Voting Resources
Security
A strong national defense is vital in a post-9/11 world. That includes comprehensive border security. In keeping us safe, the government may be tempted to overreach in ways disturbing to those of us who value our liberty above all else. Spying on Americans in the name of security is unacceptable. Finding the right balance between our national security and our freedoms is essential in keeping Americans safe from terrorists who want to kill us because they hate our way of life.
May 18th, 2023
U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today condemned the Biden administration for funding both sides of the Russian-Iranian war on Ukraine by giving aide to Ukraine while simultaneously allowing Tehran to rebuild its energy exports...
May 15th, 2023
U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and 38 of his Senate Republican colleagues today introduced the Back the Blue Act, which would increase penalties for criminals who target law enforcement officers and provide new...
May 3rd, 2023
It’s time to lower the temperature. When angry mobs gather on the Justices’ front lawns and members of the high court feel like there’s a bounty on their head, something needs to change
May 1st, 2023
This past week, Homeland Security Chairman Mark Green and I
April 27th, 2023
Since August 2021, I've pushed President Biden and Department of State Secretary Antony Blinken for answers on why the withdrawal from Afghanistan was such a disaster. Part of what I requested is the release of the...
April 18th, 2023
This month, we honor the spouses and families of our fallen military heroes and remember their sacrifice on Gold Star Spouses Day. I am especially thinking of Cayssia David, who works at our new district office in Killeen....
March 29th, 2023
U.S. Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) returned to the US March 20th after visiting with intelligence, drug enforcement, and government officials in Mexico on a bipartisan Congressional Delegation led by Senator John Cornyn...
March 21st, 2023
You have probably seen the video footage of a Russian fighter jet colliding with a USAF MQ-9 Reaper Drone over the Black Sea. This aggressive and brazen act was obviously on purpose, as these drones only maneuver 30 to 40...
March 10th, 2023
Rep. Chip Roy (TX-21) addressed the House chamber Wednesday ahead of the House’s vote on H. Con. Res. 21 addressing American War Powers in Syria.Footage of the full speech can be found here, and a transcript is below:
March 3rd, 2023
On the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed his upcoming trip to McAllen, Texas with Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-SD) and Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Katie Britt (R-AL), and Pete...
May 17th, 2023
On the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) discussed his recent legislative efforts to support law enforcement officers in honor of National Police Week and recognized the 67 Texans lost in selfless service to their...
May 4th, 2023
The bill now goes to the Texas Senate, and if approved would head to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk to be signed into law.
May 1st, 2023
Last week, the President of the Republic of Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol, delivered remarks to a joint meeting of Congress.
April 28th, 2023
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April 25th, 2023
On the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) detailed a recent investigation alleging that the Biden administration ignored reports of labor trafficking involving thousands of migrant children and retaliated against...
April 7th, 2023
House Republicans are ending President Biden’s war on American energy.
March 29th, 2023
Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) authored an op-ed for The Hill, addressing the financial struggles of Medal of Honor recipients.
March 14th, 2023
In response to U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm’s recent pro-China comments, Rep.
March 7th, 2023
On the floor, U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) called on President Biden to enforce the nation’s existing immigration laws and recapped his recent trip to McAllen, Texas with Senate Minority Whip John Thune (R-SD) and...
March 2nd, 2023
Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced bipartisan, bicameral legislation to train Israeli pilots to operate KC-46 refueling aircraft before Israel receives its KC-46s from the United States in 2025. This early training will...
