Senator Coons comes from a military family. His father and brother both served, and he is honored to represent more than 60,000 Delaware veterans and their families in addition to his own.
Senator Coons believes that Congress has a sacred obligation to defend and protect our veterans and their families. He’s worked across the aisle to end veteran homelessness, support veterans seeking mental health care, and make sure those who serve our nation get the skills they need to transition to the civilian world.
We are blessed in this nation to be served by volunteers. By men and women who go to the other side of the world to serve us in the interest of our freedom…[it is our duty in return] to advance their interests in having the enjoyment of liberty for which they’ve sacrificed so much.
He’s especially concerned with ensuring that when the servicemembers who fought for our freedoms come home, they don’t have to fight for employment. Veterans are the best of this country—determined, courageous, unflappable leaders, who will make incredible managers, thinkers, and business owners.
That’s why Senator Coons has long worked to connect Delaware companies with veterans who match the skills they need. In fact, one of the first bills Senator Coons ever introduced in the Senate extended the opportunity tax credit to more veterans. It’s a critical bill that strengthens our economy and ensures our servicemembers are able to thrive when their military service ends.