Cornyn, Klobuchar Relief Bill for Independent Live Music Venues Signed Into Law
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the following statements after the Save Our Stages Act, legislation they authored to provide Small Business Administration grants for independent live music venues, live performance arts organizations, or motion picture theatres affected by COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, was signed into law. These grants would […]
Cornyn’s Energy Innovation Bill Now Law
WASHINGTON– U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after his Launching Energy Advancement and Development through Innovations for Natural Gas (LEADING) Act was signed into law as a part of the omnibus funding bill: “Rather than regulate energy providers into the ground, this law will encourage industry innovation,” said Sen. Cornyn. “The LEADING […]
Cornyn’s Energy Innovation Bill Passes Senate
WASHINGTON– U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after his Launching Energy Advancement and Development through Innovations for Natural Gas (LEADING) Act passed the Senate as a part of the omnibus funding bill: “The LEADING Act gives energy innovators the freedom and resources to revolutionize natural gas power while keeping energy bills low for Texans,” said Sen. […]
Cornyn Bill Blocking E-Cigarette Sales to Children Passes Senate
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act, which would block online sales of electronic cigarettes to children, passed the Senate as part of the omnibus funding legislation: “The use of electronic cigarettes among children has become more and more pervasive, with a third of […]
Cornyn Passes 20 Texas Priorities in Water Infrastructure Bill
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Cornyn released the following statement after twenty Texas priorities he advocated for in the Water Resources Development Act of 2020 passed the Senate as a part of the omnibus funding bill: “Texans will be safer from future storms with the authorization of these projects,” said Sen. Cornyn. “From studying flood risk to fortifying levees to improving […]
Senate Passes Cornyn Relief Bill for Independent Live Music Venues
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Senate passed the Save Our Stages Act, legislation he authored to provide Small Business Administration grants for independent live music venues, live performance arts organizations, or motion picture theatres affected by COVID-19 stay-at-home orders, as part of the omnibus funding bill. These grants would […]
El Proyecto de Ley de Cornyn para un Smithsonian Latino Se Dirige al Escritorio del Presidente para su Firma
WASHINGTON – Anoche el proyecto de ley de senador John Cornyn (R-TX) para autorizar a la Institución Smithsonian a crear un museo para honrar a los latinoamericanos, La Ley del Museo Nacional del Latinoamericano, fue aprobado por el Senado como parte de la legislación Omnibus. Ahora va al escritorio del presidente. “Como un Texan orgulloso, […]
Cornyn Latino Smithsonian Bill Heads to President’s Desk for Signature
WASHINGTON — Last night U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX)’s legislation to authorize the Smithsonian Institution to create a museum honoring American Latinos, the National Museum of the American Latino Act, passed the Senate as a part of the Omnibus funding legislation. It now heads to the President’s desk. “As a proud Texan, I’m fortunate to […]
Cornyn’s Key Texas Priorities, COVID Relief Included in Government Funding Bill
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today announced that he has successfully included his priorities for Texas listed below in the targeted coronavirus relief package and FY21 Omnibus Appropriations bill, which funds the federal government through September 30, 2021. The Senate will likely vote on this bill this evening, and video of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks […]
Cornyn: COVID Relief Bill Will Send Recovery Checks to Mixed Status Families
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today announced that the COVID relief deal the Senate will vote on tonight provides $600 recovery checks to all citizens earning up to $75,000 per year, including citizens married to foreign nationals who were left out of the last round of $1,200 recovery checks in the CARES Act. In addition, these […]
Cornyn, Braun Praise Inclusion of PPP Loan Deduction for Small Businesses in Year-End COVID Relief Bill
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Mike Braun (R-IN) praised the inclusion of the Small Business Expense Protection Act, which would clarify the Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) so small businesses can deduct expenses paid with a forgiven PPP loan from their taxes, in the omnibus funding legislation: “The Paycheck Protection Program has […]
Cornyn Priorities, COVID Relief Pass in Government Funding Bill
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) supported the passage of the targeted coronavirus relief package and FY21 Omnibus Appropriations bill, which funds the federal government through September 30, 2021 and includes many priorities important to Texas: Relief for Texans During the Pandemic: Provides direct financial assistance to Texans: Provides individuals making up to $75,000 with […]
Cornyn: COVID Relief Deal Close
WASHINGTON – Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) stressed the importance of avoiding a government shutdown during the pandemic and wrapping up negotiations on government funding and coronavirus relief in a timely manner. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video can be found here. “I hope we do this responsibly and not […]
Cornyn: Inaction Not an Option on Coronavirus Relief
WASHINGTON – Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) urged his colleagues to come to an agreement on a much-needed additional coronavirus relief bill before the holidays. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and audio can be found here. “For months, additional coronavirus relief was defeated by our Democratic colleagues, who weren’t even interested […]
Cornyn, Harris Bill to Help Border Regions Identify Missing Migrants Heads to President’s Desk
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after his bipartisan bill with Senator Kamala Harris (D-CA), the Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains Act, which will help local jurisdictions improve the recording and reporting of missing persons and unidentified remains found along the U.S.-Mexico border, passed the Senate: “Our Texas border communities are stretched […]