On the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) blasted the Biden administration’s freeze on new liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects, which will stifle domestic energy production, jeopardize U.S. national security, and embolden bad actors like Russia and China. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video can be found here. Read more about Cornyn Blasts Biden’s Reckless LNG Project Freeze
I joined a group of 121 House and Senate lawmakers in sending a letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration urging the withdrawal of the Biden Administration's proposed fuel economy standards for passenger cars and light-duty trucks. These proposed standards would phase out gas-powered vehicles, forcing Americans to drive electric vehicles. Read more about Protecting American's Choice in Vehicles
I introduced bipartisan legislation with Rep. Jimmy Panetta of California to help prevent the abuse of tianeptine, commonly known as “gas station heroin,” which is widely available at convenience stores, smoke shops, and across the internet. Read more about Protecting our Communities from Illicit Drugs
Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) met with the Sergeant Major of the Army Michael Weimer, Brigadier General Susie Kuilan, and U.S. Army personnel at Fort Bliss Army Base in El Paso. Congressman Gonzales is a 20-year Navy veteran and a fierce advocate in Congress for veterans and servicemembers. Read more about Rep. Tony Gonzales Visits Fort Bliss Army Base January 24, 2024
There are two million farms across America, 98 percent of which are operated by families. Farmers and small business owners are critical to our economy, yet Democrats want to add financial pressure by taxing their dead. Read more about Protecting Farmers and Small Business Owners
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) sent a bipartisan letter this week with more than 120 of his House and Senate colleagues urging the Biden administration to withdrawal the proposed Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for passenger cars and light-duty trucks, which violate federal law and effectively mandate the mass production of electric vehicles (EVs): Read more about Cornyn, Colleagues Urge Biden Administration to Withdraw EV Mandate