Senator Cornyn requests a DOJ investigation into alleged federal corruption by PACs funding Texas legislators who fled to block legislation.
Quiver AI Summary
U.S. Senator John Cornyn has requested an investigation by the Department of Justice (DOJ) into alleged federal corruption and election law violations involving Political Action Committees (PACs) associated with Beto O'Rourke. Cornyn claims these PACs have funded Texas legislators who left the state to disrupt legislative proceedings, impacting disaster assistance among other issues.
In his letter to Attorney General Pam Bondi, Cornyn stated, "The absconding House members’ dereliction of duty is truly shameful," and highlighted that many legislators have their expenses covered by these PACs. He raised concerns about possible violations of election laws and the use of PAC funds for personal expenses, suggesting that these actions undermine democratic processes.
Cornyn noted ongoing investigations and emphasized the need for accountability, citing the involvement of significant donors and potential federal law breaches. He urged the DOJ to collaborate with the Federal Election Commission to examine the funding sources and compliance with campaign finance laws.
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John Cornyn Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that John Cornyn is worth $1.4M, as of August 13th, 2025. This is the 262nd highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Cornyn has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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John Cornyn Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by John Cornyn:
- S.2680: A bill to establish sentencing enhancements for offenses relating to bank, mortgage, credit, and tax fraud committed by elected public officials, and for other purposes.
- S.2584: Enduring Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act
- S.2543: Stop the SWARM Act of 2025
- S.2501: VSAFE Act of 2025
- S.2413: Justice for Victims of Illegal Alien Murders Act
- S.2381: PROACTIV Artificial Intelligence Data Act of 2025
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John Cornyn Fundraising
John Cornyn recently disclosed $674.8K of fundraising in a Q2 FEC disclosure filed on July 15th, 2025. This was the 95th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year. 75.1% came from individual donors.
Cornyn disclosed $484.1K of spending. This was the 89th most from all Q2 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Cornyn disclosed $5.9M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 39th most from all Q2 reports we have seen this year.
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