119th Congress

John Cornyn

Senator, Texas

Party

Republican

Born: February 2, 1952 (age 74)
In Congress: Senate since 2002
Term Ends: January 3, 2027
Office Phone: 202-224-2934
Website: cornyn.senate.gov

Committees

Joint Committee on Taxation
Finance
Foreign Relations
Budget
Judiciary
Senate Select Committee on Intelligence
United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control Chairman

Who Is John Cornyn?

John Cornyn is a Republican senator from Texas in the 119th Congress. In Congress: Senate since 2002. Born February 2, 1952, Cornyn is 74. Cornyn sponsored 139 bills and resolutions this Congress.

Bills John Cornyn Sponsored

A resolution commending and congratulating Texas A&M University for 150 years of service to the State of Texas and the United States. (S.Res. 948, Agreed To)
A bill to establish the Lone Star Coastal National Recreation Area to conserve, protect, and promote the economic benefits of the natural, cultural, and recreational resources of the Upper and Middle Texas Gulf Coast as a unit of the National Park System. (S. 5677, In Committee)
STRONGER Act (S. 5543, In Committee)
Promoting Resilient Buildings Act (S. 388, Out of Committee)
A bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 620 East Pecan Boulevard in McAllen, Texas, as the "Agent Raul H. Gonzalez Jr. Memorial Post Office". (S. 917, Out of Committee)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of the first week of August 2026, as "National Community Health Center Week", encouraging all people of the United States to participate by visiting their local community health center, and celebrating the important partnership between community health centers and the communities they serve. (S.Res. 843, Agreed To)
DEPOTS Act (S. 5349, In Committee)
Depot Data Transparency Act (S. 5348, In Committee)
A bill to designate the community-based outpatient clinic of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Lubbock, Texas, as the "Lieutenant General Bernie Mittemeyer VA Clinic". (S. 5334, In Committee)
A resolution commemorating June 19, 2026, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States. (S.Res. 781, Agreed To)
Eliminate PRC Organized Crime Act (S. 4723, Out of Committee)
PAID OFF Act of 2025 (S. 3050, Out of Committee)

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Small Tax Case Threshold Modernization Act (S. 5078, In Committee)
Affordable Prescriptions for Patients Act (S. 1041, Passed the Senate)
Stop PRC Economic Espionage Act of 2026 (S. 5024, In Committee)
Mystic Alerts Act (S. 4968, In Committee)
POWER ON Act of 2026 (S. 4827, In Committee)
SABER Act of 2026 (S. 4826, In Committee)
Fresh Starts for Foster Youth Act (S. 4797, In Committee)
Promoting Police Leadership Act (S. 4394, Passed the Senate)
Carla Walker Act (S. 1890, Passed the Senate)
Stopping Harmful and Outrageous Torts Act (S. 4775, In Committee)
A bill to provide for a requirement for networked autonomous kinetic capability against small unmanned aircraft systems. (S. 4768, In Committee)
A bill to require the Secretary of Defense to establish a pilot program to evaluate the safety, quality, and qualification pathways of printable energetic feedstocks for controlled additive manufacturing applications. (S. 4766, In Committee)
Critical Minerals Security Act of 2025 (S. 789, Out of Committee)
Farm Credit Adjustment Act (S. 4655, In Committee)
No Tax on Border Patrol Agent Overtime Act (S. 4580, In Committee)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 2026 as "National Child Abuse Prevention Month", and the goals and ideals of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. (S.Res. 706, Agreed To)
WATER for Farmers Act (S. 4549, In Committee)
Stop Fueling Cartel Violence Act (S. 4544, In Committee)
BOOT Sharia Law Act (S. 4542, In Committee)
LNG Export Security Act (S. 4520, In Committee)
BACK OFF Act (S. 4501, In Committee)
I–47 Future Interstate Act of 2026 (S. 4484, In Committee)
Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act of 2025 (S. 2934, Passed the Senate)
CLEAR Path Act (S. 2132, Passed the Senate)
Sanctuary City Elimination Act (S. 4316, In Committee)
No Funding to Honor Crime Scenes Act (S. 4293, In Committee)
Holocaust Expropriated Art Recovery Act of 2025 (S. 1884, Became Law)
Child Predators Accountability Act (S. 4260, In Committee)
Dalilah’s Law Act (S. 4224, In Committee)
No Funding to Honor Crime Scenes Act (S. 4205, In Committee)
End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026 (S. 4123, Passed the Senate)
RESPECT Act of 2025 (S. 2807, Out of Committee)
VSAFE Act of 2025 (S. 2683, Out of Committee)
Federal Law Enforcement Officer Service Weapon Purchase Act of 2026 (S. 4117, In Committee)
Stop Somali CASH Fraud Act (S. 4078, In Committee)
Need for Speed Act (S. 3906, In Committee)
Defeat Sharia Law in America Act (S. 3887, In Committee)
SIREN Act of 2026 (S. 3858, In Committee)
United States Legal Gold and Mining Partnership Act (S. 3496, Out of Committee)
ICE Protection Act of 2026 (S. 3675, In Committee)
Stop Fraud by SOMALIA Act (S. 3644, In Committee)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of Operation Absolute Resolve. (S.Res. 582, Introduced)
Stop Illegal Aliens Drunk Driving (S. 3584, In Committee)
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (S. 1071, Became Law)
Comprehensive Outbound Investment National Security Act of 2025 (S. 3555, In Committee)
A bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to terminate the tax-exempt status of terrorist supporting organizations. (S. 3554, In Committee)
ENFORCE Act (S. 3021, Passed the Senate)
GUARD Act of 2025 (S. 3454, In Committee)
Enduring Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act (S. 2584, Passed the Senate)
Veterans Mental Health and Addiction Therapy Quality of Care Act (S. 702, Out of Committee)
Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act (S. 3402, In Committee)
Scam Compound Accountability and Mobilization Act (S. 2950, Passed the Senate)
Back the Blue Act of 2025 (S. 3366, In Committee)
More Homes on the Market Act (S. 3332, In Committee)
Human Trafficking Survivor Tax Relief Act (S. 3261, In Committee)
Countering Threats and Attacks on Our Judges Act (S. 2379, Passed the Senate)
Space RACE Act (S. 3198, In Committee)
REVOKE Act (S. 3181, In Committee)
END Illicit Chinese Tobacco Act (S. 3148, In Committee)
A resolution supporting the goals and ideals of Red Ribbon Week during the period of October 23 through October 31, 2025. (S.Res. 479, Agreed To)
HUD Transparency Act of 2025 (S. 3061, In Committee)
Kayla Hamilton Act (S. 3054, In Committee)
A bill to require a plan to modernize the nuclear security enterprise. (S. 3053, In Committee)
A bill to promote recruiter access to secondary schools. (S. 3052, In Committee)
PARTNERS Act (S. 3051, In Committee)
Strengthening Child Exploitation Enforcement Act (S. 1333, Passed the Senate)
SAFE Orbit Act (S. 428, Out of Committee)
Hidden Foster Care Transparency Act (S. 2902, In Committee)
Fight Illicit Pill Presses Act (S. 2870, In Committee)
JUSTICE in D.C. Act (S. 2815, In Committee)
Share the Savings with Seniors Act (S. 2770, In Committee)
A resolution amending the Standing Rules of the Senate to authorize the Majority Leader to move to proceed to the en bloc consideration of certain nominations. (S.Res. 379, Introduced)
LETITIA Act (S. 2680, In Committee)
No Tax Treaties for Foreign Aggressors Act (S. 2646, In Committee)
Improving Police CARE Act (S. 1595, Passed the Senate)
Stop the SWARM Act of 2025 (S. 2543, In Committee)
VSAFE Act of 2025 (S. 2501, In Committee)
Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge Act (S. 1596, Became Law)
Justice for Victims of Illegal Alien Murders Act (S. 2413, In Committee)
United States Research Protection Act of 2025 (S. 769, Out of Committee)
PROACTIV Artificial Intelligence Data Act of 2025 (S. 2381, In Committee)
Halting the Epidemic of Addiction and Loss Act of 2025 (S. 2336, In Committee)
Counternarcotics Enhancement Act (S. 2242, In Committee)
SPIES Act (S. 2227, In Committee)
A resolution expressing the sense of the Senate in support of the recent United States and Israeli military strikes on Iran. (S.Res. 307, Introduced)
Intelligence Community Technology Bridge Act of 2025 (S. 2194, In Committee)
A resolution commemorating June 19, 2025, as "Juneteenth National Independence Day" in recognition of June 19, 1865, the date on which news of the end of slavery reached the slaves in the Southwestern States. (S.Res. 290, Agreed To)
Big Bend National Park Boundary Adjustment Act (S. 1112, Passed the Senate)
A resolution recognizing the life, achievements, and public service of former First Lady Barbara Pierce Bush on the occasion of her 100th birthday. (S.Res. 286, Agreed To)
Special District Fairness and Accessibility Act (S. 2014, In Committee)
Stop Funding Genital Mutilation Act (S. 2008, In Committee)
LAUNCH Act (S. 1961, In Committee)
Don’t Sell My DNA Act (S. 1916, In Committee)
A bill to modify the provision of law on expedited review of export licenses for exports of advanced technologies to Australia, the United Kingdom, and Canada. (S. 1896, In Committee)
Generating Retirement Ownership through Long-Term Holding (S. 1839, In Committee)
PROTECT Our Children Reauthorization Act of 2025 (S. 539, Out of Committee)
Empower Charter School Educators to Lead Act (S. 1795, In Committee)
State Border Security Assistance Act (S. 1790, In Committee)
A resolution honoring the life and legacy of the late George Foreman. (S.Res. 178, Agreed To)
STOP Screwworms Act (S. 1751, In Committee)
Mission to MARS Act (S. 1722, In Committee)
STOP China Act (S. 1711, In Committee)
Justice for American Victims of Illegal Aliens Act (S. 1675, In Committee)
SHIELD Against CCP Act (S. 1625, In Committee)
A resolution expressing support for the designation of April 2025 as "National Child Abuse Prevention Month", and the goals and ideals of National Child Abuse Prevention Month. (S.Res. 184, Agreed To)
Taiwan Assurance Implementation Act (S. 821, Out of Committee)
Public Safety Officer Concussion and Traumatic Brain Injury Health Act of 2025 (S. 1409, In Committee)
Bring the Space Shuttle Home Act (S. 1403, In Committee)
Drug Competition Enhancement Act (S. 1040, Out of Committee)
Small Business Taxpayer Bill of Rights Act of 2025 (S. 1386, In Committee)
SAFE Supply Chains Act (S. 1362, In Committee)
Project Safe Neighborhoods Reauthorization Act of 2025 (S. 1300, In Committee)
Driving Forward Act (S. 1284, In Committee)
Feral Swine Eradication Act (S. 1207, In Committee)
Portable Ultrasound Reimbursement Equity Act of 2025 (S. 1168, In Committee)
FIGHT China Act of 2025 (S. 1053, In Committee)
Improving Access to Addiction Medicine Providers Act (S. 1036, In Committee)
SHOPP Act of 2025 (S. 813, In Committee)
United States Legal Gold and Mining Partnership Act (S. 799, In Committee)
American Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act (S. 706, In Committee)
CATCH Fentanyl Act (S. 703, In Committee)
Small Business Investment Act of 2025 (S. 695, In Committee)
Fairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2025 (S. 385, In Committee)
Cattle Fever Tick Eradication Program Enhancement Act of 2025 (S. 319, In Committee)
Public Safety First Act (S. 149, In Committee)
A bill to rename the medical center of the Department of Veterans Affairs in Dallas, Texas, as the "Eddie Bernice Johnson VA Medical Center". (S. 116, In Committee)
Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025 (S. 65, In Committee)

Floor Speeches

Cornyn spoke on the floor 117 times on 82 session days in the 119th Congress.

Senate, September 30, 2026, 361 wordsMystic Alerts Act
On July 4, 2025, Central Texas experienced a once-in-a-century flooding event that caused the waters of the Guadalupe River to rise a shocking 26 feet in just 45 minutes. Homes were washed away, trees were toppled, streets were swallowed up, and communities in central Texas were ravaged, bringing an entire State to our knees.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
Senate, September 16, 2026, 624 wordsDigital Asset Market Clarity Act
Yesterday, I voted to proceed to debate on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, legislation to provide oversight for the digital asset industry. This is an important bill to protect investors, provide clear rules of the road, and promote innovation and entrepreneurship. However, I remain concerned about the bill's impact on community banks and law enforcement activities.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
Senate, July 14, 2026, 1,686 wordsNational Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027: Motion to Proceed
4 years ago, Congress passed our legislative response to one of the deadliest school shootings in American history. It happened in Uvalde, TX, at Robb Elementary School. Nineteen innocent children and two adults--teachers--lost their lives that day.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
Senate, June 23, 2026, 15 wordsUnanimous Consent Request: S. RES. 784That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
Senate, June 23, 2026, 2,182 wordsChina
There is an old Chinese saying attributed to Deng Xiaoping that goes:…
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
Senate, June 17, 2026, 7 wordsVote on Steel Nomination (Executive Calendar)That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
Senate, June 10, 2026, 1,073 wordsUnanimous Consent Requests
The Senator from Oregon is prepared to let this essential foreign intelligence surveillance tool go dark unless we accede to his demands. And frankly, the demand for a warrant to search lawfully collected foreign intelligence makes no sense whatsoever.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
Senate, June 10, 2026, 50 wordsMeasure Read the First Time: S. 4744
I understand that there is a bill at the desk, and I ask for its first reading, S. 4744.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
Senate, June 10, 2026, 60 wordsStop Secret Spending Act of 2025
I now ask unanimous consent that the committee-reported amendments be agreed to; that the bill, as amended, be considered and read a third time and passed; and that the motion to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗
Senate, June 10, 2026, 89 wordsThe Calendar
I now ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of the following bills en bloc: Calendar No. 410, S. 736; Calendar No. 411, S. 825; Calendar No. 412, S. 3041; Calendar No. 414, S. 4394; Calendar No. 419, S. 1890.
That Day on the Floor Read in the Record ↗

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Carla Walker Act (Senate, June 10, 2026)
Iran (Senate, June 3, 2026)
Religious Freedom (Senate, May 14, 2026)
Nomination of Brian Birdwell (Executive Calendar) (Senate, May 12, 2026)
Nomination of Ryan Raybould (Executive Calendar) (Senate, May 12, 2026)
Introductory Statement on S. 4501 (Senate, May 12, 2026)
Unanimous Consent Request: H.r. 4371 (Senate, April 30, 2026)
Insulin Act of 2026 (Senate, April 29, 2026)
Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (Senate, April 29, 2026)
Recognizing the Archer Center (Senate, April 22, 2026)
Adams House (Senate, April 20, 2026)
Unanimous Consent Request: S. 4293 (Executive Session) (Senate, April 14, 2026)
Iran (Executive Session) (Senate, April 13, 2026)
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026: Motion to Proceed: Resumed (Senate, March 25, 2026)
Nomination of Markwayne Mullin (Executive Session) (Senate, March 23, 2026)
SAVE America Act (Executive Session) (Senate, March 23, 2026)
Department of Homeland Security (Executive Session) (Senate, March 20, 2026)
Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act: Resumed (Senate, March 19, 2026)
End Special Treatment for Congress at Airports Act of 2026 (Senate, March 19, 2026)
Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act: Continued (Senate, March 18, 2026)
Waiving Quorum Call (Executive Session) (Senate, February 25, 2026)
State of the Union Address (Executive Session) (Senate, February 25, 2026)
Unanimous Consent Request: S. Res. 597 (Executive Session) (Senate, February 5, 2026)
New World Screwworm (Executive Session) (Senate, February 5, 2026)
Elections (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 3, 2026)
Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026 (Senate, January 14, 2026)
Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Relating to "Patient Protection And... (Senate, January 13, 2026)
Trump Administration (Senate, January 7, 2026)
Enhancing Necessary Federal Offenses Regarding Child Exploitation Act (Senate, December 16, 2025)
Immigration (Executive Session) (Senate, December 15, 2025)
Immigration (Executive Session) (Senate, December 11, 2025)
Healthcare (Executive Session) (Senate, December 11, 2025)
National Defense Authorization Act (Executive Calendar) (Senate, December 9, 2025)
Nomination of James D. Maxwell II (Executive Calendar) (Senate, December 9, 2025)
Vote on Maxwell Nomination (Executive Calendar) (Senate, December 9, 2025)
China (Senate, December 4, 2025)
Parole Authority and Operation Allies Welcome (Executive Session) (Senate, December 3, 2025)
Honoring Specialist Sarah Beckstrom and Staff Sergeant Andrew Wolfe (Senate, December 1, 2025)
Senate Agenda (Senate, December 1, 2025)
Unanimous Consent Request: S. 2070 (Executive Calendar) (Senate, October 21, 2025)
Government Funding (Executive Calendar) (Senate, October 3, 2025)
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (Senate, September 16, 2025)
Unanimous Consent Request: S. Res. 379 (Executive Calendar) (Senate, September 9, 2025)
Legislative Accomplishments (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 30, 2025)
New World Screwworm (Executive Session) (Senate, July 28, 2025)
Border Security (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 23, 2025)
National Defense Authorization Act (Senate, July 21, 2025)
Smithsonian Institution (Executive Session) (Senate, July 17, 2025)
One Big Beautiful Bill Act (Senate, July 14, 2025)
Central Texas Floods (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 10, 2025)
Central Texas Floods (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 8, 2025)
Waiving Quorum Call (Executive Calendar) (Senate, July 8, 2025)
One Big Beautiful Bill (Senate, June 28, 2025)
Executive Office of the President of the United States (Executive Calendar) (Senate, June 17, 2025)
Trump Administration (Executive Session) (Senate, June 4, 2025)
Department of Government Efficiency (Executive Session) (Senate, June 4, 2025)
Waiving Quorum Calls (Executive Session) (Senate, June 4, 2025)
Budget Resolution (Executive Session) (Senate, June 2, 2025)
Providing Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency Relating to "California State Motor Vehicle And... (Senate, May 22, 2025)
Border Security (Senate, May 19, 2025)
Unanimous Consent Request: S. Res. 219 (Executive Calendar) (Senate, May 13, 2025)
Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge (Senate, May 13, 2025)
Ukraine (Senate, May 12, 2025)
Department of Government Efficiency (Senate, May 5, 2025)
Budget Reconciliation (Executive Session) (Senate, May 1, 2025)
Measure Read the First Time: S. 1582 (Senate, May 1, 2025)
Resolutions Submitted Today (Senate, May 1, 2025)
Trump Administration First 100 Days (Executive Calendar) (Senate, April 29, 2025)
Water Treaty (Executive Calendar) (Senate, April 29, 2025)
Tribute to Amanda Lincoln (Senate, April 28, 2025)
Unanimous Consent Agreement: S.j. RES. 49 (Senate, April 28, 2025)
Texas (Senate, April 28, 2025)
Immigration (Executive Session) (Senate, April 10, 2025)
Government Funding (Senate, April 7, 2025)
Honoring the Life of the Honorable Alan K. Simpson, Former Senator for the State of Wyoming (Senate, March 27, 2025)
Elon Musk (Executive Calendar) (Senate, March 26, 2025)
Department of Education (Executive Session) (Senate, March 25, 2025)
Russia (Executive Session) (Senate, March 25, 2025)
Waiving Quorum Call (Executive Session) (Senate, March 25, 2025)
Trump Administration (Executive Session) (Senate, March 24, 2025)
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (Executive Calendar) (Senate, March 13, 2025)
Introductory Statement on S. 1053 (Senate, March 13, 2025)
Government Funding (Executive Session) (Senate, March 12, 2025)
Nomination of Steven Bradbury (Executive Session) (Senate, March 11, 2025)
Trump Administration (Executive Session) (Senate, March 11, 2025)
Filibuster (Executive Session) (Senate, March 10, 2025)
Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (Executive Session) (Senate, March 10, 2025)
Ukraine (Executive Session) (Senate, March 6, 2025)
Department of Government Efficiency (Executive Session) (Senate, March 5, 2025)
Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Internal Revenue Service Relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That... (Senate, March 4, 2025)
Providing for Congressional Disapproval Under Chapter 8 of Title 5, United States Code, of the Rule Submitted by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Relating to "Protection of Marine... (Senate, February 25, 2025)
Trump Administration (Executive Calendar) (Senate, February 13, 2025)
Nomination of Kashyap Patel (Executive Session) (Senate, February 11, 2025)
Border Security (Executive Session) (Senate, February 11, 2025)
Nomination of Kashyap Patel (Executive Session) (Senate, February 10, 2025)
Energy (Executive Session) (Senate, February 10, 2025)
Border Security (Executive Session) (Senate, February 5, 2025)
January 6 (Executive Session) (Senate, January 28, 2025)
Border Security (Executive Session) (Senate, January 28, 2025)
Nomination of Peter Hegseth (Executive Session) (Senate, January 24, 2025)
Trump Administration (Executive Session) (Senate, January 24, 2025)
Cabinet Nominations (Executive Session) (Senate, January 23, 2025)
Laken Riley Act (Senate, January 16, 2025)
Administration of Oath of Office (Senate, January 14, 2025)
Laken Riley Act: Motion To Proceed (Senate, January 8, 2025)
National Security (Senate, January 7, 2025)
119th Congress (Senate, January 7, 2025)

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Questions About John Cornyn

Is John Cornyn still in Congress?

Yes. John Cornyn is serving as senator from Texas in the 119th Congress.

What party is John Cornyn?

John Cornyn is a Republican.

When is John Cornyn up for reelection?

Cornyn's current term ends January 3, 2027, so the seat is on the ballot in November 2026.

How old is John Cornyn?

John Cornyn was born February 2, 1952 and is 74.

What committees is John Cornyn on?

Joint Committee on Taxation; Senate Committee on Finance; Senate Committee on Foreign Relations; Senate Committee on the Budget; Senate Committee on the Judiciary; Senate Select Committee on Intelligence; United States Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control (Chairman).