Us Senator John Cornyn (tx)
Recent News About Us Senator John Cornyn (tx)
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Senators demand answers from Mayorkas on Afghan parolee linked to terror plot
U.S. Senator John Cornyn, along with several other Republican senators, has addressed a letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. The letter seeks clarification on the vetting process of Nasir Ahmad Tawhedi, an Afghan national who was recently arrested in connection with a plot to commit violence on behalf of ISIS in the United States on Election Day.
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Cornyn supports new American Airlines route from San Antonio to Washington D.C
U.S. Senator John Cornyn has expressed his approval following the U.S. Department of Transportation's decision to establish a direct flight route between San Antonio and Washington D.C.'s Ronald Reagan National Airport. This route will be serviced by American Airlines, which is based in Texas.
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Blackwell School recognized as national historic site during Hispanic Heritage Month
During National Hispanic Heritage Month, U.S. Senator John Cornyn of Texas wrote an op-ed for the El Paso Times celebrating the designation of the Blackwell School in Marfa, Texas, as a national park. This recognition was achieved through his Blackwell School National Historic Site Act.
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Lawmakers urge NADBank board to restore critical water infrastructure program
U.S. Senator John Cornyn, along with Senator Ted Cruz and Representatives Monica De La Cruz, Vincente Gonzalez, Tony Gonzales, Veronica Escobar, and Henry Cuellar, have collectively addressed a letter to the North American Development Bank (NADBank). The correspondence emphasizes the urgent need for the re-establishment of NADBank’s Water Infrastructure Fund. The lawmakers urge the board to act swiftly in reinstating this program to enhance water security for communities along the U.S.-Mexico border.
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Cornyn urges next U.S. leader to firmly back Israel amidst global tensions
U.S. Senator John Cornyn has penned an op-ed in the Dallas Morning News, emphasizing the importance of strong U.S. support for Israel in the face of global terrorism. This piece comes as a reflection on the one-year anniversary of what he describes as "Hamas' unprovoked attack" on Israel.
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Cornyn and Ossoff introduce bill focusing on transparency in hidden foster care
U.S. Senators John Cornyn and Jon Ossoff have introduced the Foster Care Placement Transparency Act. This legislation aims to require states to measure and publicly report on children who are separated from their parents in informal foster care arrangements, often referred to as "hidden foster care." These arrangements involve placing a child with a caregiver informally without formal state intervention or oversight.
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Cornyn-led bill enhancing trade security signed into law
U.S. Senators John Cornyn, Tom Carper, James Lankford, and Maggie Hassan have announced that their legislation to enhance the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program has been signed into law. The new law aims to bolster cross-border trade while addressing terrorism concerns.
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Senator Cornyn backs disaster relief efforts post-Hurricane Helene
U.S. Senator John Cornyn has expressed his support for an appropriations package aimed at providing disaster relief to those affected by Hurricane Helene. The statement comes in response to a request made by several senators, including Thom Tillis, Ted Budd, Lindsey Graham, Tim Scott, Raphael Warnock, Jon Ossoff, Marco Rubio, Rick Scott, Marsha Blackburn, Bill Hagerty, Mark Warner, and Tim Kaine.
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Congressional Gold Medal awarded to Vietnam War 'Dustoff' crews
U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) have announced that their legislation to award the Congressional Gold Medal to Vietnam War veterans known as "Dustoff Crews" has been signed into law.
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Monarch butterflies' epic migration showcases resilience through Texas
Monarch butterflies have long been cherished in Texas, celebrated for their remarkable annual migration that spans thousands of miles. This journey, covering up to 3,000 miles from Canada to Mexico, sees the Monarchs traverse through Texas on a path stretching from Wichita Falls to Eagle Pass. Their migration is fraught with challenges like extreme weather and habitat loss, yet these resilient insects continue undeterred.
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Senator Cornyn criticizes Vice President Harris' recent visit to Arizona border
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) has criticized Vice President Kamala Harris following her visit to Douglas, Arizona, marking her first trip to the border in over three years. This visit comes amid record-breaking illegal immigration attributed to the policies of the Biden-Harris administration.
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Senators Cornyn and Britt respond to Mexico seizing U.S.-owned deep-water port
U.S. Senators John Cornyn and Katie Britt have issued a statement following the Mexican government's seizure of a deep-water port owned by Vulcan Materials Company, a U.S.-based firm. The directive came from President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO).
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GOP senators introduce bill opposing Biden-Harris visa waiver initiative
U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and 11 other Republican colleagues have introduced the Visa Integrity Preservation Act. This legislation aims to close a loophole in current immigration law that the Biden-Harris administration used in June 2024 to grant amnesty to illegal immigrants who entered the United States without inspection or overstayed their visas.
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Bipartisan bill on cross-border trade heads to president's desk
U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Tom Carper (D-DE), James Lankford (R-OK), and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) have announced that their legislation to create a pilot program for the Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) program has passed the House and is now headed to President Biden's desk.
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Republican senators urge Biden-Harris Administration action on unaccompanied migrant children program
U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) led 42 bicameral Republican colleagues in a letter urging President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to collaborate with Congress to address abuses in the unaccompanied migrant children program. They also called for an end to what they described as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) attempted cover-up of the crisis.
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Senator Cornyn criticizes Schumer over delays in national defense legislation
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) addressed the Senate floor today, highlighting concerns about national security due to delays in passing the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) and funding for national defense. Cornyn attributed these delays to Democrat Majority Leader Chuck Schumer.
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Senators criticize Biden administration over delayed FAFSA rollout
U.S. Senators John Cornyn and Mike Rounds, along with 17 Senate GOP colleagues, introduced a resolution criticizing the Biden-Harris Administration's handling of the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) rollout for the 2024-2025 school year. The resolution condemns the issues associated with the rollout, urges the U.S. Department of Education to address these problems, and calls for officials to testify before congressional committees.
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Senate passes bill requiring public disclosure of catch-and-release data
Legislation Would Require the Biden-Harris Administration to Release Data on Unlawful Migrant Release Programs
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Lawmakers introduce bill aimed at combating child exploitation
On September 18, 2024, a bipartisan group of U.S. Senators and Representatives introduced the PROTECT Our Children Act in Washington. The legislation aims to reauthorize and modernize the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program.
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Starr-Camargo Bridge expansion act signed into law
September 17, 2024