Tuesday, September 10 at 10:30 a.m. – The Senator will chair a Judiciary Subcommittee hearing on the Federal Judgeship Act of 2013. The bill, introduced by Senator Coons and Judiciary Committee Chairman Leahy, would create 91 new federal judgeships to assist overburdened courts facing rapidly growing caseloads. 226 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. – Open to press. Contact Ian Koski at 202-224-5042.
Tuesday, September 10 at 12:40 p.m. – The Senator will speak at the Annual Chamber Day hosted by the Greater Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce. Senator Coons will address business leaders and executives from the Greater Philadelphia area on a range of recent legislative issues, including immigration and tax reform, as well as the Delaware River deepening project and other regional issues. Congressional Meeting Room North, Capitol Visitors Center, Washington, D.C.– Open to press. Contact Anselm Sauter at 215.790.3613.
Wednesday, September 11 at 9:00 a.m. – The Senator will attend a Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee meeting on the Economic Impacts of Climate Change. The discussion will feature Delaware Secretary of the Environment and Energy Collin O’Mara and other leaders, and will focus on the economic consequences of climate change. S-207 Mansfield Room, U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. – Closed to press.
Wednesday, September 11 at 11:00 a.m. – The Senator will attend the Congressional Remembrance Day Ceremony honoring the 12th observance of September 11, 2001. East Steps, U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. Open to press.
Wednesday, September 11 at 2:00 p.m. – The Senator will preside over the Senate until 3:00 p.m. Senate Chamber, U.S. Capitol, Washington, D.C. – Open to press who wish to sit in the Senate Gallery.
Thursday, September 12 at 10:00 a.m. – The Senator will attend a Judiciary Committee Business Meeting. The committee will consider two bills cosponsored by Senator Coons: S. 987, Free Flow of Information Act and S.357, National Blue Alert Act. S.987 would protect the free flow of information to the public by establishing conditions under which the federal government can compel information disclosure by the news media. S.357 would establish a national network system to disseminate information when a law enforcement officer is injured or killed in the line of duty. 226 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington, D.C. – Open to press. Contact Judiciary Committee’s Jessica Brady at 202-224-7703.
Thursday, September 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.
Saturday, September 14 at 1:00 p.m. – The Senator will attend the Delaware Volunteer Firefighter’s Association Parade. State Street, Dover, DE – Open to press. Contact DVFA at 302-734-9390.
Saturday, September 14 at 7:00 p.m. – The Senator will speak at the 10th Annual StartUpAfrica Entrepreneurs’ Conference and Awards Gala. Senator Coons will accept StartUpAfrica’s Lifetime Achievement Award for his work promoting U.S.-Africa trade and investment and will discuss efforts to encourage sustainable economic growth in Africa. Clarion Hotel, DuPont Hwy, New Castle, DE – Open to press. Contact Erastus Mong’are at 302-299-7045.
Sunday, September 15 at 9:30 a.m. – The Senator will address the congregation and adult education class at First and Central Presbyterian Church. The Senator will speak about the importance of service during the church’s “Minute for Mission” segment. First and Central Presbyterian Church, 1101 Market Street, Rodney Square, Wilmington, DE – Closed to press.
Note: Schedule is subject to change.