Press Releases

WASHINGTON — Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) today applauded the Senate for reauthorizing the America Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education and Science (COMPETES) Act. This is one...

WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) released the following statement after the Senate’s passage of H.R. 4853: “My vote today was a vote for middle class Delawareans. Although this...

WASHINGTON – Today, Sen. Coons issued the following statement in response to the Senate’s confirmation of Charles Oberly for U.S. Attorney of the State of Delaware:   “I’m pleased that the...

WASHINGTON — Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) released the following statement after Monday’s cloture vote on H.R. 4853: “I voted to invoke cloture on H.R. 4853 because of the two options...

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) issued the following statement in response to the Senate’s failure to invoke cloture to proceed to consideration of the Department of the...

WASHINGTON – Today, Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) issued the following statement in response to the Senate’s failure to pass the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act of 2009, which...

WASHINGTON – Today, Sens. Tom Carper and Chris Coons (both D-Del.) and Congressman Mike Castle (R-Del.) called attention to the approaching deadline for Delaware Guard and Reserve members to nominate their...

WASHINGTON – The Senate on Saturday passed a bill co-sponsored by Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) to improve management and oversight of Arlington National Cemetery.  Officials at Arlington Cemetery have come...

Today, Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) released the following statement after attending the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing with Defense Secretary Gates and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Mullen on repealing...

WASHINGTON – Today, Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) issued the following statement in response to the Department of the Interior’s announcement to remove the Mid and South Atlantic planning areas of...