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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4 statements, Nov 10, 2025 – Nov 16, 2025
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Urged DOJ and DHS to prioritize $11 billion reimbursement to Texas for border security costs.
“President Trump’s signature legislative accomplishment, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, created two funds totaling $13.5 billion for the purpose of reimbursing states for stepping up when President Biden willfully refused to enforce our immigration laws at the border.”
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Cornyn Bill to Disrupt Pipeline of Illicit Chinese Vapes, Tobacco Products Passes Senate
Announced Senate passage of legislation giving FDA authority to destroy counterfeit Chinese tobacco and vape products.
“China is raking in the dough at the expense of American teens and young adults by lining U.S. shelves with illegal vapes and e-cigarettes”
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Cornyn Celebrates Senate Passage of New World Screwworm Readiness, Response Legislation
Celebrated Senate passage of legislation requiring USDA to detail New World screwworm readiness and response plans.
“Agriculture and cattle communities in Texas deserve the best protection possible from the destructive New World screwworm, which is why I’m proud my legislation to require the USDA to give Congress a detailed strategy on our nation’s screwworm readiness and response plans has passed the Senate”
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Cornyn Statement on Senate Vote to Finally End the Schumer Shutdown
Criticized Senate Democrats for prolonging 40-day shutdown and voted to reopen government.
“The Schumer Shutdown will go down as the longest and dumbest government shutdown in history.”
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