John Cornyn
U.S. Senator · Texas · Republican · Chair, United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control
Statements and posts
707 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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14 statements, Apr 7, 2025 – Apr 13, 2025
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Cornyn, Cruz Resolution Honoring Texan George Foreman Passes Senate
Senate resolution honoring boxer George Foreman passed unanimously.
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On Water Treaty, Cornyn Praises President Trump, Endorses ‘Maximum Pain’ for Mexico
Endorsed using diplomatic and economic pressure to force Mexico to deliver water owed to Texas.
“South Texas farmers and ranchers have been snubbed by Mexico for years and denied the water they’re rightfully owed, but no more.”
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Cornyn, Cruz Introduce Bill to Bring Space Shuttle Discovery Home to Houston
Introduced bill to relocate Space Shuttle Discovery from Virginia to Houston.
“Houston played a critical role throughout the life of the space shuttle program, but it is clear political favors trumped common sense and fairness when the Obama administration blocked the Space City from receiving the recognition it deserves”
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Introduced a Senate resolution designating April as National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
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Cornyn, Cortez Masto Introduce Bill to Aid Law Enforcement with Brain Injuries
Introduced bipartisan bill to increase awareness of brain injuries among law enforcement.
“Law enforcement officers do not shy away from danger and risk their own health and safety to protect our communities”
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VIDEO: Cornyn Factchecks Democrat Hysteria Over Deporting Criminals
Defended Trump administration's immigration enforcement and criminal deportations.
“There’s been a lot of wailing and gnashing of teeth in the mainstream media about President Trump’s commonsense immigration enforcement agenda.”
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Cornyn, Peters, Fallon, Khanna Introduce Bill to Bolster Defense Cybersecurity, U.S. Supply Chains
Introduced bipartisan bill to protect Defense Department supply chains from counterfeit electronics.
“As the world grows increasingly reliant on technology, we must take steps to defend against a potential cyberattack by shoring up our vulnerable domestic supply chains”
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Cornyn Requests Full Retroactive Payments for Texans Under Social Security Fairness Act
Requested Social Security Administration grant maximum retroactive payments under fairness act.
“Over the past few weeks, several constituents have contacted our offices regarding the retroactivity of their spousal benefits under the Social Security Fairness Act. The law provides for retroactivity to the year the bill was introduced, first being applied to the January 2024 payment.”
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Cornyn Introduces Bill to Strengthen Taxpayer Protections Against IRS Abuses
Introduced bill to strengthen taxpayer protections against IRS targeting and abuse.
“Each year, Tax Day reminds us that small business owners must spend thousands of hours conforming to IRS requirements instead of boosting the economy and creating jobs”
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Cornyn Discusses Trade Reciprocity with USTR Greer
Discussed trade reciprocity and non-tariff barriers with USTR at hearing.
“It’s incredible that they do this. We have zero exports of the fresh and frozen U.S. pork to Australia.”
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Cornyn, Booker, Nehls, Dean Introduce Bill to Help Law Enforcement Better Prosecute Child Abusers
Introduced bipartisan bill to close loopholes in child sexual abuse statutes for better prosecution.
“Perpetrators who attack our children must face consequences for their heinous actions”
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Cornyn, Colleagues’ Bill to Help Adjust Military Life Insurance for Inflation Passes House
Announced House passage of bipartisan bill adjusting military life insurance for inflation.
“We need to make sure service members, veterans, and their families have the financial support they need and deserve”
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Cornyn: Work Requirements Critical to Rein in Spending
Supported work requirements for able-bodied Americans in means-tested programs to control spending.
“We are on our way to what President Trump likes to call ‘One big beautiful bill.’”
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Cornyn Meets with CBP Commissioner Nominee Rodney Scott
Praised CBP Commissioner nominee Rodney Scott and Trump's border enforcement approach.
“The numbers of people coming across the border have gone down dramatically, and that’s not because Congress passed any new laws. It’s because we have a President who will finally enforce the law.”
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