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Cornyn: Dismissing Mayorkas Impeachment Sets ‘Dangerous Precedent’

Monday on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) responded to reports that the Democrat Majority Leader will move to table the articles of impeachment of U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and refuse to hold a full trial for the first time in U.S. history. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video can be found hereRead more about Cornyn: Dismissing Mayorkas Impeachment Sets ‘Dangerous Precedent’

Euphemisms in the Immigration Debate

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Political debate in the modern world is only possible after memorizing a list of euphemisms, and there is no shortage of public opprobrium for those who talk about certain topics without using them. In addition to the many euphemisms that virtually everybody accepts, the political left has its own set associated with political correctness, while the political right has its own set linked to patriotic correctness. Read more about Euphemisms in the Immigration Debate

Pfluger Leads Dozens of Lawmakers in Letter to EPA: Methane Fee is Unworkable

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WASHINGTON, DC — House Energy Action Team Chairman August Pfluger (TX-11) led 55 House Republicans in sending a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan urging the EPA to revise implementation of the Inflation Reduction Act's so-called methane fee. Read more about Pfluger Leads Dozens of Lawmakers in Letter to EPA: Methane Fee is Unworkable

Cornyn Blasts Dems’ Judicial Intimidation Campaign

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On the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) blasted Democrats for their years-long intimidation campaign against the federal judiciary and commended the U.S. Read more about Cornyn Blasts Dems’ Judicial Intimidation Campaign

Sens. Cruz, Scott, Colleagues Demand Transparency from Biden Administration Following Release of Additional Iran Sanction Waivers

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U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Tim Scott (R-S.C), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined several of their Senate Republican colleagues in sending a letter to Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen and Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The letter demands that the Biden administration explain its recent decision to renew a sanctions waiver allowing the Iranian regime to more easily access funds held overseas. Read more about Sens. Cruz, Scott, Colleagues Demand Transparency from Biden Administration Following Release of Additional Iran Sanction Waivers

Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz Helps Secure $500,000 Grant for McAllen Transit-Oriented Development

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Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz announced the successful securing of a $500,000 grant for the Metro McAllen North-South Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Corridor Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Master Plan. The grant, awarded through the Federal Transit Administration's FY23 Pilot Program for Transit-Oriented Development Planning, will be instrumental in fostering sustainable growth and enhancing connectivity within the McAllen community. Read more about Congresswoman Monica De La Cruz Helps Secure $500,000 Grant for McAllen Transit-Oriented Development

Biden Has No Plan to Reduce Inflation

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On the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the devastating impact of President Biden’s failed economic policies on American families, who are being crushed by the weight of inflation and the Biden administration’s refusal to rein in reckless spending. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video can be found here. Read more about Biden Has No Plan to Reduce Inflation

Rep. Tony Gonzales Joins Rep. Tom Emmer in Defending the Rights of Law-Abiding Gun Owners

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Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) joined Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) to introduce the Firearm Due Process Protection Act. This bill provides recourse for law-abiding Americans who were improperly denied the ability to legally purchase a firearm because of administrative errors made during a background check. Read more about Rep. Tony Gonzales Joins Rep. Tom Emmer in Defending the Rights of Law-Abiding Gun Owners

Rep. Tony Gonzales Introduces Legislation in Support of Taiwan

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U.S. Representative Tony Gonzales (R-Texas), a member of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus, introduced legislation that would require the U.S. Department of the Treasury to cease the U.S.-China Tax Treaty within 30 days of a Presidential determination that China has launched an armed attack on Taiwan.  Read more about Rep. Tony Gonzales Introduces Legislation in Support of Taiwan

Bipartisan Congressional Delegation on Counterterrorism

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As the Chair of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence, I have dedicated our efforts to uncovering and combating terrorism and transnational organized criminal networks from every angle. I led a bipartisan Congressional Delegation (CODEL) to the Middle East discussing challenges facing our nations, including countering terrorism.  Read more about Bipartisan Congressional Delegation on Counterterrorism

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