Statements and posts
43 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Cornyn, Colleagues’ Mystic Alerts Act Heads to President’s Desk
Announced Senate passage of Mystic Alerts Act enabling satellite emergency alerts during disasters.
“More than 130 people were tragically killed in the July 4th floods that ravaged Central Texas last year, many of whom did not receive emergency alerts due to compromised cellular networks that were knocked out by the storm.”
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Cornyn, Weber Introduce Bill to Establish a National Recreation Area Along Texas Coastline
Introduced bill to establish 168-mile Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area along Texas coast.
“The Texas Gulf Coast supports a thriving ecosystem, vital fisheries, and critical infrastructure that helps meet our nation’s energy needs, but it’s increasingly vulnerable to threats from flooding, hurricanes, and shoreline erosion.”
Lone Star Coastal National Recreation AreaPublic Lands and Natural ResourcesAI-read
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Cornyn, Cruz Resolution Recognizing Texas A&M University’s 150th Anniversary Passes Senate
Senate resolution congratulating Texas A&M University on 150th anniversary passed unanimously.
EducationAI-read
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Cornyn Statement on Senate Passage of the Protect College Sports Act
Praised Senate passage of Protect College Sports Act establishing national NIL standards.
“College athletics are currently the Wild Wild West, and the lack of clear, consistent guidelines at the federal level is hurting athletes, universities, and fans.”
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Cornyn: Texas Receives $51 Million to Improve Rural Health Care
Announced $51 million in federal funding for rural health care in Texas.
“The Working Families Tax Cuts Act made the single largest investment in rural health care in more than two decades.”
HealthAI-read
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Cornyn, Whitehouse Introduce Bill to Address Substance Abuse in Prisons, Reduce Recidivism
Introduced bipartisan bill to reauthorize substance abuse treatment program for incarcerated individuals.
“Ensuring incarcerated individuals have access to addiction treatment is not only proven to reduce recidivism through the successful RSAT program, but it is also morally right.”
Crime and Law EnforcementAI-read
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Filed amicus brief supporting Holocaust survivors' art recovery rights under the HEAR Act.
“Earlier this year, the Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act was signed into law to ensure Holocaust survivors and their families have an opportunity to regain thousands of missing pieces of artwork that were looted by the Nazi regime.”
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Cornyn Statement on Confirmation of Angela Colmenero for U.S. District Court in Houston
Praised confirmation of Angela Colmenero as U.S. District Judge.
“After nearly two decades in public service to the Lone Star State, Angela Colmenero is well equipped to serve as a District Court Judge.”
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Cornyn, Colleagues’ Bill to Sanction Russia, Honor Senator Graham’s Legacy Signed Into Law
Praised signing of Russia sanctions bill honoring Senator Lindsey Graham's legacy.
“Senator Graham was unyielding in his support for the Ukrainian people as they fight to defend their sovereignty, and I can think of few ways more fitting to honor him than by finishing what he started and imposing strict sanctions on the bad actors who have supported Russia’s war against Ukraine.”
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Discussed the history and significance of Big Tex at the State Fair of Texas.
Sports and RecreationAI-read
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Cornyn Statement on Confirmation of Kasdin Mitchell for U.S. District Court in Dallas
Praised Senate confirmation of Kasdin Mitchell as U.S. District Judge for Northern District of Texas.
“Kasdin Mitchell is a well-regarded litigator and a former clerk for some of our nation’s sharpest legal minds, and it’s no surprise that President Trump selected her to serve as a U.S. District Judge.”
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PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Brownsville Mayor & Local Leaders
Met with Brownsville Mayor and local leaders to discuss Rio Grande Valley economic growth.
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PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Abilene Christian University President Phil Schubert
Met with Abilene Christian University president to discuss molten salt reactor research project.
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PHOTO: Cornyn Meets with Plains Cotton Growers Leadership
Met with Plains Cotton Growers to discuss Farm Bill and agricultural priorities.
Agriculture and FoodAI-read
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Cornyn Questions FBI Director on FISA Section 702 Expiration
Questioned FBI Director on expired FISA Section 702 and need for reauthorization.
“It’s been about three months and three days since Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act has expired and not been reauthorized by Congress.”
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Cornyn Urges VA, DOJ to Investigate Predatory Schools Defrauding Veterans of G.I. Benefits
Urged VA and DOJ to investigate predatory schools defrauding veterans of G.I. benefits.
“The GI Bill is intended to help those who have honorably served our country pursue higher education, receive career training, and build a life after the military, and any bad actors who have abused its benefits by ripping off American taxpayers and deceiving veterans for their own gain must be prosecuted to the fullest…”
Fraud EnforcementAI-read
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Cornyn Applauds NSF’s $30 Million Investment in UT Austin to Drive Robotics Innovation
Praised NSF's $30 million award to UT Austin for robotics research and development.
“The National Science Foundation’s investment in UT Austin will fund cutting-edge research to develop robots that are more trustworthy, intuitive, and responsive to the people they serve.”
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Applauded Trump's judicial nominations of Bennett and Coker for Texas federal district courts.
“Richard Bennett and Courtney Coker have spent decades operating with integrity and working tirelessly to bring offenders to justice.”
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From Texas to the Ballot Box: The Fight for Women’s Suffrage
Reflected on the 106th anniversary of the 19th Amendment and women's suffrage history.
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Announced $162,845 in DOJ grants for law enforcement drone technology in Waco and Killeen.
“Access to proper equipment, emerging drone technologies, and modernized training is essential to ensuring our law enforcement officers are best able to protect Texans.”
Crime and Law EnforcementAI-read
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Cornyn: Lubbock to Receive More Than $200k to Support Law Enforcement, Enhance Public Safety
Announced $219,215 in DOJ grants for law enforcement technology in Lubbock.
“Access to proper equipment and modernized training is essential to ensuring our law enforcement officers are best able to protect Texans.”
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Cornyn: Houston to Receive Nearly $3M to Support Law Enforcement, Enhance Public Safety
Announced $2.9 million in DOJ grants for Houston law enforcement and sexual assault case reduction.
“Access to proper equipment and modernized training is essential to ensuring our law enforcement officers are best able to protect Texans.”
Crime and Law EnforcementAI-read
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Cornyn: Fort Worth to Receive Nearly $600k to Support Law Enforcement, Enhance Public Safety
Announced $577,626 in DOJ grants for law enforcement in Fort Worth, Arlington and Tarrant County.
“Access to proper equipment and modernized training is essential to ensuring our law enforcement officers are best able to protect Texans.”
Crime and Law EnforcementAI-read
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Cornyn: El Paso to Receive Nearly $200k to Support Law Enforcement, Enhance Public Safety
Announced $189,848 in DOJ grants for El Paso County law enforcement and victim support.
“Access to proper equipment and modernized training is essential to ensuring our law enforcement officers are best able to protect Texans.”
Crime and Law EnforcementAI-read
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Cornyn: Dallas to Receive More Than $1M to Support Law Enforcement, Enhance Public Safety
Announced $1.1 million in DOJ grants to Dallas for law enforcement equipment and public safety.
“Access to proper equipment and modernized training is essential to ensuring our law enforcement officers are best able to protect Texans.”
Crime and Law EnforcementAI-read
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Cornyn: Corpus Christi to Receive More Than $200k to Support Law Enforcement, Enhance Public Safety
Announced $212,068 in DOJ grants to Corpus Christi for law enforcement equipment and public safety.
“Access to proper equipment and modernized training is essential to ensuring our law enforcement officers are best able to protect Texans.”
Crime and Law EnforcementAI-read
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Cornyn: Bexar County to Receive Nearly $1M to Support Law Enforcement, Enhance Public Safety
Announced $973,878 in DOJ grants to Bexar County for domestic violence investigations and courts.
“There is a domestic violence epidemic in the United States, and we owe it to survivors, victims, and the American people to get dangerous attackers off our streets.”
Crime and Law EnforcementAI-read
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Cornyn: Austin to Receive Nearly $500k to Support Law Enforcement, Enhance Public Safety
Announced $464,939 in DOJ grants to Austin for law enforcement and public safety improvements.
“Access to proper equipment and modernized training is essential to ensuring our law enforcement officers are best able to protect Texans.”
Crime and Law EnforcementAI-read
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Cornyn, Padilla Introduce Bill to Support Desalination and Safe Drinking Water
Introduced bill to reauthorize desalination grant programs for safe drinking water infrastructure.
“As communities throughout Texas continue to face devastating drought conditions, it’s crucial that we make investments in water infrastructure improvements to ensure our state has enough water to meet demands.”
Water InfrastructureAI-read
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Cornyn: Kendall County to Receive Nearly $1M to Prosecute Crimes Committed by Illegal Aliens
Announced $915,961 in federal grant funding for Kendall County to prosecute crimes by illegal aliens.
“Texas taxpayers deserve to be made whole for the costs incurred while protecting and defending the southern border when Joe Biden abdicated his federal responsibility and failed to do so.”
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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Cornyn: Kaufman County to Receive $700k to Prosecute Crimes Committed by Illegal Aliens
Announced $711,415 in federal grant funding for Kaufman County to prosecute crimes by illegal aliens.
“Texas taxpayers deserve to be made whole for the costs incurred while protecting and defending the southern border when Joe Biden abdicated his federal responsibility and failed to do so.”
Immigration EnforcementAI-read
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Cornyn Calls for Renewed Efforts to Secure Release of Austin Tice
Called on Trump administration to prioritize efforts to secure release of American journalist Austin Tice held in Syria.
“Fourteen years ago, Austin Tice, a Marine who served in Iraq and Afghanistan, was detained at a checkpoint in Syria while working as a freelance journalist.”
Press FreedomAI-read
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Cornyn Cosponsors Bill to Reform the Permitting Process, Unleash American Energy
Cosponsored bill to streamline federal permitting for energy and mineral infrastructure projects.
“As energy use rises, we must remove unnecessary barriers holding us back from building reliable infrastructure that can keep up with demand.”
Energy Project PermittingAI-read
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Cornyn Sends Letter to DHS Outlining Stakeholders’ Concerns on Big Bend Park Border Barriers
Sent letter to DHS urging direct stakeholder consultation before border barrier construction in Big Bend parks.
“Recently a bipartisan group of Texas border sheriffs and county judges, private landowners, and the Big Bend Park advocates have raised significant concerns about DHS’ proposed construction of border barriers in Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park. My constituents believe that the 1,000-foot riverbank…”
Border Security EquipmentAI-read
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Cornyn, Colleagues’ Resolution Recognizing National Community Health Center Week Passes Senate
Introduced resolution designating August 2-8, 2026, as National Community Health Center Week.
HealthAI-read
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Cornyn Votes to Confirm Todd Blanche for Attorney General
Voted to confirm Todd Blanche as Attorney General of the United States.
“Todd Blanche is well-qualified to be Attorney General of the United States and balance the competing demands of being a member of the President’s Cabinet and the nation’s chief law enforcement officer. I’m glad we will have a Senate-confirmed individual in this role.”
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Cornyn, Fetterman, Cloud, Gonzalez Introduce Bill to Improve Transparency in Funding for Depots
This is a federal issue hurting depots across the country and requires a federal solution; it starts with bringing greater transparency to the Army’s maintenance and overhaul schedule.
“A balanced allocation of maintenance funding is essential to ensuring the Department of War can sustain the Organic Industrial Base, preserve critical repair and remanufacturing capabilities, and serve as a responsible steward of taxpayer dollars.”
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Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Recognizing National Community Health Center Week
U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Jim Justice (R-WV), Peter Welch (D-VT), James Lankford (R-OK), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Shelley Capito (R-WV), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Deb…
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Cornyn, Colleagues’ Bill to Sanction Russia, Honor Senator Graham’s Legacy Passes Senate
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after bipartisan legislation he cosponsored to hold major purchasers of Russian crude oil and natural gas accountable for supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine passed the Senate.
“Senator Graham was unyielding in his support for the Ukrainian people as they fight to defend their sovereignty, and I can think of few ways more fitting to honor him than by finishing what he started and imposing strict sanctions on the bad actors who have supported Russia’s war against Ukraine.”
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The DEPOTS Act aims to protect the workforce and labor rates of a depot or arsenal that incurs debt because of cancelled, planned government work.
“Texas’ two extraordinary Organic Industrial Base sites, the Corpus Christi and Red River Army Depots, make immeasurable, ongoing contributions to our nation’s defense readiness, from remanufacturing and sustaining rotary-wing aircraft to remanufacturing and overhauling tactical wheeled vehicles.”
Mentions S. 4784 · voted Yea Jul 14, 2026, roll 854