Cornyn Praises Mexico’s Agreement to Fulfill Water Obligations to Texas Under 1944 Treaty
WASHINGTON –Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) celebrated the announcement that Mexico will fulfill its water delivery obligations to Texas in compliance with the 1944 U.S.-Mexico Water Treaty: “Texas’ border communities will welcome this news that Mexico has committed to fulfilling its water obligations to the United States,” said Sen. Cornyn. “Farmers, ranchers, and families who rely upon […]
Judge Barrett Voted Unanimously in Committee to be Next Supreme Court Justice
WASHINGTON –Today after the Senate Judiciary Committee unanimously approved the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) lamented the decision made by his Democratic colleagues to skip the meeting. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video can be found here. “I just find this to be a […]
VIDEO: Cornyn, Senate Again Tries to Pass More COVID Relief for Texans
WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after Senate Democrats blocked coronavirus relief legislation for Texans again today, the fourth time since July: Video of this statement is available here. “As America’s war against COVID-19 rages on, our ammunition is quickly dwindling.” “Congress has provided more than $3 trillion in relief to strengthen our […]
Cornyn, Bennet, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Nearly Triple Suicide Prevention Funding
WASHINGTON– U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Joni Ernst (R-IA), and Doug Jones (D-AL) today introduced the Suicide and Crisis Outreach Prevention Enhancement Act, which would increase funding for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (NSPL) program from $7.2 million to $20 million per year and provide greater flexibility for participants to raise awareness of […]
Sen. Cornyn Expresses Support for The Quad, Australia’s Return to Exercise Malabar
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator and Senate India Caucus Chair John Cornyn (R-TX), along with a bipartisan group of senators, sent a letter to Ambassador of India to the United States Taranjit Singh Sandhu expressing support for India’s decision to invite Australia to participate in the annual Exercise Malabar. The letter was led by U.S. Senator David Perdue (R-GA) […]
Cornyn: Senate to Vote on COVID Relief Bill This Week
WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) announced the Senate will vote on a $500 billion coronavirus relief bill, which contains funding for testing, additional federal unemployment benefits, and an extension of the Paycheck Protection Program: “We already passed $3.8 trillion worth of COVID-19 relief, and I believe we […]
Cornyn Praises Austin Tice News, Renews Call for His Release
WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement praising reports of the Administration’s recent talks with Syrian officials to secure the safe release of Austin Tice, a Houston native, Marine veteran, and journalist who has been held captive in Syria for more than eight years: “The Tice family has had an empty seat at their dinner […]
On Fox, Cornyn Discusses Judge Barrett, Social Media Censoring, and Republicans’ Push for More COVID Relief
WASHINGTON – Yesterday on Fox News’ Special Report with Bret Baier, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court, the Judiciary Committee’s response to recent accusations of social media censoring, and Republicans’ continued push for additional COVID-19 relief for Americans. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s floor remarks are […]
On Fox, Cornyn Discusses Hearings, Democrats’ Attacks on Judge Barrett’s Faith
WASHINGTON – Today on Fox News’ Fox and Friends, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the Senate Judiciary Committee’s hearing on the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court and COVID-19 precautions in place in the hearing room. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s floor remarks are below, and video can be found here. On Judge […]
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WASHINGTON –Today during the Senate Judiciary Committee’s hearing on the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) questioned Judge Barrett on the attacks from his Democratic colleagues insinuating she would not rule independently. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video can be found here. CORNYN: “Most of us […]
Cornyn Delivers Opening Statement at Supreme Court Hearing
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today delivered the following opening remarks during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video can be found here. “The Senate Judiciary Committee undertakes no more important duty than the one we undertake today.” “Throughout your impressive career, […]
Cornyn: Restart COVID-19 Relief Talks
AUSTIN– Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement highlighting the need for both parties in Congress to come back to the negotiating table on additional coronavirus relief legislation for Texans during the pandemic: “I’ve spent this year talking with Texas families and businesses and they have all let me know another COVID-19 […]
VIDEO: Cornyn Presents WWII Medals to Son of Deceased Texas Veteran
AUSTIN—U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) yesterday presented seven military medals to Larry Wilkinson honoring the service of his late father, SGT Sam Wilkinson. Mr. Wilkinson of Friendswood, Texas had contacted Sen. Cornyn’s office earlier this year requesting assistance in obtaining four replacement medals from the Department of Defense for his late father. Sen. Cornyn’s team was able […]
Cornyn Wins Best Constituent Services Award in Senate
AUSTIN—U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today received the Congressional Management Foundation’s top award to Congress for his outstanding constituent service. The Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) Constituent Service Award recognizes Sen. Cornyn’s outstanding practices and achievements acting as an ombudsmen with the federal government and responding to constituent requests for assistance. “As a Senator for Texas, […]
Cornyn Praises House’s Decision to Advance Airline Relief Bill
WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement praising Speaker Pelosi’s decision to advance a stand-alone relief bill for air carriers and their employees in the U.S. House of Representatives: “I’m glad Speaker Pelosi finally recognizes how critical our airline workers are both to Texas and to the nation,” said Sen. Cornyn. “Ensuring Texas airline workers can […]