Press Releases

July 2014

U.S. program for young African leaders renamed to honor Nelson Mandela
Senator Coons releases nine new Correspondence from the Commute videos
Senator Coons introduces bipartisan bill to boost wetlands conservation
Senator Coons praises White House report on improving workforce training
President Obama signs bill that includes five Manufacturing Jobs for America provisions
Statement of Senator Coons on President Obama’s ban on LGBT discrimination by federal contractors
Senator Coons participates in roundtable on voting rights protections
Senator Coons votes to restore protections for women’s health
Senator Coons helps introduce bill to close corporate tax loophole and bring jobs home
Senator Coons applauds Delaware participants in National Gay Blood Drive
Senator Coons cosponsors bill to restore protections for women’s health lost in Supreme Court’s Hobby Lobby decision
Judiciary Committee approves bill to overturn Citizens United decision
House approves legislation that includes five Manufacturing Jobs for America provisions
Carper, Coons, Carney join Delaware State Fire School to announce life-saving grant

June 2014

Statement of Senator Coons on Supreme Court decision in Harris v. Quinn
Senator Coons condemns Supreme Court decision in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby
Senate passes Senator Coons’ bill to save vital advocacy centers for victims of child abuse
Senator Coons’ homeland security priorities included in appropriations bill
Senator Coons co-hosts Senate roundtable on nation’s critical infrastructure needs
Five Manufacturing Jobs for America bills featured in workforce training legislation approved by Senate