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. […]
Senate Passes Cornyn, Hassan’s Jenna Quinn Law to Prevent Child Abuse
WASHINGTON– U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) released the following statements after the Senate passed the Jenna Quinn Law last night, which would allow current grant funds to be used to train and educate students, teachers, caregivers, and other adults who work with children in a professional or volunteer capacity on how to prevent, […]
VIDEO: Cornyn, Josh Abbott Discuss Save Our Stages Act
WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Josh Abbott joined Facebook Live this afternoon to discuss the Save Our Stages Act, Sen. Cornyn’s bill to provide relief to music venues forced to close down because of the coronavirus pandemic. Josh Abbott spoke to the impact the pandemic has had on Texas’s music industry and the need for […]
Cornyn Introduces Resolution to Honor Hispanic-Serving Institutions
WASHINGTON—At the start of Hispanic Heritage Month, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced a Senate resolution recognizing the work, goals, and achievements of 539 non-profit Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) throughout the nation by designating the week of September 14-20 as “National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week.” “As a member of the HSI Coalition in the Senate, I applaud […]
Cornyn Op-Ed: To Continue Essential Education, We Must Bridge the Digital Divide
WASHINGTON —As a school year unlike any other begins, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) authored the following op-ed in the Austin American-Statesman about his bill to increase access to broadband so all Texas students have access to a safe and quality education. To Continue Essential Education, We Must Bridge the Digital Divide Senator John Cornyn Austin American-Statesman September […]
Cornyn Honors Border Patrol Agent Donna Doss with Bill to Rename Rocksprings Border Patrol Station
WASHINGTON – Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced the Donna M. Doss Memorial Act of 2020 to rename the U.S. Border Patrol Station in Rocksprings, Texas in Agent Doss’s honor. Agent Doss had served more than 15 years in the Border Patrol when she was killed in the line of duty on February 2, 2019 after she […]
Cornyn Op-Ed: More Coastal Protection is Coming
WASHINGTON —Following Hurricane Laura last month, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) authored the following op-ed in the Beaumont Enterprise on his successful efforts to secure federal funding for coastal protection projects along Texas’ Gulf Coast. More Coastal Protection is Coming Senator John Cornyn Beaumont Enterprise September 9, 2020 Texas had a near miss last month. Contrary to earlier […]