Cornyn Op-Ed: Congress Must Do More to Provide Critical COVID-19 Assistance and Financial Relief
WASHINGTON —As Congress debates the next coronavirus relief package, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) authored the following op-ed in the Dallas Morning News on his priorities to best serve Texans working to combat the pandemic and Texas families struggling in this economy: Congress Must Do More to Provide Critical COVID-19 Assistance and Financial Relief Senator John Cornyn Dallas […]
Cornyn Votes to Extend Unemployment Benefits for Texans
WASHINGTON –U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Senate voted to take up legislation that will provide for a long-term extension of unemployment benefits for Texans during the coronavirus pandemic: “We must ensure Texans who find themselves out of work due to the pandemic receive the financial support they need. I’ve supported […]
Cornyn Again Attempts to Pass Juneteenth National Holiday Bill
WASHINGTON – Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) again offered his bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday on the Senate floor, before it was blocked by another Senator. He tried to call up and pass this bill last week, also, but it was blocked. Excerpts from Sen. Cornyn’s floor speech today are below, and you […]
Cornyn, Burgess Op-Ed: SAVE Jobs Act Will Boost Energy Job Market
WASHINGTON — As Congress works to provide relief to Texans suffering during the pandemic and its stifled economy, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Congressman Michael Burgess (TX-26) co-authored the following op-ed in the Midland Reporter-Telegram on their SAVE Jobs Act to help Texas’ energy industry: SAVE Jobs Act Will Boost Energy Job Market Senator John Cornyn and Congressman Michael […]
Cornyn Introduces Bill to Ensure Texans Don’t Lose Health Coverage
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced legislation to help Texans who are laid off or furloughed due to COVID-19 continue on their employer’s health plan through December 31, 2020. “As the coronavirus wreaks havoc on our job market, it’s vital that Texans continue to have health care options, especially while case numbers are on […]
Lo Que Significa el Nuevo Proyecto de Ley de Alivio de COVID-19 Para Texas
WASHINGTON— Después de cientos de videoconferencias, conversaciones telefónicas, y reuniones socialmente distanciadas con Texans en los últimos meses, el Senador John Cornyn (R-TX) emitió la siguiente información sobre el nuevo proyecto de ley de alivio de COVID-19 – La Ley de Salud, Asistencia Económica, Protección de Responsabilidad, y Escuelas (HEALS por sus siglas en inglés) – anunció por […]
What the New COVID-19 Relief Bill Means for Texas
WASHINGTON—After hundreds of video conference calls, phone conversations, and socially-distanced meetings with Texans over the past few months, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following information about the new COVID-19 relief bill – the Health, Economic Assistance, Liability Protection, and Schools (HEALS) Act – announced by U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY). How the HEALS […]
Cornyn Measure Will Protect Health Care Providers, Schools, Charities, and Small Businesses from Frivolous Litigation
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today introduced the Safeguarding America’s Frontline Employees To Offer Work Opportunities Required to Kickstart the Economy (SAFE TO WORK) Act, which would temporarily limit liability for COVID-19 exposure claims for frontline workers like nurses, doctors, teachers, and small business owners as long as they are following public health guidelines and are […]
Cornyn Secures Advancements for Flood Control Projects for RGV in Senate Bill
WASHINGTON— Following Hurricane Hanna’s landfall in South Texas this weekend, U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced that advancements for two flood control projects for the Rio Grande Valley which he advocated for have been included in America’s Water Infrastructure Act of 2020. He worked to secure Congressional action for these projects after touring the Raymondville Drain and other local flood […]
Proyecto de Ley de Cornyn Para Establecer Un Museo Smithsonian de La Historia Latinoamericana Pasa por La Cámara de Representantes
WASHINGTON – Senador John Cornyn (R-TX) emitió la siguiente declaración después de su legislación para autorizar a la Institución Smithsonian a crear un museo para honrar a los latinoamericanos, La Ley del Museo Nacional del Latinoamericano, pasó por la Cámara de Representantes: “Cerca del 40 por ciento de todos los Texans se identifican como hispanos, y su historia […]
Cornyn Bill to Establish Smithsonian Museum for Latino History Passes House
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after his legislation to authorize the Smithsonian Institution to create a museum honoring American Latinos, the National Museum of the American Latino Act, passed the House: “Close to 40 percent of all Texans identify as Hispanic, and their history is an integral part of Texas history that […]
Cornyn Bill to Bring Production of Semiconductors Back to U.S. Passes Senate
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after his amendment to restore semiconductor manufacturing back to American soil was adopted by a 96-4 vote and subsequently passed the Senate as part of the National Defense Authorization Act: “If the COVID-19 virus has taught us anything, it’s given us a clear picture of how […]
What the Defense Bill Means for Texas
Today, the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021. You can read the legislation here, and below is a summary of its impact on Texas: Raises troops’ pay by 3%. Authorizes $285 million for military construction projects in Texas, including: a barracks, flight simulation system, and F-16 Mission Training Center at […]
Cornyn Tries to Call Up and Pass Juneteenth National Holiday Bill
WASHINGTON – Today U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) tried to call up and pass his bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday before it was blocked by another Senator. Excerpts from Sen. Cornyn’s floor speech today are below, and you can watch video here. “In Texas, we’ve recognized Juneteenth as a state holiday for forty years — forty […]
Cornyn Bills to Honor Former Rep. Ralph Hall, Audie Murphy Move to Senate for a Vote
WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after his bills to rename U.S. Post Offices in Fate, Texas and Greenville, Texas after former U.S. Congressman Ralph Hall and veteran and actor Audie Murphy, respectively, passed by voice vote out of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee: “Mr. Murphy and […]