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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11 statements, Mar 16, 2026 – Mar 22, 2026
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Cornyn: Houston to Receive $64M to Bolster Security for FIFA World Cup
Announced $64.7 million in federal security funding for Houston's 2026 FIFA World Cup preparations.
“I am proud to have worked with President Trump and my colleagues to secure $625 million in World Cup security funding in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act to reimburse Houston and other host cities for developing a robust public safety apparatus ahead of the 2026 games”
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Cornyn: North Texas to Receive $50M to Bolster Security for FIFA World Cup
Announced $51.6 million federal grant to North Texas for 2026 FIFA World Cup security and public safety.
“I am proud to have worked with President Trump and my colleagues to secure $625 million in World Cup security funding in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act to reimburse Dallas and other host cities for developing a robust public safety apparatus ahead of the 2026 games”
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Cornyn Praises NASA Soliciting Bids to Move Shuttle Discovery to Houston
Praised NASA for accepting bids to move Space Shuttle Discovery from Virginia to Houston.
“My law authorizing and funding the Space Shuttle Discovery’s movement to Houston is being set into motion thanks to NASA’s announcement, and I applaud Administrator Isaacman for keeping this process moving”
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Senate Passes Cornyn Bill to End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports
Spoke in support of bill requiring Congress members to undergo same TSA screening as other passengers.
“It’s been 34 days since Democrats chose to shut down the funding of the Department of Homeland Security, jeopardizing America’s safety and well-being.”
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Cornyn Cosponsors the Stop Insider Trading Act
Cosponsored bill prohibiting Congress members from trading individual stocks.
“Members of Congress using information not available to the public in order to profit from buying and selling stocks harms everyday Americans’ trust in government”
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Cornyn Introduces the End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act
Introduced bill requiring Members of Congress to undergo standard TSA airport security screening.
“Nobody should be above the rules and regulations imposed on the American people, and a Member pin on your lapel should not give you carte blanche to skip airport screening lines while everyday Americans are forced to patiently wait their turn”
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Cornyn Questions Trump Admin on Iran, Effects of Democrats’ DHS Shutdown on Counterterrorism
Questioned CIA and FBI directors on Iran nuclear threat and DHS funding obstruction during intelligence hearing.
“Senator, no. In fact, the intelligence reflects the contrary… Iran has been a constant threat to the United States for an extended period of time, and posed an immediate threat at this time.”
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Cornyn Calls Out Dems for Opposing SAVE America Act, Wanting Illegals to Vote in American Elections
Criticized Democrats for opposing the SAVE America Act requiring citizenship proof and photo ID to vote.
“Here we are on a bill that would require only American citizens to vote and that you need a photo I.D. in order to cast your ballot. Well, our Democratic colleagues are, of course, doing what they usually do under these circumstances and saying this legislation will disenfranchise voters.”
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Cornyn Votes for SAVE America Act to Secure Elections
Voted to advance SAVE America Act requiring voter ID and citizenship proof.
“I was proud to cast my vote in favor of the historic SAVE America Act, and I support using the talking filibuster and making any changes necessary to the Senate rules to get it passed and signed into law by President Trump as soon as possible”
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Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Allow Law Enforcement Officers to Purchase Retired Firearms
Led introduction of bill allowing federal law enforcement to purchase retired firearms.
“There’s no reason the brave men and women in law enforcement who dedicate their lives to preserving public safety should not be able to purchase retired firearms”
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Cornyn, Colleagues’ Bill to Aid Recovery of Nazi-Confiscated Art Passes House Unanimously
Announced Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act passed House unanimously.
“The thousands of missing pieces of art looted from Jewish families by Hitler’s regime during the Holocaust are a painful reminder of a time when cruelty and hatred reigned”
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