Once the backbone of our economy and pathway to the middle class, America’s manufacturing industry has particularly struggled in the current economic climate. With factories closing around the nation and thousands of workers laid off, Senator Coons and a coalition of leaders have voiced their support for efforts to rehabilitate the manufacturing industry and get Americans back to work.
That’s why Chris was pleased Monday about President Obama’s announcement that he was creating a new Office of Manufacturing Policy that would be part of the National Economic Council at the White House. The office, which will be co-chaired by Secretary John Bryson and National Economic Council Director Gene Sperling, will work across federal agencies to coordinate the execution of manufacturing programs and the development of manufacturing policy.
“At this make-or-break time for the middle class and our economy, we need a strong manufacturing sector that will put Americans back to work making products stamped with three proud words: Made in America,” President Obama said. “I am grateful that Secretary Bryson and Gene Sperling will head up this office to continue our efforts to revitalize this great American industry and fight for American workers and jobs.”
Since being sworn-in to the Senate, Chris has fought to strengthen our manufacturing industry and create jobs for American and Delawarean manufacturing workers. Specifically, Chris devoted his Senate maiden speech to manufacturing and the first bill he introduced contained measures that would jumpstart domestic manufacturing and create conditions to help businesses grow and create high-quality, high-paying middle-class jobs.
Click here to learn more about Chris’ fist bill, the “Job Creation Through Innovation Act.”
Click here to watch Senator Coons deliver his maiden speech.
Click here to learn more about Chris’ work to create jobs for Delawareans.