Monday, January 13 at 12:30 p.m. – The Senator will hold a press conference with volunteer firefighters and other emergency responders at Elsmere Fire Company addressing the White House’s correction of an Affordable Care Act flaw that would have forced Delaware volunteer fire companies to provide healthcare coverage to members. Last month, Senator Coons sponsored the bipartisan Protect Volunteer Firefighters and Emergency Responders Act. Elsmere Fire Company, 1107 Kirkwood Hwy, Elsmere, DE – Open to press. Contact Brian P. Cunningham at 302-650-7858.
Tuesday, January 14 at 3:45 p.m. – The Senator will attend a Judiciary Committee hearing on the report of the President’s Review Group on Intelligence and Communications Technologies. Members of the Review Group will testify on the report’s recommendations for NSA reform. 226 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. – Open to press. Contact Judiciary Committee’s Jessica Brady at 202-224-7703.
Wednesday, January 15 at 9:00 a.m. – The Senator will attend a Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee meeting. The discussion will focus on efforts to raise the minimum wage. U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. – Closed to press.
Wednesday, January 15 at 2:00 p.m. – The Senator will preside over the Senate until 2:30 p.m. Senate Chamber, U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. – Open to press who wish to sit in the Senate Gallery.
Wednesday, January 15 at 2:30 p.m. – The Senator will host a Twitter Town Hall on national service with Voices for National Service. Senator Coons will answer questions live on Twitter about his experience volunteering with AmeriCorps and the importance of investing in our national service programs. Use hashtag #LetsTalkService to participate.
Thursday, January 16 at 10:00 a.m. – The Senator will attend a Judiciary Committee business meeting. The committee will consider several nominations and legislation related to sentencing reform. 226 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. – Open to press. Contact Judiciary Committee’s Jessica Brady at 202-224-7703.
Friday, January 17 at 12:00 p.m. – The Senator will speak to the MIT Club and the American Chemical Society Delaware Section. He will discuss his efforts in the Senate to support research funding and STEM education and answer questions from audience members. Brantwyn Estate at DuPont Country Club, 600 Rockland Road, Wilmington, DE – Closed to press.
Friday, January 17 at 1:15 p.m. – The Senator will give remarks at the Raising Kings Conference. The conference is focused on fostering healthy images and expectations of men and boys of color by elevating the level of positive male engagement in the lives of boys. PS duPont Middle School, 701 West 34th St. Wilmington, DE – Open to press.
Friday, January 17 at 3:30 p.m. – The Senator will tour the new Community Education Building, which will be a home for high-performing charter schools aiming to close the urban achievement gap in Wilmington. 1200 N. French Street, Wilmington, DE – Closed to press.
Note: Schedule is subject to change.