Senators Coons, Ricketts, colleagues introduce bill to counter the People’s Republic of China’s strategic placement of military bases around the world

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) introduced the Combating PRC Overseas and Unlawful Networked Threats through Enhanced Resilience (COUNTER) Act to combat the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) attempts to strengthen its global reach by expanding its overseas basing efforts. The COUNTER Act is also cosponsored by U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-Va.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.).

“China is using the placement of new military bases in strategically important countries around the world to expand their military and economic power,” said Senator Coons. “A successful long-term plan to deal with our global pacing threat in Beijing must include a comprehensive approach to stop China from gaining more military footholds by working with our partners and allies across the globe. The bipartisan COUNTER Act will push our government to come up with the tailored solutions we need to face this growing challenge.”

“Communist China’s growing military footprint across the world poses a serious threat. We cannot afford to be reactionary to Xi Jinping’s military expansion and his desire to project power globally. The COUNTER Act will ensure that we have the urgency, strategy, and coordination necessary to potentially mitigate the next overseas PLA military base from developing,” said Senator Ricketts.

“China is rapidly expanding its global footprint, and we need to do more to address the threat this poses to our national security and the security of our allies,” said Senator Kaine. “This bipartisan legislation would help ensure that the U.S. government has a comprehensive strategy to counter China’s establishment of new military bases around the world.”

“The Chinese Communist Party is aggressively working to undermine the United States and spread its authoritarian influence to strategic countries by building military bases and undermining national security and global stability,” said Senator Cornyn. “The COUNTER Act would enhance our understanding of their devious plans and sharpen our efforts to thwart future CCP footholds, and I’m proud to stand with my colleagues to push back against their hostile actions.”

The PRC has significantly increased its efforts in recent years to establish an overseas network of military and transportation bases, which would allow the People’s Liberation Army to project and expand military power. The COUNTER Act would begin to mitigate the threat this poses to the United States and our allies by requiring a comprehensive intelligence assessment of the PRC’s global basing activities, as well as a strategy from the State Department and the Department of Defense to address them. The legislation would also create an interagency task force to implement the strategy and identify proactive measures to counteract both current and future Chinese attempts to add military bases in strategic countries.

Specifically, the COUNTER Act would: 

• Require an assessment from the Director of National Intelligence analyzing the risk of PRC global basing to the U.S and allied power projection and freedom of movement
• Require a strategy from the State Department and the Department of Defense identifying current or future PRC basing locations

• • a comprehensive list of U.S. government activity aimed at addressing PRC global basing in each location
  • an identification of resource or personnel constraints limiting the U.S. response
  • an identification of the most effective practices to persuade foreign governments to terminate plans for hosting a PRC base in their territory

• Establish an interagency task force to counter the PRC’s global basing expansion and prevent new locations
• Require a report every four years on updates to PRC basing intentions and subsequent updates to U.S. strategy

Senator Coons is the Ranking Member on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense and a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Senator Ricketts is a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

A one-pager on the bill is available here. 

The text of the bill is available here. 

Senator Coons statement on President Biden’s cancer diagnosis

WILMINGTON, Del. – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) issued the following statement in response to news that President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with prostate cancer:

“Annie and I are praying for Joe and Jill as they confront this diagnosis. Over his decades of public service, Joe comforted so many of us in tough times and contributed so much to fighting cancer. Now we need to support and encourage him. Joe Biden has always been a fighter, and I know that won’t change as he confronts this disease head-on. Joe’s faith and family have brought him through tough challenges before and will again. Our prayers are with him and his family as he begins treatment.”

Senators Coons, Cornyn host Law Enforcement Caucus event during Police Week highlighting de-escalation tactics in policing

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas), co-chairs of the bipartisan Senate Law Enforcement Caucus, hosted an event this week focused on how law enforcement agencies are adopting new approaches to de-escalation and training tactics to resolve high-risk conflict situations with minimal force. The event occurred during National Police Week, which started on May 11 and runs through May 17.

“Police week is a critical opportunity to honor the sacrifices and bravery of local, state, and federal law enforcement,” said Senator Coons. “Effective de-escalation tactics keep officers and the public safe while building trust between law enforcement officers and the communities they serve. I was proud to join my colleague, Senator Cornyn, to convene this panel, including Delaware’s own Lt. Bill Harris of Delaware State Police, to talk about de-escalation tactics and hear directly from law enforcement about the tools and resources they need to keep doing their jobs effectively and safely.” 

“During National Police Week, we honor the dedication and heroism of our police officers and remember those who’ve made the ultimate sacrifice,” said Senator Cornyn. “These heroes in Texas and across the nation risk their lives daily to keep our communities safe, and we must give them the necessary tools so officers feel supported while helping those experiencing mental health emergencies and other crises. I am proud to represent a state that strongly backs the blue, and I will continue advocating for the needs of police throughout the Lone Star State.”

The event featured a moderated panel discussion with police leaders, researchers, and advocates on how new de-escalation techniques are reducing harm for officers, civilians, and public bystanders alike. Participants included Lieutenant Bill Harris of the Delaware State Police, who represented the National Fusion Center Association, and Sheriff Bill Waybourn of Tarrant County, Texas, representing the Major County Sheriffs of America. Both Delaware and Texas law enforcement agencies have been national leaders in embracing new tactics to de-escalate high-risk situations.

Senators Coons and Cornyn are Co-Chairs of the Senate Law Enforcement Caucus and members of the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Coons, Shaheen, Reed, Warner, Kelly, Himes, Krishnamoorthi statement on Trump’s Middle East AI giveaway

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), as well as Congressmen Jim Himes (D-Conn.) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.) issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s artificial intelligence deals that were announced with the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia this week:

“Democrats and Republicans have long agreed that American companies must remain the undisputed leader in AI, a rapidly developing technology critical to the future of everything from our national security to manufacturing, finance to health care. We have worked hard to ensure the most powerful AI systems are built here, and we have fought to restrict the most sophisticated chips from reaching China – or those who would grant remote access to China – given Beijing’s use of AI to strengthen its military, crack down on domestic dissent, and compete with the U.S.

“President Trump announced deals to export very large volumes of advanced AI chips to the UAE and Saudi Arabia without credible security assurances to prevent U.S. adversaries from accessing those chips. These deals pose a significant threat to U.S. national security and fundamentally undermine bipartisan efforts to ensure the United States remains the global leader in AI. Rather than putting America first, this deal puts the Gulf first.

“The volume of AI chips Trump is offering for export would deprive American AI developers of highly sought-after chips needed here and slow the U.S. AI buildout. Under this deal, data centers and AI systems that would otherwise be built in America will be built in the Middle East – at the exact time that President Trump says he wants to bring jobs and key industries back home. This deal would incentivize U.S. firms to build the factories of the future overseas, creating significant vulnerabilities in our AI supply chain. If our leading AI firms offshore their frontier computing infrastructure to the Middle East, we could become as reliant on the Middle East for AI as we are on Taiwan for advanced semiconductors – and as we used to be on the Middle East for oil. We should not foster new dependencies on foreign countries for this premier technology.

“Additionally, these deals will provide our highest end chips to G42, a company with a well-documented history of cooperation with the People’s Republic of China. We applaud the administration’s efforts to limit exports of advanced AI chips to China, including recent actions to further restrict exports of Nvidia chips. However, these efforts will be for nothing if G42 or other companies with ties to China are given large quantities of our most advanced chips. 

“Proponents of the deal argue that China will fill the gap if we do not sell substantial quantities of advanced chips to these countries. This is false. China cannot and will not because China makes fewer chips as a nation than these deals offer, and each is inferior to their U.S.-designed equivalent. This is thanks to the bipartisan efforts under both the Trump and Biden administrations to cut off China’s access to advanced chip manufacturing equipment. These efforts have worked, and we should double down on this success rather than squander the leverage we have won.

“If this deal succeeds, the offshoring of frontier American AI will be recorded as an historic American blunder. People around the world deserve to enjoy the benefits we will reap from AI. However, AI chips must only be exported to trusted companies, in reasonable numbers, and in concert with credible security standards and assurances. We welcome the opportunity to work with the administration to meet these objectives and urge our colleagues in Congress to do the same.”

Senator Coons is Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense. Senator Shaheen is Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Senator Reed is Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee. Senator Warner is Vice Chair of the Senate Intelligence Committee. Senator Kelly is a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee. Congressman Himes is Ranking Member of the House Intelligence Committee. Congressman Krishnamoorthi is Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party.

Coons, Shaheen, Tillis, Ricketts, Britt, Murphy Statement on the Romanian Presidential Election

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Katie Britt (R-AL) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) issued the following statement on the upcoming presidential election runoff in Romania:
 
“In advance of the presidential election runoff in Romania this weekend, we remain confident in the strength of Romania’s democracy and reaffirm the steadfast alliance between the U.S. and Romania. Romania is a vital and dependable NATO ally, a net European security contributor, and a leader in securing NATO’s eastern flank. Romania consistently pulls its weight, from supporting Ukraine in its fight against Russian aggression to partnering with Moldova to accelerate its European Union accession. 
 
“This weekend, the Romanian people will go to the polls to choose a new leader and chart their future path, one we hope will deepen the U.S. partnership with Romania and reaffirm its strong role within Europe. We urge the Romanian people, including members of the Romanian diaspora around the world, to show up, vote, and exercise their right to self-determination. We also call on the Romanian authorities to ensure free and fair elections, untainted by outside interference.
 
“We look forward to embarking on the next chapter of the U.S.-Romania partnership with Romania’s future and duly elected leaders.”

Senator Coons meets with Chief of the National Guard Bureau

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, met yesterday with General Steven Nordhaus, Chief of the National Guard Bureau.

During their meeting, Senator Coons discussed ways he can support the National Guard through his new role as the lead Senate Democrat in charge of defense spending. Senator Coons also pressed General Nordhaus about Delaware’s National Guard priorities, including the provision of C-130J cargo planes to the Delaware National Guard and the expansion of the State Partnership Program (SPP), which links National Guard units from states across the country with the militaries of partner nations for mutual training, disaster relief, and other purposes. Delaware is paired with Trinidad and Tobago through the SPP.

“National Guard units around the country serve vital functions for our nation across a number of areas from disaster relief to military readiness to joining the fight on the front lines when called upon,” said Senator Coons. “I enjoyed meeting with General Nordhaus to better understand how the Senate can fund the National Guard more effectively and ensure that every state, including Delaware, benefits from hosting National Guard units.”

Coons, Schatz, Murphy, Booker Joint Statement on Qatar Luxury Jet Gift to Trump

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), all members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today released the following joint statement on reports that President Trump will accept a luxury jet valued at $400 million from the royal family of Qatar. According to reports, Trump intends to designate the plane as Air Force One while in office and then transfer it to a foundation for personal use following the end of his term.

“The Constitution is clear: elected officials, like the president, cannot accept large gifts from foreign governments without consent from Congress.

“Air Force One is more than just a plane — it’s a symbol of the presidency and of the United States itself. Any president who accepts this kind of gift, valued at $400 million, from a foreign government creates a clear conflict of interest, raises serious national security questions, invites foreign influence, and undermines public trust in our government. No one — not even the president — is above the law.

“This week, we will ask the Senate to vote to reiterate a basic principle: no one should use public service for personal gain through foreign gifts.”

Senator Coons, colleagues urge Trump to press for immediate resumption of humanitarian aid to Gaza and return to Israel-Gaza hostage and ceasefire negotiations

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.), along with Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) led a letter of 25 Democratic senators to President Trump in advance of the president’s upcoming travel to the Middle East next week, urging him to take an active role in pressing for humanitarian aid and a return to ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hamas in order to ensure Israel’s security and end more than 15 months of devastating conflict in Gaza.

When Trump took office, the January 15 ceasefire deal negotiated under the presidential transition of the Biden administration was in effect––30 Israeli hostages were reunited with their families, Hamas’ military capacity had been effectively obliterated, and humanitarian aid was reaching Gaza. In the months since Trump’s inauguration, however, negotiations towards long-term regional security have collapsed, and dozens of hostages remain imprisoned by Hamas.

Before next week’s visit, the senators wrote to President Trump that “the United States is not providing much needed leadership to drive peace forward in the region.” President Trump’s planned visit to the region does not include a stop in Israel.  He has chosen to conclude a truce with Houthi terrorists even as they pledge to continue striking Israel. He also appears to be turning a blind eye towards the core task of ensuring Israel’s security for today and for the long term. 

The senators described Gaza’s catastrophic humanitarian crisis under a months-long blockade of aid. More than 116,000 metric tons of food assistance have been stuck outside Gaza, and an estimated 90 percent of Gaza’s population face high levels of acute food and water insecurity. According to the United Nations, most civilians face emergency or crisis levels of hunger.

This week, Israel also announced its intent to expand military operations and pursue a long-term occupation of Gaza. “The announcement has already escalated tensions in the Middle East, once again threatening to engulf the volatile region in conflict,” wrote the senators. “The Houthis struck Israel’s Ben Gurion airport on May 4 and have vowed to further retaliate against the proposed occupation. Jordan, one of our most important regional security partners, is facing intensifying pressure amid continued public anger over Gaza. Saudi Arabia has made it clear there can be no progress towards normalization with Israel without a pathway toward Palestinian statehood.”

“Israel’s proposed occupation plans take us further away from permanently ending the Israel-Gaza war and upholding Israel’s security, both goals that you have promised to achieve under your administration,” the senators added. 

Specifically, the senators asked Trump to press all parties to agree to a deal that: 

1. Secures the immediate release of all remaining hostages
2. Ushers in a ceasefire
3. Works towards the creation of a security force backed by Arab partners to administer Gaza without Hamas
4. Creates a path toward a lasting solution that will allow the Israeli and Palestinian people to live in security, dignity, and prosperity

The senators ended the letter by reaffirming their unequivocal commitment to Israel’s security and its right to defend itself.  

“It has been nearly 20 months since Hamas murdered more than 1,200 people and took about 250 hostages, including American citizens,” the senators concluded. “This period has also been marked by severe humanitarian suffering of civilians in Gaza, where more than 52,000 Palestinians have been killed and millions displaced. All of us are longstanding advocates of the U.S.-Israel security partnership, and we will continue to fight for the defense of the Israeli people. That is why, today, we stand with the nearly three-quarters of the Israeli public who are fighting for the release of the remaining hostages in Gaza in exchange for a ceasefire.”

In addition to Senator Coons, Reed, Schatz, Shaheen, and Warner, the letter is signed by Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.), Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), Angus King (I-Maine), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Edward Markey (D-Mass.), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Peter Welch (D-Vt.), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.).

Senator Coons is the Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense and a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

You can read the full letter here. 

Senator Coons grills FBI Director Kash Patel over firing of FBI officers for investigations of January 6 rioters

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) questioned FBI Director Kash Patel at a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing today, where he confronted Patel about the circumstances behind seemingly politically-motivated firings and whether the FBI had taken disciplinary actions against FBI agents who worked on cases against January 6^th insurrectionists.

During his Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing earlier this year, Patel pledged that his tenure as director would be forward-looking and that there would be no political retribution for FBI agents who worked on the investigation into the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Just weeks after Patel’s confirmation, however, former head of the FBI’s New York office James Dennehy was essentially forced out of the agency after he refused a request from the Trump administration to turn in the names of all agents who worked on Capitol riot cases. Several other officials at the Department of Justice have also been dismissed because their connections to January 6^th investigations.

Senator Coons also asked Patel about a response to a letter from Senate Judiciary Democrats earlier this year to then-Acting FBI Director Brian Driscoll over alleged purges within the Justice Department and FBI that targeted career prosecutors and agents involved in January 6^thinvestigations. 

Patel was testifying before the Senate today on the White House’s 2026 budget proposal that calls for a funding cut of more than $500 million for the FBI.

A video of Senator Coons’ full questioning and partial transcript of his comments are available below.

WATCH HERE.

Senator Coons: You’ve also testified just yesterday in front of House Appropriations that you are orienting the FBI looking forward—there won’t be any actions against FBI agents based on what they did in terms of carrying out assignments to investigate January 6 incidents. During your confirmation, you said there will be no retribution taken by the FBI should you be confirmed as director.

James Dennehy, who was head of the New York Field Office, has been forced out, received no reason for his removal, but had resisted efforts to turn over a list of agents involved in January 6 investigations. That’s how I’ve understood the characterization of his separation, and that sounds to me like politicization and retribution for involvement in January 6. I just want to hear your statement about where you see any disciplinary actions related to January 6 investigations.

Patel: Thank you, Senator. With the ongoing litigation related to the specific list, there’s only so much I can talk about, but I can tell you this with affirmation: no one on any list will be punished at the FBI. As someone who was given case assignments I didn’t want many times over, you don’t get punished for your case assignments. You only get punished if you didn’t do the job and fail to follow the ethical guidelines and break the law, and that’s the standard.

Senator Coons: The Judiciary Committee recently had two career prosecutors in front of them who were dismissed explicitly for their involvement in prosecuting January 6 cases—I understand that’s not the FBI. I hope to work with you on ensuring that we orient the FBI forward. In February, I did join all my judiciary colleagues to send then-Acting Director Driscoll letters about proposed purges of agents for simply carrying out their assignments. Do you know if you’ve answered that letter?

Patel: I’ll have to check, Senator. Sorry.

Senator Coons: I’ll tell you that I haven’t received a response, and I expect a response. More importantly, I expect a budget and an appropriations request so we can do our job as the relevant appropriations subcommittee.

Senators Coons, Curtis introduce bipartisan legislation to help small businesses bring new technologies to market

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and John Curtis (R-Utah) today introduced legislation that would help innovative small businesses commercialize their technologies. The Research Advancing to Market Production (RAMP) for Innovators Act updates the SBIR/STTR programs—often called “America’s seed fund”—to turn more technological research into market-ready products.  

A companion bill was also introduced today in the House by Representatives Chrissy Houlahan (D-Pa.) and Troy Balderson (R-Ohio). 

“Innovative small businesses in Delaware and across the country drive our economy further, and we need to cut red tape so that it’s easier for these businesses bring their ideas to customers faster and profit off their research,” said Senator Coons. “The bipartisan RAMP for Innovators Act makes it easier for small businesses conducting government-funded research to more easily commercialize their work, ensuring these grants will strengthen our economy for years to come.” 

“Utah’s small businesses are the backbone of our state’s economy, representing over 99% of all companies,” said Senator Curtis. “To sustain our economic strength and preserve Utah’s exceptional quality of life, it’s crucial that we empower these businesses to succeed. By improving programs that foster innovation and commercialization, our bipartisan legislation helps entrepreneurs develop new technologies and bring them to market—strengthening our economy and our competitiveness on the world stage.”

“As an entrepreneur myself, I know the difficulties that small businesses in our Commonwealth and country face in scaling their operations and getting their products to the shelves,” said Representative Houlahan. “Federal programs that support our small businesses need to be both more efficient and more effective in order to make the American dream a reality for small business owners. The RAMP for Innovators Act provides entrepreneurs with streamlined access to the resources, intellectual property protections, and capital they need to scale, compete, and succeed. I’m proud to lead this bipartisan, bicameral legislation to ensure that more of the amazing, innovative technologies developed by American entrepreneurs become a reality, helping our nation maintain its competitive edge.”

“America’s strength has always come from our ability to foster innovation and empower those willing to take risks,” said Representative Balderson. “The RAMP for Innovators Act ensures that our tech entrepreneurs have the tools they need to grow, compete globally, and transform bold ideas into real products, good-paying jobs, and lasting economic growth in places like Central Ohio and across the country.”

The RAMP for Innovators Act builds on the success of two competitive programs for developing small business innovation: the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Currently, federal agencies use these programs to award grants and contracts to small businesses across the country for high-tech research that helps solve Washington’s research and development needs. However, various roadblocks and administrative delays make it hard for these businesses to turn their research into commercial products. The RAMP for Innovators Act cuts red tape around the SBIR/STTR programs to help more of these innovative businesses make money off their ideas on the open market.

Specifically, the legislation would:

1. Streamline and accelerate the SBIR/STTR application and award process
2. Provide agencies a fast-track option for making awards to promising small businesses
3. Designate a Technology Commercialization Officer at each agency with an SBIR/STTR program
4. Provide awardees with robust and flexible technical assistance
5. Provide awardees with access to I-Corps training to help bring their technologies to market
6. Increase clarity on SBIR/STTR commercialization performance by requiring a metrics-based assessment
7. Establish a fast-track patent examination process for awardees

Senator Coons has long championed small businesses and entrepreneurs up and down Delaware and across the country. Last week, he introduced the bipartisan Made in America Manufacturing Finance Act with Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) to reshape the financial landscape for small businesses. 

This bill has been endorsed by the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), the University City Science Center, BPC Action, and the Delaware Small Business Development Center.

“ITIF supports RAMP for Innovators, the Research Advancing to Market Production for Innovators Act, which will further bolster the commercialization potential of SBIR/STTR programs through improvements such as making commercialization potential a stronger consideration in project selection, clarifying that all awardees may use a share of Phase I and II funds for commercially oriented activities, and supporting the ability of innovators to secure intellectual property rights underpinning their inventions through stronger linkages with the PTO,” said Dr. Rob Atkinson, President of ITIF.

“The University City Science Center heartily endorses the Research Advancing to Market Production for Innovators Act introduced by Senators Coons and Curtis and Representatives Houlahan and Balderson. This legislation would codify language that has already been signed into law to ensure that commercialization is central to the goals of SBIR and STTR. The RAMP for Innovators Act fulfills the mission of the 2016 SBIR/STTR recommendations from the National Advisory Council on Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NACIE) at the Department of Commerce. I was honored to serve as a member of NACIE during this time and believe these recommendations are necessary to fulfill our commercialization needs in this country,” said Tiffany Wilson, CEO of the University City Science Center.

“American innovation is the foundation upon which U.S. economic competitiveness is built. Commercializing more new technologies helps the United States strengthen its edge over our competitors and ensures taxpayers get a good return on their investment in research and development. BPC Action applauds Senators Coons and Curtis, and Representatives Houlahan and Balderson, for their bipartisan leadership in reintroducing the RAMP for Innovators Act,” said Michele Stockwell, President of BPC Action.

“Delaware SBDC is pleased to endorse the new SBIR Commercialization Bill, the Research Advancing to Market Production for Innovators Act. There are significant improvements to help entrepreneurs move innovation to commercialization,” said Mike Bowman, Director of Delaware Small Business Development Center. 

Senators Coons and Curtis are members of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee.  

You can read the one-pager here.

You can read the full text of the bill here.