Security

A strong national defense is vital in a post-9/11 world. That includes comprehensive border security. In keeping us safe, the government may be tempted to overreach in ways disturbing to those of us who value our liberty above all else. Spying on Americans in the name of security is unacceptable. Finding the right balance between our national security and our freedoms is essential in keeping Americans safe from terrorists who want to kill us because they hate our way of life.

As Chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence, I participated in a hearing focused on oversight of DHS agencies and the growing threats facing immigration officers.
Congressman Chip Roy (R-TX-21) led a House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government hearing titled, 
Americans’ phone calls, texts, and data travel across networks that are facing a sharp rise in cyberattacks. Recent reporting revealed that millions of attacks were launched against U.S. telecommunications providers in a...
Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) joined West Texas law enforcement, oil and gas industry leaders, and Texas lawmakers for a roundtable focused on combating oil theft in the Permian Basin. 
Today in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio the Trump administration’s force posture within the Middle East amid heightened tensions...
This week, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) celebrated House passage of legislation securing $1.9 billion for procurement of the B-21 Raider bomber.
Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14) led a bipartisan letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the U.S.
As thousands of Iranians courageously take to the streets, I'm thankful for President Trump's firm leadership and echo his demand for the regime to refrain from violence.
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), a member of the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued a statement following overnight strikes by the U.S. military against the Venezuelan regime and the capture of Nicolás Maduro to...
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), John Kenned (R-La.), and colleagues introduced the Preventing Unnecessary Resource Expenditures (PURE) Act. The legislation gives law enforcement stronger, cleaner tools to combat meth...
This week — three days after my delegation returned home from Mexico — the Mexican Senate authorized 19 U.S. Navy SEALs to enter Mexico and conduct a joint training exercise with the Mexican Navy and Marines. This was a key...
The Trump administration is renewing our nation's emphasis on the Western Hemisphere — a move I strongly support. We must prioritize what is happening in our own backyard to ensure the prosperity and stability of our region...
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met today with the President of the Sheriffs’ Association of Texas
Waco, Texas- Congressman Pete Sessions of Texas introduced bipartisan legislation to strengthen America’s digital identity infrastructure and protect individuals, businesses, and government programs from rapidly rising...
During my tenure as chairman of the Homeland Security Committee, I passed two crucial measures into law — the Cyber Information Sharing Act and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Act — to ensure our...
Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) – a U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) graduate, former fighter pilot, Colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, and Chairman of the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors – today announced the...
The Sharia Free America Caucus, launched by Congressman Keith Self (TX-03) and Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21), has sparked conversation throughout the halls of Congress and the entire country about the dangers of Sharia.
Today on Fox News Sunday, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) joined Shannon Bream to discuss the latest in Iran, Greenland, and Venezuela as President Trump puts American interests first around the world and ...
Today, the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, which includes multiple wins for Texas and legislation authored by U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) that will benefit Texas...
Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) introduced the Safer Schools Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation that establishes two pilot grant programs within the Department of Justice to help schools assess...

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