As part of his Arms Export Control Act and Foreign Assistance Act authorities, the President can currently lend and lease defense articles to U.S. partners and allies when it is in the United States’ national security interest. However, bureaucratic barriers and other limitations make these authorities impractical for the current crisis facing Ukraine. Read more about Cornyn, Shaheen, Scott, Coons Introduce Bill to Reauthorize Ukraine Lend-Lease Program
Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), Chairman of the Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs (DAMA) Subcommittee on the House Veterans Affairs Committee, introduced the Veterans Claims Quality Improvement Act of 2024. The legislation was cosponsored by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and was discussed during the DAMA legislative hearing on Wednesday. Read more about Luttrell Introduces Legislation to Improve the Veterans Affairs Board of Appeals
On the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the House-passed legislation to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which includes needed reforms to ensure the authority is not used illegally to target Americans. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video can be found here. Read more about Cornyn Backs House-Passed FISA Reforms
On Tuesday, Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) and Heritage Foundation VP for Foreign Policy and National Defense Victoria Coates penned an op-ed calling on the Biden administration and Congress to support Israel.
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation, commended Samsung for securing up to $6.4 billion in federal funding towards their Taylor and Austin, Texas semiconductor manufacturing facilities. The award is expected to create over 20,000 jobs in the area. Read more about Sen. Cruz Applauds Major Investment in Texas Semiconductor Industry
This week, I held House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing to examine the Biden administration's priorities and budget for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the U.S. government’s primary humanitarian and development assistance organization in the world. Read more about Oversight of U.S. Tax Dollars for USAID
On September 11, 2001, the world changed forever when our homeland was attacked. Since that time, there has been a desire for violent extremists to attack us again. We live in a dangerous time. The October 7th attacks on Israel and the fact that over 300+ individuals who match the terror watchlist have crossed our open southern border, there has never been a more important time to protect the safety of Americans. Read more about Reforming Intelligence and Securing America Act
Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz introduced legislation Tuesday, April 16th, to honor the legacy of Selena Quintanilla, an iconic figure in Tejano music and a beloved symbol of South Texas, with a commemorative coin produced by the U.S. Mint, celebrating Selena’s extraordinary life and career. 
Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX), Chairman of the Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs (DAMA) Subcommittee on the House Veterans Affairs Committee, introduced the Veterans Claims Quality Improvement Act of 2024. The legislation was cosponsored by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (R-NY) and Congressman Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) and was discussed during the DAMA legislative hearing on Wednesday. 
On the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the House-passed legislation to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which includes needed reforms to ensure the authority is not used illegally to target Americans. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video can be found 
On Tuesday, Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) and Heritage Foundation VP for Foreign Policy and National Defense Victoria Coates penned an 
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation, commended Samsung for securing up to $6.4 billion in federal funding towards their Taylor and Austin, Texas semiconductor manufacturing facilities. The award is expected to create over 20,000 jobs in the area. 
On the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) laid bare President Biden’s weak 
On September 11, 2001, the world changed forever when our homeland was attacked. Since that time, there has been a desire for violent extremists to attack us again. We live in a dangerous time. The October 7th attacks on Israel and the fact that over 300+ individuals who match the terror watchlist have crossed our open southern border, there has never been a more important time to protect the safety of Americans. 
