Big Tex: The Face of the Fair

Discussed the history and significance of Big Tex at the State Fair of Texas.

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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.

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Digital Asset Market Clarity Act

Madam President, yesterday, I voted to proceed to debate on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, legislation to provide oversight for the digital asset industry. This is an important bill to protect investors, provide clear rules of the road, and promote innovation and entrepreneurship. However, I…

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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.

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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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Cornyn, Cruz Applaud Bennett and Coker Judicial Nominations for Southern and Northern Districts of Texas

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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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: 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”

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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”

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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”

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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”

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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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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”

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Cornyn: Waco, Killeen to Receive More Than $150k to Equip Law Enforcement with Drone Technology, Enhance Public Safety

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”

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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”

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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”

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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”

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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”

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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”

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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”

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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”

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