Cornyn, Burr, Warner’s Secure 5G and Beyond Act Headed to President’s Desk
WASHINGTON– U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Richard Burr (R-NC), and Vice Chairman Mark Warner (D-VA) issued the following statements after their Secure 5G and Beyond Act, which would require the President to develop a strategy and implementation plan to ensure the security of next-gen mobile telecommunications systems and infrastructure in […]
Cornyn Speaks on Current Efforts, Next Steps to Address Coronavirus
WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) spoke on the Senate floor today about his efforts to respond to the Coronavirus outbreak, including Congress’ recent vote for emergency funding and the next steps to address the economic impact. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s floor remarks are below, and downloadable audio and video can be found here. “Hospitals around the […]
Cornyn Votes to Reimburse Texas Communities for Providing Coronavirus Care
Senate Passes Emergency Funding Bill That Makes $950M Available for Reimbursement WASHINGTON – Today on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed his vote on emergency funding for our nation’s Coronavirus response, which includes $950 million in reimbursement funds for states and local communities that have responded to the virus. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s […]
Cornyn Calls on Schumer to Apologize to Gorsuch, Kavanaugh
It doesn’t matter whether you’re a fourth grader on the playground or a United States senator, our lesson should be that violence is never the answer and that words matter. The simple end of this would be for Senator Schumer to apologize to the justices. WASHINGTON – Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) […]
Senate Passes Cornyn, Burr, Warner’s Secure 5G and Beyond Act
WASHINGTON– U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX), Senate Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Richard Burr (R-NC), and Vice Chairman Mark Warner (D-VA) issued the following statements after the Senate passed their legislation, the Secure 5G and Beyond Act, yesterday to require the President to develop a strategy to ensure the security of next-gen mobile telecommunications systems and infrastructure […]
Cornyn Announces Reimbursement Funds Available for Texas Communities Providing Coronavirus Care
WASHINGTON– U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today that Congress’ emergency funding legislation to address the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak will include resources available for reimbursements for state and local governments that have provided care to individuals who are being evaluated and, in some cases, treated for the virus. “Texas, and in particular San Antonio, was called […]
Cornyn Bill to Protect Texas Agriculture, Food Supply Signed into Law
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after President Donald Trump signed into law his bipartisan bill to address the shortage of agricultural inspectors who protect the nation’s food supply and agricultural industry at the border. The Protecting America’s Food & Agriculture Act of 2019 ensures safe and secure trade of agricultural goods across […]
Sens. Cornyn, Cruz Seek Answers from CDC on Coronavirus Response & Next Steps in San Antonio
U.S. Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today sent a letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expressing concern for Texans’ health and safety after an individual, who had traveled to Wuhan, China, was released from isolation at the Texas Center for Infectious Disease (TCID) in San Antonio, despite testing positive for the novel coronavirus […]
Senate to Consider Cornyn Energy Innovation Bill This Week
WASHINGTON– U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today that his Launching Energy Advancement and Development through Innovations for Natural Gas (LEADING) Act will be considered by the Senate this week after being included in the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee’s American Energy Innovation Act. “Texas solidified our place as one of the country’s leaders in energy production by […]
Cornyn, Rosen Introduce Suicide Prevention Legislation
WASHINGTON– U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV) today introduced the Advancing Research to Prevent Suicide Act, which would require the National Science Foundation to award grants to institutes of higher education that support research on suicide treatment and prevention. “Suicide is the second-leading cause of death for young Texans and is on the rise […]
Cornyn Addresses Coronavirus Outbreak, Administration’s Funding Request
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) said the following about the Coronavirus outbreak today on a call with Texas reporters. You can download audio here. “Last week I had a meeting with [San Antonio] leadership, the Mayor, and a couple of City Councilpersons, along with the U.S. Public Health Service and Department of Defense, about the […]
Cornyn, Warner Statement on U.S.-India Relations
Senate India Caucus Co-Chairs Applaud Partnership between the Two Nations WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. John Cornyn (R-TX) and Mark R. Warner (D-VA), co-chairs of the Senate India Caucus, issued the following statement following President Trump’s visit to India: “As co-chairs of the India Caucus, we welcome the commitments made by the United States and India […]
Cornyn Votes to Protect Life in the U.S. Senate
There’s one goal with this legislation and one goal only: to give every baby a fighting chance.’ I’m proud to be an original cosponsor of the bill and once again to vote to stop the practice of infanticide and protect babies who survive abortions alive. It’s time to give every baby a chance to live […]
Cornyn: Schumer Blocking VAWA for Campaign Issue in Fall
When it came time to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act last year, some in the House and some in the Senate saw an opportunity to score political points, not solve a problem. [Minority Leader Schumer] thinks this is the best weapon that Democrats can use to beat Republicans running for the Senate in 2020. […]
Cornyn Helps Introduce Bill to Expedite Disaster Recovery Projects
Bill Ends Federal Punishment for Self-Starters who Begin Rebuilding Immediately WASHINGTON – Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) helped introduce the Hazard Eligibility and Local Projects (HELP) Act to alter eligibility for the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) hazard mitigation program to allow local municipalities and states to more quickly begin land acquisition and simple construction projects following […]