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
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
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
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
Last week, the U.S. House passed my legislation to permanently freeze all Iranian-sanctioned assets, including the $6 billion in funds President Biden unfroze on September 11, 2023. Read more about The United States Should Not Fund Iran