Senator Coons is protecting dreams in Washington.
As a member of the Senate Small Business Committee, he makes it a priority to get Delaware businesses what they need to grow our state’s economy and create good jobs. As a former chair of the Senate subcommittee overseeing intellectual property, he’s a staunch advocate for patent reform so entrepreneurs and innovators can stand on the same stage as giants of industry.
Every large company in America began as a small business – as a dream in a garage or kitchen or notebook.
He understands that it’s not enough just to create jobs. Delaware also needs workers with the skills to succeed in those jobs. Senator Coons believes you shouldn’t need a college degree to get a good job that pays well and can support a family. He’s introduced legislation to create more apprenticeship programs and connect Delawareans with careers that will help them build a good life.
Economic opportunity goes beyond business. It’s how we help everyone in our communities thrive. As a young man, Senator Coons worked for the National Coalition for the Homeless. He knows that housing is foundational to building a family or getting your feet under you. That’s why he’s worked to make housing more affordable in Delaware, whether by securing funding for projects to build more housing up and down the state, or through legislation to make existing federal affordable housing programs more accessible.