{"id":13157,"name":"Christopher A. 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Thanks to our hardworking farmers and poultry growers, agriculture is still the #1 industry in our state, accounting for more than 30,000 jobs and contributing nearly $8 billion annually to the First State&#8217;s economy. Delaware doesn’t just have a great agricultural sector. It also grows great agricultural community leaders. Sometimes in the Senate I may have to explain paws, and broilers vs. layers, but that’s meant I can get more things done for the farm families of the Delmarva. Senator Coons is proud to represent Delaware farmers, poultry growers, and agribusinesses in the Senate. He always pushes for a Farm Bill that takes a comprehensive approach to agricultural policy: strengthening crop insurance and expanding the safety net for poultry growers, while investing in conservation and energy programs to build a more sustainable and prosperous future for rural Delaware. He strives to keep Sussex County the No. 1 broiler-producing county in the United States by working with his colleagues from across the aisle. As Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Senate Chicken Caucus, Senator Coons is a leader in poultry policy. Since Delaware feeds not just the Mid-Atlantic, but the world, Senator Coons uses his role as a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to open, expand, and protect new global export markets for Delaware’s agricultural products as well as ensuring that the Port of Wilmington continues to import bananas, citrus, and more. Senator Coons is a co-Chair of the Senate Chicken Caucus . Some of Senator Coons’ accomplishments for agriculture include: Senator Coons is the Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Senate Chicken Caucus, a bipartisan group of senators from major poultry-producing states. 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Senator Coons is proud to represent Delaware farmers, poultry growers, and agribusinesses in the Senate. He always pushes for a Farm Bill that takes a comprehensive approach to agricultural policy: strengthening crop insurance and expanding the safety net for poultry growers, while investing in conservation and energy programs to build a more sustainable and prosperous future for rural Delaware. He strives to keep Sussex County the No. 1 broiler-producing county in the United States by working with his colleagues from across the aisle. As Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Senate Chicken Caucus, Senator Coons is a leader in poultry policy. Since Delaware feeds not just the Mid-Atlantic, but the world, Senator Coons uses his role as a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to open, expand, and protect new global export markets for Delaware’s agricultural products as well as ensuring that the Port of Wilmington continues to import bananas, citrus, and more. Senator Coons is a co-Chair of the Senate Chicken Caucus . Some of Senator Coons’ accomplishments for agriculture include: Senator Coons is the Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Senate Chicken Caucus, a bipartisan group of senators from major poultry-producing states. The caucus’s goal is to educate other senators and their staff about the poultry industry, wo","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/issues/agriculture/","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Climate","stance":"Delaware has a long and proud history as an agricultural state.","detail":"It&#8217;s the birthplace of the modern poultry industry and home to more than a half-million acres of farmland growing everything from peaches to corn, sorghum to soybeans. Thanks to our hardworking farmers and poultry growers, agriculture is still the #1 industry in our state, accounting for more than 30,000 jobs and contributing nearly $8 billion annually to the First State&#8217;s economy. Delaware doesn’t just have a great agricultural sector. It also grows great agricultural community leaders. Sometimes in the Senate I may have to explain paws, and broilers vs. layers, but that’s meant I can get more things done for the farm families of the Delmarva. Senator Coons is proud to represent Delaware farmers, poultry growers, and agribusinesses in the Senate. He always pushes for a Farm Bill that takes a comprehensive approach to agricultural policy: strengthening crop insurance and expanding the safety net for poultry growers, while investing in conservation and energy programs to build a more sustainable and prosperous future for rural Delaware. He strives to keep Sussex County the No. 1 broiler-producing county in the United States by working with his colleagues from across the aisle. As Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Senate Chicken Caucus, Senator Coons is a leader in poultry policy. Since Delaware feeds not just the Mid-Atlantic, but the world, Senator Coons uses his role as a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to open, expand, and protect new global export markets for Delaware’s agricultural products as well as ensuring that the Port of Wilmington continues to import bananas, citrus, and more. Senator Coons is a co-Chair of the Senate Chicken Caucus . Some of Senator Coons’ accomplishments for agriculture include: Senator Coons is the Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Senate Chicken Caucus, a bipartisan group of senators from major poultry-producing states. 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Senator Coons is proud to represent Delaware farmers, poultry growers, and agribusinesses in the Senate. He always pushes for a Farm Bill that takes a comprehensive approach to agricultural policy: strengthening crop insurance and expanding the safety net for poultry growers, while investing in conservation and energy programs to build a more sustainable and prosperous future for rural Delaware. He strives to keep Sussex County the No. 1 broiler-producing county in the United States by working with his colleagues from across the aisle. As Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Senate Chicken Caucus, Senator Coons is a leader in poultry policy. Since Delaware feeds not just the Mid-Atlantic, but the world, Senator Coons uses his role as a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to open, expand, and protect new global export markets for Delaware’s agricultural products as well as ensuring that the Port of Wilmington continues to import bananas, citrus, and more. Senator Coons is a co-Chair of the Senate Chicken Caucus . Some of Senator Coons’ accomplishments for agriculture include: Senator Coons is the Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Senate Chicken Caucus, a bipartisan group of senators from major poultry-producing states. The caucus’s goal is to educate other senators and their staff about the poultry industry, wo","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/issues/agriculture/","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"Delaware has a long and proud history as an agricultural state.","detail":"It&#8217;s the birthplace of the modern poultry industry and home to more than a half-million acres of farmland growing everything from peaches to corn, sorghum to soybeans. Thanks to our hardworking farmers and poultry growers, agriculture is still the #1 industry in our state, accounting for more than 30,000 jobs and contributing nearly $8 billion annually to the First State&#8217;s economy. Delaware doesn’t just have a great agricultural sector. It also grows great agricultural community leaders. Sometimes in the Senate I may have to explain paws, and broilers vs. layers, but that’s meant I can get more things done for the farm families of the Delmarva. Senator Coons is proud to represent Delaware farmers, poultry growers, and agribusinesses in the Senate. He always pushes for a Farm Bill that takes a comprehensive approach to agricultural policy: strengthening crop insurance and expanding the safety net for poultry growers, while investing in conservation and energy programs to build a more sustainable and prosperous future for rural Delaware. He strives to keep Sussex County the No. 1 broiler-producing county in the United States by working with his colleagues from across the aisle. As Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Senate Chicken Caucus, Senator Coons is a leader in poultry policy. Since Delaware feeds not just the Mid-Atlantic, but the world, Senator Coons uses his role as a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to open, expand, and protect new global export markets for Delaware’s agricultural products as well as ensuring that the Port of Wilmington continues to import bananas, citrus, and more. Senator Coons is a co-Chair of the Senate Chicken Caucus . Some of Senator Coons’ accomplishments for agriculture include: Senator Coons is the Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Senate Chicken Caucus, a bipartisan group of senators from major poultry-producing states. 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Senator Coons is proud to represent Delaware farmers, poultry growers, and agribusinesses in the Senate. He always pushes for a Farm Bill that takes a comprehensive approach to agricultural policy: strengthening crop insurance and expanding the safety net for poultry growers, while investing in conservation and energy programs to build a more sustainable and prosperous future for rural Delaware. He strives to keep Sussex County the No. 1 broiler-producing county in the United States by working with his colleagues from across the aisle. As Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Senate Chicken Caucus, Senator Coons is a leader in poultry policy. Since Delaware feeds not just the Mid-Atlantic, but the world, Senator Coons uses his role as a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to open, expand, and protect new global export markets for Delaware’s agricultural products as well as ensuring that the Port of Wilmington continues to import bananas, citrus, and more. Senator Coons is a co-Chair of the Senate Chicken Caucus . Some of Senator Coons’ accomplishments for agriculture include: Senator Coons is the Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Senate Chicken Caucus, a bipartisan group of senators from major poultry-producing states. The caucus’s goal is to educate other senators and their staff about the poultry industry, wo","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/issues/agriculture/","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Agriculture","stance":"Delaware has a long and proud history as an agricultural state.","detail":"It&#8217;s the birthplace of the modern poultry industry and home to more than a half-million acres of farmland growing everything from peaches to corn, sorghum to soybeans. Thanks to our hardworking farmers and poultry growers, agriculture is still the #1 industry in our state, accounting for more than 30,000 jobs and contributing nearly $8 billion annually to the First State&#8217;s economy. Delaware doesn’t just have a great agricultural sector. It also grows great agricultural community leaders. Sometimes in the Senate I may have to explain paws, and broilers vs. layers, but that’s meant I can get more things done for the farm families of the Delmarva. Senator Coons is proud to represent Delaware farmers, poultry growers, and agribusinesses in the Senate. He always pushes for a Farm Bill that takes a comprehensive approach to agricultural policy: strengthening crop insurance and expanding the safety net for poultry growers, while investing in conservation and energy programs to build a more sustainable and prosperous future for rural Delaware. He strives to keep Sussex County the No. 1 broiler-producing county in the United States by working with his colleagues from across the aisle. As Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Senate Chicken Caucus, Senator Coons is a leader in poultry policy. Since Delaware feeds not just the Mid-Atlantic, but the world, Senator Coons uses his role as a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to open, expand, and protect new global export markets for Delaware’s agricultural products as well as ensuring that the Port of Wilmington continues to import bananas, citrus, and more. Senator Coons is a co-Chair of the Senate Chicken Caucus . Some of Senator Coons’ accomplishments for agriculture include: Senator Coons is the Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the Senate Chicken Caucus, a bipartisan group of senators from major poultry-producing states. 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He’s securing federal funding to make Delaware a leader in new technologies like solar, wind, and hydrogen power, in addition to improving and protecting existing facilities like the Delaware City Refinery. He’s also trying to protect programs like LIHEAP that directly lower energy costs for Delawareans facing hard times. No parent wants to worry about the air their child is breathing or the water they’re drinking. Senator Coons is working at a federal level to support clean air and water, so our children can breathe and play without fear. He’s also securing funding for our state’s beaches and coastline, so we can keep growing the economy that powers southern Delaware. Some of Senator Coons’ accomplishments on energy and the environment include: Senator Coons worked across the aisle to create the U.S. Foundation for International Conservation. This private-public partnership will invest in protected areas across the globe, preventing extinctions and lessening the effects of climate change. It will also make the United States safer by strengthening local economies and cracking down on the illegal wildlife trafficking that funds global terrorism networks. In 2023, Senator Coons worked with leaders from across industry to secure a $750 million federal investment for our region: the Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub. The hub will develop hydrogen energy production in and around Delaware. The project will ensure the Mid-Atlantic is a leader in clean, ren","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/issues/energy-and-environment/","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Climate","stance":"Building on Delaware’s legacy of innovation, Senator Coons is committed to making Delaware a hub of new, clean energy technology that will create jobs and keep costs down for families while reducing emissions.","detail":"Delaware is the lowest-lying state in the union. As we watch the Atlantic and our rivers rise, eroding our beaches and flooding our cities, it’s painfully clear that climate change is real, it’s here, and it’s having an impact. Senator Coons is making sure the First State is prepared for the climate-fueled disasters of the present while mitigating the worsening of climate change. We have a responsibility to God’s creation, to each other, to Delaware, and to future generations to help this planet, our only home, to survive. He’s securing federal funding to make Delaware a leader in new technologies like solar, wind, and hydrogen power, in addition to improving and protecting existing facilities like the Delaware City Refinery. He’s also trying to protect programs like LIHEAP that directly lower energy costs for Delawareans facing hard times. No parent wants to worry about the air their child is breathing or the water they’re drinking. Senator Coons is working at a federal level to support clean air and water, so our children can breathe and play without fear. He’s also securing funding for our state’s beaches and coastline, so we can keep growing the economy that powers southern Delaware. Some of Senator Coons’ accomplishments on energy and the environment include: Senator Coons worked across the aisle to create the U.S. Foundation for International Conservation. This private-public partnership will invest in protected areas across the globe, preventing extinctions and lessening the effects of climate change. It will also make the United States safer by strengthening local economies and cracking down on the illegal wildlife trafficking that funds global terrorism networks. In 2023, Senator Coons worked with leaders from across industry to secure a $750 million federal investment for our region: the Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub. The hub will develop hydrogen energy production in and around Delaware. The project will ensure the Mid-Atlantic is a leader in clean, ren","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/issues/energy-and-environment/","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Taxes","stance":"Building on Delaware’s legacy of innovation, Senator Coons is committed to making Delaware a hub of new, clean energy technology that will create jobs and keep costs down for families while reducing emissions.","detail":"Delaware is the lowest-lying state in the union. As we watch the Atlantic and our rivers rise, eroding our beaches and flooding our cities, it’s painfully clear that climate change is real, it’s here, and it’s having an impact. Senator Coons is making sure the First State is prepared for the climate-fueled disasters of the present while mitigating the worsening of climate change. We have a responsibility to God’s creation, to each other, to Delaware, and to future generations to help this planet, our only home, to survive. He’s securing federal funding to make Delaware a leader in new technologies like solar, wind, and hydrogen power, in addition to improving and protecting existing facilities like the Delaware City Refinery. He’s also trying to protect programs like LIHEAP that directly lower energy costs for Delawareans facing hard times. No parent wants to worry about the air their child is breathing or the water they’re drinking. Senator Coons is working at a federal level to support clean air and water, so our children can breathe and play without fear. He’s also securing funding for our state’s beaches and coastline, so we can keep growing the economy that powers southern Delaware. Some of Senator Coons’ accomplishments on energy and the environment include: Senator Coons worked across the aisle to create the U.S. Foundation for International Conservation. This private-public partnership will invest in protected areas across the globe, preventing extinctions and lessening the effects of climate change. It will also make the United States safer by strengthening local economies and cracking down on the illegal wildlife trafficking that funds global terrorism networks. In 2023, Senator Coons worked with leaders from across industry to secure a $750 million federal investment for our region: the Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub. The hub will develop hydrogen energy production in and around Delaware. The project will ensure the Mid-Atlantic is a leader in clean, ren","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/issues/energy-and-environment/","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"Building on Delaware’s legacy of innovation, Senator Coons is committed to making Delaware a hub of new, clean energy technology that will create jobs and keep costs down for families while reducing emissions.","detail":"Delaware is the lowest-lying state in the union. As we watch the Atlantic and our rivers rise, eroding our beaches and flooding our cities, it’s painfully clear that climate change is real, it’s here, and it’s having an impact. Senator Coons is making sure the First State is prepared for the climate-fueled disasters of the present while mitigating the worsening of climate change. We have a responsibility to God’s creation, to each other, to Delaware, and to future generations to help this planet, our only home, to survive. He’s securing federal funding to make Delaware a leader in new technologies like solar, wind, and hydrogen power, in addition to improving and protecting existing facilities like the Delaware City Refinery. He’s also trying to protect programs like LIHEAP that directly lower energy costs for Delawareans facing hard times. No parent wants to worry about the air their child is breathing or the water they’re drinking. Senator Coons is working at a federal level to support clean air and water, so our children can breathe and play without fear. He’s also securing funding for our state’s beaches and coastline, so we can keep growing the economy that powers southern Delaware. Some of Senator Coons’ accomplishments on energy and the environment include: Senator Coons worked across the aisle to create the U.S. Foundation for International Conservation. This private-public partnership will invest in protected areas across the globe, preventing extinctions and lessening the effects of climate change. It will also make the United States safer by strengthening local economies and cracking down on the illegal wildlife trafficking that funds global terrorism networks. In 2023, Senator Coons worked with leaders from across industry to secure a $750 million federal investment for our region: the Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub. The hub will develop hydrogen energy production in and around Delaware. The project will ensure the Mid-Atlantic is a leader in clean, ren","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/issues/energy-and-environment/","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Building on Delaware’s legacy of innovation, Senator Coons is committed to making Delaware a hub of new, clean energy technology that will create jobs and keep costs down for families while reducing emissions.","detail":"Delaware is the lowest-lying state in the union. As we watch the Atlantic and our rivers rise, eroding our beaches and flooding our cities, it’s painfully clear that climate change is real, it’s here, and it’s having an impact. Senator Coons is making sure the First State is prepared for the climate-fueled disasters of the present while mitigating the worsening of climate change. We have a responsibility to God’s creation, to each other, to Delaware, and to future generations to help this planet, our only home, to survive. He’s securing federal funding to make Delaware a leader in new technologies like solar, wind, and hydrogen power, in addition to improving and protecting existing facilities like the Delaware City Refinery. He’s also trying to protect programs like LIHEAP that directly lower energy costs for Delawareans facing hard times. No parent wants to worry about the air their child is breathing or the water they’re drinking. Senator Coons is working at a federal level to support clean air and water, so our children can breathe and play without fear. He’s also securing funding for our state’s beaches and coastline, so we can keep growing the economy that powers southern Delaware. Some of Senator Coons’ accomplishments on energy and the environment include: Senator Coons worked across the aisle to create the U.S. Foundation for International Conservation. This private-public partnership will invest in protected areas across the globe, preventing extinctions and lessening the effects of climate change. It will also make the United States safer by strengthening local economies and cracking down on the illegal wildlife trafficking that funds global terrorism networks. In 2023, Senator Coons worked with leaders from across industry to secure a $750 million federal investment for our region: the Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub. The hub will develop hydrogen energy production in and around Delaware. The project will ensure the Mid-Atlantic is a leader in clean, ren","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/issues/energy-and-environment/","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Housing","stance":"Building on Delaware’s legacy of innovation, Senator Coons is committed to making Delaware a hub of new, clean energy technology that will create jobs and keep costs down for families while reducing emissions.","detail":"Delaware is the lowest-lying state in the union. As we watch the Atlantic and our rivers rise, eroding our beaches and flooding our cities, it’s painfully clear that climate change is real, it’s here, and it’s having an impact. Senator Coons is making sure the First State is prepared for the climate-fueled disasters of the present while mitigating the worsening of climate change. We have a responsibility to God’s creation, to each other, to Delaware, and to future generations to help this planet, our only home, to survive. He’s securing federal funding to make Delaware a leader in new technologies like solar, wind, and hydrogen power, in addition to improving and protecting existing facilities like the Delaware City Refinery. He’s also trying to protect programs like LIHEAP that directly lower energy costs for Delawareans facing hard times. No parent wants to worry about the air their child is breathing or the water they’re drinking. Senator Coons is working at a federal level to support clean air and water, so our children can breathe and play without fear. He’s also securing funding for our state’s beaches and coastline, so we can keep growing the economy that powers southern Delaware. Some of Senator Coons’ accomplishments on energy and the environment include: Senator Coons worked across the aisle to create the U.S. Foundation for International Conservation. This private-public partnership will invest in protected areas across the globe, preventing extinctions and lessening the effects of climate change. It will also make the United States safer by strengthening local economies and cracking down on the illegal wildlife trafficking that funds global terrorism networks. In 2023, Senator Coons worked with leaders from across industry to secure a $750 million federal investment for our region: the Mid-Atlantic Clean Hydrogen Hub. The hub will develop hydrogen energy production in and around Delaware. The project will ensure the Mid-Atlantic is a leader in clean, ren","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/issues/energy-and-environment/","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Healthcare","stance":"Senator Coons believes that every American deserves access to quality, affordable health care.","detail":"No child, parent, or grandparent should have to suffer because their family can’t afford the treatments they need. He is working every day to make that a reality by protecting and strengthening the programs that give people a health care lifeline: Medicaid, Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act. He knows how essential these programs are for kids, seniors, and working class Americans for everything from emergency surgery to combatting opioid addiction. If you don’t have health, it almost doesn’t matter what else you have. If you have good health, you can do almost anything. Senator Coons is making sure no one is left behind as we research new treatments and cures. Like many Americans, Senator Coons has lost family and friends to cancer, ALS, and Alzheimer’s. He knows that sometimes hope is all you have. Cutting-edge biomedical research and clinical trials from Delaware’s pharmaceutical companies or the National Institutes for Health give families the hope they need to fight day after day. Government funding for those trials helps researchers take on more patients and invest in the basic science that will one day lead to cures. As Co-Chair of the Senate ALS Caucus and a member of the Appropriations Committee, Senator Coons is supporting legislation that will help Americans focus on living their lives – not fighting for them. Some of Senator Coons’ accomplishments on health care include: Senator Coons is fighting for every Delawarean’s access to affordable health care, regardless of how they get their insurance. He voted to expand tax credits for working families buying insurance on the ACA marketplace in 2021. This investment doubled the number of Americans able to get health coverage through the marketplace. He’s pushing the Senate to make these investments permanent and cut the red tape preventing so many Americans from accessing care. Senator Coons played a key role in passing the Inflation Reduction Act, which lowered the cost of insulin to $35 a month for seniors","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/issues/health-care/","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"Senator Coons believes that every American deserves access to quality, affordable health care.","detail":"No child, parent, or grandparent should have to suffer because their family can’t afford the treatments they need. He is working every day to make that a reality by protecting and strengthening the programs that give people a health care lifeline: Medicaid, Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act. He knows how essential these programs are for kids, seniors, and working class Americans for everything from emergency surgery to combatting opioid addiction. If you don’t have health, it almost doesn’t matter what else you have. If you have good health, you can do almost anything. Senator Coons is making sure no one is left behind as we research new treatments and cures. Like many Americans, Senator Coons has lost family and friends to cancer, ALS, and Alzheimer’s. He knows that sometimes hope is all you have. Cutting-edge biomedical research and clinical trials from Delaware’s pharmaceutical companies or the National Institutes for Health give families the hope they need to fight day after day. Government funding for those trials helps researchers take on more patients and invest in the basic science that will one day lead to cures. As Co-Chair of the Senate ALS Caucus and a member of the Appropriations Committee, Senator Coons is supporting legislation that will help Americans focus on living their lives – not fighting for them. Some of Senator Coons’ accomplishments on health care include: Senator Coons is fighting for every Delawarean’s access to affordable health care, regardless of how they get their insurance. He voted to expand tax credits for working families buying insurance on the ACA marketplace in 2021. This investment doubled the number of Americans able to get health coverage through the marketplace. He’s pushing the Senate to make these investments permanent and cut the red tape preventing so many Americans from accessing care. Senator Coons played a key role in passing the Inflation Reduction Act, which lowered the cost of insulin to $35 a month for seniors","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/issues/health-care/","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Taxes","stance":"Senator Coons believes that every American deserves access to quality, affordable health care.","detail":"No child, parent, or grandparent should have to suffer because their family can’t afford the treatments they need. He is working every day to make that a reality by protecting and strengthening the programs that give people a health care lifeline: Medicaid, Medicare, and the Affordable Care Act. He knows how essential these programs are for kids, seniors, and working class Americans for everything from emergency surgery to combatting opioid addiction. If you don’t have health, it almost doesn’t matter what else you have. If you have good health, you can do almost anything. Senator Coons is making sure no one is left behind as we research new treatments and cures. Like many Americans, Senator Coons has lost family and friends to cancer, ALS, and Alzheimer’s. He knows that sometimes hope is all you have. Cutting-edge biomedical research and clinical trials from Delaware’s pharmaceutical companies or the National Institutes for Health give families the hope they need to fight day after day. Government funding for those trials helps researchers take on more patients and invest in the basic science that will one day lead to cures. As Co-Chair of the Senate ALS Caucus and a member of the Appropriations Committee, Senator Coons is supporting legislation that will help Americans focus on living their lives – not fighting for them. Some of Senator Coons’ accomplishments on health care include: Senator Coons is fighting for every Delawarean’s access to affordable health care, regardless of how they get their insurance. He voted to expand tax credits for working families buying insurance on the ACA marketplace in 2021. This investment doubled the number of Americans able to get health coverage through the marketplace. He’s pushing the Senate to make these investments permanent and cut the red tape preventing so many Americans from accessing care. 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Senator Coons is making sure no one is left behind as we research new treatments and cures. Like many Americans, Senator Coons has lost family and friends to cancer, ALS, and Alzheimer’s. He knows that sometimes hope is all you have. Cutting-edge biomedical research and clinical trials from Delaware’s pharmaceutical companies or the National Institutes for Health give families the hope they need to fight day after day. Government funding for those trials helps researchers take on more patients and invest in the basic science that will one day lead to cures. As Co-Chair of the Senate ALS Caucus and a member of the Appropriations Committee, Senator Coons is supporting legislation that will help Americans focus on living their lives – not fighting for them. Some of Senator Coons’ accomplishments on health care include: Senator Coons is fighting for every Delawarean’s access to affordable health care, regardless of how they get their insurance. 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He knows how essential these programs are for kids, seniors, and working class Americans for everything from emergency surgery to combatting opioid addiction. If you don’t have health, it almost doesn’t matter what else you have. If you have good health, you can do almost anything. Senator Coons is making sure no one is left behind as we research new treatments and cures. Like many Americans, Senator Coons has lost family and friends to cancer, ALS, and Alzheimer’s. He knows that sometimes hope is all you have. Cutting-edge biomedical research and clinical trials from Delaware’s pharmaceutical companies or the National Institutes for Health give families the hope they need to fight day after day. Government funding for those trials helps researchers take on more patients and invest in the basic science that will one day lead to cures. As Co-Chair of the Senate ALS Caucus and a member of the Appropriations Committee, Senator Coons is supporting legislation that will help Americans focus on living their lives – not fighting for them. Some of Senator Coons’ accomplishments on health care include: Senator Coons is fighting for every Delawarean’s access to affordable health care, regardless of how they get their insurance. He voted to expand tax credits for working families buying insurance on the ACA marketplace in 2021. This investment doubled the number of Americans able to get health coverage through the marketplace. He’s pushing the Senate to make these investments permanent and cut the red tape preventing so many Americans from accessing care. 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Some of Senator Coons’ accomplishments on the Judiciary Committee include: Senator Coons wrote and successfully passed the NICS Denial Notification Act, a gun safety bill that requires federal authorities to alert state and local law enforcement when someone prohibited from buying a gun tries to purchase one and fails a background check. These attempted purchases can be a warning sign of dangerous behavior, and alerting authorities can prevent tragedy. Senator Coons was a key supporter of the First Step Act, a landmark criminal justice reform bill signed into law in 2018. He also led a successful bipartisan effort to work with the U.S. Sentencing Commission to reform federal supervision guidelines to impose supervision only in cases where supervisees most need it, saving money and making sure resources go to those most likely to reoffend. 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As part of his role, he has the opportunity to question and vote on federal judges and presidential appointees. At hearings and in meetings, he pushes federal judges on their commitment to being independent of politics and presidential appointees on their commitment to following the law. Senator Coons believes that every member of the federal judiciary should be held to the highest ethical standards. He works to strengthen financial disclosure rules for federal judges to ensure greater transparency. Some of Senator Coons’ accomplishments on the Judiciary Committee include: Senator Coons wrote and successfully passed the NICS Denial Notification Act, a gun safety bill that requires federal authorities to alert state and local law enforcement when someone prohibited from buying a gun tries to purchase one and fails a background check. These attempted purchases can be a warning sign of dangerous behavior, and alerting authorities can prevent tragedy. Senator Coons was a key supporter of the First Step Act, a landmark criminal justice reform bill signed into law in 2018. He also led a successful bipartisan effort to work with the U.S. Sentencing Commission to reform federal supervision guidelines to impose supervision only in cases where supervisees most need it, saving money and making sure resources go to those most likely to reoffend. These and other commonsense reforms Senator Coons has championed focus on ensuring those reentering society don’t reoffend and get","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/issues/judiciary/","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Housing","stance":"As a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Senator Coons fights to protect Americans’ rights and freedoms.","detail":"As a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, I’ve conducted confirmation hearing after confirmation hearing. My question has always been, ‘do you understand that we all swear an oath to uphold the constitution, not an oath of loyalty to any politician?’ And I have let the answer to that guide for whom I have voted. He is focused on ensuring equal justice under law for all Americans and protecting the liberties to which we are all entitled – from defending civil rights to safeguarding intellectual property. As part of his role, he has the opportunity to question and vote on federal judges and presidential appointees. At hearings and in meetings, he pushes federal judges on their commitment to being independent of politics and presidential appointees on their commitment to following the law. Senator Coons believes that every member of the federal judiciary should be held to the highest ethical standards. He works to strengthen financial disclosure rules for federal judges to ensure greater transparency. Some of Senator Coons’ accomplishments on the Judiciary Committee include: Senator Coons wrote and successfully passed the NICS Denial Notification Act, a gun safety bill that requires federal authorities to alert state and local law enforcement when someone prohibited from buying a gun tries to purchase one and fails a background check. These attempted purchases can be a warning sign of dangerous behavior, and alerting authorities can prevent tragedy. Senator Coons was a key supporter of the First Step Act, a landmark criminal justice reform bill signed into law in 2018. He also led a successful bipartisan effort to work with the U.S. Sentencing Commission to reform federal supervision guidelines to impose supervision only in cases where supervisees most need it, saving money and making sure resources go to those most likely to reoffend. 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As part of his role, he has the opportunity to question and vote on federal judges and presidential appointees. At hearings and in meetings, he pushes federal judges on their commitment to being independent of politics and presidential appointees on their commitment to following the law. Senator Coons believes that every member of the federal judiciary should be held to the highest ethical standards. He works to strengthen financial disclosure rules for federal judges to ensure greater transparency. Some of Senator Coons’ accomplishments on the Judiciary Committee include: Senator Coons wrote and successfully passed the NICS Denial Notification Act, a gun safety bill that requires federal authorities to alert state and local law enforcement when someone prohibited from buying a gun tries to purchase one and fails a background check. These attempted purchases can be a warning sign of dangerous behavior, and alerting authorities can prevent tragedy. Senator Coons was a key supporter of the First Step Act, a landmark criminal justice reform bill signed into law in 2018. He also led a successful bipartisan effort to work with the U.S. Sentencing Commission to reform federal supervision guidelines to impose supervision only in cases where supervisees most need it, saving money and making sure resources go to those most likely to reoffend. These and other commonsense reforms Senator Coons has championed focus on ensuring those reentering society don’t reoffend and get","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/issues/judiciary/","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"We are a nation that is great because it is good.","detail":"Our safety, security, and prosperity are rooted in our global leadership. As one of the nation’s foreign policy leaders, Senator Coons is committed to maintaining our position in the face of threats from competitors and adversaries because he knows a stable world is one where Americans are safe. Senator Coons believes we keep Americans safe through “three D’s:” defense, diplomacy, and development.&nbsp; My father served in the 1st Infantry for a reason. My brother in the 2nd Armored for a reason. They were there because generations of Americans have stood up for democracy and continue to do so today in hard places around the world. Senator Coons is honored to represent over 10,000 military personnel and their families at Dover Air Force Base, and the 3,000 Delaware national guardsmen and women, and their families, who stand at the ready every day. As the senior Democrat in charge of our nation’s defense spending, he is committed to continuing our global military supremacy and ensuring our warfighters are equipped to win the wars of the future. He’s focused on developing and manufacturing cutting-edge defense systems – including building more navy ships in the region – and supporting our military families. Senator Coons also knows that diplomacy and development are just as important when it comes to keeping Americans safe. When people are hungry, when people are sick, when people are scared – our world is more dangerous and more unstable. He’s a leading advocate for foreign aid and development programs that intercept diseases before they come to our shores and counter recruiting efforts by human traffickers and drug cartels. Senator Coons is a co-Chair of the Senate Human Rights Caucus . Some of Senator Coons’ accomplishments on national security include: As the lead Democrat on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, Senator Coons is the primary Democrat in the Senate overseeing our nation’s entire defense budget, working to preserve our alliances, deter ","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/issues/national-security/","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"We are a nation that is great because it is good.","detail":"Our safety, security, and prosperity are rooted in our global leadership. As one of the nation’s foreign policy leaders, Senator Coons is committed to maintaining our position in the face of threats from competitors and adversaries because he knows a stable world is one where Americans are safe. Senator Coons believes we keep Americans safe through “three D’s:” defense, diplomacy, and development.&nbsp; My father served in the 1st Infantry for a reason. My brother in the 2nd Armored for a reason. They were there because generations of Americans have stood up for democracy and continue to do so today in hard places around the world. Senator Coons is honored to represent over 10,000 military personnel and their families at Dover Air Force Base, and the 3,000 Delaware national guardsmen and women, and their families, who stand at the ready every day. As the senior Democrat in charge of our nation’s defense spending, he is committed to continuing our global military supremacy and ensuring our warfighters are equipped to win the wars of the future. He’s focused on developing and manufacturing cutting-edge defense systems – including building more navy ships in the region – and supporting our military families. Senator Coons also knows that diplomacy and development are just as important when it comes to keeping Americans safe. When people are hungry, when people are sick, when people are scared – our world is more dangerous and more unstable. He’s a leading advocate for foreign aid and development programs that intercept diseases before they come to our shores and counter recruiting efforts by human traffickers and drug cartels. Senator Coons is a co-Chair of the Senate Human Rights Caucus . Some of Senator Coons’ accomplishments on national security include: As the lead Democrat on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, Senator Coons is the primary Democrat in the Senate overseeing our nation’s entire defense budget, working to preserve our alliances, deter ","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/issues/national-security/","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"We are a nation that is great because it is good.","detail":"Our safety, security, and prosperity are rooted in our global leadership. As one of the nation’s foreign policy leaders, Senator Coons is committed to maintaining our position in the face of threats from competitors and adversaries because he knows a stable world is one where Americans are safe. Senator Coons believes we keep Americans safe through “three D’s:” defense, diplomacy, and development.&nbsp; My father served in the 1st Infantry for a reason. My brother in the 2nd Armored for a reason. They were there because generations of Americans have stood up for democracy and continue to do so today in hard places around the world. Senator Coons is honored to represent over 10,000 military personnel and their families at Dover Air Force Base, and the 3,000 Delaware national guardsmen and women, and their families, who stand at the ready every day. As the senior Democrat in charge of our nation’s defense spending, he is committed to continuing our global military supremacy and ensuring our warfighters are equipped to win the wars of the future. He’s focused on developing and manufacturing cutting-edge defense systems – including building more navy ships in the region – and supporting our military families. Senator Coons also knows that diplomacy and development are just as important when it comes to keeping Americans safe. When people are hungry, when people are sick, when people are scared – our world is more dangerous and more unstable. He’s a leading advocate for foreign aid and development programs that intercept diseases before they come to our shores and counter recruiting efforts by human traffickers and drug cartels. Senator Coons is a co-Chair of the Senate Human Rights Caucus . Some of Senator Coons’ accomplishments on national security include: As the lead Democrat on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, Senator Coons is the primary Democrat in the Senate overseeing our nation’s entire defense budget, working to preserve our alliances, deter ","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/issues/national-security/","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Social Security","stance":"We are a nation that is great because it is good.","detail":"Our safety, security, and prosperity are rooted in our global leadership. As one of the nation’s foreign policy leaders, Senator Coons is committed to maintaining our position in the face of threats from competitors and adversaries because he knows a stable world is one where Americans are safe. Senator Coons believes we keep Americans safe through “three D’s:” defense, diplomacy, and development.&nbsp; My father served in the 1st Infantry for a reason. My brother in the 2nd Armored for a reason. They were there because generations of Americans have stood up for democracy and continue to do so today in hard places around the world. Senator Coons is honored to represent over 10,000 military personnel and their families at Dover Air Force Base, and the 3,000 Delaware national guardsmen and women, and their families, who stand at the ready every day. As the senior Democrat in charge of our nation’s defense spending, he is committed to continuing our global military supremacy and ensuring our warfighters are equipped to win the wars of the future. He’s focused on developing and manufacturing cutting-edge defense systems – including building more navy ships in the region – and supporting our military families. Senator Coons also knows that diplomacy and development are just as important when it comes to keeping Americans safe. When people are hungry, when people are sick, when people are scared – our world is more dangerous and more unstable. He’s a leading advocate for foreign aid and development programs that intercept diseases before they come to our shores and counter recruiting efforts by human traffickers and drug cartels. Senator Coons is a co-Chair of the Senate Human Rights Caucus . Some of Senator Coons’ accomplishments on national security include: As the lead Democrat on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, Senator Coons is the primary Democrat in the Senate overseeing our nation’s entire defense budget, working to preserve our alliances, deter ","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/issues/national-security/","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Taxes","stance":"Related Press","detail":"December 10, 2025 Senators Coons, Tillis introduce a bipartisan resolution honoring Human Rights Day WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Co-Chairs of the Senate Human Rights Caucus, introduced a bipartisan resolution honoring Human Rights Day. This resolution, introduced on... Read More <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6189675 elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"6189675\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/issues/national-security/","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"Related Press","detail":"December 10, 2025 Senators Coons, Tillis introduce a bipartisan resolution honoring Human Rights Day WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Co-Chairs of the Senate Human Rights Caucus, introduced a bipartisan resolution honoring Human Rights Day. This resolution, introduced on... Read More <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6189675 elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"6189675\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/issues/national-security/","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Related Press","detail":"December 10, 2025 Senators Coons, Tillis introduce a bipartisan resolution honoring Human Rights Day WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Co-Chairs of the Senate Human Rights Caucus, introduced a bipartisan resolution honoring Human Rights Day. This resolution, introduced on... Read More <div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6189675 elementor-widget elementor-widget-post-info\" data-id=\"6189675\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/issues/national-security/","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"After helping launch one of our nation’s first AmeriCorps programs, Senator Coons understands the amazing impact service can have on those who serve, their communities, and society.","detail":"He credits his own national service with setting him on the path towards New Castle County government and eventually the United States Senate. He believes that every American should be given the opportunity to serve, whether in our military, our national&nbsp;guard, AmeriCorps, or other organizations. As Co-Chair of the bipartisan National Service&nbsp;Congressional Caucus, he works with Democrats and Republicans to make that possible. The best thing we can do for our nation is to commit to each other through service…Americans have always been defined by a generosity of spirit and a willingness to help our communities. In our state of neighbors, thousands of Delawareans work every day to follow the greatest calling: to love your neighbor as yourself. He supports service&nbsp;programs not only because it’s the right thing to do, but because they’re also sound investments. For every dollar the federal government spends on AmeriCorps, as many as $17 return to our communities in economic impact, skills training, and public services.&nbsp;Volunteers and AmeriCorps members make our neighborhoods and towns more resilient and less reliant on government resources. That means we are more prepared for any disaster and will recover from them more quickly. Some of Senator Coons’ accomplishments on national service include: Senator Coons is Co-Chair of the bipartisan National Service Caucus, working across the aisle to expand civilian and military opportunities for service. In response to the devastating COVID-19 pandemic, Senator Coons led the historic expansion of national service programs. As part of the American Rescue Plan Act, he created Public Health AmeriCorps to give thousands of young people the opportunity to help communities recover from the pandemic – finding ways to restore the health of the people living there and keep them healthy in the long run. Senator Coons introduced legislation that led to the creation of President Biden’s Civilian Climate Corps. The corps c","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/issues/national-service/","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Climate","stance":"After helping launch one of our nation’s first AmeriCorps programs, Senator Coons understands the amazing impact service can have on those who serve, their communities, and society.","detail":"He credits his own national service with setting him on the path towards New Castle County government and eventually the United States Senate. He believes that every American should be given the opportunity to serve, whether in our military, our national&nbsp;guard, AmeriCorps, or other organizations. As Co-Chair of the bipartisan National Service&nbsp;Congressional Caucus, he works with Democrats and Republicans to make that possible. The best thing we can do for our nation is to commit to each other through service…Americans have always been defined by a generosity of spirit and a willingness to help our communities. In our state of neighbors, thousands of Delawareans work every day to follow the greatest calling: to love your neighbor as yourself. He supports service&nbsp;programs not only because it’s the right thing to do, but because they’re also sound investments. For every dollar the federal government spends on AmeriCorps, as many as $17 return to our communities in economic impact, skills training, and public services.&nbsp;Volunteers and AmeriCorps members make our neighborhoods and towns more resilient and less reliant on government resources. That means we are more prepared for any disaster and will recover from them more quickly. Some of Senator Coons’ accomplishments on national service include: Senator Coons is Co-Chair of the bipartisan National Service Caucus, working across the aisle to expand civilian and military opportunities for service. In response to the devastating COVID-19 pandemic, Senator Coons led the historic expansion of national service programs. As part of the American Rescue Plan Act, he created Public Health AmeriCorps to give thousands of young people the opportunity to help communities recover from the pandemic – finding ways to restore the health of the people living there and keep them healthy in the long run. Senator Coons introduced legislation that led to the creation of President Biden’s Civilian Climate Corps. The corps c","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/issues/national-service/","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Taxes","stance":"After helping launch one of our nation’s first AmeriCorps programs, Senator Coons understands the amazing impact service can have on those who serve, their communities, and society.","detail":"He credits his own national service with setting him on the path towards New Castle County government and eventually the United States Senate. He believes that every American should be given the opportunity to serve, whether in our military, our national&nbsp;guard, AmeriCorps, or other organizations. As Co-Chair of the bipartisan National Service&nbsp;Congressional Caucus, he works with Democrats and Republicans to make that possible. The best thing we can do for our nation is to commit to each other through service…Americans have always been defined by a generosity of spirit and a willingness to help our communities. In our state of neighbors, thousands of Delawareans work every day to follow the greatest calling: to love your neighbor as yourself. He supports service&nbsp;programs not only because it’s the right thing to do, but because they’re also sound investments. For every dollar the federal government spends on AmeriCorps, as many as $17 return to our communities in economic impact, skills training, and public services.&nbsp;Volunteers and AmeriCorps members make our neighborhoods and towns more resilient and less reliant on government resources. That means we are more prepared for any disaster and will recover from them more quickly. Some of Senator Coons’ accomplishments on national service include: Senator Coons is Co-Chair of the bipartisan National Service Caucus, working across the aisle to expand civilian and military opportunities for service. In response to the devastating COVID-19 pandemic, Senator Coons led the historic expansion of national service programs. As part of the American Rescue Plan Act, he created Public Health AmeriCorps to give thousands of young people the opportunity to help communities recover from the pandemic – finding ways to restore the health of the people living there and keep them healthy in the long run. 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The best thing we can do for our nation is to commit to each other through service…Americans have always been defined by a generosity of spirit and a willingness to help our communities. In our state of neighbors, thousands of Delawareans work every day to follow the greatest calling: to love your neighbor as yourself. He supports service&nbsp;programs not only because it’s the right thing to do, but because they’re also sound investments. For every dollar the federal government spends on AmeriCorps, as many as $17 return to our communities in economic impact, skills training, and public services.&nbsp;Volunteers and AmeriCorps members make our neighborhoods and towns more resilient and less reliant on government resources. That means we are more prepared for any disaster and will recover from them more quickly. Some of Senator Coons’ accomplishments on national service include: Senator Coons is Co-Chair of the bipartisan National Service Caucus, working across the aisle to expand civilian and military opportunities for service. In response to the devastating COVID-19 pandemic, Senator Coons led the historic expansion of national service programs. As part of the American Rescue Plan Act, he created Public Health AmeriCorps to give thousands of young people the opportunity to help communities recover from the pandemic – finding ways to restore the health of the people living there and keep them healthy in the long run. Senator Coons introduced legislation that led to the creation of President Biden’s Civilian Climate Corps. 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In our state of neighbors, thousands of Delawareans work every day to follow the greatest calling: to love your neighbor as yourself. He supports service&nbsp;programs not only because it’s the right thing to do, but because they’re also sound investments. For every dollar the federal government spends on AmeriCorps, as many as $17 return to our communities in economic impact, skills training, and public services.&nbsp;Volunteers and AmeriCorps members make our neighborhoods and towns more resilient and less reliant on government resources. That means we are more prepared for any disaster and will recover from them more quickly. Some of Senator Coons’ accomplishments on national service include: Senator Coons is Co-Chair of the bipartisan National Service Caucus, working across the aisle to expand civilian and military opportunities for service. In response to the devastating COVID-19 pandemic, Senator Coons led the historic expansion of national service programs. As part of the American Rescue Plan Act, he created Public Health AmeriCorps to give thousands of young people the opportunity to help communities recover from the pandemic – finding ways to restore the health of the people living there and keep them healthy in the long run. Senator Coons introduced legislation that led to the creation of President Biden’s Civilian Climate Corps. The corps c","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/issues/national-service/","source_date":"2026-05-23"},{"topic":"Agriculture","stance":"Issues","detail":"Agriculture Delaware has a long and proud history as an agricultural state. It’s the birthplace of the modern poultry industry and home to more than a half-million acres of farmland growing everything... Continue Reading &nbsp;→ <div class=\"elementor-cta__","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/issues/","source_date":"2026-05-10"},{"topic":"Healthcare","stance":"Manufacturing Update for November/December 2015","detail":"1. LATEST POLICY ================================== Senator Coons’ R&amp;D Provisions Included in Year-End Tax Extenders Bill The year-end tax extenders bill includes three important provisions previously introduced by U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) that will allow businesses to grow and create jobs, especially in the manufacturing industry. The bill will permanently extend the R&amp;D tax credit, help startup companies access the credit, and allow small and medium-sized businesses to use the credit against Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) liability. More: Coons Release Obama Signs 5-year, $305 Billion Bill to Boost Highway Spending, Assure States of Aid A 5-year, $305-billion bill to address the nation&#8217;s aging and congested transportation systems was signed into law by President Barack Obama, who said it will put Americans to work and provide states with the federal help they need to commit to long-term projects. The bill, which was overwhelmingly approved by Congress a day earlier, provides a modest increase to highway and transit spending but falls short of the $400 billion over six years administration officials said is necessary to keep traffic congestion from worsening. Nor does it resolve how to pay for transportation programs in the long term. More: U.S.News &amp; World Report Export-Import Bank Is Revived Legislation signed by President Barack Obama resurrected the U.S. Export-Import Bank and ended a five-month lapse that revealed far stronger bipartisan backing for the agency than the pitched battle to shut it down suggested. The outcome now gives the bank a firm footing until September 2019, but the brawl over its existence this year left both economic and political scars. More: Wall Street Journal Missouri and U.S. Chambers of Commerce Join McCaskill to Tout Her Bipartisan Plan Recently Signed Into Law to Boost Job Opportunities, Streamline Permitting Representatives from the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce today joine","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/commonwealth-connection/manufacturing-update-for-november-december-2015/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"Manufacturing Update for November/December 2015","detail":"1. LATEST POLICY ================================== Senator Coons’ R&amp;D Provisions Included in Year-End Tax Extenders Bill The year-end tax extenders bill includes three important provisions previously introduced by U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) that will allow businesses to grow and create jobs, especially in the manufacturing industry. The bill will permanently extend the R&amp;D tax credit, help startup companies access the credit, and allow small and medium-sized businesses to use the credit against Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) liability. More: Coons Release Obama Signs 5-year, $305 Billion Bill to Boost Highway Spending, Assure States of Aid A 5-year, $305-billion bill to address the nation&#8217;s aging and congested transportation systems was signed into law by President Barack Obama, who said it will put Americans to work and provide states with the federal help they need to commit to long-term projects. The bill, which was overwhelmingly approved by Congress a day earlier, provides a modest increase to highway and transit spending but falls short of the $400 billion over six years administration officials said is necessary to keep traffic congestion from worsening. Nor does it resolve how to pay for transportation programs in the long term. More: U.S.News &amp; World Report Export-Import Bank Is Revived Legislation signed by President Barack Obama resurrected the U.S. Export-Import Bank and ended a five-month lapse that revealed far stronger bipartisan backing for the agency than the pitched battle to shut it down suggested. The outcome now gives the bank a firm footing until September 2019, but the brawl over its existence this year left both economic and political scars. More: Wall Street Journal Missouri and U.S. Chambers of Commerce Join McCaskill to Tout Her Bipartisan Plan Recently Signed Into Law to Boost Job Opportunities, Streamline Permitting Representatives from the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce today joine","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/commonwealth-connection/manufacturing-update-for-november-december-2015/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Climate","stance":"Manufacturing Update for November/December 2015","detail":"1. LATEST POLICY ================================== Senator Coons’ R&amp;D Provisions Included in Year-End Tax Extenders Bill The year-end tax extenders bill includes three important provisions previously introduced by U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) that will allow businesses to grow and create jobs, especially in the manufacturing industry. The bill will permanently extend the R&amp;D tax credit, help startup companies access the credit, and allow small and medium-sized businesses to use the credit against Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) liability. More: Coons Release Obama Signs 5-year, $305 Billion Bill to Boost Highway Spending, Assure States of Aid A 5-year, $305-billion bill to address the nation&#8217;s aging and congested transportation systems was signed into law by President Barack Obama, who said it will put Americans to work and provide states with the federal help they need to commit to long-term projects. The bill, which was overwhelmingly approved by Congress a day earlier, provides a modest increase to highway and transit spending but falls short of the $400 billion over six years administration officials said is necessary to keep traffic congestion from worsening. Nor does it resolve how to pay for transportation programs in the long term. More: U.S.News &amp; World Report Export-Import Bank Is Revived Legislation signed by President Barack Obama resurrected the U.S. Export-Import Bank and ended a five-month lapse that revealed far stronger bipartisan backing for the agency than the pitched battle to shut it down suggested. The outcome now gives the bank a firm footing until September 2019, but the brawl over its existence this year left both economic and political scars. More: Wall Street Journal Missouri and U.S. Chambers of Commerce Join McCaskill to Tout Her Bipartisan Plan Recently Signed Into Law to Boost Job Opportunities, Streamline Permitting Representatives from the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce today joine","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/commonwealth-connection/manufacturing-update-for-november-december-2015/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Education","stance":"Manufacturing Update for November/December 2015","detail":"1. LATEST POLICY ================================== Senator Coons’ R&amp;D Provisions Included in Year-End Tax Extenders Bill The year-end tax extenders bill includes three important provisions previously introduced by U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) that will allow businesses to grow and create jobs, especially in the manufacturing industry. The bill will permanently extend the R&amp;D tax credit, help startup companies access the credit, and allow small and medium-sized businesses to use the credit against Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) liability. More: Coons Release Obama Signs 5-year, $305 Billion Bill to Boost Highway Spending, Assure States of Aid A 5-year, $305-billion bill to address the nation&#8217;s aging and congested transportation systems was signed into law by President Barack Obama, who said it will put Americans to work and provide states with the federal help they need to commit to long-term projects. The bill, which was overwhelmingly approved by Congress a day earlier, provides a modest increase to highway and transit spending but falls short of the $400 billion over six years administration officials said is necessary to keep traffic congestion from worsening. Nor does it resolve how to pay for transportation programs in the long term. More: U.S.News &amp; World Report Export-Import Bank Is Revived Legislation signed by President Barack Obama resurrected the U.S. Export-Import Bank and ended a five-month lapse that revealed far stronger bipartisan backing for the agency than the pitched battle to shut it down suggested. The outcome now gives the bank a firm footing until September 2019, but the brawl over its existence this year left both economic and political scars. More: Wall Street Journal Missouri and U.S. Chambers of Commerce Join McCaskill to Tout Her Bipartisan Plan Recently Signed Into Law to Boost Job Opportunities, Streamline Permitting Representatives from the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce today joine","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/commonwealth-connection/manufacturing-update-for-november-december-2015/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Taxes","stance":"Manufacturing Update for November/December 2015","detail":"1. LATEST POLICY ================================== Senator Coons’ R&amp;D Provisions Included in Year-End Tax Extenders Bill The year-end tax extenders bill includes three important provisions previously introduced by U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) that will allow businesses to grow and create jobs, especially in the manufacturing industry. The bill will permanently extend the R&amp;D tax credit, help startup companies access the credit, and allow small and medium-sized businesses to use the credit against Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) liability. More: Coons Release Obama Signs 5-year, $305 Billion Bill to Boost Highway Spending, Assure States of Aid A 5-year, $305-billion bill to address the nation&#8217;s aging and congested transportation systems was signed into law by President Barack Obama, who said it will put Americans to work and provide states with the federal help they need to commit to long-term projects. The bill, which was overwhelmingly approved by Congress a day earlier, provides a modest increase to highway and transit spending but falls short of the $400 billion over six years administration officials said is necessary to keep traffic congestion from worsening. Nor does it resolve how to pay for transportation programs in the long term. More: U.S.News &amp; World Report Export-Import Bank Is Revived Legislation signed by President Barack Obama resurrected the U.S. Export-Import Bank and ended a five-month lapse that revealed far stronger bipartisan backing for the agency than the pitched battle to shut it down suggested. The outcome now gives the bank a firm footing until September 2019, but the brawl over its existence this year left both economic and political scars. More: Wall Street Journal Missouri and U.S. Chambers of Commerce Join McCaskill to Tout Her Bipartisan Plan Recently Signed Into Law to Boost Job Opportunities, Streamline Permitting Representatives from the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce today joine","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/commonwealth-connection/manufacturing-update-for-november-december-2015/","source_date":null},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"Manufacturing Update for November/December 2015","detail":"1. LATEST POLICY ================================== Senator Coons’ R&amp;D Provisions Included in Year-End Tax Extenders Bill The year-end tax extenders bill includes three important provisions previously introduced by U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) that will allow businesses to grow and create jobs, especially in the manufacturing industry. The bill will permanently extend the R&amp;D tax credit, help startup companies access the credit, and allow small and medium-sized businesses to use the credit against Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) liability. More: Coons Release Obama Signs 5-year, $305 Billion Bill to Boost Highway Spending, Assure States of Aid A 5-year, $305-billion bill to address the nation&#8217;s aging and congested transportation systems was signed into law by President Barack Obama, who said it will put Americans to work and provide states with the federal help they need to commit to long-term projects. The bill, which was overwhelmingly approved by Congress a day earlier, provides a modest increase to highway and transit spending but falls short of the $400 billion over six years administration officials said is necessary to keep traffic congestion from worsening. Nor does it resolve how to pay for transportation programs in the long term. More: U.S.News &amp; World Report Export-Import Bank Is Revived Legislation signed by President Barack Obama resurrected the U.S. Export-Import Bank and ended a five-month lapse that revealed far stronger bipartisan backing for the agency than the pitched battle to shut it down suggested. The outcome now gives the bank a firm footing until September 2019, but the brawl over its existence this year left both economic and political scars. More: Wall Street Journal Missouri and U.S. Chambers of Commerce Join McCaskill to Tout Her Bipartisan Plan Recently Signed Into Law to Boost Job Opportunities, Streamline Permitting Representatives from the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce today joine","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/commonwealth-connection/manufacturing-update-for-november-december-2015/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Manufacturing Update for November/December 2015","detail":"1. LATEST POLICY ================================== Senator Coons’ R&amp;D Provisions Included in Year-End Tax Extenders Bill The year-end tax extenders bill includes three important provisions previously introduced by U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) that will allow businesses to grow and create jobs, especially in the manufacturing industry. The bill will permanently extend the R&amp;D tax credit, help startup companies access the credit, and allow small and medium-sized businesses to use the credit against Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) liability. More: Coons Release Obama Signs 5-year, $305 Billion Bill to Boost Highway Spending, Assure States of Aid A 5-year, $305-billion bill to address the nation&#8217;s aging and congested transportation systems was signed into law by President Barack Obama, who said it will put Americans to work and provide states with the federal help they need to commit to long-term projects. The bill, which was overwhelmingly approved by Congress a day earlier, provides a modest increase to highway and transit spending but falls short of the $400 billion over six years administration officials said is necessary to keep traffic congestion from worsening. Nor does it resolve how to pay for transportation programs in the long term. More: U.S.News &amp; World Report Export-Import Bank Is Revived Legislation signed by President Barack Obama resurrected the U.S. Export-Import Bank and ended a five-month lapse that revealed far stronger bipartisan backing for the agency than the pitched battle to shut it down suggested. The outcome now gives the bank a firm footing until September 2019, but the brawl over its existence this year left both economic and political scars. More: Wall Street Journal Missouri and U.S. Chambers of Commerce Join McCaskill to Tout Her Bipartisan Plan Recently Signed Into Law to Boost Job Opportunities, Streamline Permitting Representatives from the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce today joine","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/commonwealth-connection/manufacturing-update-for-november-december-2015/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Housing","stance":"Manufacturing Update for November/December 2015","detail":"1. LATEST POLICY ================================== Senator Coons’ R&amp;D Provisions Included in Year-End Tax Extenders Bill The year-end tax extenders bill includes three important provisions previously introduced by U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) that will allow businesses to grow and create jobs, especially in the manufacturing industry. The bill will permanently extend the R&amp;D tax credit, help startup companies access the credit, and allow small and medium-sized businesses to use the credit against Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) liability. More: Coons Release Obama Signs 5-year, $305 Billion Bill to Boost Highway Spending, Assure States of Aid A 5-year, $305-billion bill to address the nation&#8217;s aging and congested transportation systems was signed into law by President Barack Obama, who said it will put Americans to work and provide states with the federal help they need to commit to long-term projects. The bill, which was overwhelmingly approved by Congress a day earlier, provides a modest increase to highway and transit spending but falls short of the $400 billion over six years administration officials said is necessary to keep traffic congestion from worsening. Nor does it resolve how to pay for transportation programs in the long term. More: U.S.News &amp; World Report Export-Import Bank Is Revived Legislation signed by President Barack Obama resurrected the U.S. Export-Import Bank and ended a five-month lapse that revealed far stronger bipartisan backing for the agency than the pitched battle to shut it down suggested. The outcome now gives the bank a firm footing until September 2019, but the brawl over its existence this year left both economic and political scars. More: Wall Street Journal Missouri and U.S. Chambers of Commerce Join McCaskill to Tout Her Bipartisan Plan Recently Signed Into Law to Boost Job Opportunities, Streamline Permitting Representatives from the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce today joine","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/commonwealth-connection/manufacturing-update-for-november-december-2015/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Social Security","stance":"Manufacturing Update for November/December 2015","detail":"1. LATEST POLICY ================================== Senator Coons’ R&amp;D Provisions Included in Year-End Tax Extenders Bill The year-end tax extenders bill includes three important provisions previously introduced by U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) that will allow businesses to grow and create jobs, especially in the manufacturing industry. The bill will permanently extend the R&amp;D tax credit, help startup companies access the credit, and allow small and medium-sized businesses to use the credit against Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) liability. More: Coons Release Obama Signs 5-year, $305 Billion Bill to Boost Highway Spending, Assure States of Aid A 5-year, $305-billion bill to address the nation&#8217;s aging and congested transportation systems was signed into law by President Barack Obama, who said it will put Americans to work and provide states with the federal help they need to commit to long-term projects. The bill, which was overwhelmingly approved by Congress a day earlier, provides a modest increase to highway and transit spending but falls short of the $400 billion over six years administration officials said is necessary to keep traffic congestion from worsening. Nor does it resolve how to pay for transportation programs in the long term. More: U.S.News &amp; World Report Export-Import Bank Is Revived Legislation signed by President Barack Obama resurrected the U.S. Export-Import Bank and ended a five-month lapse that revealed far stronger bipartisan backing for the agency than the pitched battle to shut it down suggested. The outcome now gives the bank a firm footing until September 2019, but the brawl over its existence this year left both economic and political scars. More: Wall Street Journal Missouri and U.S. Chambers of Commerce Join McCaskill to Tout Her Bipartisan Plan Recently Signed Into Law to Boost Job Opportunities, Streamline Permitting Representatives from the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce today joine","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/commonwealth-connection/manufacturing-update-for-november-december-2015/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Agriculture","stance":"Manufacturing Update for November/December 2015","detail":"1. LATEST POLICY ================================== Senator Coons’ R&amp;D Provisions Included in Year-End Tax Extenders Bill The year-end tax extenders bill includes three important provisions previously introduced by U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) that will allow businesses to grow and create jobs, especially in the manufacturing industry. The bill will permanently extend the R&amp;D tax credit, help startup companies access the credit, and allow small and medium-sized businesses to use the credit against Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) liability. More: Coons Release Obama Signs 5-year, $305 Billion Bill to Boost Highway Spending, Assure States of Aid A 5-year, $305-billion bill to address the nation&#8217;s aging and congested transportation systems was signed into law by President Barack Obama, who said it will put Americans to work and provide states with the federal help they need to commit to long-term projects. The bill, which was overwhelmingly approved by Congress a day earlier, provides a modest increase to highway and transit spending but falls short of the $400 billion over six years administration officials said is necessary to keep traffic congestion from worsening. Nor does it resolve how to pay for transportation programs in the long term. More: U.S.News &amp; World Report Export-Import Bank Is Revived Legislation signed by President Barack Obama resurrected the U.S. Export-Import Bank and ended a five-month lapse that revealed far stronger bipartisan backing for the agency than the pitched battle to shut it down suggested. The outcome now gives the bank a firm footing until September 2019, but the brawl over its existence this year left both economic and political scars. More: Wall Street Journal Missouri and U.S. Chambers of Commerce Join McCaskill to Tout Her Bipartisan Plan Recently Signed Into Law to Boost Job Opportunities, Streamline Permitting Representatives from the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce today joine","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/commonwealth-connection/manufacturing-update-for-november-december-2015/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Healthcare","stance":"Manufacturing Update for October 2015","detail":"1. LATEST POLICY ================================== Peters Remanufacturing Bill Signed into Law by President President Obama has signed into law legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Gary Peters, the Federal Vehicle Repair Cost Savings Act, which requires federal agencies to encourage the use of remanufactured parts in federal vehicle repairs when doing so lowers costs, maintains quality and performance and does not compromise safety. Peters introduced the legislation with Republican Senator Jim Lankford (OK), and Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-2) introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives. More: Peters Release Murphy Introduces 21 st Century Buy American Act to Support American Manufacturers While visiting Ansonia, Connecticut’s American Precision Manufacturing, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) announced the introduction of his 21st Century Buy American Act. The 21st Century Buy American Act will strengthen existing Buy American standards to ensure that the U.S. government prioritizes the purchase of American-made goods. The legislation will comprehensively reform the outdated Buy American Act, which was signed into law more than 80 years ago. More: Murphy Release Warner, Portman, and Collins Bill to Provide Regulatory Relief for Businesses and Workers Advances in the Senate U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Mark Warner (D-Va.), and Susan Collins (R-Maine) announced that their bipartisan legislation requiring independent agencies to analyze the costs and benefits of new regulations and tailor new rules to minimize unnecessary burdens on the economy has passed out of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Portman and Warner are the co-authors of this legislation and Collins is an original cosponsor. More: Warner Release Trans-Pacific Partnership Is Reached, but Faces Scrutiny in Congress The United States, Japan and 10 other Pacific Rim nations on Monday reached final agreement on the largest regional trade accord","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/commonwealth-connection/manufacturing-update-for-october-2015/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"Manufacturing Update for October 2015","detail":"1. LATEST POLICY ================================== Peters Remanufacturing Bill Signed into Law by President President Obama has signed into law legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Gary Peters, the Federal Vehicle Repair Cost Savings Act, which requires federal agencies to encourage the use of remanufactured parts in federal vehicle repairs when doing so lowers costs, maintains quality and performance and does not compromise safety. Peters introduced the legislation with Republican Senator Jim Lankford (OK), and Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-2) introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives. More: Peters Release Murphy Introduces 21 st Century Buy American Act to Support American Manufacturers While visiting Ansonia, Connecticut’s American Precision Manufacturing, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) announced the introduction of his 21st Century Buy American Act. The 21st Century Buy American Act will strengthen existing Buy American standards to ensure that the U.S. government prioritizes the purchase of American-made goods. The legislation will comprehensively reform the outdated Buy American Act, which was signed into law more than 80 years ago. More: Murphy Release Warner, Portman, and Collins Bill to Provide Regulatory Relief for Businesses and Workers Advances in the Senate U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Mark Warner (D-Va.), and Susan Collins (R-Maine) announced that their bipartisan legislation requiring independent agencies to analyze the costs and benefits of new regulations and tailor new rules to minimize unnecessary burdens on the economy has passed out of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Portman and Warner are the co-authors of this legislation and Collins is an original cosponsor. More: Warner Release Trans-Pacific Partnership Is Reached, but Faces Scrutiny in Congress The United States, Japan and 10 other Pacific Rim nations on Monday reached final agreement on the largest regional trade accord","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/commonwealth-connection/manufacturing-update-for-october-2015/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Climate","stance":"Manufacturing Update for October 2015","detail":"1. LATEST POLICY ================================== Peters Remanufacturing Bill Signed into Law by President President Obama has signed into law legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Gary Peters, the Federal Vehicle Repair Cost Savings Act, which requires federal agencies to encourage the use of remanufactured parts in federal vehicle repairs when doing so lowers costs, maintains quality and performance and does not compromise safety. Peters introduced the legislation with Republican Senator Jim Lankford (OK), and Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-2) introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives. More: Peters Release Murphy Introduces 21 st Century Buy American Act to Support American Manufacturers While visiting Ansonia, Connecticut’s American Precision Manufacturing, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) announced the introduction of his 21st Century Buy American Act. The 21st Century Buy American Act will strengthen existing Buy American standards to ensure that the U.S. government prioritizes the purchase of American-made goods. The legislation will comprehensively reform the outdated Buy American Act, which was signed into law more than 80 years ago. More: Murphy Release Warner, Portman, and Collins Bill to Provide Regulatory Relief for Businesses and Workers Advances in the Senate U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Mark Warner (D-Va.), and Susan Collins (R-Maine) announced that their bipartisan legislation requiring independent agencies to analyze the costs and benefits of new regulations and tailor new rules to minimize unnecessary burdens on the economy has passed out of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Portman and Warner are the co-authors of this legislation and Collins is an original cosponsor. More: Warner Release Trans-Pacific Partnership Is Reached, but Faces Scrutiny in Congress The United States, Japan and 10 other Pacific Rim nations on Monday reached final agreement on the largest regional trade accord","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/commonwealth-connection/manufacturing-update-for-october-2015/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Education","stance":"Manufacturing Update for October 2015","detail":"1. LATEST POLICY ================================== Peters Remanufacturing Bill Signed into Law by President President Obama has signed into law legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Gary Peters, the Federal Vehicle Repair Cost Savings Act, which requires federal agencies to encourage the use of remanufactured parts in federal vehicle repairs when doing so lowers costs, maintains quality and performance and does not compromise safety. Peters introduced the legislation with Republican Senator Jim Lankford (OK), and Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-2) introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives. More: Peters Release Murphy Introduces 21 st Century Buy American Act to Support American Manufacturers While visiting Ansonia, Connecticut’s American Precision Manufacturing, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) announced the introduction of his 21st Century Buy American Act. The 21st Century Buy American Act will strengthen existing Buy American standards to ensure that the U.S. government prioritizes the purchase of American-made goods. The legislation will comprehensively reform the outdated Buy American Act, which was signed into law more than 80 years ago. More: Murphy Release Warner, Portman, and Collins Bill to Provide Regulatory Relief for Businesses and Workers Advances in the Senate U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Mark Warner (D-Va.), and Susan Collins (R-Maine) announced that their bipartisan legislation requiring independent agencies to analyze the costs and benefits of new regulations and tailor new rules to minimize unnecessary burdens on the economy has passed out of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Portman and Warner are the co-authors of this legislation and Collins is an original cosponsor. More: Warner Release Trans-Pacific Partnership Is Reached, but Faces Scrutiny in Congress The United States, Japan and 10 other Pacific Rim nations on Monday reached final agreement on the largest regional trade accord","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/commonwealth-connection/manufacturing-update-for-october-2015/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Taxes","stance":"Manufacturing Update for October 2015","detail":"1. LATEST POLICY ================================== Peters Remanufacturing Bill Signed into Law by President President Obama has signed into law legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Gary Peters, the Federal Vehicle Repair Cost Savings Act, which requires federal agencies to encourage the use of remanufactured parts in federal vehicle repairs when doing so lowers costs, maintains quality and performance and does not compromise safety. Peters introduced the legislation with Republican Senator Jim Lankford (OK), and Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-2) introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives. More: Peters Release Murphy Introduces 21 st Century Buy American Act to Support American Manufacturers While visiting Ansonia, Connecticut’s American Precision Manufacturing, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) announced the introduction of his 21st Century Buy American Act. The 21st Century Buy American Act will strengthen existing Buy American standards to ensure that the U.S. government prioritizes the purchase of American-made goods. The legislation will comprehensively reform the outdated Buy American Act, which was signed into law more than 80 years ago. More: Murphy Release Warner, Portman, and Collins Bill to Provide Regulatory Relief for Businesses and Workers Advances in the Senate U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Mark Warner (D-Va.), and Susan Collins (R-Maine) announced that their bipartisan legislation requiring independent agencies to analyze the costs and benefits of new regulations and tailor new rules to minimize unnecessary burdens on the economy has passed out of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Portman and Warner are the co-authors of this legislation and Collins is an original cosponsor. More: Warner Release Trans-Pacific Partnership Is Reached, but Faces Scrutiny in Congress The United States, Japan and 10 other Pacific Rim nations on Monday reached final agreement on the largest regional trade accord","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/commonwealth-connection/manufacturing-update-for-october-2015/","source_date":null},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"Manufacturing Update for October 2015","detail":"1. LATEST POLICY ================================== Peters Remanufacturing Bill Signed into Law by President President Obama has signed into law legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Gary Peters, the Federal Vehicle Repair Cost Savings Act, which requires federal agencies to encourage the use of remanufactured parts in federal vehicle repairs when doing so lowers costs, maintains quality and performance and does not compromise safety. Peters introduced the legislation with Republican Senator Jim Lankford (OK), and Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-2) introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives. More: Peters Release Murphy Introduces 21 st Century Buy American Act to Support American Manufacturers While visiting Ansonia, Connecticut’s American Precision Manufacturing, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) announced the introduction of his 21st Century Buy American Act. The 21st Century Buy American Act will strengthen existing Buy American standards to ensure that the U.S. government prioritizes the purchase of American-made goods. The legislation will comprehensively reform the outdated Buy American Act, which was signed into law more than 80 years ago. More: Murphy Release Warner, Portman, and Collins Bill to Provide Regulatory Relief for Businesses and Workers Advances in the Senate U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Mark Warner (D-Va.), and Susan Collins (R-Maine) announced that their bipartisan legislation requiring independent agencies to analyze the costs and benefits of new regulations and tailor new rules to minimize unnecessary burdens on the economy has passed out of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Portman and Warner are the co-authors of this legislation and Collins is an original cosponsor. More: Warner Release Trans-Pacific Partnership Is Reached, but Faces Scrutiny in Congress The United States, Japan and 10 other Pacific Rim nations on Monday reached final agreement on the largest regional trade accord","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/commonwealth-connection/manufacturing-update-for-october-2015/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Manufacturing Update for October 2015","detail":"1. LATEST POLICY ================================== Peters Remanufacturing Bill Signed into Law by President President Obama has signed into law legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Gary Peters, the Federal Vehicle Repair Cost Savings Act, which requires federal agencies to encourage the use of remanufactured parts in federal vehicle repairs when doing so lowers costs, maintains quality and performance and does not compromise safety. Peters introduced the legislation with Republican Senator Jim Lankford (OK), and Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-2) introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives. More: Peters Release Murphy Introduces 21 st Century Buy American Act to Support American Manufacturers While visiting Ansonia, Connecticut’s American Precision Manufacturing, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) announced the introduction of his 21st Century Buy American Act. The 21st Century Buy American Act will strengthen existing Buy American standards to ensure that the U.S. government prioritizes the purchase of American-made goods. The legislation will comprehensively reform the outdated Buy American Act, which was signed into law more than 80 years ago. More: Murphy Release Warner, Portman, and Collins Bill to Provide Regulatory Relief for Businesses and Workers Advances in the Senate U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Mark Warner (D-Va.), and Susan Collins (R-Maine) announced that their bipartisan legislation requiring independent agencies to analyze the costs and benefits of new regulations and tailor new rules to minimize unnecessary burdens on the economy has passed out of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Portman and Warner are the co-authors of this legislation and Collins is an original cosponsor. More: Warner Release Trans-Pacific Partnership Is Reached, but Faces Scrutiny in Congress The United States, Japan and 10 other Pacific Rim nations on Monday reached final agreement on the largest regional trade accord","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/commonwealth-connection/manufacturing-update-for-october-2015/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Housing","stance":"Manufacturing Update for October 2015","detail":"1. LATEST POLICY ================================== Peters Remanufacturing Bill Signed into Law by President President Obama has signed into law legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Gary Peters, the Federal Vehicle Repair Cost Savings Act, which requires federal agencies to encourage the use of remanufactured parts in federal vehicle repairs when doing so lowers costs, maintains quality and performance and does not compromise safety. Peters introduced the legislation with Republican Senator Jim Lankford (OK), and Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-2) introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives. More: Peters Release Murphy Introduces 21 st Century Buy American Act to Support American Manufacturers While visiting Ansonia, Connecticut’s American Precision Manufacturing, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) announced the introduction of his 21st Century Buy American Act. The 21st Century Buy American Act will strengthen existing Buy American standards to ensure that the U.S. government prioritizes the purchase of American-made goods. The legislation will comprehensively reform the outdated Buy American Act, which was signed into law more than 80 years ago. More: Murphy Release Warner, Portman, and Collins Bill to Provide Regulatory Relief for Businesses and Workers Advances in the Senate U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Mark Warner (D-Va.), and Susan Collins (R-Maine) announced that their bipartisan legislation requiring independent agencies to analyze the costs and benefits of new regulations and tailor new rules to minimize unnecessary burdens on the economy has passed out of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Portman and Warner are the co-authors of this legislation and Collins is an original cosponsor. More: Warner Release Trans-Pacific Partnership Is Reached, but Faces Scrutiny in Congress The United States, Japan and 10 other Pacific Rim nations on Monday reached final agreement on the largest regional trade accord","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/commonwealth-connection/manufacturing-update-for-october-2015/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Social Security","stance":"Manufacturing Update for October 2015","detail":"1. LATEST POLICY ================================== Peters Remanufacturing Bill Signed into Law by President President Obama has signed into law legislation introduced by U.S. Senator Gary Peters, the Federal Vehicle Repair Cost Savings Act, which requires federal agencies to encourage the use of remanufactured parts in federal vehicle repairs when doing so lowers costs, maintains quality and performance and does not compromise safety. Peters introduced the legislation with Republican Senator Jim Lankford (OK), and Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-2) introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives. More: Peters Release Murphy Introduces 21 st Century Buy American Act to Support American Manufacturers While visiting Ansonia, Connecticut’s American Precision Manufacturing, U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) announced the introduction of his 21st Century Buy American Act. The 21st Century Buy American Act will strengthen existing Buy American standards to ensure that the U.S. government prioritizes the purchase of American-made goods. The legislation will comprehensively reform the outdated Buy American Act, which was signed into law more than 80 years ago. More: Murphy Release Warner, Portman, and Collins Bill to Provide Regulatory Relief for Businesses and Workers Advances in the Senate U.S. Senators Rob Portman (R-Ohio), Mark Warner (D-Va.), and Susan Collins (R-Maine) announced that their bipartisan legislation requiring independent agencies to analyze the costs and benefits of new regulations and tailor new rules to minimize unnecessary burdens on the economy has passed out of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Portman and Warner are the co-authors of this legislation and Collins is an original cosponsor. More: Warner Release Trans-Pacific Partnership Is Reached, but Faces Scrutiny in Congress The United States, Japan and 10 other Pacific Rim nations on Monday reached final agreement on the largest regional trade accord","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/commonwealth-connection/manufacturing-update-for-october-2015/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Healthcare","stance":"Manufacturing Update for September 2015","detail":"1. LATEST POLICY ================================== Vice President Biden Announces New Integrated Photonics Manufacturing Innovation Hub in Rochester, New York Vice President Biden announced that the Research Foundation for the State University of New York (RF SUNY) will lead a new Manufacturing Innovation Institute to secure U.S. leadership in manufacturing integrated photonics. These emerging technologies have the potential to transform many industries&mdash;from creating &ldquo;needleless&rdquo; tests for medical conditions like diabetes, to increasing the carrying capacity of broadband communications ten times over. More: White House Release Key Senate Committee Passes Bipartisan Bill from Coons, Roberts, Schumer to Spur Private Research and Development The U.S. Senate Finance Committee unanimously passed bipartisan legislation to allow startup companies and small businesses to access the successful Research and Development Tax Credit. The Innovators Job Creation Act would help startups and other small companies take advantage of valuable R&amp;D tax credits that are currently unavailable to them. The legislation, led by U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), and Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), now heads to the full Senate for consideration. More: Coons Release One Hand Tied Behind Our Backs: Why America Must Do Much More to Curb China&rsquo;s Dangerous Innovation Mercantilism Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping&rsquo;s visit to the United States later this month, please join ITIF on September 17 for an expert panel discussion exploring the ramifications of China&rsquo;s economic and trade strategies and delving into potential remedies and responses. More: Information Technology and Innovation Foundation&nbsp; U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces Designation of 12 New Manufacturing Communities Under the Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership Program U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced 12 new communities tha","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/blog/post/manufacturing-update-for-september-2015/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"Manufacturing Update for September 2015","detail":"1. LATEST POLICY ================================== Vice President Biden Announces New Integrated Photonics Manufacturing Innovation Hub in Rochester, New York Vice President Biden announced that the Research Foundation for the State University of New York (RF SUNY) will lead a new Manufacturing Innovation Institute to secure U.S. leadership in manufacturing integrated photonics. These emerging technologies have the potential to transform many industries&mdash;from creating &ldquo;needleless&rdquo; tests for medical conditions like diabetes, to increasing the carrying capacity of broadband communications ten times over. More: White House Release Key Senate Committee Passes Bipartisan Bill from Coons, Roberts, Schumer to Spur Private Research and Development The U.S. Senate Finance Committee unanimously passed bipartisan legislation to allow startup companies and small businesses to access the successful Research and Development Tax Credit. The Innovators Job Creation Act would help startups and other small companies take advantage of valuable R&amp;D tax credits that are currently unavailable to them. The legislation, led by U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), and Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), now heads to the full Senate for consideration. More: Coons Release One Hand Tied Behind Our Backs: Why America Must Do Much More to Curb China&rsquo;s Dangerous Innovation Mercantilism Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping&rsquo;s visit to the United States later this month, please join ITIF on September 17 for an expert panel discussion exploring the ramifications of China&rsquo;s economic and trade strategies and delving into potential remedies and responses. 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These emerging technologies have the potential to transform many industries&mdash;from creating &ldquo;needleless&rdquo; tests for medical conditions like diabetes, to increasing the carrying capacity of broadband communications ten times over. More: White House Release Key Senate Committee Passes Bipartisan Bill from Coons, Roberts, Schumer to Spur Private Research and Development The U.S. Senate Finance Committee unanimously passed bipartisan legislation to allow startup companies and small businesses to access the successful Research and Development Tax Credit. The Innovators Job Creation Act would help startups and other small companies take advantage of valuable R&amp;D tax credits that are currently unavailable to them. The legislation, led by U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), and Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), now heads to the full Senate for consideration. More: Coons Release One Hand Tied Behind Our Backs: Why America Must Do Much More to Curb China&rsquo;s Dangerous Innovation Mercantilism Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping&rsquo;s visit to the United States later this month, please join ITIF on September 17 for an expert panel discussion exploring the ramifications of China&rsquo;s economic and trade strategies and delving into potential remedies and responses. More: Information Technology and Innovation Foundation&nbsp; U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces Designation of 12 New Manufacturing Communities Under the Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership Program U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced 12 new communities tha","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/blog/post/manufacturing-update-for-september-2015/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Taxes","stance":"Manufacturing Update for September 2015","detail":"1. LATEST POLICY ================================== Vice President Biden Announces New Integrated Photonics Manufacturing Innovation Hub in Rochester, New York Vice President Biden announced that the Research Foundation for the State University of New York (RF SUNY) will lead a new Manufacturing Innovation Institute to secure U.S. leadership in manufacturing integrated photonics. These emerging technologies have the potential to transform many industries&mdash;from creating &ldquo;needleless&rdquo; tests for medical conditions like diabetes, to increasing the carrying capacity of broadband communications ten times over. More: White House Release Key Senate Committee Passes Bipartisan Bill from Coons, Roberts, Schumer to Spur Private Research and Development The U.S. Senate Finance Committee unanimously passed bipartisan legislation to allow startup companies and small businesses to access the successful Research and Development Tax Credit. The Innovators Job Creation Act would help startups and other small companies take advantage of valuable R&amp;D tax credits that are currently unavailable to them. The legislation, led by U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), and Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), now heads to the full Senate for consideration. More: Coons Release One Hand Tied Behind Our Backs: Why America Must Do Much More to Curb China&rsquo;s Dangerous Innovation Mercantilism Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping&rsquo;s visit to the United States later this month, please join ITIF on September 17 for an expert panel discussion exploring the ramifications of China&rsquo;s economic and trade strategies and delving into potential remedies and responses. 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These emerging technologies have the potential to transform many industries&mdash;from creating &ldquo;needleless&rdquo; tests for medical conditions like diabetes, to increasing the carrying capacity of broadband communications ten times over. More: White House Release Key Senate Committee Passes Bipartisan Bill from Coons, Roberts, Schumer to Spur Private Research and Development The U.S. Senate Finance Committee unanimously passed bipartisan legislation to allow startup companies and small businesses to access the successful Research and Development Tax Credit. The Innovators Job Creation Act would help startups and other small companies take advantage of valuable R&amp;D tax credits that are currently unavailable to them. The legislation, led by U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), and Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), now heads to the full Senate for consideration. More: Coons Release One Hand Tied Behind Our Backs: Why America Must Do Much More to Curb China&rsquo;s Dangerous Innovation Mercantilism Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping&rsquo;s visit to the United States later this month, please join ITIF on September 17 for an expert panel discussion exploring the ramifications of China&rsquo;s economic and trade strategies and delving into potential remedies and responses. More: Information Technology and Innovation Foundation&nbsp; U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces Designation of 12 New Manufacturing Communities Under the Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership Program U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced 12 new communities tha","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/blog/post/manufacturing-update-for-september-2015/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Manufacturing Update for September 2015","detail":"1. LATEST POLICY ================================== Vice President Biden Announces New Integrated Photonics Manufacturing Innovation Hub in Rochester, New York Vice President Biden announced that the Research Foundation for the State University of New York (RF SUNY) will lead a new Manufacturing Innovation Institute to secure U.S. leadership in manufacturing integrated photonics. These emerging technologies have the potential to transform many industries&mdash;from creating &ldquo;needleless&rdquo; tests for medical conditions like diabetes, to increasing the carrying capacity of broadband communications ten times over. More: White House Release Key Senate Committee Passes Bipartisan Bill from Coons, Roberts, Schumer to Spur Private Research and Development The U.S. Senate Finance Committee unanimously passed bipartisan legislation to allow startup companies and small businesses to access the successful Research and Development Tax Credit. The Innovators Job Creation Act would help startups and other small companies take advantage of valuable R&amp;D tax credits that are currently unavailable to them. The legislation, led by U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), and Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), now heads to the full Senate for consideration. More: Coons Release One Hand Tied Behind Our Backs: Why America Must Do Much More to Curb China&rsquo;s Dangerous Innovation Mercantilism Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping&rsquo;s visit to the United States later this month, please join ITIF on September 17 for an expert panel discussion exploring the ramifications of China&rsquo;s economic and trade strategies and delving into potential remedies and responses. More: Information Technology and Innovation Foundation&nbsp; U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces Designation of 12 New Manufacturing Communities Under the Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership Program U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced 12 new communities tha","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/blog/post/manufacturing-update-for-september-2015/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Housing","stance":"Manufacturing Update for September 2015","detail":"1. LATEST POLICY ================================== Vice President Biden Announces New Integrated Photonics Manufacturing Innovation Hub in Rochester, New York Vice President Biden announced that the Research Foundation for the State University of New York (RF SUNY) will lead a new Manufacturing Innovation Institute to secure U.S. leadership in manufacturing integrated photonics. These emerging technologies have the potential to transform many industries&mdash;from creating &ldquo;needleless&rdquo; tests for medical conditions like diabetes, to increasing the carrying capacity of broadband communications ten times over. More: White House Release Key Senate Committee Passes Bipartisan Bill from Coons, Roberts, Schumer to Spur Private Research and Development The U.S. Senate Finance Committee unanimously passed bipartisan legislation to allow startup companies and small businesses to access the successful Research and Development Tax Credit. The Innovators Job Creation Act would help startups and other small companies take advantage of valuable R&amp;D tax credits that are currently unavailable to them. The legislation, led by U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), and Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), now heads to the full Senate for consideration. More: Coons Release One Hand Tied Behind Our Backs: Why America Must Do Much More to Curb China&rsquo;s Dangerous Innovation Mercantilism Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping&rsquo;s visit to the United States later this month, please join ITIF on September 17 for an expert panel discussion exploring the ramifications of China&rsquo;s economic and trade strategies and delving into potential remedies and responses. More: Information Technology and Innovation Foundation&nbsp; U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces Designation of 12 New Manufacturing Communities Under the Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership Program U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced 12 new communities tha","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/blog/post/manufacturing-update-for-september-2015/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Trade","stance":"Manufacturing Update for September 2015","detail":"1. LATEST POLICY ================================== Vice President Biden Announces New Integrated Photonics Manufacturing Innovation Hub in Rochester, New York Vice President Biden announced that the Research Foundation for the State University of New York (RF SUNY) will lead a new Manufacturing Innovation Institute to secure U.S. leadership in manufacturing integrated photonics. These emerging technologies have the potential to transform many industries&mdash;from creating &ldquo;needleless&rdquo; tests for medical conditions like diabetes, to increasing the carrying capacity of broadband communications ten times over. More: White House Release Key Senate Committee Passes Bipartisan Bill from Coons, Roberts, Schumer to Spur Private Research and Development The U.S. Senate Finance Committee unanimously passed bipartisan legislation to allow startup companies and small businesses to access the successful Research and Development Tax Credit. The Innovators Job Creation Act would help startups and other small companies take advantage of valuable R&amp;D tax credits that are currently unavailable to them. The legislation, led by U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Pat Roberts (R-Kan.), and Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), now heads to the full Senate for consideration. More: Coons Release One Hand Tied Behind Our Backs: Why America Must Do Much More to Curb China&rsquo;s Dangerous Innovation Mercantilism Ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping&rsquo;s visit to the United States later this month, please join ITIF on September 17 for an expert panel discussion exploring the ramifications of China&rsquo;s economic and trade strategies and delving into potential remedies and responses. More: Information Technology and Innovation Foundation&nbsp; U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker Announces Designation of 12 New Manufacturing Communities Under the Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership Program U.S. Secretary of Commerce Penny Pritzker announced 12 new communities tha","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/blog/post/manufacturing-update-for-september-2015/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"Manufacturing Update for July 2015","detail":"1. LATEST POLICY ================================== Sens. Warner, Blunt Lead Coalition in Introducing Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Roy Blunt (R-MO) led a bipartisan coalition of eleven Senators in introducing legislation to establish a new infrastructure financing authority to help states and localities better leverage private funds to build and maintain the nation&rsquo;s outdated infrastructure. The Building and Renewing Infrastructure for Development and Growth in Employment (BRIDGE) Act helps to address the nation&rsquo;s alarming investment shortfall in maintaining and improving our transportation network, water and wastewater systems and energy infrastructure. The legislation would provide an additional financing tool for states and localities to create new jobs here at home while also increasing our nation&rsquo;s economic competitiveness. More: Warner Release Senate Passes Murphy &lsquo;Buy American&rsquo; Amendment to Boost American Manufacturing The U.S. Senate passed US Senator Chris Murphy&rsquo;s amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that will increase Congressional oversight of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) by requiring more transparency about DoD&rsquo;s overuse of Buy American Act waivers through the &ldquo;overseas use&rdquo; loophole in the law. This Buy American Act loophole currently allows federal agencies to use American taxpayer dollars to purchase goods or services from foreign companies&mdash;more than $5 billion worth last year&mdash;to the detriment of American businesses. More: Murphy Release Peters, Stabenow, Alexander Introduce Vehicle Innovation Act U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), along with Lamar Alexander (R-TN), introduced the bipartisan&nbsp; Vehicle Innovation Act &nbsp;(VIA) to promote investments in research and development of clean vehicle technologies that will create more fuel efficient vehicles, reduce our nation&rsquo;s dependenc","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/blog/post/manufacturing-update-for-july-2015/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Climate","stance":"Manufacturing Update for July 2015","detail":"1. LATEST POLICY ================================== Sens. Warner, Blunt Lead Coalition in Introducing Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Roy Blunt (R-MO) led a bipartisan coalition of eleven Senators in introducing legislation to establish a new infrastructure financing authority to help states and localities better leverage private funds to build and maintain the nation&rsquo;s outdated infrastructure. The Building and Renewing Infrastructure for Development and Growth in Employment (BRIDGE) Act helps to address the nation&rsquo;s alarming investment shortfall in maintaining and improving our transportation network, water and wastewater systems and energy infrastructure. The legislation would provide an additional financing tool for states and localities to create new jobs here at home while also increasing our nation&rsquo;s economic competitiveness. More: Warner Release Senate Passes Murphy &lsquo;Buy American&rsquo; Amendment to Boost American Manufacturing The U.S. Senate passed US Senator Chris Murphy&rsquo;s amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that will increase Congressional oversight of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) by requiring more transparency about DoD&rsquo;s overuse of Buy American Act waivers through the &ldquo;overseas use&rdquo; loophole in the law. This Buy American Act loophole currently allows federal agencies to use American taxpayer dollars to purchase goods or services from foreign companies&mdash;more than $5 billion worth last year&mdash;to the detriment of American businesses. More: Murphy Release Peters, Stabenow, Alexander Introduce Vehicle Innovation Act U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), along with Lamar Alexander (R-TN), introduced the bipartisan&nbsp; Vehicle Innovation Act &nbsp;(VIA) to promote investments in research and development of clean vehicle technologies that will create more fuel efficient vehicles, reduce our nation&rsquo;s dependenc","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/blog/post/manufacturing-update-for-july-2015/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Education","stance":"Manufacturing Update for July 2015","detail":"1. LATEST POLICY ================================== Sens. Warner, Blunt Lead Coalition in Introducing Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Roy Blunt (R-MO) led a bipartisan coalition of eleven Senators in introducing legislation to establish a new infrastructure financing authority to help states and localities better leverage private funds to build and maintain the nation&rsquo;s outdated infrastructure. The Building and Renewing Infrastructure for Development and Growth in Employment (BRIDGE) Act helps to address the nation&rsquo;s alarming investment shortfall in maintaining and improving our transportation network, water and wastewater systems and energy infrastructure. The legislation would provide an additional financing tool for states and localities to create new jobs here at home while also increasing our nation&rsquo;s economic competitiveness. More: Warner Release Senate Passes Murphy &lsquo;Buy American&rsquo; Amendment to Boost American Manufacturing The U.S. Senate passed US Senator Chris Murphy&rsquo;s amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that will increase Congressional oversight of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) by requiring more transparency about DoD&rsquo;s overuse of Buy American Act waivers through the &ldquo;overseas use&rdquo; loophole in the law. This Buy American Act loophole currently allows federal agencies to use American taxpayer dollars to purchase goods or services from foreign companies&mdash;more than $5 billion worth last year&mdash;to the detriment of American businesses. More: Murphy Release Peters, Stabenow, Alexander Introduce Vehicle Innovation Act U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), along with Lamar Alexander (R-TN), introduced the bipartisan&nbsp; Vehicle Innovation Act &nbsp;(VIA) to promote investments in research and development of clean vehicle technologies that will create more fuel efficient vehicles, reduce our nation&rsquo;s dependenc","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/blog/post/manufacturing-update-for-july-2015/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Taxes","stance":"Manufacturing Update for July 2015","detail":"1. LATEST POLICY ================================== Sens. Warner, Blunt Lead Coalition in Introducing Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Roy Blunt (R-MO) led a bipartisan coalition of eleven Senators in introducing legislation to establish a new infrastructure financing authority to help states and localities better leverage private funds to build and maintain the nation&rsquo;s outdated infrastructure. The Building and Renewing Infrastructure for Development and Growth in Employment (BRIDGE) Act helps to address the nation&rsquo;s alarming investment shortfall in maintaining and improving our transportation network, water and wastewater systems and energy infrastructure. The legislation would provide an additional financing tool for states and localities to create new jobs here at home while also increasing our nation&rsquo;s economic competitiveness. More: Warner Release Senate Passes Murphy &lsquo;Buy American&rsquo; Amendment to Boost American Manufacturing The U.S. Senate passed US Senator Chris Murphy&rsquo;s amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that will increase Congressional oversight of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) by requiring more transparency about DoD&rsquo;s overuse of Buy American Act waivers through the &ldquo;overseas use&rdquo; loophole in the law. This Buy American Act loophole currently allows federal agencies to use American taxpayer dollars to purchase goods or services from foreign companies&mdash;more than $5 billion worth last year&mdash;to the detriment of American businesses. More: Murphy Release Peters, Stabenow, Alexander Introduce Vehicle Innovation Act U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), along with Lamar Alexander (R-TN), introduced the bipartisan&nbsp; Vehicle Innovation Act &nbsp;(VIA) to promote investments in research and development of clean vehicle technologies that will create more fuel efficient vehicles, reduce our nation&rsquo;s dependenc","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/blog/post/manufacturing-update-for-july-2015/","source_date":null},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"Manufacturing Update for July 2015","detail":"1. LATEST POLICY ================================== Sens. Warner, Blunt Lead Coalition in Introducing Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Roy Blunt (R-MO) led a bipartisan coalition of eleven Senators in introducing legislation to establish a new infrastructure financing authority to help states and localities better leverage private funds to build and maintain the nation&rsquo;s outdated infrastructure. The Building and Renewing Infrastructure for Development and Growth in Employment (BRIDGE) Act helps to address the nation&rsquo;s alarming investment shortfall in maintaining and improving our transportation network, water and wastewater systems and energy infrastructure. The legislation would provide an additional financing tool for states and localities to create new jobs here at home while also increasing our nation&rsquo;s economic competitiveness. More: Warner Release Senate Passes Murphy &lsquo;Buy American&rsquo; Amendment to Boost American Manufacturing The U.S. Senate passed US Senator Chris Murphy&rsquo;s amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that will increase Congressional oversight of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) by requiring more transparency about DoD&rsquo;s overuse of Buy American Act waivers through the &ldquo;overseas use&rdquo; loophole in the law. This Buy American Act loophole currently allows federal agencies to use American taxpayer dollars to purchase goods or services from foreign companies&mdash;more than $5 billion worth last year&mdash;to the detriment of American businesses. More: Murphy Release Peters, Stabenow, Alexander Introduce Vehicle Innovation Act U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), along with Lamar Alexander (R-TN), introduced the bipartisan&nbsp; Vehicle Innovation Act &nbsp;(VIA) to promote investments in research and development of clean vehicle technologies that will create more fuel efficient vehicles, reduce our nation&rsquo;s dependenc","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/blog/post/manufacturing-update-for-july-2015/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Manufacturing Update for July 2015","detail":"1. LATEST POLICY ================================== Sens. Warner, Blunt Lead Coalition in Introducing Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Roy Blunt (R-MO) led a bipartisan coalition of eleven Senators in introducing legislation to establish a new infrastructure financing authority to help states and localities better leverage private funds to build and maintain the nation&rsquo;s outdated infrastructure. The Building and Renewing Infrastructure for Development and Growth in Employment (BRIDGE) Act helps to address the nation&rsquo;s alarming investment shortfall in maintaining and improving our transportation network, water and wastewater systems and energy infrastructure. The legislation would provide an additional financing tool for states and localities to create new jobs here at home while also increasing our nation&rsquo;s economic competitiveness. More: Warner Release Senate Passes Murphy &lsquo;Buy American&rsquo; Amendment to Boost American Manufacturing The U.S. Senate passed US Senator Chris Murphy&rsquo;s amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that will increase Congressional oversight of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) by requiring more transparency about DoD&rsquo;s overuse of Buy American Act waivers through the &ldquo;overseas use&rdquo; loophole in the law. This Buy American Act loophole currently allows federal agencies to use American taxpayer dollars to purchase goods or services from foreign companies&mdash;more than $5 billion worth last year&mdash;to the detriment of American businesses. More: Murphy Release Peters, Stabenow, Alexander Introduce Vehicle Innovation Act U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), along with Lamar Alexander (R-TN), introduced the bipartisan&nbsp; Vehicle Innovation Act &nbsp;(VIA) to promote investments in research and development of clean vehicle technologies that will create more fuel efficient vehicles, reduce our nation&rsquo;s dependenc","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/blog/post/manufacturing-update-for-july-2015/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Housing","stance":"Manufacturing Update for July 2015","detail":"1. LATEST POLICY ================================== Sens. Warner, Blunt Lead Coalition in Introducing Bipartisan Infrastructure Legislation U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner (D-VA) and Roy Blunt (R-MO) led a bipartisan coalition of eleven Senators in introducing legislation to establish a new infrastructure financing authority to help states and localities better leverage private funds to build and maintain the nation&rsquo;s outdated infrastructure. The Building and Renewing Infrastructure for Development and Growth in Employment (BRIDGE) Act helps to address the nation&rsquo;s alarming investment shortfall in maintaining and improving our transportation network, water and wastewater systems and energy infrastructure. The legislation would provide an additional financing tool for states and localities to create new jobs here at home while also increasing our nation&rsquo;s economic competitiveness. More: Warner Release Senate Passes Murphy &lsquo;Buy American&rsquo; Amendment to Boost American Manufacturing The U.S. Senate passed US Senator Chris Murphy&rsquo;s amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act that will increase Congressional oversight of the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) by requiring more transparency about DoD&rsquo;s overuse of Buy American Act waivers through the &ldquo;overseas use&rdquo; loophole in the law. This Buy American Act loophole currently allows federal agencies to use American taxpayer dollars to purchase goods or services from foreign companies&mdash;more than $5 billion worth last year&mdash;to the detriment of American businesses. More: Murphy Release Peters, Stabenow, Alexander Introduce Vehicle Innovation Act U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI) and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), along with Lamar Alexander (R-TN), introduced the bipartisan&nbsp; Vehicle Innovation Act &nbsp;(VIA) to promote investments in research and development of clean vehicle technologies that will create more fuel efficient vehicles, reduce our nation&rsquo;s dependenc","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/blog/post/manufacturing-update-for-july-2015/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Healthcare","stance":"Sen. Coons Weekly Schedule June 15-19","detail":"Monday, June 15 at 7 p.m.&nbsp; &mdash;&nbsp;The Senator&nbsp; will perform in &ldquo;Will on the Hill,&rdquo; The Shakespeare Theatre Company&rsquo;s annual benefit.&nbsp; Each spring, STC welcomes Members of Congress, Senators, and distinguished Washington insiders onto the Company&rsquo;s stage to perform scenes from Shakespeare&mdash;infused with comedic references to contemporary politics. Will on the Hill pays tribute to the unique dynamic of Washington, DC and provides a wonderful way to engage new audiences and support the Shakespeare Theatre Company&rsquo;s artistic, education and community outreach programs.&nbsp; Sydney Harmon Hall, 610 F. Street NW, Washington, D.C.&nbsp; Wednesday, June 17 at 2 p.m. &ndash;&nbsp; The Senator&nbsp; will attend Senate Foreign Relations Committee nomination hearing for&nbsp; Ms. Gayle Smith, of Ohio, to be Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development.&nbsp; Senate Dirksen Building, Room 419, Washington, DC. Open to press. Contact Sean Coit at 202.224.0351. Tuesday, June 17 at 5:30 p.m.&nbsp; &ndash; The Senator&nbsp; will attend The White House Congressional Picnic.&nbsp; This year&rsquo;s theme is &ldquo;malt shop.&rdquo;&nbsp; 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC. Closed to press. Wednesday, June 17 at 6:30 p.m. &ndash;&nbsp; The Senator&nbsp; will attend and will be recognized by the United States Global Leadership Coalition at their 2015 Tribute Dinner honoring outstanding champions of America&rsquo;s leadership in the world.&nbsp; The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) is a broad-based influential network of 400 businesses and NGOs; national security and foreign policy experts; and business, faith-based, academic and community leaders in all 50 states who support a smart power approach of elevating diplomacy and development alongside defense in order to build a better, safer world.&nbsp; Ritz Carlton, 1150 22 nd &nbsp;Street NW, Washington, DC. Open to press. Contact: Sidney Traynh","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/blog/post/sen-coons-weekly-schedule-june-15-19/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Education","stance":"Sen. Coons Weekly Schedule June 15-19","detail":"Monday, June 15 at 7 p.m.&nbsp; &mdash;&nbsp;The Senator&nbsp; will perform in &ldquo;Will on the Hill,&rdquo; The Shakespeare Theatre Company&rsquo;s annual benefit.&nbsp; Each spring, STC welcomes Members of Congress, Senators, and distinguished Washington insiders onto the Company&rsquo;s stage to perform scenes from Shakespeare&mdash;infused with comedic references to contemporary politics. Will on the Hill pays tribute to the unique dynamic of Washington, DC and provides a wonderful way to engage new audiences and support the Shakespeare Theatre Company&rsquo;s artistic, education and community outreach programs.&nbsp; Sydney Harmon Hall, 610 F. Street NW, Washington, D.C.&nbsp; Wednesday, June 17 at 2 p.m. &ndash;&nbsp; The Senator&nbsp; will attend Senate Foreign Relations Committee nomination hearing for&nbsp; Ms. Gayle Smith, of Ohio, to be Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development.&nbsp; Senate Dirksen Building, Room 419, Washington, DC. Open to press. Contact Sean Coit at 202.224.0351. Tuesday, June 17 at 5:30 p.m.&nbsp; &ndash; The Senator&nbsp; will attend The White House Congressional Picnic.&nbsp; This year&rsquo;s theme is &ldquo;malt shop.&rdquo;&nbsp; 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC. Closed to press. Wednesday, June 17 at 6:30 p.m. &ndash;&nbsp; The Senator&nbsp; will attend and will be recognized by the United States Global Leadership Coalition at their 2015 Tribute Dinner honoring outstanding champions of America&rsquo;s leadership in the world.&nbsp; The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) is a broad-based influential network of 400 businesses and NGOs; national security and foreign policy experts; and business, faith-based, academic and community leaders in all 50 states who support a smart power approach of elevating diplomacy and development alongside defense in order to build a better, safer world.&nbsp; Ritz Carlton, 1150 22 nd &nbsp;Street NW, Washington, DC. Open to press. Contact: Sidney Traynh","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/blog/post/sen-coons-weekly-schedule-june-15-19/","source_date":null},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"Sen. Coons Weekly Schedule June 15-19","detail":"Monday, June 15 at 7 p.m.&nbsp; &mdash;&nbsp;The Senator&nbsp; will perform in &ldquo;Will on the Hill,&rdquo; The Shakespeare Theatre Company&rsquo;s annual benefit.&nbsp; Each spring, STC welcomes Members of Congress, Senators, and distinguished Washington insiders onto the Company&rsquo;s stage to perform scenes from Shakespeare&mdash;infused with comedic references to contemporary politics. Will on the Hill pays tribute to the unique dynamic of Washington, DC and provides a wonderful way to engage new audiences and support the Shakespeare Theatre Company&rsquo;s artistic, education and community outreach programs.&nbsp; Sydney Harmon Hall, 610 F. Street NW, Washington, D.C.&nbsp; Wednesday, June 17 at 2 p.m. &ndash;&nbsp; The Senator&nbsp; will attend Senate Foreign Relations Committee nomination hearing for&nbsp; Ms. Gayle Smith, of Ohio, to be Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development.&nbsp; Senate Dirksen Building, Room 419, Washington, DC. Open to press. Contact Sean Coit at 202.224.0351. Tuesday, June 17 at 5:30 p.m.&nbsp; &ndash; The Senator&nbsp; will attend The White House Congressional Picnic.&nbsp; This year&rsquo;s theme is &ldquo;malt shop.&rdquo;&nbsp; 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC. Closed to press. Wednesday, June 17 at 6:30 p.m. &ndash;&nbsp; The Senator&nbsp; will attend and will be recognized by the United States Global Leadership Coalition at their 2015 Tribute Dinner honoring outstanding champions of America&rsquo;s leadership in the world.&nbsp; The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) is a broad-based influential network of 400 businesses and NGOs; national security and foreign policy experts; and business, faith-based, academic and community leaders in all 50 states who support a smart power approach of elevating diplomacy and development alongside defense in order to build a better, safer world.&nbsp; Ritz Carlton, 1150 22 nd &nbsp;Street NW, Washington, DC. Open to press. Contact: Sidney Traynh","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/blog/post/sen-coons-weekly-schedule-june-15-19/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Sen. Coons Weekly Schedule June 15-19","detail":"Monday, June 15 at 7 p.m.&nbsp; &mdash;&nbsp;The Senator&nbsp; will perform in &ldquo;Will on the Hill,&rdquo; The Shakespeare Theatre Company&rsquo;s annual benefit.&nbsp; Each spring, STC welcomes Members of Congress, Senators, and distinguished Washington insiders onto the Company&rsquo;s stage to perform scenes from Shakespeare&mdash;infused with comedic references to contemporary politics. Will on the Hill pays tribute to the unique dynamic of Washington, DC and provides a wonderful way to engage new audiences and support the Shakespeare Theatre Company&rsquo;s artistic, education and community outreach programs.&nbsp; Sydney Harmon Hall, 610 F. Street NW, Washington, D.C.&nbsp; Wednesday, June 17 at 2 p.m. &ndash;&nbsp; The Senator&nbsp; will attend Senate Foreign Relations Committee nomination hearing for&nbsp; Ms. Gayle Smith, of Ohio, to be Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development.&nbsp; Senate Dirksen Building, Room 419, Washington, DC. Open to press. Contact Sean Coit at 202.224.0351. Tuesday, June 17 at 5:30 p.m.&nbsp; &ndash; The Senator&nbsp; will attend The White House Congressional Picnic.&nbsp; This year&rsquo;s theme is &ldquo;malt shop.&rdquo;&nbsp; 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC. Closed to press. Wednesday, June 17 at 6:30 p.m. &ndash;&nbsp; The Senator&nbsp; will attend and will be recognized by the United States Global Leadership Coalition at their 2015 Tribute Dinner honoring outstanding champions of America&rsquo;s leadership in the world.&nbsp; The U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) is a broad-based influential network of 400 businesses and NGOs; national security and foreign policy experts; and business, faith-based, academic and community leaders in all 50 states who support a smart power approach of elevating diplomacy and development alongside defense in order to build a better, safer world.&nbsp; Ritz Carlton, 1150 22 nd &nbsp;Street NW, Washington, DC. Open to press. Contact: Sidney Traynh","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/blog/post/sen-coons-weekly-schedule-june-15-19/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Healthcare","stance":"The Week Ahead for Senator Chris Coons June 8-12","detail":"Monday, June 8 at 9 a.m.&nbsp; &mdash; The Senator will deliver remarks to volunteers from US Department of Agriculture&rsquo;s Rural Development and Milford Housing Corporation , to celebrate National Homeownership Month as well as 50 years of USDA-RD Self Help Housing. Volunteers will include USDA and Congressional staff, as well as community volunteers and self-help families. 12555 Deer Forrest Road, Bridgeville, DE. &ndash; Open to press. Contact Brian P. Cunningham at 302.650.7858. Monday, June 8 at 11:30 a.m.&nbsp; &mdash; The Senator will join USDA Acting Deputy Under Secretary Vernita Dore and USDA Rural Development State Director Bill McGowan to announce a $300,000 grant to the Town of Smyrna. Rural Development funds will be used to establish a revolving loan program. The initial loan will be used to construct and renovate the building that will be occupied and opening soon as the &ldquo;Inn at Duck Creek&rdquo; and will provide areas for public use. 2 North Main Street, Smyrna, DE. Open to press. Contact Brian P. Cunningham at 302.650.7858. Tuesday, June 9 at 11 a.m. &ndash; The Senator will attend and deliver remarks at &ldquo;Children&rsquo;s Hospitals: Looking Beyond the Walls of the Clinic to Keep Children Healthy.&rdquo; The event, hosted by Nemours and other agencies, will discuss &nbsp; how their respective children&rsquo;s health systems have developed innovative approaches that go beyond the clinical setting to promote health in the places that children live, learn and play.&nbsp; A common thread in these initiatives is the role that public-private partnerships have played in catalyzing important work to improve child health and well-being. Senate Visitors Center 203-2, Washington, DC. Open to press. Contact Chris Manning (Nemours) at&nbsp;302.298.7309. Tuesday, June 9 at 2:30 p.m. &ndash; The Senator will attend Senate Foreign Relations Committee business meeting to discuss nominations for Ambassador posts including Ms. Azita Raji, of California ","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/blog/post/the-week-ahead-for-senator-chris-coons-june-8-12/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"The Week Ahead for Senator Chris Coons June 8-12","detail":"Monday, June 8 at 9 a.m.&nbsp; &mdash; The Senator will deliver remarks to volunteers from US Department of Agriculture&rsquo;s Rural Development and Milford Housing Corporation , to celebrate National Homeownership Month as well as 50 years of USDA-RD Self Help Housing. Volunteers will include USDA and Congressional staff, as well as community volunteers and self-help families. 12555 Deer Forrest Road, Bridgeville, DE. &ndash; Open to press. Contact Brian P. Cunningham at 302.650.7858. Monday, June 8 at 11:30 a.m.&nbsp; &mdash; The Senator will join USDA Acting Deputy Under Secretary Vernita Dore and USDA Rural Development State Director Bill McGowan to announce a $300,000 grant to the Town of Smyrna. Rural Development funds will be used to establish a revolving loan program. The initial loan will be used to construct and renovate the building that will be occupied and opening soon as the &ldquo;Inn at Duck Creek&rdquo; and will provide areas for public use. 2 North Main Street, Smyrna, DE. Open to press. Contact Brian P. Cunningham at 302.650.7858. Tuesday, June 9 at 11 a.m. &ndash; The Senator will attend and deliver remarks at &ldquo;Children&rsquo;s Hospitals: Looking Beyond the Walls of the Clinic to Keep Children Healthy.&rdquo; The event, hosted by Nemours and other agencies, will discuss &nbsp; how their respective children&rsquo;s health systems have developed innovative approaches that go beyond the clinical setting to promote health in the places that children live, learn and play.&nbsp; A common thread in these initiatives is the role that public-private partnerships have played in catalyzing important work to improve child health and well-being. Senate Visitors Center 203-2, Washington, DC. Open to press. Contact Chris Manning (Nemours) at&nbsp;302.298.7309. Tuesday, June 9 at 2:30 p.m. &ndash; The Senator will attend Senate Foreign Relations Committee business meeting to discuss nominations for Ambassador posts including Ms. Azita Raji, of California ","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/blog/post/the-week-ahead-for-senator-chris-coons-june-8-12/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Climate","stance":"The Week Ahead for Senator Chris Coons June 8-12","detail":"Monday, June 8 at 9 a.m.&nbsp; &mdash; The Senator will deliver remarks to volunteers from US Department of Agriculture&rsquo;s Rural Development and Milford Housing Corporation , to celebrate National Homeownership Month as well as 50 years of USDA-RD Self Help Housing. Volunteers will include USDA and Congressional staff, as well as community volunteers and self-help families. 12555 Deer Forrest Road, Bridgeville, DE. &ndash; Open to press. Contact Brian P. Cunningham at 302.650.7858. Monday, June 8 at 11:30 a.m.&nbsp; &mdash; The Senator will join USDA Acting Deputy Under Secretary Vernita Dore and USDA Rural Development State Director Bill McGowan to announce a $300,000 grant to the Town of Smyrna. Rural Development funds will be used to establish a revolving loan program. The initial loan will be used to construct and renovate the building that will be occupied and opening soon as the &ldquo;Inn at Duck Creek&rdquo; and will provide areas for public use. 2 North Main Street, Smyrna, DE. Open to press. Contact Brian P. Cunningham at 302.650.7858. Tuesday, June 9 at 11 a.m. &ndash; The Senator will attend and deliver remarks at &ldquo;Children&rsquo;s Hospitals: Looking Beyond the Walls of the Clinic to Keep Children Healthy.&rdquo; The event, hosted by Nemours and other agencies, will discuss &nbsp; how their respective children&rsquo;s health systems have developed innovative approaches that go beyond the clinical setting to promote health in the places that children live, learn and play.&nbsp; A common thread in these initiatives is the role that public-private partnerships have played in catalyzing important work to improve child health and well-being. Senate Visitors Center 203-2, Washington, DC. Open to press. Contact Chris Manning (Nemours) at&nbsp;302.298.7309. Tuesday, June 9 at 2:30 p.m. &ndash; The Senator will attend Senate Foreign Relations Committee business meeting to discuss nominations for Ambassador posts including Ms. Azita Raji, of California ","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/blog/post/the-week-ahead-for-senator-chris-coons-june-8-12/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Education","stance":"The Week Ahead for Senator Chris Coons June 8-12","detail":"Monday, June 8 at 9 a.m.&nbsp; &mdash; The Senator will deliver remarks to volunteers from US Department of Agriculture&rsquo;s Rural Development and Milford Housing Corporation , to celebrate National Homeownership Month as well as 50 years of USDA-RD Self Help Housing. Volunteers will include USDA and Congressional staff, as well as community volunteers and self-help families. 12555 Deer Forrest Road, Bridgeville, DE. &ndash; Open to press. Contact Brian P. Cunningham at 302.650.7858. Monday, June 8 at 11:30 a.m.&nbsp; &mdash; The Senator will join USDA Acting Deputy Under Secretary Vernita Dore and USDA Rural Development State Director Bill McGowan to announce a $300,000 grant to the Town of Smyrna. Rural Development funds will be used to establish a revolving loan program. The initial loan will be used to construct and renovate the building that will be occupied and opening soon as the &ldquo;Inn at Duck Creek&rdquo; and will provide areas for public use. 2 North Main Street, Smyrna, DE. Open to press. Contact Brian P. Cunningham at 302.650.7858. Tuesday, June 9 at 11 a.m. &ndash; The Senator will attend and deliver remarks at &ldquo;Children&rsquo;s Hospitals: Looking Beyond the Walls of the Clinic to Keep Children Healthy.&rdquo; The event, hosted by Nemours and other agencies, will discuss &nbsp; how their respective children&rsquo;s health systems have developed innovative approaches that go beyond the clinical setting to promote health in the places that children live, learn and play.&nbsp; A common thread in these initiatives is the role that public-private partnerships have played in catalyzing important work to improve child health and well-being. Senate Visitors Center 203-2, Washington, DC. Open to press. Contact Chris Manning (Nemours) at&nbsp;302.298.7309. Tuesday, June 9 at 2:30 p.m. &ndash; The Senator will attend Senate Foreign Relations Committee business meeting to discuss nominations for Ambassador posts including Ms. Azita Raji, of California ","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/blog/post/the-week-ahead-for-senator-chris-coons-june-8-12/","source_date":null},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"The Week Ahead for Senator Chris Coons June 8-12","detail":"Monday, June 8 at 9 a.m.&nbsp; &mdash; The Senator will deliver remarks to volunteers from US Department of Agriculture&rsquo;s Rural Development and Milford Housing Corporation , to celebrate National Homeownership Month as well as 50 years of USDA-RD Self Help Housing. Volunteers will include USDA and Congressional staff, as well as community volunteers and self-help families. 12555 Deer Forrest Road, Bridgeville, DE. &ndash; Open to press. Contact Brian P. Cunningham at 302.650.7858. Monday, June 8 at 11:30 a.m.&nbsp; &mdash; The Senator will join USDA Acting Deputy Under Secretary Vernita Dore and USDA Rural Development State Director Bill McGowan to announce a $300,000 grant to the Town of Smyrna. Rural Development funds will be used to establish a revolving loan program. The initial loan will be used to construct and renovate the building that will be occupied and opening soon as the &ldquo;Inn at Duck Creek&rdquo; and will provide areas for public use. 2 North Main Street, Smyrna, DE. Open to press. Contact Brian P. Cunningham at 302.650.7858. Tuesday, June 9 at 11 a.m. &ndash; The Senator will attend and deliver remarks at &ldquo;Children&rsquo;s Hospitals: Looking Beyond the Walls of the Clinic to Keep Children Healthy.&rdquo; The event, hosted by Nemours and other agencies, will discuss &nbsp; how their respective children&rsquo;s health systems have developed innovative approaches that go beyond the clinical setting to promote health in the places that children live, learn and play.&nbsp; A common thread in these initiatives is the role that public-private partnerships have played in catalyzing important work to improve child health and well-being. Senate Visitors Center 203-2, Washington, DC. Open to press. Contact Chris Manning (Nemours) at&nbsp;302.298.7309. Tuesday, June 9 at 2:30 p.m. &ndash; The Senator will attend Senate Foreign Relations Committee business meeting to discuss nominations for Ambassador posts including Ms. Azita Raji, of California ","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/blog/post/the-week-ahead-for-senator-chris-coons-june-8-12/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"The Week Ahead for Senator Chris Coons June 8-12","detail":"Monday, June 8 at 9 a.m.&nbsp; &mdash; The Senator will deliver remarks to volunteers from US Department of Agriculture&rsquo;s Rural Development and Milford Housing Corporation , to celebrate National Homeownership Month as well as 50 years of USDA-RD Self Help Housing. Volunteers will include USDA and Congressional staff, as well as community volunteers and self-help families. 12555 Deer Forrest Road, Bridgeville, DE. &ndash; Open to press. Contact Brian P. Cunningham at 302.650.7858. Monday, June 8 at 11:30 a.m.&nbsp; &mdash; The Senator will join USDA Acting Deputy Under Secretary Vernita Dore and USDA Rural Development State Director Bill McGowan to announce a $300,000 grant to the Town of Smyrna. Rural Development funds will be used to establish a revolving loan program. The initial loan will be used to construct and renovate the building that will be occupied and opening soon as the &ldquo;Inn at Duck Creek&rdquo; and will provide areas for public use. 2 North Main Street, Smyrna, DE. Open to press. Contact Brian P. Cunningham at 302.650.7858. Tuesday, June 9 at 11 a.m. &ndash; The Senator will attend and deliver remarks at &ldquo;Children&rsquo;s Hospitals: Looking Beyond the Walls of the Clinic to Keep Children Healthy.&rdquo; The event, hosted by Nemours and other agencies, will discuss &nbsp; how their respective children&rsquo;s health systems have developed innovative approaches that go beyond the clinical setting to promote health in the places that children live, learn and play.&nbsp; A common thread in these initiatives is the role that public-private partnerships have played in catalyzing important work to improve child health and well-being. Senate Visitors Center 203-2, Washington, DC. Open to press. Contact Chris Manning (Nemours) at&nbsp;302.298.7309. Tuesday, June 9 at 2:30 p.m. &ndash; The Senator will attend Senate Foreign Relations Committee business meeting to discuss nominations for Ambassador posts including Ms. Azita Raji, of California ","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/blog/post/the-week-ahead-for-senator-chris-coons-june-8-12/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Housing","stance":"The Week Ahead for Senator Chris Coons June 8-12","detail":"Monday, June 8 at 9 a.m.&nbsp; &mdash; The Senator will deliver remarks to volunteers from US Department of Agriculture&rsquo;s Rural Development and Milford Housing Corporation , to celebrate National Homeownership Month as well as 50 years of USDA-RD Self Help Housing. Volunteers will include USDA and Congressional staff, as well as community volunteers and self-help families. 12555 Deer Forrest Road, Bridgeville, DE. &ndash; Open to press. Contact Brian P. Cunningham at 302.650.7858. Monday, June 8 at 11:30 a.m.&nbsp; &mdash; The Senator will join USDA Acting Deputy Under Secretary Vernita Dore and USDA Rural Development State Director Bill McGowan to announce a $300,000 grant to the Town of Smyrna. Rural Development funds will be used to establish a revolving loan program. The initial loan will be used to construct and renovate the building that will be occupied and opening soon as the &ldquo;Inn at Duck Creek&rdquo; and will provide areas for public use. 2 North Main Street, Smyrna, DE. Open to press. Contact Brian P. Cunningham at 302.650.7858. Tuesday, June 9 at 11 a.m. &ndash; The Senator will attend and deliver remarks at &ldquo;Children&rsquo;s Hospitals: Looking Beyond the Walls of the Clinic to Keep Children Healthy.&rdquo; The event, hosted by Nemours and other agencies, will discuss &nbsp; how their respective children&rsquo;s health systems have developed innovative approaches that go beyond the clinical setting to promote health in the places that children live, learn and play.&nbsp; A common thread in these initiatives is the role that public-private partnerships have played in catalyzing important work to improve child health and well-being. Senate Visitors Center 203-2, Washington, DC. Open to press. Contact Chris Manning (Nemours) at&nbsp;302.298.7309. Tuesday, June 9 at 2:30 p.m. &ndash; The Senator will attend Senate Foreign Relations Committee business meeting to discuss nominations for Ambassador posts including Ms. Azita Raji, of California ","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/blog/post/the-week-ahead-for-senator-chris-coons-june-8-12/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Agriculture","stance":"The Week Ahead for Senator Chris Coons June 8-12","detail":"Monday, June 8 at 9 a.m.&nbsp; &mdash; The Senator will deliver remarks to volunteers from US Department of Agriculture&rsquo;s Rural Development and Milford Housing Corporation , to celebrate National Homeownership Month as well as 50 years of USDA-RD Self Help Housing. Volunteers will include USDA and Congressional staff, as well as community volunteers and self-help families. 12555 Deer Forrest Road, Bridgeville, DE. &ndash; Open to press. Contact Brian P. Cunningham at 302.650.7858. Monday, June 8 at 11:30 a.m.&nbsp; &mdash; The Senator will join USDA Acting Deputy Under Secretary Vernita Dore and USDA Rural Development State Director Bill McGowan to announce a $300,000 grant to the Town of Smyrna. Rural Development funds will be used to establish a revolving loan program. The initial loan will be used to construct and renovate the building that will be occupied and opening soon as the &ldquo;Inn at Duck Creek&rdquo; and will provide areas for public use. 2 North Main Street, Smyrna, DE. Open to press. Contact Brian P. Cunningham at 302.650.7858. Tuesday, June 9 at 11 a.m. &ndash; The Senator will attend and deliver remarks at &ldquo;Children&rsquo;s Hospitals: Looking Beyond the Walls of the Clinic to Keep Children Healthy.&rdquo; The event, hosted by Nemours and other agencies, will discuss &nbsp; how their respective children&rsquo;s health systems have developed innovative approaches that go beyond the clinical setting to promote health in the places that children live, learn and play.&nbsp; A common thread in these initiatives is the role that public-private partnerships have played in catalyzing important work to improve child health and well-being. Senate Visitors Center 203-2, Washington, DC. Open to press. Contact Chris Manning (Nemours) at&nbsp;302.298.7309. Tuesday, June 9 at 2:30 p.m. &ndash; The Senator will attend Senate Foreign Relations Committee business meeting to discuss nominations for Ambassador posts including Ms. Azita Raji, of California ","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/blog/post/the-week-ahead-for-senator-chris-coons-june-8-12/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"Manufacturing Update for April/May 2015","detail":"1. LATEST POLICY ================================== Manufacturing Jobs for America &ndash; A Plan for Jobs and Growth Americans have come a long way from the depths of the Great Recession. Our businesses have created 12.1 million jobs over the past 61 months &ndash; the longest sustained stretch of job creation in our nation&rsquo;s history &ndash; and a key driver of that economic recovery has been a sector that helped build this country&rsquo;s middle class &ndash; manufacturing. Still, while American manufacturing is newly resurgent, there&rsquo;s much more we can do to build on its momentum. That&rsquo;s why last Congress we started a campaign called&nbsp; Manufacturing Jobs for America &nbsp;(MJA) to focus on four key issues: investing in America&rsquo;s workforce, expanding access to capital, opening up markets abroad for American goods, and crafting a national manufacturing strategy. As a country, we need to invest in American manufacturing and in American workers, and&nbsp; Manufacturing Jobs for America &nbsp;is our best chance to do that in Congress. More: Op-Ed in Republic 3.0 , Baldwin Release Donnelly Joins Bipartisan Effort to Introduce Reauthorization of Ex-Im Bank U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly, who serves on the Senate Banking Committee, joined colleagues in introducing bipartisan legislation that would reform and reauthorize the Export-Import Bank.&nbsp; Donnelly &mdash; along with U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-IL), Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Joe Manchin (D-WV), Roy Blunt (R-MO), Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), and Mark Warner (D-VA)&mdash; introduced&nbsp;legislation late Thursday that would reauthorize the Bank&rsquo;s charter until September 30, 2019 and implement several reforms. More: Donnelly Release Murphy Introduces Bill to Incentivize Investment in Startup Businesses U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.)&nbsp;and &nbsp; Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) joined&nbsp;Congressmen Steve Chabot (R-Ohio)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Patrick Murphy (D-Fl.)&nbsp;to announc","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/blog/post/manufacturing-update-for-april-may-2015/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Education","stance":"Manufacturing Update for April/May 2015","detail":"1. LATEST POLICY ================================== Manufacturing Jobs for America &ndash; A Plan for Jobs and Growth Americans have come a long way from the depths of the Great Recession. Our businesses have created 12.1 million jobs over the past 61 months &ndash; the longest sustained stretch of job creation in our nation&rsquo;s history &ndash; and a key driver of that economic recovery has been a sector that helped build this country&rsquo;s middle class &ndash; manufacturing. Still, while American manufacturing is newly resurgent, there&rsquo;s much more we can do to build on its momentum. That&rsquo;s why last Congress we started a campaign called&nbsp; Manufacturing Jobs for America &nbsp;(MJA) to focus on four key issues: investing in America&rsquo;s workforce, expanding access to capital, opening up markets abroad for American goods, and crafting a national manufacturing strategy. As a country, we need to invest in American manufacturing and in American workers, and&nbsp; Manufacturing Jobs for America &nbsp;is our best chance to do that in Congress. More: Op-Ed in Republic 3.0 , Baldwin Release Donnelly Joins Bipartisan Effort to Introduce Reauthorization of Ex-Im Bank U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly, who serves on the Senate Banking Committee, joined colleagues in introducing bipartisan legislation that would reform and reauthorize the Export-Import Bank.&nbsp; Donnelly &mdash; along with U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-IL), Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Joe Manchin (D-WV), Roy Blunt (R-MO), Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), and Mark Warner (D-VA)&mdash; introduced&nbsp;legislation late Thursday that would reauthorize the Bank&rsquo;s charter until September 30, 2019 and implement several reforms. More: Donnelly Release Murphy Introduces Bill to Incentivize Investment in Startup Businesses U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.)&nbsp;and &nbsp; Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) joined&nbsp;Congressmen Steve Chabot (R-Ohio)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Patrick Murphy (D-Fl.)&nbsp;to announc","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/blog/post/manufacturing-update-for-april-may-2015/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Taxes","stance":"Manufacturing Update for April/May 2015","detail":"1. LATEST POLICY ================================== Manufacturing Jobs for America &ndash; A Plan for Jobs and Growth Americans have come a long way from the depths of the Great Recession. Our businesses have created 12.1 million jobs over the past 61 months &ndash; the longest sustained stretch of job creation in our nation&rsquo;s history &ndash; and a key driver of that economic recovery has been a sector that helped build this country&rsquo;s middle class &ndash; manufacturing. Still, while American manufacturing is newly resurgent, there&rsquo;s much more we can do to build on its momentum. That&rsquo;s why last Congress we started a campaign called&nbsp; Manufacturing Jobs for America &nbsp;(MJA) to focus on four key issues: investing in America&rsquo;s workforce, expanding access to capital, opening up markets abroad for American goods, and crafting a national manufacturing strategy. As a country, we need to invest in American manufacturing and in American workers, and&nbsp; Manufacturing Jobs for America &nbsp;is our best chance to do that in Congress. More: Op-Ed in Republic 3.0 , Baldwin Release Donnelly Joins Bipartisan Effort to Introduce Reauthorization of Ex-Im Bank U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly, who serves on the Senate Banking Committee, joined colleagues in introducing bipartisan legislation that would reform and reauthorize the Export-Import Bank.&nbsp; Donnelly &mdash; along with U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-IL), Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Joe Manchin (D-WV), Roy Blunt (R-MO), Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), and Mark Warner (D-VA)&mdash; introduced&nbsp;legislation late Thursday that would reauthorize the Bank&rsquo;s charter until September 30, 2019 and implement several reforms. More: Donnelly Release Murphy Introduces Bill to Incentivize Investment in Startup Businesses U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.)&nbsp;and &nbsp; Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) joined&nbsp;Congressmen Steve Chabot (R-Ohio)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Patrick Murphy (D-Fl.)&nbsp;to announc","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/blog/post/manufacturing-update-for-april-may-2015/","source_date":null},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"Manufacturing Update for April/May 2015","detail":"1. LATEST POLICY ================================== Manufacturing Jobs for America &ndash; A Plan for Jobs and Growth Americans have come a long way from the depths of the Great Recession. Our businesses have created 12.1 million jobs over the past 61 months &ndash; the longest sustained stretch of job creation in our nation&rsquo;s history &ndash; and a key driver of that economic recovery has been a sector that helped build this country&rsquo;s middle class &ndash; manufacturing. Still, while American manufacturing is newly resurgent, there&rsquo;s much more we can do to build on its momentum. That&rsquo;s why last Congress we started a campaign called&nbsp; Manufacturing Jobs for America &nbsp;(MJA) to focus on four key issues: investing in America&rsquo;s workforce, expanding access to capital, opening up markets abroad for American goods, and crafting a national manufacturing strategy. As a country, we need to invest in American manufacturing and in American workers, and&nbsp; Manufacturing Jobs for America &nbsp;is our best chance to do that in Congress. More: Op-Ed in Republic 3.0 , Baldwin Release Donnelly Joins Bipartisan Effort to Introduce Reauthorization of Ex-Im Bank U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly, who serves on the Senate Banking Committee, joined colleagues in introducing bipartisan legislation that would reform and reauthorize the Export-Import Bank.&nbsp; Donnelly &mdash; along with U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-IL), Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Joe Manchin (D-WV), Roy Blunt (R-MO), Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), and Mark Warner (D-VA)&mdash; introduced&nbsp;legislation late Thursday that would reauthorize the Bank&rsquo;s charter until September 30, 2019 and implement several reforms. More: Donnelly Release Murphy Introduces Bill to Incentivize Investment in Startup Businesses U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.)&nbsp;and &nbsp; Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) joined&nbsp;Congressmen Steve Chabot (R-Ohio)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Patrick Murphy (D-Fl.)&nbsp;to announc","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/blog/post/manufacturing-update-for-april-may-2015/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Manufacturing Update for April/May 2015","detail":"1. LATEST POLICY ================================== Manufacturing Jobs for America &ndash; A Plan for Jobs and Growth Americans have come a long way from the depths of the Great Recession. Our businesses have created 12.1 million jobs over the past 61 months &ndash; the longest sustained stretch of job creation in our nation&rsquo;s history &ndash; and a key driver of that economic recovery has been a sector that helped build this country&rsquo;s middle class &ndash; manufacturing. Still, while American manufacturing is newly resurgent, there&rsquo;s much more we can do to build on its momentum. That&rsquo;s why last Congress we started a campaign called&nbsp; Manufacturing Jobs for America &nbsp;(MJA) to focus on four key issues: investing in America&rsquo;s workforce, expanding access to capital, opening up markets abroad for American goods, and crafting a national manufacturing strategy. As a country, we need to invest in American manufacturing and in American workers, and&nbsp; Manufacturing Jobs for America &nbsp;is our best chance to do that in Congress. More: Op-Ed in Republic 3.0 , Baldwin Release Donnelly Joins Bipartisan Effort to Introduce Reauthorization of Ex-Im Bank U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly, who serves on the Senate Banking Committee, joined colleagues in introducing bipartisan legislation that would reform and reauthorize the Export-Import Bank.&nbsp; Donnelly &mdash; along with U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-IL), Heidi Heitkamp (D-ND), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Joe Manchin (D-WV), Roy Blunt (R-MO), Kelly Ayotte (R-NH), and Mark Warner (D-VA)&mdash; introduced&nbsp;legislation late Thursday that would reauthorize the Bank&rsquo;s charter until September 30, 2019 and implement several reforms. More: Donnelly Release Murphy Introduces Bill to Incentivize Investment in Startup Businesses U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.)&nbsp;and &nbsp; Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) joined&nbsp;Congressmen Steve Chabot (R-Ohio)&nbsp;and&nbsp;Patrick Murphy (D-Fl.)&nbsp;to announc","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/blog/post/manufacturing-update-for-april-may-2015/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Healthcare","stance":"The Senator s Week Ahead Schedule April 20-27","detail":"&nbsp; Monday, April 20 at 11:30 a.m.&nbsp; &mdash; The Senator&nbsp; will deliver the keynote speech for the Delaware Jefferson Awards Ceremony . The Jefferson Awards for Public Service are given at both national and local levels to &ldquo;ordinary people who do extraordinary things without expectation of recognition.&rdquo;&nbsp; Hotel DuPont, Gold Ballroom, Wilmington, DE. &ndash; Open to press. Contact Nancy Leonard at 302-530-8722. Tuesday, April 21 at 10:30 a.m.&nbsp; &ndash; &nbsp; The Senator&nbsp; will deliver remarks at the Association of American Universities&rsquo; Spring Meeting.&nbsp; The Association of American Universities (AAU) is an international organization of leading research universities devoted to maintaining a strong system of academic research and education. The Four Seasons Georgetown, 2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC. &ndash; Open to press. Contact: Sean Coit at 202-224-0351. Wednesday, April 22 at 9: 00 a.m.&nbsp; &ndash; The Senator&nbsp; will attend a Steering Committee meeting to discuss reform of the Elementary and Secondary Schools Act. This discussion will bring together advocacy groups and national organizations to discuss issues critical to the reauthorization of the ESEA and how Senate Democrats can best meet the needs of students across the country. Senate Room 207, Mansfield Room, Washington, D.C. &ndash; Open to press. Contact:&nbsp;Sean Coit at&nbsp;202-224-0351. Wednesday, April 22 at 12:30 p.m.&nbsp; &mdash; The Senator&nbsp; will&nbsp;deliver a keynote speech for a World Malaria Day event .&nbsp;This event, hosted by the Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, will bring together a range of speakers and stakeholders united in the fight against this infectious disease. Senate Visitors Center Room 210, Washington, D.C. &ndash; Open&nbsp;to press. Contact: Houston Ernst at Houston@globalfight.org . Thursday, April 23 at 8:30 a.m.&nbsp; &ndash; The Senator&nbsp; will speak at a breakfast fo","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/commonwealth-connection/the-senators-week-ahead-schedule-april-20-27/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Education","stance":"The Senator s Week Ahead Schedule April 20-27","detail":"&nbsp; Monday, April 20 at 11:30 a.m.&nbsp; &mdash; The Senator&nbsp; will deliver the keynote speech for the Delaware Jefferson Awards Ceremony . The Jefferson Awards for Public Service are given at both national and local levels to &ldquo;ordinary people who do extraordinary things without expectation of recognition.&rdquo;&nbsp; Hotel DuPont, Gold Ballroom, Wilmington, DE. &ndash; Open to press. Contact Nancy Leonard at 302-530-8722. Tuesday, April 21 at 10:30 a.m.&nbsp; &ndash; &nbsp; The Senator&nbsp; will deliver remarks at the Association of American Universities&rsquo; Spring Meeting.&nbsp; The Association of American Universities (AAU) is an international organization of leading research universities devoted to maintaining a strong system of academic research and education. The Four Seasons Georgetown, 2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC. &ndash; Open to press. Contact: Sean Coit at 202-224-0351. Wednesday, April 22 at 9: 00 a.m.&nbsp; &ndash; The Senator&nbsp; will attend a Steering Committee meeting to discuss reform of the Elementary and Secondary Schools Act. This discussion will bring together advocacy groups and national organizations to discuss issues critical to the reauthorization of the ESEA and how Senate Democrats can best meet the needs of students across the country. Senate Room 207, Mansfield Room, Washington, D.C. &ndash; Open to press. Contact:&nbsp;Sean Coit at&nbsp;202-224-0351. Wednesday, April 22 at 12:30 p.m.&nbsp; &mdash; The Senator&nbsp; will&nbsp;deliver a keynote speech for a World Malaria Day event .&nbsp;This event, hosted by the Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, will bring together a range of speakers and stakeholders united in the fight against this infectious disease. Senate Visitors Center Room 210, Washington, D.C. &ndash; Open&nbsp;to press. Contact: Houston Ernst at Houston@globalfight.org . Thursday, April 23 at 8:30 a.m.&nbsp; &ndash; The Senator&nbsp; will speak at a breakfast fo","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/commonwealth-connection/the-senators-week-ahead-schedule-april-20-27/","source_date":null},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"The Senator s Week Ahead Schedule April 20-27","detail":"&nbsp; Monday, April 20 at 11:30 a.m.&nbsp; &mdash; The Senator&nbsp; will deliver the keynote speech for the Delaware Jefferson Awards Ceremony . The Jefferson Awards for Public Service are given at both national and local levels to &ldquo;ordinary people who do extraordinary things without expectation of recognition.&rdquo;&nbsp; Hotel DuPont, Gold Ballroom, Wilmington, DE. &ndash; Open to press. Contact Nancy Leonard at 302-530-8722. Tuesday, April 21 at 10:30 a.m.&nbsp; &ndash; &nbsp; The Senator&nbsp; will deliver remarks at the Association of American Universities&rsquo; Spring Meeting.&nbsp; The Association of American Universities (AAU) is an international organization of leading research universities devoted to maintaining a strong system of academic research and education. The Four Seasons Georgetown, 2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC. &ndash; Open to press. Contact: Sean Coit at 202-224-0351. Wednesday, April 22 at 9: 00 a.m.&nbsp; &ndash; The Senator&nbsp; will attend a Steering Committee meeting to discuss reform of the Elementary and Secondary Schools Act. This discussion will bring together advocacy groups and national organizations to discuss issues critical to the reauthorization of the ESEA and how Senate Democrats can best meet the needs of students across the country. Senate Room 207, Mansfield Room, Washington, D.C. &ndash; Open to press. Contact:&nbsp;Sean Coit at&nbsp;202-224-0351. Wednesday, April 22 at 12:30 p.m.&nbsp; &mdash; The Senator&nbsp; will&nbsp;deliver a keynote speech for a World Malaria Day event .&nbsp;This event, hosted by the Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, will bring together a range of speakers and stakeholders united in the fight against this infectious disease. Senate Visitors Center Room 210, Washington, D.C. &ndash; Open&nbsp;to press. Contact: Houston Ernst at Houston@globalfight.org . Thursday, April 23 at 8:30 a.m.&nbsp; &ndash; The Senator&nbsp; will speak at a breakfast fo","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/commonwealth-connection/the-senators-week-ahead-schedule-april-20-27/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"The Senator s Week Ahead Schedule April 20-27","detail":"&nbsp; Monday, April 20 at 11:30 a.m.&nbsp; &mdash; The Senator&nbsp; will deliver the keynote speech for the Delaware Jefferson Awards Ceremony . The Jefferson Awards for Public Service are given at both national and local levels to &ldquo;ordinary people who do extraordinary things without expectation of recognition.&rdquo;&nbsp; Hotel DuPont, Gold Ballroom, Wilmington, DE. &ndash; Open to press. Contact Nancy Leonard at 302-530-8722. Tuesday, April 21 at 10:30 a.m.&nbsp; &ndash; &nbsp; The Senator&nbsp; will deliver remarks at the Association of American Universities&rsquo; Spring Meeting.&nbsp; The Association of American Universities (AAU) is an international organization of leading research universities devoted to maintaining a strong system of academic research and education. The Four Seasons Georgetown, 2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC. &ndash; Open to press. Contact: Sean Coit at 202-224-0351. Wednesday, April 22 at 9: 00 a.m.&nbsp; &ndash; The Senator&nbsp; will attend a Steering Committee meeting to discuss reform of the Elementary and Secondary Schools Act. This discussion will bring together advocacy groups and national organizations to discuss issues critical to the reauthorization of the ESEA and how Senate Democrats can best meet the needs of students across the country. Senate Room 207, Mansfield Room, Washington, D.C. &ndash; Open to press. Contact:&nbsp;Sean Coit at&nbsp;202-224-0351. Wednesday, April 22 at 12:30 p.m.&nbsp; &mdash; The Senator&nbsp; will&nbsp;deliver a keynote speech for a World Malaria Day event .&nbsp;This event, hosted by the Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, will bring together a range of speakers and stakeholders united in the fight against this infectious disease. Senate Visitors Center Room 210, Washington, D.C. &ndash; Open&nbsp;to press. Contact: Houston Ernst at Houston@globalfight.org . Thursday, April 23 at 8:30 a.m.&nbsp; &ndash; The Senator&nbsp; will speak at a breakfast fo","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/commonwealth-connection/the-senators-week-ahead-schedule-april-20-27/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Social Security","stance":"The Senator s Week Ahead Schedule April 20-27","detail":"&nbsp; Monday, April 20 at 11:30 a.m.&nbsp; &mdash; The Senator&nbsp; will deliver the keynote speech for the Delaware Jefferson Awards Ceremony . The Jefferson Awards for Public Service are given at both national and local levels to &ldquo;ordinary people who do extraordinary things without expectation of recognition.&rdquo;&nbsp; Hotel DuPont, Gold Ballroom, Wilmington, DE. &ndash; Open to press. Contact Nancy Leonard at 302-530-8722. Tuesday, April 21 at 10:30 a.m.&nbsp; &ndash; &nbsp; The Senator&nbsp; will deliver remarks at the Association of American Universities&rsquo; Spring Meeting.&nbsp; The Association of American Universities (AAU) is an international organization of leading research universities devoted to maintaining a strong system of academic research and education. The Four Seasons Georgetown, 2800 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC. &ndash; Open to press. Contact: Sean Coit at 202-224-0351. Wednesday, April 22 at 9: 00 a.m.&nbsp; &ndash; The Senator&nbsp; will attend a Steering Committee meeting to discuss reform of the Elementary and Secondary Schools Act. This discussion will bring together advocacy groups and national organizations to discuss issues critical to the reauthorization of the ESEA and how Senate Democrats can best meet the needs of students across the country. Senate Room 207, Mansfield Room, Washington, D.C. &ndash; Open to press. Contact:&nbsp;Sean Coit at&nbsp;202-224-0351. Wednesday, April 22 at 12:30 p.m.&nbsp; &mdash; The Senator&nbsp; will&nbsp;deliver a keynote speech for a World Malaria Day event .&nbsp;This event, hosted by the Friends of the Global Fight Against AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria, will bring together a range of speakers and stakeholders united in the fight against this infectious disease. Senate Visitors Center Room 210, Washington, D.C. &ndash; Open&nbsp;to press. Contact: Houston Ernst at Houston@globalfight.org . Thursday, April 23 at 8:30 a.m.&nbsp; &ndash; The Senator&nbsp; will speak at a breakfast fo","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/commonwealth-connection/the-senators-week-ahead-schedule-april-20-27/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"The Week Ahead for Senator Chris Coons for April 13-19","detail":"Monday, April 13 at 11:30 a.m.&nbsp; &mdash; The Senator&nbsp; will deliver remarks at a press conference announcing an $18.8 million dollar grant to fund a new job training program with local partners . Delaware&rsquo;s Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) has been awarded a three-year, $18.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to work with local partners in providing job training and intensive case management to Delawareans who receive food benefits and have limited job skills or work experience. Delaware is one of 10 states to receive the competitive grants seeking collaborative ways to move people into employment.&nbsp; Central Baptist Church, 839 Pine Street, Wilmington, DE. &ndash; Open to press. Contact: Jill Fredel (DHSS) at 302-357-7498. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Tuesday, April 14 at 2:15 p.m. &ndash;&nbsp; The Senator&nbsp; will&nbsp;attend a meeting of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to mark up the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015. &nbsp;This bill would allow Congress to review a potential nuclear agreement made with Iran.&nbsp; Dirksen Senate Office Building,&nbsp;Room 419, Washington, D.C.&nbsp;&ndash; Open to press.&nbsp;Contact: Sean Coit at 202-224-0351. Tuesday, April 14 at 6 p.m. &ndash; The Senator will attend the French Congressional Caucus Reception. The French ambassador has invited all members of the 114 th Congress in addition to the members of the French Caucus and representatives","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/commonwealth-connection/the-week-ahead-for-senator-chris-coons-for-april-13-19/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Education","stance":"The Week Ahead for Senator Chris Coons for April 13-19","detail":"Monday, April 13 at 11:30 a.m.&nbsp; &mdash; The Senator&nbsp; will deliver remarks at a press conference announcing an $18.8 million dollar grant to fund a new job training program with local partners . Delaware&rsquo;s Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) has been awarded a three-year, $18.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to work with local partners in providing job training and intensive case management to Delawareans who receive food benefits and have limited job skills or work experience. Delaware is one of 10 states to receive the competitive grants seeking collaborative ways to move people into employment.&nbsp; Central Baptist Church, 839 Pine Street, Wilmington, DE. &ndash; Open to press. Contact: Jill Fredel (DHSS) at 302-357-7498. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Tuesday, April 14 at 2:15 p.m. &ndash;&nbsp; The Senator&nbsp; will&nbsp;attend a meeting of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to mark up the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015. &nbsp;This bill would allow Congress to review a potential nuclear agreement made with Iran.&nbsp; Dirksen Senate Office Building,&nbsp;Room 419, Washington, D.C.&nbsp;&ndash; Open to press.&nbsp;Contact: Sean Coit at 202-224-0351. Tuesday, April 14 at 6 p.m. &ndash; The Senator will attend the French Congressional Caucus Reception. The French ambassador has invited all members of the 114 th Congress in addition to the members of the French Caucus and representatives","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/commonwealth-connection/the-week-ahead-for-senator-chris-coons-for-april-13-19/","source_date":null},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"The Week Ahead for Senator Chris Coons for April 13-19","detail":"Monday, April 13 at 11:30 a.m.&nbsp; &mdash; The Senator&nbsp; will deliver remarks at a press conference announcing an $18.8 million dollar grant to fund a new job training program with local partners . Delaware&rsquo;s Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) has been awarded a three-year, $18.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to work with local partners in providing job training and intensive case management to Delawareans who receive food benefits and have limited job skills or work experience. Delaware is one of 10 states to receive the competitive grants seeking collaborative ways to move people into employment.&nbsp; Central Baptist Church, 839 Pine Street, Wilmington, DE. &ndash; Open to press. Contact: Jill Fredel (DHSS) at 302-357-7498. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Tuesday, April 14 at 2:15 p.m. &ndash;&nbsp; The Senator&nbsp; will&nbsp;attend a meeting of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to mark up the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015. &nbsp;This bill would allow Congress to review a potential nuclear agreement made with Iran.&nbsp; Dirksen Senate Office Building,&nbsp;Room 419, Washington, D.C.&nbsp;&ndash; Open to press.&nbsp;Contact: Sean Coit at 202-224-0351. Tuesday, April 14 at 6 p.m. &ndash; The Senator will attend the French Congressional Caucus Reception. The French ambassador has invited all members of the 114 th Congress in addition to the members of the French Caucus and representatives","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/commonwealth-connection/the-week-ahead-for-senator-chris-coons-for-april-13-19/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"The Week Ahead for Senator Chris Coons for April 13-19","detail":"Monday, April 13 at 11:30 a.m.&nbsp; &mdash; The Senator&nbsp; will deliver remarks at a press conference announcing an $18.8 million dollar grant to fund a new job training program with local partners . Delaware&rsquo;s Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) has been awarded a three-year, $18.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to work with local partners in providing job training and intensive case management to Delawareans who receive food benefits and have limited job skills or work experience. Delaware is one of 10 states to receive the competitive grants seeking collaborative ways to move people into employment.&nbsp; Central Baptist Church, 839 Pine Street, Wilmington, DE. &ndash; Open to press. Contact: Jill Fredel (DHSS) at 302-357-7498. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Tuesday, April 14 at 2:15 p.m. &ndash;&nbsp; The Senator&nbsp; will&nbsp;attend a meeting of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to mark up the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015. &nbsp;This bill would allow Congress to review a potential nuclear agreement made with Iran.&nbsp; Dirksen Senate Office Building,&nbsp;Room 419, Washington, D.C.&nbsp;&ndash; Open to press.&nbsp;Contact: Sean Coit at 202-224-0351. Tuesday, April 14 at 6 p.m. &ndash; The Senator will attend the French Congressional Caucus Reception. The French ambassador has invited all members of the 114 th Congress in addition to the members of the French Caucus and representatives","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/commonwealth-connection/the-week-ahead-for-senator-chris-coons-for-april-13-19/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Social Security","stance":"The Week Ahead for Senator Chris Coons for April 13-19","detail":"Monday, April 13 at 11:30 a.m.&nbsp; &mdash; The Senator&nbsp; will deliver remarks at a press conference announcing an $18.8 million dollar grant to fund a new job training program with local partners . Delaware&rsquo;s Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) has been awarded a three-year, $18.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to work with local partners in providing job training and intensive case management to Delawareans who receive food benefits and have limited job skills or work experience. Delaware is one of 10 states to receive the competitive grants seeking collaborative ways to move people into employment.&nbsp; Central Baptist Church, 839 Pine Street, Wilmington, DE. &ndash; Open to press. Contact: Jill Fredel (DHSS) at 302-357-7498. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Tuesday, April 14 at 2:15 p.m. &ndash;&nbsp; The Senator&nbsp; will&nbsp;attend a meeting of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to mark up the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015. &nbsp;This bill would allow Congress to review a potential nuclear agreement made with Iran.&nbsp; Dirksen Senate Office Building,&nbsp;Room 419, Washington, D.C.&nbsp;&ndash; Open to press.&nbsp;Contact: Sean Coit at 202-224-0351. Tuesday, April 14 at 6 p.m. &ndash; The Senator will attend the French Congressional Caucus Reception. The French ambassador has invited all members of the 114 th Congress in addition to the members of the French Caucus and representatives","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/commonwealth-connection/the-week-ahead-for-senator-chris-coons-for-april-13-19/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Agriculture","stance":"The Week Ahead for Senator Chris Coons for April 13-19","detail":"Monday, April 13 at 11:30 a.m.&nbsp; &mdash; The Senator&nbsp; will deliver remarks at a press conference announcing an $18.8 million dollar grant to fund a new job training program with local partners . Delaware&rsquo;s Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) has been awarded a three-year, $18.8 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to work with local partners in providing job training and intensive case management to Delawareans who receive food benefits and have limited job skills or work experience. Delaware is one of 10 states to receive the competitive grants seeking collaborative ways to move people into employment.&nbsp; Central Baptist Church, 839 Pine Street, Wilmington, DE. &ndash; Open to press. Contact: Jill Fredel (DHSS) at 302-357-7498. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Tuesday, April 14 at 2:15 p.m. &ndash;&nbsp; The Senator&nbsp; will&nbsp;attend a meeting of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee to mark up the Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act of 2015. &nbsp;This bill would allow Congress to review a potential nuclear agreement made with Iran.&nbsp; Dirksen Senate Office Building,&nbsp;Room 419, Washington, D.C.&nbsp;&ndash; Open to press.&nbsp;Contact: Sean Coit at 202-224-0351. Tuesday, April 14 at 6 p.m. &ndash; The Senator will attend the French Congressional Caucus Reception. The French ambassador has invited all members of the 114 th Congress in addition to the members of the French Caucus and representatives","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/commonwealth-connection/the-week-ahead-for-senator-chris-coons-for-april-13-19/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Economy","stance":"Manufacturing Update for March 2015","detail":"1. LATEST POLICY ================================== President Obama launches competition for new textiles-focused manufacturing innovation institute; new White House Supply Chain Innovation Initiative; and funding to support small manufacturers On March 18th in Cleveland Ohio, the President announced nearly $500 million in public-private investment to strengthen American manufacturing by investing in cutting-edge technologies through a new, textiles-focused manufacturing institute competition led by the Department of Defense, and by sharpening the capabilities of small manufacturers through Manufacturing Extension Partnership competitions in twelve states. The White House, as detailed in a&nbsp; new report , is also launching a&nbsp; Supply Chain Innovation Initiative &nbsp; focused on building public-private partnerships to strengthen the small U.S. manufacturers that anchor the nation&rsquo;s supply chains. More: White House Press Release Sens. Coons, Graham, Gillibrand, Ayotte and Baldwin introduce bipartisan bill to designate &lsquo;Manufacturing Universities&rsquo; U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), who leads the Manufacturing Jobs for America campaign, Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.), and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) introduced bipartisan legislation to help schools strengthen their engineering programs and meet the growing demands of 21st century manufacturing. The bill would designate 25 universities as &lsquo;Manufacturing Universities&rsquo; and provide incentives to better align educational offerings with the needs of modern manufacturers. The incentives would be used to bolster universities&rsquo; efforts to focus on manufacturing engineering and curricula specifically related to targeted industries. More: &nbsp; Coons Release Merkley, Franken introduce legislation to promote education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley and Senator Al Franken (D-MN) introduced legi","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/commonwealth-connection/manufacturing-update-for-march-2015/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Education","stance":"Manufacturing Update for March 2015","detail":"1. LATEST POLICY ================================== President Obama launches competition for new textiles-focused manufacturing innovation institute; new White House Supply Chain Innovation Initiative; and funding to support small manufacturers On March 18th in Cleveland Ohio, the President announced nearly $500 million in public-private investment to strengthen American manufacturing by investing in cutting-edge technologies through a new, textiles-focused manufacturing institute competition led by the Department of Defense, and by sharpening the capabilities of small manufacturers through Manufacturing Extension Partnership competitions in twelve states. The White House, as detailed in a&nbsp; new report , is also launching a&nbsp; Supply Chain Innovation Initiative &nbsp; focused on building public-private partnerships to strengthen the small U.S. manufacturers that anchor the nation&rsquo;s supply chains. More: White House Press Release Sens. Coons, Graham, Gillibrand, Ayotte and Baldwin introduce bipartisan bill to designate &lsquo;Manufacturing Universities&rsquo; U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), who leads the Manufacturing Jobs for America campaign, Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.), and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) introduced bipartisan legislation to help schools strengthen their engineering programs and meet the growing demands of 21st century manufacturing. The bill would designate 25 universities as &lsquo;Manufacturing Universities&rsquo; and provide incentives to better align educational offerings with the needs of modern manufacturers. The incentives would be used to bolster universities&rsquo; efforts to focus on manufacturing engineering and curricula specifically related to targeted industries. More: &nbsp; Coons Release Merkley, Franken introduce legislation to promote education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley and Senator Al Franken (D-MN) introduced legi","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/commonwealth-connection/manufacturing-update-for-march-2015/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Taxes","stance":"Manufacturing Update for March 2015","detail":"1. LATEST POLICY ================================== President Obama launches competition for new textiles-focused manufacturing innovation institute; new White House Supply Chain Innovation Initiative; and funding to support small manufacturers On March 18th in Cleveland Ohio, the President announced nearly $500 million in public-private investment to strengthen American manufacturing by investing in cutting-edge technologies through a new, textiles-focused manufacturing institute competition led by the Department of Defense, and by sharpening the capabilities of small manufacturers through Manufacturing Extension Partnership competitions in twelve states. The White House, as detailed in a&nbsp; new report , is also launching a&nbsp; Supply Chain Innovation Initiative &nbsp; focused on building public-private partnerships to strengthen the small U.S. manufacturers that anchor the nation&rsquo;s supply chains. More: White House Press Release Sens. Coons, Graham, Gillibrand, Ayotte and Baldwin introduce bipartisan bill to designate &lsquo;Manufacturing Universities&rsquo; U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), who leads the Manufacturing Jobs for America campaign, Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.), and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) introduced bipartisan legislation to help schools strengthen their engineering programs and meet the growing demands of 21st century manufacturing. The bill would designate 25 universities as &lsquo;Manufacturing Universities&rsquo; and provide incentives to better align educational offerings with the needs of modern manufacturers. The incentives would be used to bolster universities&rsquo; efforts to focus on manufacturing engineering and curricula specifically related to targeted industries. More: &nbsp; Coons Release Merkley, Franken introduce legislation to promote education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley and Senator Al Franken (D-MN) introduced legi","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/commonwealth-connection/manufacturing-update-for-march-2015/","source_date":null},{"topic":"National Security","stance":"Manufacturing Update for March 2015","detail":"1. LATEST POLICY ================================== President Obama launches competition for new textiles-focused manufacturing innovation institute; new White House Supply Chain Innovation Initiative; and funding to support small manufacturers On March 18th in Cleveland Ohio, the President announced nearly $500 million in public-private investment to strengthen American manufacturing by investing in cutting-edge technologies through a new, textiles-focused manufacturing institute competition led by the Department of Defense, and by sharpening the capabilities of small manufacturers through Manufacturing Extension Partnership competitions in twelve states. The White House, as detailed in a&nbsp; new report , is also launching a&nbsp; Supply Chain Innovation Initiative &nbsp; focused on building public-private partnerships to strengthen the small U.S. manufacturers that anchor the nation&rsquo;s supply chains. More: White House Press Release Sens. Coons, Graham, Gillibrand, Ayotte and Baldwin introduce bipartisan bill to designate &lsquo;Manufacturing Universities&rsquo; U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), who leads the Manufacturing Jobs for America campaign, Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.), and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) introduced bipartisan legislation to help schools strengthen their engineering programs and meet the growing demands of 21st century manufacturing. The bill would designate 25 universities as &lsquo;Manufacturing Universities&rsquo; and provide incentives to better align educational offerings with the needs of modern manufacturers. The incentives would be used to bolster universities&rsquo; efforts to focus on manufacturing engineering and curricula specifically related to targeted industries. More: &nbsp; Coons Release Merkley, Franken introduce legislation to promote education in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) Oregon Senator Jeff Merkley and Senator Al Franken (D-MN) introduced legi","source_url":"https://www.coons.senate.gov/commonwealth-connection/manufacturing-update-for-march-2015/","source_date":null},{"topic":"Technology","stance":"Manufacturing Update for March 2015","detail":"1. LATEST POLICY ================================== President Obama launches competition for new textiles-focused manufacturing innovation institute; new White House Supply Chain Innovation Initiative; and funding to support small manufacturers On March 18th in Cleveland Ohio, the President announced nearly $500 million in public-private investment to strengthen American manufacturing by investing in cutting-edge technologies through a new, textiles-focused manufacturing institute competition led by the Department of Defense, and by sharpening the capabilities of small manufacturers through Manufacturing Extension Partnership competitions in twelve states. The White House, as detailed in a&nbsp; new report , is also launching a&nbsp; Supply Chain Innovation Initiative &nbsp; focused on building public-private partnerships to strengthen the small U.S. manufacturers that anchor the nation&rsquo;s supply chains. More: White House Press Release Sens. Coons, Graham, Gillibrand, Ayotte and Baldwin introduce bipartisan bill to designate &lsquo;Manufacturing Universities&rsquo; U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), who leads the Manufacturing Jobs for America campaign, Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.), Kelly Ayotte (R-N.H.), and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) introduced bipartisan legislation to help schools strengthen their engineering programs and meet the growing demands of 21st century manufacturing. The bill would designate 25 universities as &lsquo;Manufacturing Universities&rsquo; and provide incentives to better align educational offerings with the needs of modern manufacturers. The incentives would be used to bolster universities&rsquo; efforts to focus on manufacturing engineering and curricula specifically related to targeted industries. 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