
John Cornyn
John Cornyn
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Supports tax cuts, deregulation, and pro-business policies; helped author the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Opposes ACA mandates and government-run healthcare; supports market-based solutions and mental health investment.
As a Texas senator, one of the strongest voices for border security, border wall funding, and stricter immigration enforcement.
Opposes blanket student loan forgiveness; supports school choice and local control of education.
Supports strong national defense and Texas's extensive military installations.
Opposes climate mandates and Green New Deal; supports Texas's energy industry.
Co-authored the FIRST STEP Act; supports targeted reforms while maintaining tough-on-crime stance overall.
Supports strong alliances, confronting China, and U.S. leadership abroad; serves on Intelligence Committee.
Supports innovation-friendly tech policies; active on cybersecurity and national security aspects of technology.
Supports preserving Social Security and Medicare while exploring reforms for long-term sustainability.
Led Republican negotiations on the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act after the Uvalde shooting in Texas, while generally supporting gun rights.
Supports infrastructure investment for Texas's transportation, broadband, and water needs.
Supports reducing regulations to increase housing supply; opposes government housing mandates.
Strongly supports Texas's oil and gas industry, energy independence, and reducing regulations on energy production.
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