Sens. Cruz, Schatz Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Students Learn to Read
future success.” Read the bill text here . BACKGROUND Literacy rates in America have significantly worsened in the last
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Cornyn Cosponsors the Prevent Government Shutdowns Act
Rosen (D-NV), and Mark Kelly (D-AZ). Background : In the last almost 50 years, Congress has only
Cornyn, Blumenthal, Grassley, Durbin Bill to Lower Drug Costs Passes Senate Unanimously
looking out for patients, not Big Pharma.” Background: Some pharmaceutical manufacturers have been deliberately abusing the patent system
Cornyn Secures Commitment from Trump Admin to Release PEPFAR Funds
possible and include appropriate notification to Congress. Background: PEPFAR is a public health initiative started under President George
Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Sanction Russia, Honor Senator Graham’s Legacy
Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) is leading this legislation. Background: The Sanctioning Russia Act would impose primary and secondary
Cornyn, Cotton, Moolenaar Introduce Stop PRC Economic Espionage Act
said Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar. Background: Under the current economic espionage statute, one needs
Cornyn, Ossoff Introduce Mystic Alerts Act
this legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives. Background: On July 4, 2025, a devastating flood
Cornyn Op-Ed: Four Years Later, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act is Making a Difference
mentally ill using the National Instant Background Check, or NICS, system. Of course, some loud voices have tried … time. Less than 0.01% of all firearms background checks are affected by this review, but those that have
Sens. Cruz, Kaine Introduce Bill to Strengthen America's Defense Industrial Base
chokepoints in production.” Read the bill text here . BACKGROUND This provision creates a pilot program to assess whether
Sens. Cruz, Warnock, Kennedy, Cassidy Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect American Shrimpers
jobs and livelihoods.” Read the bill text here . BACKGROUND Specifically, the Save Our Shrimpers Act requires the Treasury
Cornyn, Senate Colleagues Introduce Resolution Honoring Juneteenth
people of the United States, regardless of background, religion, or race; Whereas slavery was not officially abolished until … John Hickenlooper (D-CO) joined the resolution. Background: Sen. Cornyn has been a leader in introducing a resolution
Cornyn, Coons, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Bolster Ukraine’s Defense Arsenal Using Seized Russian Sovereign Assets
companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives. Background: The Rebuilding Economic Prosperity and Opportunity for Ukrainians (REPO
Cornyn, Padilla Introduce Bill to Strengthen Electric Grid Reliability
keep costs down for future generations.” Background: In February 2021, record amounts of snow, ice, and prolonged
Sen. Cruz Remarks on Senate Commerce Committee Advancing the Protect College Sports Act
colleagues to support the Protect College Sports Act.” BACKGROUND: As of today, 24 collegiate athletic conferences, 267 colleges
Cornyn, Colleagues’ Bill to Prevent Foreign Adversaries from Influencing U.S. Policy Passes Senate Foreign Relations Committee
companion legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives. Background: The Foreign Agents Registration Act (FARA) has not been
Cornyn, Coons Introduce Bill to Combat PRC-linked Organized Crime in Latin America
Action Senior Director of Government Relations Connor Pfeiffer. Background: The Eliminate PRC Organized Crime Act would: Establish
Cornyn, Whitehouse Introduce Bill to Support Youth Aging Out of Foster Care
Danny K. Davis (IL-07). Background: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ John H. Chafee Foster
Cornyn Lauds DOJ for Opening Cornyn-Created Bridging Immigration-Related Deficits Experienced Nationwide (BIDEN) Program
incurred by their taxpayers during the Biden administration.” Background: Senator Cornyn has led the fight in Washington
Sens. Cruz, Budd, Moody Introduce Bill to Support Military Homeschool Families
meets their needs.” Read the bill text here . BACKGROUND The Continuity of Military Parents' Academic Schooling and State
Cornyn, Senate GOP Colleagues Introduce Bill to Increase Protections for Firearms Industry Against Liberal Lawsuits
introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives. Background: The Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA
Cornyn, Welch Bill to Help Solve Cold Cases Passes Senate
leading companion legislation in the House of Representatives. Background: Typically, when a suspect’s identity is unknown
Cornyn, Whitehouse Bill to Enhance Commander-Level Law Enforcement Training Programs Passes Senate
take up and pass this timely bipartisan bill.” Background: The Promoting Police Leadership Act would: Task
Cornyn Introduces Bill to Spur Counter-Drone Defense Innovation
Americans and American interests at home and abroad.” Background: The U.S. Army is actively investing in counter
Cornyn Introduces Legislation to Expand Use of 3D-Printed Defense Technologies
United States’ defense manufacturing and supply chain.” Background: The pilot program would assess whether the use of printable
Cornyn Provision to Combat Online Child Exploitation Signed into Law
children from the horrors of exploitation and abuse.” Background: Sen. Cornyn’s provision that passed as part