Monday, December 9 at 4:00 p.m. – The Senator will host the 3rd Annual Taste of Delaware in celebration of Delaware Day. Delaware Day is celebrated each year to commemorate Delaware’s ratification of the U.S. Constitution on December 7, 1787. Taste of Delaware, hosted by the Delaware State Chamber of Commerce and Senator Coons, will bring vendors from some of Delaware’s best eateries to Capitol Hill to showcase culinary traditions from the First State. 325 Kennedy Caucus Room, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. – Open to press.
Wednesday, December 11 at 9:00 a.m. – The Senator will attend a Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee meeting. The committee will discuss how Congress can help philanthropic foundations and social entrepreneurs thrive in the current economy. U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. – Closed to press.
Wednesday, December 11 at 2:10 p.m. – The Senator will deliver holiday cookies and a message of thanks to U.S Capitol Police at a special event honoring police for their service and dedication throughout the year. Senator Coons is co-chair of the Senate Law Enforcement Caucus. Capitol Police Headquarters, 119 D. Street NE, Washington, D.C. – Closed to press.
Wednesday, December 11 at 2:00 p.m. – The Senator will attend a Judiciary Committee hearing on continued oversight of U.S. Government surveillance authorities. The committee will hear testimony from Keith Alexander, Director of the National Security Administration; James Cole, Deputy Attorney General of the Department of Justice; and Robert Litt, General Counsel of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. 226 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. – Open to press. Contact Judiciary Committee’s Jessica Brady at 202-224-7703.
Thursday, December 12 at 10:00 a.m. – The Senator will attend a Judiciary Committee business meeting. The committee will consider three nominations for U.S. Circuit Judge, eleven nominations for U.S. District Judge, two nominations for U.S. Marshal, one nomination for Assistant Attorney General, and four bills. 226 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. – Open to press. Contact Judiciary Committee’s Jessica Brady at 202-224-7703.
Thursday, December 12 at 12:00 p.m. – The Senator will preside over the Senate until 1:00 p.m. Senate Chamber, U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. – Open to press who wish to sit in the Senate Gallery.
Thursday, December 12 at 2:30 p.m. – The Senator will chair a Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee meeting on manufacturing. The committee will examine the four components of the Senate’s Manufacturing Jobs for America initiative – exports, skills training, access to capital, and creating the conditions necessary for growth – with representatives from key states for American manufacturing. U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. – Closed to press.
Thursday, December 12 at 4:00 p.m. – The Senator will preside over the Senate until 5:00 p.m. Senate Chamber, U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. – Open to press who wish to sit in the Senate Gallery.
Thursday, December 12 at 6:15 p.m. – The Senator will attend the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition’s 2013 Tribute Reception and Dinner honoring Vice President Joseph Biden. The event honors individuals for their long-standing commitment to international affairs. In addition to the vice president, Representative Kay Granger (R-TX) and Representative Nita Lowey (D-NY) are honorees. Grand Hyatt, 1000 H Street NW, Washington, D.C. Closed to press.
Note: Schedule is subject to change.