{"database": "press", "table": "releases", "rows": [["https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/news/cornyn-supported-defense-bill-passes-senate-3/", "Cornyn-Supported Defense Bill Passes Senate", "2025-12-17", "2025", "2025-12", "Republican", "Senate", "TX", "John Cornyn", "C001056", "www.cornyn.senate.gov", "cornyn", "https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/news/", "scraper", "WASHINGTON \u2013 Today, the Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026, which includes multiple wins for Texas and legislation authored by U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) that will benefit Texas service members and military installations, as well as support ongoing national security efforts:\n\n\u201cAs our world becomes increasingly dangerous, it\u2019s never been more imperative for the United States to ensure proper resources are available to bolster our defense capabilities and readiness to address emerging threats,\u201d said Sen. Cornyn. \u201cThis legislation includes several of my provisions, including legislation I authored to prohibit American investment in certain technologies in China, Iran, North Korea, and other foreign adversaries, and I am glad it is heading to President Trump\u2019s desk.\u201d\n\nSen. Cornyn\u2019s Legislation Included in the NDAA:\n\nComprehensive Outbound Investment National Security (COINS) Act (formerly known as the Foreign Investment Guardrails to Help Thwart (FIGHT) China Act): Safeguards the United States against the growing threat posed by the People\u2019s Republic of China by prohibiting and requiring notification of U.S. investment in certain technologies in China, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Russia, and Venezuela.\n\nImproving Police Critical Aid for Responding to Emergencies (CARE) Act: Equips law enforcement officers with quality trauma kits so they can respond immediately if a civilian or fellow officer experiences a traumatic injury during a call.\n\nPartnership for Advancing Regional Training and Narcotics Enforcement Response Strategies (PARTNERS) Act: Requires the Department of War (DoW) to recommend future additional joint training with Mexican military forces to combat cartels.\n\nCounternarcotics Enhancement Act: Directs the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) to develop an action plan to enhance counternarcotics collaboration, coordination, and cooperation between the U.S. and Mexico.\n\nGrowing University AI for Defense (GUARD) Act: Codifies a portion of President Trump\u2019s AI Action Plan and enables the Department of War (DoW) to establish and lead a National Security and Defense AI Institute to advance defense innovation, workforce development, and Artificial Intelligence (AI) readiness.\n\nDisinterment of Fernando V. Cota from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery: Directs the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to disinter Fernando V. Cota, an alleged serial murderer and convicted rapist, from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at the request of the son of one of his alleged victims.\n\nProvisions to modernize the U.S. nuclear security enterprise by directing a focused effort on the safety and security of U.S. nuclear infrastructure through the upgrading of aging facilities.\n\nProvisions to enhance U.S. military recruiters\u2019 access to secondary schools to ensure military recruiters have as equal access to high schools as colleges and employers do, ensuring prospective recruits understand the benefits of military service.\n\nOther Texas-Specific Provisions Include:", 1, "2026-03-30T01:40:41Z", "2026-04-06T20:09:11Z"]], "columns": ["url", "title", "date", "year", "month", "party", "chamber", "state", "member_name", "bioguide_id", "domain", "scraper", "source", "date_source", "text", "has_text", "collected_at", "updated_at"], "primary_keys": ["url"], "primary_key_values": ["https://www.cornyn.senate.gov/news/cornyn-supported-defense-bill-passes-senate-3/"], "units": {}, "query_ms": 2.8913698624819517, "source": "dwillis/congress-press", "source_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press", "license": "MIT", "license_url": "https://github.com/dwillis/congress-press/blob/main/LICENSE"}