U.S. Senator · R · Texas
John Cornyn
- Term
- 2021–2027
- Office
- 517 Hart Senate Office Building
- Bills
- 127
Issue by issue
The same issue areas we use for every senator, so you can see where Cornyn puts their effort — and read the record behind each one.
Justice & civil rights
Extensive record
Cornyn's profile cites 59 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
59 bills
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Their stated view
- Support for Law Enforcement — Champions legislation that strengthens law enforcement capabilities, increases penalties for crimes, and provides resources for police and crime prevention.
Commitments tracked here
- Enhance Public Safety and Law Enforcement
The record (59)
- Bill authoredJustice for American Victims of Illegal Aliens ActLatest action 2025-05-08
- Bill authoredPromoting Police Leadership ActLatest action 2026-06-15
- Bill authoredImproving Police CARE ActLatest action 2025-08-01
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating the week of May 11 through May 17, 2025, as "National Police Week".Latest action 2025-05-13
- Bill authoredEnduring Justice for Victims of Trafficking ActLatest action 2025-12-11
- Bill authoredJUSTICE in D.C. ActLatest action 2025-09-16
- Bill authoredJustice for Victims of Illegal Alien Murders ActLatest action 2025-07-23
- Bill authoredJustice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015Latest action 2015-05-29
Foreign policy
Extensive record
Cornyn's profile cites 56 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
56 bills
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Commitments tracked here
- Combatting Foreign Economic Espionage
The record (56)
- Bill authoredStop PRC Economic Espionage Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-16
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing the 74th anniversary of the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Philippines and the strong bilateral security alliance between our two nations in the wake of escalating aggression and political lawfare by the People's Republic of China in the South China Sea.Latest action 2025-10-30
- Bill cosponsoredConnected Vehicle Security Act of 2026Latest action 2026-09-22
- Bill cosponsoredVeterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-11
- Bill authoredSAFE Supply Chains ActLatest action 2025-04-09
- Bill cosponsoredDeter PRC Aggression Against Taiwan ActLatest action 2025-10-30
- Bill authoredComprehensive Outbound Investment National Security Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-17
- Bill authoredVeterans Mental Health and Addiction Therapy Quality of Care ActLatest action 2025-12-09
Veterans
Substantial record
Cornyn's profile cites 15 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
15 bills
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Their stated view
- Veterans and Community Health — Works to improve services and facilities for veterans and supports community health centers to ensure accessible healthcare for all citizens.
Commitments tracked here
- Protecting Veterans' Healthcare
The record (15)
- Bill authoredA 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".Latest action 2026-08-06
- Bill authoredFairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-04
- Bill cosponsoredVeteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability ActLatest action 2026-03-18
- Bill authoredA 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".Latest action 2026-09-14
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 505 East 9th Avenue in Amarillo, Texas, as the "Mayor Jerry H. Hodge Post Office Building".Latest action 2026-09-14
- Bill cosponsoredDennis and Lois Krisfalusy ActLatest action 2026-04-29
- Bill authoredVeterans Mental Health and Addiction Therapy Quality of Care ActLatest action 2023-12-14
- Bill cosponsoredVeterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-11
Democracy & ethics
Substantial record
Cornyn's profile cites 8 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 other congressional record as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
8 bills
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Commitments tracked here
The record (9)
- Bill authoredA 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".Latest action 2026-09-14
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 505 East 9th Avenue in Amarillo, Texas, as the "Mayor Jerry H. Hodge Post Office Building".Latest action 2026-09-14
- Bill authoredA 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".Latest action 2026-08-06
- Bill authoredA 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.Latest action 2026-09-30
- Congressional Record contextSENATE RESOLUTION 948--COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY FOR 150 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE UNITED STATESLatest action 2026-09-30
- Bill authoredA resolution commending and congratulating Texas A&M University for 150 years of service to the State of Texas and the United States.Latest action 2026-09-30
- Bill authoredJames R. Dominguez Memorial Act of 2024Latest action 2024-07-31
- Bill authoredA bill to authorize the conveyance by the Secretary of the Army of certain property located in Paris, Texas, and for other purposes.Latest action 2024-12-17
Health care
Some record
Cornyn's profile cites 2 bills authored or cosponsored and 1 other congressional record as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
2 bills
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Commitments tracked here
- Support Local Community Health Centers
The record (3)
- Bill authoredA 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.Latest action 2026-08-07
- Congressional Record contextSENATE RESOLUTION 843--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...Latest action 2026-08-07
- Bill cosponsoredEquitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services ActLatest action 2025-07-24
Infrastructure
Limited record
Cornyn's profile cites 2 bills authored or cosponsored as potentially related to 1 documented commitment.
2 bills
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Commitments tracked here
- Promote Resilient Building Standards
The record (2)
- Bill authoredPromoting Resilient Buildings ActLatest action 2026-09-15
- Bill authoredNational Construction Safety Team Enhancement Act of 2024Latest action 2024-06-04
Environment & energy
No records matched yet
Cornyn has stated a position on energy independence, but we have not matched congressional records to it yet.
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Their stated view
- Energy Independence — Supports policies that promote domestic energy production and exports, such as liquefied natural gas (LNG), to enhance national energy security.
Defense & security
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Cornyn has stated a position on national security and defense, but we have not matched congressional records to it yet.
Go deeper on defense & security
Their stated view
- National Security and Defense — Focuses on maintaining a strong military, developing advanced defense technologies, and countering foreign adversaries' influence and threats.
Immigration & border
No records matched yet
Cornyn has stated a position on strong border security, but we have not matched congressional records to it yet.
Go deeper on immigration & border
Their stated view
- Strong Border Security — Advocates for robust measures to control the U.S. border and enforce immigration laws, including eliminating sanctuary cities and increasing funding for border protection.
What Cornyn stands for
The issues this senator has built their public record around, drawn from their own campaign material, official statements and legislative work. Each one links to a source so you can read it yourself.
- 01Immigration
Strong Border Security
Advocates for robust measures to control the U.S. border and enforce immigration laws, including eliminating sanctuary cities and increasing funding for border protection.
- 02Justice
Support for Law Enforcement
Champions legislation that strengthens law enforcement capabilities, increases penalties for crimes, and provides resources for police and crime prevention.
- 03Defense
National Security and Defense
Focuses on maintaining a strong military, developing advanced defense technologies, and countering foreign adversaries' influence and threats.
- 04Energy
Energy Independence
Supports policies that promote domestic energy production and exports, such as liquefied natural gas (LNG), to enhance national energy security.
- 05Veterans
Veterans and Community Health
Works to improve services and facilities for veterans and supports community health centers to ensure accessible healthcare for all citizens.
What they've actually done about it
Each commitment below links to its source and potentially related congressional records. Topic matches do not establish support, opposition, a verified speech, or fulfillment. Senate roll-call votes are not currently included in this collection.
- Veterans
Protecting Veterans' Healthcare
Designate specific Department of Veterans Affairs outpatient clinics in Texas to honor distinguished military personnel, such as Lieutenant General Bernie Mittemeyer.
On the record: 15 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredA 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".Latest action 2026-08-06
- Bill authoredFairness for Servicemembers and their Families Act of 2025Latest action 2025-02-04
- Bill cosponsoredVeteran Burial Timeliness and Death Certificate Accountability ActLatest action 2026-03-18
- Bill authoredA 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".Latest action 2026-09-14
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 505 East 9th Avenue in Amarillo, Texas, as the "Mayor Jerry H. Hodge Post Office Building".Latest action 2026-09-14
- Bill cosponsoredDennis and Lois Krisfalusy ActLatest action 2026-04-29
- Bill authoredVeterans Mental Health and Addiction Therapy Quality of Care ActLatest action 2023-12-14
- Bill cosponsoredVeterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-11
- Justice
Enhance Public Safety and Law Enforcement
Sponsor bills like the 'Carla Walker Act' and 'Promoting Police Leadership Act' to improve law enforcement capabilities, prevent crime, and protect citizens.
On the record: 59 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredJustice for American Victims of Illegal Aliens ActLatest action 2025-05-08
- Bill authoredPromoting Police Leadership ActLatest action 2026-06-15
- Bill authoredImproving Police CARE ActLatest action 2025-08-01
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution designating the week of May 11 through May 17, 2025, as "National Police Week".Latest action 2025-05-13
- Bill authoredEnduring Justice for Victims of Trafficking ActLatest action 2025-12-11
- Bill authoredJUSTICE in D.C. ActLatest action 2025-09-16
- Bill authoredJustice for Victims of Illegal Alien Murders ActLatest action 2025-07-23
- Bill authoredJustice for Victims of Trafficking Act of 2015Latest action 2015-05-29
- International Affairs
Combatting Foreign Economic Espionage
Introduce legislation to counter economic espionage from countries like the People's Republic of China, aiming to protect U.S. intellectual property and industries.
On the record: 56 bills
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredStop PRC Economic Espionage Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-16
- Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing the 74th anniversary of the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Philippines and the strong bilateral security alliance between our two nations in the wake of escalating aggression and political lawfare by the People's Republic of China in the South China Sea.Latest action 2025-10-30
- Bill cosponsoredConnected Vehicle Security Act of 2026Latest action 2026-09-22
- Bill cosponsoredVeterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-11
- Bill authoredSAFE Supply Chains ActLatest action 2025-04-09
- Bill cosponsoredDeter PRC Aggression Against Taiwan ActLatest action 2025-10-30
- Bill authoredComprehensive Outbound Investment National Security Act of 2025Latest action 2025-12-17
- Bill authoredVeterans Mental Health and Addiction Therapy Quality of Care ActLatest action 2025-12-09
- Government Operations
Designate Postal Facilities
Sponsor bills to name U.S. Postal Service facilities in Texas after notable local figures.
On the record: 8 bills · 1 other congressional records
See the 8 records behind this
- Bill authoredA 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".Latest action 2026-09-14
- Bill cosponsoredA bill to designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 505 East 9th Avenue in Amarillo, Texas, as the "Mayor Jerry H. Hodge Post Office Building".Latest action 2026-09-14
- Bill authoredA 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".Latest action 2026-08-06
- Bill authoredA 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.Latest action 2026-09-30
- Congressional Record contextSENATE RESOLUTION 948--COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY FOR 150 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE STATE OF TEXAS AND THE UNITED STATESLatest action 2026-09-30
- Bill authoredA resolution commending and congratulating Texas A&M University for 150 years of service to the State of Texas and the United States.Latest action 2026-09-30
- Bill authoredJames R. Dominguez Memorial Act of 2024Latest action 2024-07-31
- Bill authoredA bill to authorize the conveyance by the Secretary of the Army of certain property located in Paris, Texas, and for other purposes.Latest action 2024-12-17
- Emergency Management
Promote Resilient Building Standards
Advocate for federal policies that encourage and incentivize the construction of buildings more resilient to natural disasters and extreme weather events.
On the record: 2 bills
See the 2 records behind this
- Bill authoredPromoting Resilient Buildings ActLatest action 2026-09-15
- Bill authoredNational Construction Safety Team Enhancement Act of 2024Latest action 2024-06-04
- Health
Support Local Community Health Centers
Sponsor resolutions to recognize and celebrate 'National Community Health Center Week' to encourage public participation and highlight their role in communities.
On the record: 2 bills · 1 other congressional records
See the 3 records behind this
- Bill authoredA 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.Latest action 2026-08-07
- Congressional Record contextSENATE RESOLUTION 843--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...Latest action 2026-08-07
- Bill cosponsoredEquitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services ActLatest action 2025-07-24
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