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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All 707 statements
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Everything’s Bigger in Texas – Including the 2026 World Cup
Highlighted Texas hosting 2026 FIFA World Cup and its significance to the state.
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Cornyn: Texas to Receive $16M to Improve Public Safety, Reduce Recidivism
Announced $16.1 million DOJ grant to Texas for public safety and crime reduction.
“The Byrne JAG Program has a proven record of improving public safety by targeting risk factors correlated with violent crime and repeated offense”
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Cornyn, Tillis Urge Blanche to Protect Life, Counter Dangerous Mail-Order Abortion Drugs
Urged Acting Attorney General to resolve mail-order abortion drug lawsuit through consent decree.
“We write to express our growing concern that the Department of Justice (DOJ) has not acted to stop the abortion industry’s unlawful and unsafe mail-order abortion drug practice.”
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Cornyn, Ossoff Introduce Mystic Alerts Act
Introduced Mystic Alerts Act to enable satellite-based emergency alerts during disasters.
“Texas will never forget the July 4th flooding tragedy that devastated Camp Mystic and other communities in Central Texas. Seconds matter during fast-moving disasters like flash flooding, and damaged ground-based infrastructure can slow down emergency alerts that might save lives”
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Cornyn: Texas to Receive Nearly $11M to Improve Crisis Intervention Programs
Announced $10.97 million in federal grants for Texas crisis intervention and behavioral health programs.
“Evidence-backed crisis intervention and prevention programs reduce violence, enhance public safety, and improve outcomes for individuals facing mental health challenges”
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Cornyn Statement on Confirmation of U.S. District Judges for Southern District of Texas
Praised confirmation of two federal judges for Southern District of Texas.
“John Marck and Rob Jones have distinguished records of holding dangerous criminals accountable and enforcing the laws on the books to keep Americans safe and our southern border secure”
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Cornyn Op-Ed: CHIPS Act Will Help America Win the AI Race with China
Authored op-ed highlighting CHIPS Act's role in semiconductor manufacturing and AI competition with China.
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Cornyn Op-Ed: Four Years Later, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act is Making a Difference
Praised Bipartisan Safer Communities Act four years after enactment for reducing gun violence.
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Cornyn Chairs Drug Caucus Hearing on National Security Threats Posed by Mexican Drug Cartels
Chaired hearing on national security threats posed by Mexican drug cartels.
“Beyond Our Shores: The Global Reach of Mexican Drug Cartels and Risks to U.S. National Security.”
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Cornyn Hails CHIPS Successes, Texas Semiconductor Boom
Praised semiconductor manufacturing progress in Texas and U.S. competitiveness with China.
“Never in the history of the world has the United States’ strategic competition with China mattered more. Perhaps the most critical nexus of this competition is in manufacturing in critical industries, such as advanced semiconductors.”
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Cornyn Statement on Committee Passage of Southern District of Texas Judicial Nominations
Praised committee approval of two judicial nominees for Southern District of Texas.
“John Marck and Rob Jones have distinguished records of holding dangerous criminals accountable and enforcing the laws on the books to keep Americans safe and our southern border secure”
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Introduced bill to allow Ukraine to use seized Russian assets for military equipment purchases.
“The REPO Act laid important groundwork for seizing and repurposing billions of dollars in frozen Russian assets to help the Ukrainian people defend their own sovereignty after Russia’s unprovoked invasion of Ukraine”
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Cornyn, Senate Colleagues Introduce Resolution Honoring Juneteenth
Introduced resolution honoring Juneteenth National Independence Day.
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Cornyn, Padilla Introduce Bill to Strengthen Electric Grid Reliability
Introduced bipartisan bill to reauthorize electric grid resilience program.
“Texas is no stranger to extreme weather events, and it’s imperative that we have the infrastructure capable of withstanding the gamut of everything from freezing cold temperatures to sweltering heat waves, flooding, and devastating wildfires”
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Commemorated Juneteenth's origins in Galveston, Texas and federal holiday recognition.
“He gave a whoop, ran, and jumped a high fence…. he grabbed me up and hugged and kissed me and said, ‘Brother is gone, don’t expect you’ll ever see me anymore.’ I don’t know where he went, but I never did see him again.”
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Introduced bill to close Foreign Agents Registration Act loopholes allowing unregistered foreign agents to lobby.
“American policy should not in any way reflect the handiwork of foreign adversaries who are actively working to tip the scales in their favor and undermine our interests”
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Cornyn Meets with Attorney General Nominee Todd Blanche
Met with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, Trump's nominee for Attorney General.
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Cornyn, Whitehouse Introduce Bill to Support Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
Cornyn and Whitehouse introduced the Fresh Starts for Foster Youth Act to expand legal services.
“The Chafee program has a proven track record of equipping youth with the tools they need to be successful in adulthood, including by providing a path to education, jobs, and housing”
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Cornyn Meets with DNI Nominee Jay Clayton
Cornyn met with Jay Clayton, Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence.
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Cornyn, Coons Introduce Bill to Combat PRC-linked Organized Crime in Latin America
Introduced bipartisan bill to combat Chinese Communist Party-linked organized crime in Latin America.
“Confronting Chinese organized crime, which is often propped up by the Chinese Communist Party, must be a shared mission of the Western Hemisphere, and it’s important our law enforcement agencies reflect that”
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Praised DOJ for opening $3 billion BIDEN Program to reimburse states for border security.
“For four years, President Biden’s disastrous open-border policies wreaked havoc on our nation, and no state did more during that time to fill in the gaps to try to protect and defend the southern border than Texas”
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Introduced bill to strengthen firearms industry protections against lawsuits.
“I am a proud supporter of the PLCAA, which protects our firearms industry from the constant onslaught of frivolous attacks by the Radical Left, progressive officials, and rogue activist judges”
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Cornyn, Whitehouse Bill to Enhance Commander-Level Law Enforcement Training Programs Passes Senate
Senate unanimously passed Cornyn-Whitehouse bill to enhance commander-level law enforcement training programs.
“Law enforcement is a challenging and dynamic profession that requires continuous training and education”
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Cornyn Introduces Legislation to Expand Use of 3D-Printed Defense Technologies
Introduced bill requiring Department of War to evaluate 3D-printed defense technologies for munitions.
“As threats from foreign adversaries continue to increase, it is imperative that our nation’s defense capabilities are up to par with the advanced technologies and resources available”
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Cornyn Introduces Bill to Spur Counter-Drone Defense Innovation
Introduced bill empowering Army to establish counter-drone defense technology standards.
“The Russia-Ukraine conflict exposed a vulnerability in America’s military readiness and our supply chain, and that is technologies that can detect and neutralize enemy drones”
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