Monday, April 27 at 7:30 a.m. — The Senator will participate in a panel discussion on criminal justice reform called “Incarceration Nation.” He will join United States Attorney Charlie Oberly, Chief Justice Leo Strine and Judge John Gleeson, District Court Judge for the Eastern District of New York, as a part of Salesianum’s Breakfast Lecture Series to discuss causes and solutions for the United States’ large prison population. Salesianum School, 1801 North Broom Street, Wilmington DE. – Open to press. Contact: Betsy Dougart at 302-356-2660.
Tuesday, April 28 at 6:45 p.m. – The Senator will attend the Refugees International Gala. The Senator will be honored with a Congressional Award for “demonstrating extraordinary leadership and commitment to humanitarian action” at this event. Andrew Mellon Auditorium, 1301 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington DC. – Open to press. Contact: Kendra Davis at 703-582-3203.
Wednesday, April 29 at 9:15 a.m. – The Senator will attend a breakfast discussion on building a strong American workforce. He will be joined by Secretary of Labor Tom Perez, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), and National Association of Manufacturers President Jay Timmons to discuss ways that Congress can improve skills training programs for the jobs of tomorrow. Union Station’s Columbus Room, 40 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC. – Open to press. Contact: Whitney Mitchell (Third Way) wmitchell@thirdway.org.
Wednesday, April 29 at 5 p.m. – The Senator will attend the Paul H. Douglas Award for Ethics in Government Ceremony. The Paul H. Douglas Award for Ethics in Government is given annually to a government official whose career demonstrates and promotes respect for high standards of public service; this year, Representative John Lewis will be honored for his work with the civil rights movement. Dirksen Senate Office Building, Room 106, Washington, DC. – Open to press. Contact: Jim Paul at 217-244-6762.
Wednesday, April 29 at 6 p.m. — The Senator will attend the March of Dimes Gourmet Gala. At this unique event, the Senator will participate in a competitive cook-off against other Senators and Representatives preparing and serving their favorite dishes to locally acclaimed professional chefs. Proceeds from this event support the March of Dimes foundation, which funds lifesaving research and programs and works to end premature birth, birth defects and infant mortality. National Building Museum, 440 G Street NW, Washington, D.C. – Open to press. Contact: Sean Coit at 202-224-0351.
Thursday, April 30 at 10 a.m. – The Senator will testify at the Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources’ hearing on energy efficiency legislation. Sen. Coons will testify on the Coons-Collins weatherization bill and Coons-Gardner Energy Savings Through Public Private Partnerships act. Sen. Coons will be on a Members panel with Senators Collins (R-ME) and Klobuchar (D-MN). Dirksen-366, Washington D.C. Open to press. Contact: Sean Coit at 202-224-0351.
Thursday, April 30 at 7:30 p.m. – The Senator will attend a dinner with the Council on Competitiveness Executive Committee. The Council’s goal is to increase the United States’ economic competitiveness in the global marketplace and to bring high-value economic activity into the United States. The Council works to facilitate the debate on competitiveness by bringing together business, labor, academic and government leaders to evaluate economic challenges and opportunities. The Army-Navy Club, 901 17th Street NW, Washington, DC. – Open to press. Contact: Andrew Steigerwald at ASteigerwald@compete.org
Friday, May 1 at 2:00 p.m. – The Senator will attend the investiture of Collins J. Seitz Jr as a Justice on the Supreme Court of Delaware. Collins J. Seitz Jr is a native Delawarean and a longtime corporate lawyer, specializing in commercial, intellectual property, and trust cases. The Baby Grand, 818 N Market Street, Wilmington, DE. – Open to press. Contact: Kathryn Wolinski at 302-255-0099.