Voting Resources
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.
November 7th, 2023
As Iranian-backed Hamas terrorists continue to wage an unprovoked and barbaric war against our friend and ally Israel, it's more vital than ever the United States demonstrates strength — not weakness — towards Iran.
November 1st, 2023
Monday on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) recapped his trip to the Rio Grande Valley with Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX), John Barrasso (R-WY), Mike Lee (R-UT), and Pete Ricketts (R-NE) and urged the Biden...
November 1st, 2023
Representative Chip Roy (TX-21) is demanding a full accounting from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin of how much ammunition reserve is available for Israel following concerning reports that the stockpile may be running low...
October 30th, 2023
These legislative proposals raise serious constitutional questions, while jeopardizing the fundamental human rights of asylum seekers and others asking for protection in the United States.
October 26th, 2023
Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) announced over $13 million in federal funding for border security through Operation Stonegarden. Operation Stonegarden is a federal grant program that provides funding to local and state law...
October 19th, 2023
Last week, Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) cosponsored the bipartisan National Law Enforcement Remembrance, Support, and Community Outreach Act with Reps. Troy Nehls (R-Texas), Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.), and 27 other ...
October 19th, 2023
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Congresswoman Elise Stefanik led Harvard alumni in Congress in sending a letter to Harvard University President Claudine Gay demanding that their alma mater condemn the antisemitic statements...
October 16th, 2023
I led over 100 of my colleagues in introducing a bill to block Iran from accessing $6 billion in funds the Biden Administration unfroze on September 11, 2023. Iran is the largest state-sponsor of terrorism and these funds...
October 13th, 2023
U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) introduced bipartisan legislation to address the online sale of counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl.
October 12th, 2023
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) yesterday joined a group of 19 Republican colleagues in calling on President Biden and the U.S.
November 3rd, 2023
Representatives August Pfluger (TX-11) and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) are creating a new avenue to cut off Iran’s funding for its terrorist proxies by equipping Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) to enforce oil sanctions....
November 1st, 2023
I was delighted to address the Angelo State University Cybersecurity & Fraud Awareness event this morning. This topic holds significant relevance for many of us, particularly in Texas, which ranks as the third-highest...
October 31st, 2023
This past week, House Republicans selected Representative Mike Johnson to be our 56th speaker as we continue working on behalf of Americans to secure our border, strengthen our economy, and protect U.S. national security....
October 30th, 2023
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) met with members of the South Texas Military Task Force, including Executive Director Kresten Cook, to discuss their work to support military installations in the Coastal Bend region,...
October 23rd, 2023
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution he cosponsored in support of Israel:
October 19th, 2023
Tuesday on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) called out Iran for providing Hamas with the money, weapons, and military training used to carry out their unprovoked attack on Israel and warned Iran not to use the war...
October 17th, 2023
Yesterday on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed Hamas’ barbaric attacks on the State of Israel and called for the U.S. to provide Israel with the assistance it needs to protect its citizens. Excerpts of Sen...
October 13th, 2023
Israel has been brutally attacked by Iran-backed Hamas terrorists. The images and videos surfacing from the attacks are heartbreaking and gruesome. Innocent civilians have been dragged out of their homes and babies beheaded...
October 12th, 2023
Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23), a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, joined every Republican member on the committee in sending a letter to President Biden condemning the horrific terrorist atta
October 11th, 2023
House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19), released the following statement on the Hamas attacks against Israel:
