John Cornyn
October 22nd, 2020
The Senate had the opportunity to pass a bill with half a trillion dollars in additional relief for workers, schools, small businesses, and vaccine research. No controversial positions, nothing ‘Republican’ or ‘Democrat’...
October 20th, 2020
We already passed $3.8 trillion worth of COVID-19 relief, and I believe we do need to do some more. That's why I was disappointed when Senate Democrats voted to block another half trillion dollar bill on September the 10th...
October 14th, 2020
Today on Fox News’ Fox and Friends, I discussed the Senate Judiciary Committee’s hearing on the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court and COVID-19 precautions in place in the hearing room...
October 12th, 2020
I’ve spent this year talking with Texas families and businesses and they have all let me know another COVID-19 relief package is desperately needed.
October 7th, 2020
Yesterday I received the Congressional Management Foundation’s top award to Congress for outstanding constituent service.
October 5th, 2020
I’m glad Speaker Pelosi finally recognizes how critical our airline workers are both to Texas and to the nation. Ensuring Texas airline workers can keep their jobs will help keep air travel safe and protect this vital sector...
October 1st, 2020
On top of all the health scares we face right now, Texans should not have to fear being denied access to affordable health insurance because of a pre-existing condition. Despite the best efforts of Democrats to convince...
September 28th, 2020
Essential workers – including those with disabilities – have put their communities before themselves during this pandemic, and I applaud all who have helped Americans continue in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
September 24th, 2020
Our greatest drivers of change weren’t, and aren’t, government regulations. We don’t need top-down mandates to reduce emissions – we need bottom-up solutions.
September 22nd, 2020
My bipartisan bill would protect communities like Galveston and Port Arthur from losing out on federal transportation dollars solely because the U.S. Census count occurs during hurricane season.
October 21st, 2020
From an operational perspective, the addition of such a uniquely capable and stalwart partner, like Australia, to this naval exercise is invaluable, providing increased interoperability, strengthening threat assessment...
October 19th, 2020
Recently on Fox News’ Special Report with Bret Baier, I discussed the nomination of Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the U.S. Supreme Court, the Judiciary Committee’s response to recent accusations of social media...
October 13th, 2020
Yesterday I delivered the following opening remarks during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Judge Amy Coney Barrett’s nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court.
October 8th, 2020
Yesterday I presented seven military medals to Larry Wilkinson honoring the service of his late father, SGT Sam Wilkinson.
October 6th, 2020
DHS has provided little public insight into how it weighed the costs and benefits of these extended travel restrictions. We worry the longer lines at ports of entry and inability to social distance in pedestrian lanes may...
October 2nd, 2020
As we increasingly depend on digital communication to work, learn, and stay connected, we must not leave those without access to broadband in the dark.This bill will help bridge the digital divide and ensure Texans have...
September 29th, 2020
In the midst of hurricane season and with Hurricane Laura still fresh on Texans’ minds, the time is right to move forward with this project.
September 25th, 2020
It's unfair to say that Hispanic culture has influenced Texas because, in reality, Hispanic culture is as much a part of our state's foundation as the ground that our cities are built on.
September 23rd, 2020
Texas and America are made better every day because of the contributions of Hispanic-Americans. As the representative of more than 11 million Hispanic-Americans in Texas, I’m proud to honor Hispanic Heritage Month for the...
September 21st, 2020
A failure to fund this program in FY21 will result in more injuries and deaths as the vehicles continue to rollover.