John Cornyn
October 21st, 2021
This legislation puts decision-making power at the local level and gives these leaders more flexibility to invest in the most critical projects for their communities, whatever those might be.
October 13th, 2021
Her loss was another solemn reminder of the courageous sacrifices law enforcement officers and their families make every day, and I hope memorializing her service at the Border Patrol Station in Rocksprings will help honor...
October 11th, 2021
Our Democratic colleagues want to continue spending more money, which they know that somebody is going to have to pay back at some time, without any plan or acknowledgement of their responsibility for increasing the debt....
September 30th, 2021
Cornyn, Klobuchar Introduce Bill to Extend COVID Grant Deadline for Independent Entertainment Venues
Struggling entertainment venues waited months for SBA to distribute relief after the passage of Save Our Stages, and now these small businesses, many of which are still shuttered, may lose the grant funds they need to...
September 23rd, 2021
There needs to be some accountability.
September 16th, 2021
When survivors make the difficult decision to come forward, they should be treated with dignity and respect. That’s the bare minimum, and it didn’t happen here.
August 31st, 2021
As a former judge and Attorney General of Texas, I acutely understand the importance of ensuring that we have the best people enforcing federal law in Texas. I encourage any qualified individuals interested in serving Texas...
August 17th, 2021
There’s no question that al-Qaida, and ISIS, and other terrorist organizations will use this as an opportunity to reconstitute themselves and be a threat not only in the region, but to the American homeland.
August 11th, 2021
Democrats’ budget provides a roadmap to paying over a trillion dollars a year to service the debt they’re eager to run up. This reckless tax-and-spending spree is fundamentally bad policy, and I’ll keep fighting it tooth and...
August 6th, 2021
Vietnam has demonstrated its strategic value in the Indo-Pacific region, and remains a welcome partner in security cooperation. However, the Vietnamese government continues to demonstrate a troubling record in human rights,...
October 14th, 2021
I released the following statement after announcing a bipartisan resolution to officially recognize September 15th through October 15th, 2021 as Hispanic Heritage Month. I was joined by Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ) and 47 of...
October 12th, 2021
I recently demanded the Department of Justice (DOJ) not interfere with local school board meetings or threaten the use of federal law enforcement to deter parents’ free speech.
October 6th, 2021
On Tuesday in the Senate Judiciary Committee, I questioned Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco on why the Department of Justice was not present at last month’s hearing on Larry Nassar’s systemic abuse of Olympic gymnasts...
September 27th, 2021
She lost her life in the line of duty which serves as a solemn reminder of the selfless sacrifices that law enforcement officers and their families make each day.
September 22nd, 2021
Ensuring our coastal infrastructure is resilient and robust is crucial to preventing the next devastating storm and I will continue fighting to ensure our state is prepared to weather future storms.
September 8th, 2021
I recently sent a letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell asking her to delay the implementation of the new National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) rate-setting plan, Risk Rating 2....
August 25th, 2021
Letting the Taliban dictate our military strategy is an absolute disgrace. We have a commitment to every American and Afghan ally to get them out safely.
August 13th, 2021
Honey bees play a tremendous role in our lives pollinating plants and producing honey, and their hard work contributes a whopping $15 billion to the American economy every year!
August 10th, 2021
I cannot support the final bill. It isn’t paid for, will add too much to the debt, and was rushed through the Senate in a week’s time without adequate debate or input.
August 5th, 2021
Yesterday on the floor, I called for a vote on my amendment to make several categories of infrastructure investments eligible for leftover, unspent Coronavirus Relief Fund and State and Local Fiscal Recovery Fund dollars....