Press Releases

January 2025

Senator Coons statement on Israel-Hamas cease-fire, hostage deal
Senator Coons presses Attorney General nominee Pam Bondi for reassurance that she will maintain Department of Justice’s independence during Judiciary confirmation hearing
Senators Coons, Boozman reintroduce bipartisan Benjamin Franklin Statue Placement Act
New Delaware delegation celebrates over $13 million in federal funding for critical infrastructure project
ICYMI: MSNBC highlights Senator Coons’ efforts to relieve financial burdens for American hostages and wrongful detainees
Delaware delegation celebrates posthumous award of Presidential Citizens Medal to two Delaware civil rights advocates

December 2024

Senator Coons statement on the passing of President Jimmy Carter
Senators Coons and Risch, Representatives Stevens and Hill celebrate enactment of their bipartisan Countering Wrongful Detention Act
Senator Coons statement on JUDGES Act veto
ICYMI: “Democrats will have to be in the mix” in Congress next year, Senator Coons says on CNN’s State of the Union
Senator Coons statement on December 2024 government funding bill
Senator Coons applauds passage of Social Security Fairness Act
Senators Coons and Graham, Representatives McCaul, Meeks, and Joyce celebrate passage of their bipartisan U.S. Foundation for International Conservation Act
Senator Coons applauds Senate’s passage of fiscal year 2025 defense bill
Senators Coons, Boozman introduce bipartisan Benjamin Franklin Statue Placement Act
Senators Coons, Tillis introduce resolution calling for release of political prisoners around the world on Human Rights Day
Senators Coons, Young introduce legislation to strengthen critical minerals supply chains
Senator Coons, Cornyn statement on investments in the Lobito Corridor
ICYMI: Senator Coons highlights risks of using recess appointments in new TIME op-ed, warning GOP it will empower Democrats to do the same

November 2024

Senator Coons, Risch introduce bipartisan, bicameral bill to counter states that wrongfully detain Americans abroad