Passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the death of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: “Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has been a titan of the Supreme Court for more than a quarter of a century. Despite our ideological differences, I have always maintained a deep respect for Justice Ginsburg. Her unwavering commitment […]
Cornyn Urges Support of HMMWV Rollover Mitigation Program Headquartered at Red River Army Depot
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) recently sent a letter to leadership of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense in support of funding the HMMWV rollover mitigation program in the Department of Defense FY21 Appropriations Bill. U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Gary Peters (D-MI), and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) also signed the letter. […]