Cornyn Bill to Bring Production of Semiconductors Back to U.S. Passes Senate
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after his amendment to restore semiconductor manufacturing back to American soil was adopted by a 96-4 vote and subsequently passed the Senate as part of the National Defense Authorization Act: “If the COVID-19 virus has taught us anything, it’s given us a clear picture of how […]
What the Defense Bill Means for Texas
Today, the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021. You can read the legislation here, and below is a summary of its impact on Texas: Raises troops’ pay by 3%. Authorizes $285 million for military construction projects in Texas, including: a barracks, flight simulation system, and F-16 Mission Training Center at […]
Cornyn Tries to Call Up and Pass Juneteenth National Holiday Bill
WASHINGTON – Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) tried to call up and pass his bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday before it was blocked by another Senator. Excerpts from Sen. Cornyn’s floor speech today are below, and you can watch video here. “In Texas, we’ve recognized Juneteenth as a state holiday for forty years — forty […]
Cornyn Bills to Honor Former Rep. Ralph Hall, Audie Murphy Move to Senate for a Vote
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after his bills to rename U.S. Post Offices in Fate, Texas and Greenville, Texas after former U.S. Congressman Ralph Hall and veteran and actor Audie Murphy, respectively, passed by voice vote out of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee: “Mr. Murphy and […]
Cornyn, Klobuchar Introduce Relief Bill for Independent Live Music Venues During Pandemic
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) today introduced the Save Our Stages Act, which would provide Small Business Administration grants for independent live music venue operators affected by COVID-19 stay-at-home orders. These grants would provide six months of financial support to keep venues afloat, pay employees, and preserve a critical economic sector […]
Cornyn Amendment to Bring Production of Semiconductors Back to U.S. Passes in NDAA
WASHINGTON –Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed his amendment to restore semiconductor manufacturing back to American soil, which passed this afternoon as part of the National Defense Authorization Act. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video can be found here. “If the COVID-19 virus has taught us anything, it’s given us a […]
Cornyn Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Provide Increased EIDL Loans and EIDL Advance Grants, Assist Texas Small Businesses
WASHINGTON – Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced his introduction of the Ensuring Increased Disaster Loans (EIDL) for Small Businesses Act (S.4227). This bipartisan legislation would assist Texas small businesses impacted by the coronavirus pandemic by providing an additional $180 billion for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance programs. The bill would also prohibit […]
Cornyn: Texans’ Feedback Invaluable As Senate Debates Next Relief Bill
WASHINGTON – Today on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the importance of the feedback he received from Texans during the State Work Period as he returns to the Senate to push for the next coronavirus relief legislation. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks about the bill today are below, and video of his […]
Cornyn Statement on the Passing of Congressman John Lewis
AUSTIN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) issued the following statement after the passing of U.S. Rep. John Lewis (D-GA): “John Lewis has left an indelible mark on the hearts of not only those in his home state of Georgia, but all over our nation and across the world. “He will be remembered for many things, […]
Cornyn, Cruz, South Texas Congressmen Call for HHS Field Hospital and More Resources in RGV
AUSTIN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), along with Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Congressmen Vicente Gonzalez (TX-15), Filemon Vela (TX-34), and Henry Cuellar (TX-28), today sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar requesting that the federal government provide additional federal resources, including a new field hospital, to help respond […]
Cornyn Bill Blocking E-Cigarette Sales to Children Passes the Senate
WASHINGTON – Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn’s (R-TX) bipartisan bill to block online sales of electronic cigarettes to children, the Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act, passed the Senate. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks about the bill today are below, and video of his remarks can be found here. “It’s been long in coming, but finally the Senate […]
Cornyn, Feinstein Bill Blocking E-Cigarette Sales to Children Passes Senate
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) released the following statements after their Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act, which would block online sales of electronic cigarettes to children, passed the Senate: “The use of electronic cigarettes among children has become more and more pervasive, with a third of underage users buying […]
What the Defense Bill Means for Texas
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) released the following statements after their Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act, which would block online sales of electronic cigarettes to children, passed the Senate: “The use of electronic cigarettes among children has become more and more pervasive, with a third of underage users buying […]
Cornyn, Bennet Introduce Bill to Address High Cost of Prescription Drugs for Seniors
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) today introduced the Increasing Access to Biosimilars Act, which would address the high cost of prescription drugs for seniors by promoting competition, increasing access to biosimilar medications, and encouraging physicians to prescribe biosimilars with lower out-of-pocket costs. “Seniors have been hit hard by skyrocketing costs for […]
Cornyn Calls for More Comprehensive Testing Strategy from White House
WASHINGTON—Today on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) called on the White House to implement a more comprehensive testing strategy, updated based on what we’ve learned about the coronavirus. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video of his remarks can be found here. “Yesterday Texas reported almost 7,000 new coronavirus cases, setting a new single-day […]