John Cornyn
October 6th, 2017
Recently the PROTECT Our Children Act, bipartisan legislation that I introduced, passed the U.S.
October 3rd, 2017
Recently the Senate Judiciary Committee passed a bill introduced by U.S.
October 2nd, 2017
I recently appeared on Fox News’ Happening Now to discuss the Republican tax reform framework and the President’s speech. Excerpts from my appearance are below, and video can be found here.
September 29th, 2017
I recently appeared on Fox News’ Happening Now to discuss the Republican framework for tax reform. Excerpts from my appearance are below, and video can be found here.
September 19th, 2017
Today on the Senate floor, I stressed the importance of the United States remaining proactive with national security measures by reauthorizing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act. Excerpts of my remarks...
September 14th, 2017
Yesterday on the Senate floor, I highlighted recovery efforts led by our military during natural disasters, like Hurricane Harvey, as the Senate considers the National Defense Authorization Act. Excerpts of my remarks are...
September 11th, 2017
Today on the Senate floor, I commemorated the 16th anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks and discussed the importance of passing the National Defense Authorization Act to provide for our nation’s military....
September 6th, 2017
Today on the Senate floor, I stressed the importance of Congress quickly passing emergency aid for Texans in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Excerpts of my remarks are below, and video of my remarks can be found here....
September 5th, 2017
This policy, while well-intentioned, was implemented without the approval of Congress by a President who exceeded his authority under the Constitution. This President now has the chance to work with Congress towards finding...
August 29th, 2017
Yesterday I joined Governor Greg Abbott, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Brock Long, and local officials for a briefing at the Texas Department of Public Safety office in Corpus Christi. Following...
October 5th, 2017
I released the following statement after my bipartisan legislation to protect seniors from neglect and financial exploitation passed Congress. The Court-Appointed Guardian Accountability and Senior Protection Act,...
October 3rd, 2017
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and I recently released the following statements after President Trump announced his intention to nominate state Supreme Court Chief Justice Don Willett and former state Solicitor General Jim Ho to...
September 29th, 2017
The Senate yesterday passed a reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration, which included a targeted tax relief provision that would allow victims of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria to deduct property damage...
September 20th, 2017
By now, we all know the numbers: over 50 inches of rainfall; at least 130,000 residences lost; and at least 500,000 vehicles damaged or destroyed. We've seen the images, too. Houstonians floating on air mattresses, the few...
September 18th, 2017
As our nation begins to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, I introduced a Senate resolution recognizing the work, goals, and achievements of more than 470 non-profit Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) throughout our nation...
September 12th, 2017
The Abolish Human Trafficking Act, bipartisan legislation sponsored by U.S.
September 11th, 2017
After months of talking with those who live and work along the Texas border and my colleagues in Congress, this past week I introduced border security legislation called the Building America’s Trust Act.
September 6th, 2017
During my trip to Corpus Christi, Rockport, Austin, all around the state, these are the stories I heard in Houston, Beaumont, and other cities; all of them devastated. But in none of them was their spirit destroyed
August 31st, 2017
I praised the Trump Administration’s response to Hurricane Harvey and pledged to help with federal recovery efforts earlier this week at a press conference in Austin:I think all of us have expressed our gratitude to the...
August 24th, 2017
Today on KTSA’s “The Jack Riccardi Show” I urged Texans in the potential path of Tropical Storm Harvey to take caution and listen to warnings from local emergency management personnel.