WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * In fiery questioning, Senator Coons attacks Trump, DOGE, Senate Republicans for cuts to medical research in Appropriations Hearing WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) took President Trump, Elon Musk and DOGE, and his Republican colleagues to task today for their brutal cuts to medical research that threaten to take away hope from millions of Americans. His remarks came during emotio  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Delaware, issued the following floor remarks on May 1, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to condemn this administration's harmful and illegal efforts to gut the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Let's be clear. This is a direct attack on rural families, veterans, caregivers, and children, including thousands of Delawarea  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Coons condemns President Trump's disastrous first 100 days in speech on Senate floor WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) delivered a floor speech tonight criticizing President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office, describing a period marked by weakened global alliances, harsh cuts to foreign aid, and an overhaul of key federal agencies. Today marks the 100th day of Pres  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Coons, Cassidy, colleagues introduce legislation to help Americans better plan for retirement WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), and Susan Collins (R-Maine) reintroduced legislation to enhance Americans' retirement security by ensuring they have the information they need to make more informed decisions about when to begin claim  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Coons, Tillis, colleagues introduce bipartisan, bicameral bill to foster American innovation by modernizing the Patent Trial and Appeal Board WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), and Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) reintroduced the Promoting and Respecting Economically Vital American Innovation Leadership (PREVAIL) Act today. The PREVAIL Ac  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Coons, Tillis, colleagues introduce bipartisan, bicameral legislation to restore American innovation WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), a member of the Judiciary Committee's Intellectual Property Subcommittee, and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Intellectual Property, reintroduced the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act (PERA). This bip  more