Cornyn to Help Lead Police Reforms as Part of Senate’s Working Group
WASHINGTON – Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced he will be working with his colleagues to develop police reform legislation as part of a group led by Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) and highlighted his National Criminal Justice Commission Act. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s floor remarks are below, and video can be found here. “Today, […]
Cornyn Speaks with Floyd Family, Calls for Bipartisan Reforms
WASHINGTON – Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed his phone call this morning with the family of George Floyd and his bipartisan legislation to create a National Criminal Justice Commission to review the criminal justice system and propose reforms. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s floor remarks are below, and video can be found here. […]
Cornyn: Senate Delivers Flexibility to Small Businesses Using PPP Loan Forgiveness
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Senate passed the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Flexibility Act of 2020, a bill to extend the amount of time businesses can use PPP funds from eight to 24 weeks and to reduce the amount that must be spent on payroll from 75% to 60% of […]
Cornyn, Cruz on Confirmation of Drew Tipton as U.S. District Judge in Corpus Christi
WASHINGTON— U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) released the following statements after the Senate confirmed Drew Tipton to fill Texas’ final federal judicial vacancy on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas in Corpus Christi: “Drew’s dedication to justice and his fellow Texans will make him an excellent federal […]
Cornyn Asks DOJ to Release Report on FBI Investigation of Larry Nassar
WASHINGTON— U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) sent a letter yesterday asking Department of Justice Inspector General Michael Horowitz to release his report on the Federal Bureau of Information’s investigation into Larry Nassar’s abuse of Olympic gymnasts. He wrote: “According to news reports, at least 40 professional athletes were abused by Nassar in the time between the USA […]
Cornyn Questions Rosenstein on Comey, Steele Dossier, and Crossfire Hurricane Investigation
WASHINGTON – Today in a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) questioned former Deputy U.S. Attorney General Rod Rosenstein on Russia’s role in the 2016 election and the Crossfire Hurricane investigation. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s exchange with former Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein are below, and video can be found here. On Former FBI Director […]
Cornyn: We Must Unite Both Against Death of George Floyd & Violence in Our Communities
WASHINGTON – Today on Fox News’ America’s Newsroom, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed George Floyd and the violence facing communities nationwide. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s floor remarks are below, and video can be found here. “We need to be unified in our condemnation of what happened to George Floyd, but we also need to be unified in […]
Cornyn: Tragic Death of George Floyd Reminder of Long Way to Go in Fight for Equal Justice Under Law
WASHINGTON – Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the protests in response to racial injustice and the killing of George Floyd, a native Houstonian. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s floor remarks are below, and video can be found here. “One week ago today, George Floyd, a native Houstonian, tragically died in the custody of […]
Cornyn Statement on the Passing of Former Congressman Sam Johnson
AUSTIN— Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) issued the following statement after former U.S. Congressman Sam Johnson (TX-03) passed away: “Sandy and I join Texans in mourning an American hero, a true statesman, and a close friend,” said Sen. Cornyn. “Throughout his long life of service, every step Sam took was for others, from serving the nation […]
Cornyn: $200 Million in Recovery Funding Coming to Border Communities
WASHINGTON – The North American Development Bank (NADBank) has approved a $200 million temporary financing program to combat the effects of the novel coronavirus outbreak in the U.S.-Mexico border region, U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced today. This program will encourage development projects that have both environmental benefits and direct positive impacts on the economy in the […]
Cornyn on U.S. Attorney Joe Brown’s Resignation
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement today after U.S. Attorney Joseph D. Brown announced his resignation from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas: “As a U.S. Attorney, Joe served his fellow Texans justly and honorably, cracking down on the illicit drug trade and prioritizing resources and training […]
Cornyn: Coronavirus Relief Program for Texas Farmers, Ranchers, and Producers Begins Accepting Applications Today
AUSTIN – Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced that Texas agricultural producers who have suffered losses due to the coronavirus pandemic may now apply for assistance from the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP). CFAP will provide up to $16 billion in direct payments to America’s farmers and ranchers, funded by the CARES Act, the Families First Coronavirus […]
Cornyn Supports Withdrawal from Open Skies Treaty
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) issued the following statement after the Trump Administration announced the U.S. would withdraw from the Open Skies Treaty: “For too many years Russia has failed to live up to its commitments while we continued to act in good faith, fitting a broader pattern of bad behavior from the Putin […]
Cornyn, Carper Lead Letter Urging Support for Independent Music Venues During Pandemic
WASHINGTON— U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Tom Carper (D-DE) led 40 of their Senate colleagues in sending a letter today to Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and Minority Leader Charles Schumer (D-NY) asking them to include funding for independent live music venues in any upcoming coronavirus relief legislation. They wrote: “Live event venues were among the […]
New Cornyn, Duckworth Bill Would Allow Servicemembers Time to Grieve Deceased Children
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) yesterday introduced a bill to allow servicemembers time to grieve the death of their newborn babies. The Elaine M. Checketts Military Families Act – named after the deceased daughter of Major Matthew Checketts, an Active Duty Airman based at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland – amends current leave policy […]