JohnCornyn - Senator John Cornyn
Austin, Texas
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About
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John Cornyn is the senior United States Senator from Texas, a position he has held since 2002. Here's a quick look at his journey:
- Served as Texas Attorney General (1999-2002)
- Associate Justice on the Texas Supreme Court (1991-1997)
- Texas State Senator for District 11 (1990-1997)
His legislative work includes:
- Co-authoring the Violence Against Women Act in 2013
- Leading the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act in 2022
Cornyn is also known for:
- His advocacy for gun rights, often earning high ratings from the NRA
- Co-founding the Senate Human Rights Caucus
- Being named one of the "25 Most Influential People in America" by Time magazine