Schumer, Democrats Block Another COVID-19 Relief Bill for Texans
WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) said the following on a conference call with Texas reporters today after Senate Democrats blocked another coronavirus relief bill: “While this bill had important priorities, it left out some important things as well. But I still think we need another relief piece of legislation to include things like direct payments […]
Cornyn: Texas Families & Small Businesses Recovering, But More Relief Needed
WASHINGTON –Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed how his travel around Texas during the August state work period has reinforced the urgency of and informed his priorities for the next coronavirus relief package. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video can be found here. “Big in-person events have been replaced with […]
Following Hurricane Laura, Cornyn, Cruz Urge Senate to Pass Relief for Texas, Louisiana
AUSTIN—U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX), along with Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and John Kennedy (R-LA), today wrote Senate leadership requesting the U.S. Senate take up emergency supplemental appropriations to ensure a full recovery from Hurricane Laura’s destruction in Texas and Louisiana. They wrote: “From initial reports, Hurricane Laura has caused tens of […]
Cornyn Calls for Senate Hearing on Fort Hood Deaths
AUSTIN – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), and Ed Markey (D-MA) sent a letter yesterday to Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) leadership requesting they hold a public hearing with the independent review panel and Army leadership on the command climate and culture at Fort Hood after the disappearances and deaths of several soldiers […]
Three Years Post-Harvey, Cornyn Urges FEMA to Complete Still Pending Port Aransas Projects
AUSTIN—U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today urged Administrator Pete Gaynor of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to work with City of Port Aransas and Texas Department of Emergency Management officials to complete projects still pending three years after Hurricane Harvey hit. He wrote: “Since Hurricane Harvey, the City of Port Aransas has worked tirelessly with FEMA […]
In Canyon, Cornyn Announces $7.7 Million in Relief Funding for Public Schools in the Region So Far
CANYON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today at Canyon ISD Support Center that public schools in the Amarillo region so far have been allocated $7.7 million in federal coronavirus relief resources from Congress. While there, he visited with Amarillo and Canyon students, teachers, and administrators to learn about how they have used federal […]
In Lubbock, Cornyn Announces $10.3 Million in Relief Funding for Public Schools in the Region So Far
LUBBOCK – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today at Lubbock ISD that public schools in the region so far have been allocated $10.3 million in federal coronavirus relief resources from Congress. While there, he visited with Lubbock students, teachers, and administrators to learn about how they have used federal CARES Act funds to transition […]
In Odessa, Cornyn Announces $8.8 Million in Relief Funding for Public Schools in the Region So Far
ODESSA – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today at George H.W. Bush New Tech Odessa High School that public schools in the Midland-Odessa region so far have been allocated $8.8 million in federal coronavirus relief resources from Congress. While there, he visited with Odessa students, teachers, and administrators to learn about how they have used […]
Cornyn, Williams Op-Ed: Congress, UNT Health Science Center are Working to Help Texas Rural Health Providers
AUSTIN —U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Dr. Michael Williams, President of University of North Texas Health Science Center, authored the following op-ed in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram on their efforts to promote health in rural Texas communities during the coronavirus pandemic: Congress, UNT Health Science Center are Working to Help Texas Rural Health Providers Senator John Cornyn […]
Cornyn Presses Pentagon for Answers on Missing Fort Hood Soldiers
AUSTIN—Following the recent disappearance of multiple Fort Hood soldiers, including most recently Sgt. Elder Fernandes, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) sent a letter to Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy urging continued action to investigate those disappearances and protect U.S. servicemembers serving at Fort Hood. He wrote: “Soldier safety is rightfully the Army’s top priority, and it is […]
Following Cornyn Request, USCIS Cancels Furloughs of More Than 13,000 Employees
AUSTIN— Following U.S. Senator John Cornyn’s (R-TX) request that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) delay planned furloughs and contract cancellations Friday, USCIS has announced it will cancel planned furloughs of more than 13,000 employees. “I’m glad USCIS has rethought this decision, which would have crippled our immigration system and left so many in limbo,” […]
Cornyn, Cruz: White House Grants Abbott’s Emergency Declaration Request Ahead of Storms
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) sent a letter today to President Donald Trump thanking him for his approval of Governor Abbott’s request for an emergency declaration and warning Texans to be prepared ahead of two tropical storms threatening the Texas Gulf Coast, Marco and Laura. They wrote: “We write to thank […]
In Bryan, Cornyn Announces $125 Million in Relief Funding for the Region So Far
BRYAN – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today at the Brazos Valley Food Bank that various entities in the Bryan-College Station region so far have been allocated nearly $124,600,000 in federal coronavirus relief resources from Congress. While there he helped sort and pack boxes of food for local families in need. He was hosted by […]
In Corpus Christi, Cornyn Announces $161 Million in Relief Funding for the Region So Far
CORPUS CHRISTI – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today at the CHRISTUS Spohn Shoreline Hospital that various entities in the Corpus Christi area so far have been allocated nearly $160,900,000 in federal coronavirus relief resources from Congress. While there he thanked local health care employees for their work during the coronavirus pandemic and was […]
In Waco, Cornyn Announces $78 Million in Relief Funding for the Region So Far
WACO – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today at Family Health Center that various entities in Waco so far have been allocated $78,483,865 in federal coronavirus relief resources from Congress. While there he thanked local health care employees for their work during the coronavirus pandemic and saw firsthand how the CARES Act, a coronavirus relief bill […]