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President Biden's "Climate Emergency"

President Biden is reportedly considering a “national climate emergency” to pander to his radical base of climate activists in an election year. A climate emergency will mean more harmful regulations on energy producers. This would threaten our national security while driving up costs for all Americans. Read more about President Biden's "Climate Emergency"

Cornyn, Tim Scott Bill to Crack Down on Fentanyl Supply Chain Signed into Law

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after the Fentanyl Eradication and Narcotics Deterrence (FEND) Off Fentanyl Act, led by U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) and cosponsored by Sen. Cornyn to crack down on the fentanyl supply chain by financially targeting opioid manufacturers and traffickers, was signed into law as part of the national security supplemental package: Read more about Cornyn, Tim Scott Bill to Crack Down on Fentanyl Supply Chain Signed into Law

Administrative Action Could Provide Work Permits for Long-Time Immigrant Spouses of U.S. Citizens

Here is some good news for US businesses seeking to hire workers at a time of unprecedented workforce shortages.  The Wall Street Journal reports that the Biden Administration is currently considering administrative action to create a method for long-time unauthorized migrants who are married to U.S. Read more about Administrative Action Could Provide Work Permits for Long-Time Immigrant Spouses of U.S. Citizens

Cornyn, GOP Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Protect Jewish Students from Anti-Semitism on College Campuses

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U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) sent a letter today with 26 of his Senate GOP colleagues to Attorney General Merrick Garland and Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, urging them to restore order to campuses that have been effectively shut down by anti-Semitic mobs that are targeting Jewish students. Read more about Cornyn, GOP Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Protect Jewish Students from Anti-Semitism on College Campuses

Supreme Court Considers Whether EMTALA Conflicts with Idaho's Law Allowing Abortions to Save a Mother's Life

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The United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Moyle v. United States (consolidated with Idaho v. United States) to determine if the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) conflicts with Idaho's state law that allows abortions in cases when the pregnancy risks the mother's life. Read more about Supreme Court Considers Whether EMTALA Conflicts with Idaho's Law Allowing Abortions to Save a Mother's Life

Rep. Tony Gonzales Introduces Legislation to Provide Canine Therapy Support for CBP Personnel

Rep. Tony Gonzales (TX-23) introduced the PEARL Act. The PEARL Act supports Customs and Border Protection’s (CBP) efforts to address mental health challenges at the agency by providing therapy dogs to CBP personnel. Since 2007, over 150 Border Patrol Agents and CBP employees have died by suicide. In January 2023, CBP launched the Support Canine Program, which aims to mitigate the spike in mental health crises among CBP personnel. Read more about Rep. Tony Gonzales Introduces Legislation to Provide Canine Therapy Support for CBP Personnel

Countering Iranian Aggression

Recently Iran attacked Israel on Israeli soil for the first time ever. Thankfully, Israel shot down 99 percent of these rockets and drones, in collaboration with the U.S., UK, Jordan, and other partners and allies. Read more about Countering Iranian Aggression

Cornyn Introduces Bill to Hold Biden Admin Accountable for Taxpayer-Funded Abortions at the VA

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U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) joined Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and seven of their Republican colleagues in introducing the VA Abortion Transparency Act, which would impose new reporting requirements for abortions performed by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to create more transparency for taxpayers:  Read more about Cornyn Introduces Bill to Hold Biden Admin Accountable for Taxpayer-Funded Abortions at the VA

Sens. Ted Cruz, Mazie Hirono Celebrate Senate Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Maintain Access to the Federal Courts

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U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on the Constitution, and Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) celebrated the Senate passage of their bipartisan and bicameral Federal Judiciary Stabilization Act by unanimous consent. Read more about Sens. Ted Cruz, Mazie Hirono Celebrate Senate Passage of Bipartisan Bill to Maintain Access to the Federal Courts

$6.4 Billion CHIPS Grant to Boost Texas Economy

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This week, I joined Samsung executives along with federal, state, and local officials for an event to celebrate the announcement of a proposed $50 billion investment in Texas made possible through my CHIPS for America Act.  Read more about $6.4 Billion CHIPS Grant to Boost Texas Economy

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