Posts Tagged ‘U.S. Senator Chris Coons’
Senator Coons Speaks on Senate Floor Regarding War in Iran
U.S. Senator Chris Coons delivered a floor speech after voting in support of a war powers resolution related to the war with Iran, urging colleagues to consider the impact on service members and their families. Senator Coons also questioned whether the Trump administration has clearly defined key elements of the potential military action, including its…
Read MoreU.S., State Officials Address Federal Government Shutdown
The federal government shutdown has officially begun. U.S. Senator Chris Coons spoke on the Senate floor after Democrats and Republicans failed to come to an agreement on government funding bills. Senator Coons focused his remarks on government funding and rising health care costs. The shutdown took effect at midnight (on October 1st). Maryland Governor…
Read MoreAttorneys General from Delaware & Maryland Will Continue to Fight President Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Executive Order
As the US Supreme Court concluded its last decision day of its term on Friday, the Justices ruled 6 to 3 that individual judges lack the authority to grant nationwide injunctions, but did not rule on birthright citizenship. The Justices agreed with the Trump administration – and President Biden’s administration before it – that judges…
Read MoreSenators Coons, Blackburn, Members of Congress, and Industry Leaders Celebrate Reintroduction of NO FAKES Act
A news conference was held today to reintroduce the Nurture Originals, Foster Art, and Keep Entertainment Safe (NO FAKES) Act. U.S. Senator Chris Coons along with Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee introduced the NO FAKES Act last year as a means to protect the voices and visual likenesses of creators and individuals from the proliferation…
Read MoreSenator Coons Denounces President Trump’s Canada Tariffs on Senate Floor; Resolution to Repeal Tariffs Passes 51-48
U.S. Senator Chris Coons spoke on the U.S. Senate floor, sharply criticizing President Trump’s newly imposed global tariffs. Senator Coons last night called on his colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support a resolution that would end the tariffs President Trump has imposed on Canada… The resolution did pass, 51-48. Senator Coons is…
Read MoreSenators Coons, Rounds Reintroduce Financial Protection Legislation for American Hostages and Wrongful Detainees
U.S. Senator Chris Coons along with Republican Senator Mike Rounds of South Dakota reintroduced the Stop Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act today to prevent the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from imposing fines or penalties on American hostages and wrongful detainees for late tax payments while they are held abroad. This bill was originally introduced in…
Read MoreSenator Coons Introduces Amendment Aiming to Prevent Wasteful Lawsuits and Improve Public Safety under the Laken Riley Act
U.S. Senator Chris Coons introduced an amendment to the Laken Riley Act that would strike a section that, according to his office, weakens the federal government’s authority over our immigration laws. The Amendment would have removed a provision inviting state attorneys general of both parties to sue the federal government when they disagree with detention…
Read MoreSenator Coons, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Restore Wetlands and Migratory Bird Habitats
In an effort to continue to protect critical habitats, U.S. Senator Chris Coons has joined 12 of his Senate colleagues in introducing bipartisan legislation to reauthorize the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) through 2028. The legislation would also increase authorized annual funding for the program to $ 65 million. The North American Wetlands Conservation Act…
Read MoreSenator Chris Coons Joins U.S. Senator and Two U.S. Representatives in Introducing Carbon Dioxide Removal Legislation
Legislation introduced this week by U.S Senators Chris Coons and Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island as well as and U.S. Representatives Paul D. Tonko of New York and Scott Peters of California would require the Department of Energy to make investments to support purchase of innovative carbon removal services and combat climate change. Senator Coons says this legislation– Carbon Dioxide Removal…
Read MoreDelaware’s Delegation Works Together to Secure Funding Authorization to Construct New Blood Processing Laboratory
U.S. Senators Tom Carper and Chris Coons and Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester applauded President Biden signing the annual National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The $886 billion bill supports a 5.2% pay raise for military servicemembers and the Department of Defense civilian workforce. The bill also includes provisions for Delaware, including the authorization of $30.5 million…
Read MoreSenator Coons Joins Colleagues in Bipartisan Push to Lower Prescription Drug Costs
A letter urging the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the U.S. Department of Labor, and the U.S. Department of the Treasury calls for lower out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs by enforcing a rule limiting the use of harmful “copay accumulators.” Joining in the letter are U.S. Senator Chris Coons along with Senators Tim Kaine of Virginia and Roger Marshall…
Read MoreLegislation Reintroduced to Expand Reach of U.S. International Food Assistance to Help with Global Food Crisis
U.S. Senators Chris Coons and Jim Risch of Idaho have reintroduced legislation that responds to the ongoing global food crisis and aims to improve the timeliness and expand the reach of U.S. international food assistance. Coons says, “Climate change, public health threats, and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine have escalated food security concerns, already threatening hundreds…
Read MoreNew Legislation to Improve FBI Child Victim Protocols Passes House
U.S. Senator Chris Coons and his colleagues’ new bill aims to improve the treatment of FBI child victim witnesses by requiring trauma-informed experts to be a part of any interview of a victim who reports child abuse or trafficking to the FBI. Senator Coons says, “We have a duty to ensure that survivors and witnesses…
Read MoreCoons condemns fans who chanted “lock him up” to President Trump at World Series
Delaware U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) condemned fans who booed and chanted “lock him up” to President Trump as he arrived to Sunday’s World Series game in Washington. Speaking to CNN, Senator Coons said the office of the President deserves respect even when the actions of the President at times may suggest otherwise. “Even at…
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