Cornyn Rips Schumer on Government Funding Failures, Defense Implications

On the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the Senate’s repeated failures to pass appropriations bills in a timely manner and the impact Senate Majority Leader Schumer’s broken government funding process has on national security. Excerpts of Sen. Read more about Cornyn Rips Schumer on Government Funding Failures, Defense Implications

Sen. Cornyn’s 2023 in Review

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U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement and background highlighting his office’s accomplishments in constituent services and his legislation signed into law in 2023: Read more about Sen. Cornyn’s 2023 in Review

Hunter Biden Agrees to Sit for a Deposition Before House Oversight

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The House Oversight Committee passed a resolution to hold Hunter Biden in Contempt of Congress this week. This resolution will now advance to the full House with an expected vote next week.

Hunter Biden failed to adhere to a Congressional subpoena regarding selling his father President Joe Biden as the "brand" in his foreign business dealings.  Read more about Hunter Biden Agrees to Sit for a Deposition Before House Oversight

Cornyn: Hamas Sympathizers ‘Divorced from Reality’

Today on the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed the important battle for public opinion surrounding the Israel-Hamas War and condemned anti-Israel rhetoric on college campuses, in the halls of Congress, and in protests across U.S. cities. Excerpts of Sen. Cornyn’s remarks are below, and video can be found here. Read more about Cornyn: Hamas Sympathizers ‘Divorced from Reality’

The EPA Did Not Consult Midland, Texas

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As a member of the Energy and Committee Subcommittee on Environment, I questioned Joseph Goffman about the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) anti-fossil fuel agenda. Goffman was appointed by President Biden to shut down energy production across the United States, like the Permian Basin. Read more about The EPA Did Not Consult Midland, Texas

Arrington Leads Bipartisan Effort to Address Patent Thickets and Increase Competition in the Prescription Drug Market

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Representative Jodey Arrington (TX-19) led a bipartisan, bicameral group of lawmakers, including Representatives Doggett, Pfluger, Dingell, Issa and Jayapal and Senators Braun and Welch in introducing legislation to lower prescription drug costs by addressing patent gamesmanship. The U.S. patent system was designed to strike a balance between fostering innovation and encouraging competition. Read more about Arrington Leads Bipartisan Effort to Address Patent Thickets and Increase Competition in the Prescription Drug Market

Luttrell Applauds VA Decision to Fund Studies on New Therapies for Treating Combat-Related Injuries

Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) applauded the Department of Veterans Affairs’ decision to request applications for proposals to research the use of psychedelic therapies to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), traumatic brain injuries (TBI), and other combat-related injuries. 
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U.S. House Passes Gooden’s Stop Settlement Slush Funds Act of 2023

The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation introduced by Congressman Lance Gooden. The Settlement Slush Funds Act will significantly reform the management of settlement funds in federal cases.
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Top Immigration Attorney Discusses Border and Texas SB4, Calls for More Asylum Officers and Judges

The detailed interview examined several topics related to the border including factors that push and pull migrants to the U.S., the recently passed border bill Texas Senate Bill 4 (TX SB4), and the need for bipartisan asylum reform to disincentivize migrants from crossing the southern border. Read more about Top Immigration Attorney Discusses Border and Texas SB4, Calls for More Asylum Officers and Judges

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