WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Delaware's Congresswoman McBride Denounces Trump Administration's Illegal Cuts to Library Funding on House Floor WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) took to the House floor to condemn the Trump Administration's illegal dismantling of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) -- an action that has halted vital federal support for libraries across the country, inclu  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Senator Coons joins Andy Beshear podcast to talk chickens, faith, and getting started in local government WILMINGTON, Del. - In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) joined Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear for an interview on the Andy Beshear Podcast. They discussed Senator Coons' background and how his faith informs his Democratic values and public service, as well as his wo  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on May 6, 2025: * * * Rep. McBride Second to Sign Discharge Petition to Force Vote on the Protecting Medicaid and SNAP Act WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) became the second House Democrat to sign a discharge petition to force an up-or-down vote on the Hands Off Medicaid and SNAP Act -- legislation that would block any cuts to Medicaid and food assistance programs under the Hous  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. McBride Stands with 1,000 Postal Workers in Delaware Against Efforts to Privatize the USPS Washington, D.C. -- Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) took to the House floor to oppose the Trump Administration's push to privatize the United States Postal Service (USPS), warning of the harm such a move would cause to working families, veterans, and rural communities in Delaware and across the country.  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Delaware, issued the following floor remarks on May 6, 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, this week's travel delays and cancelations are frustrating millions, but behind the headlines is a deeper issue: a national shortage of air traffic controllers, pushing a vital workforce to the brink. I recently toured the Philadelphia International Airp  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Delaware, issued the following floor remarks on May 6, 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, the United States Postal Service isn't just a convenience. It is a constitutional promise. For more than two centuries, the USPS has connected every corner of this country, delivering prescriptions to seniors, paychecks to workers, and ballots to voters.  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Coons grills FBI Director Kash Patel over firing of FBI officers for investigations of January 6 rioters WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) questioned FBI Director Kash Patel at a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing today, where he confronted Patel about the circumstances behind seemingly politically-motivated firings and whether the FBI had taken disciplinary actions agai  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Coons statement on UD President Assanis WILMINGTON, Del. - U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) issued the following statement after University of Delaware President Dennis Assanis announced he would step down as president effective June 30th: "President Dennis Assanis is a scientific leader himself, a patent holder and innovator, and a transformational leader for the University of Delawar  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Coons statement on violence between India and Pakistan WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) issued the following statement in response to increasing military action between India and Pakistan in the disputed region of Kashmir: "Since the devastating terrorist attack that killed 25 civilians in Kashmir last month, I have been following the escalating tensions and military excha  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Coons, colleagues urge Trump to press for immediate resumption of humanitarian aid to Gaza and return to Israel-Gaza hostage and ceasefire negotiations WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.), along with Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Jack Reed (D-R.I.), Mark Warner (D-Va.), and Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) led a letter of 25 Democratic senators to President Trump in advance o  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Coons, Tillis introduce bipartisan resolution supporting Romania and Moldova amid Russian interference WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) introduced a resolution yesterday expressing support for Romania and Moldova as both countries work to combat Russian interference ahead of upcoming elections. The resolution commends Romania and Moldova for their  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Coons, Booker, colleagues demand DOJ reverse cancellation of hundreds of public safety grants WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.) as well as nearly 30 other Democratic senators urged Attorney General Pam Bondi and Deputy Assistant Attorney General Maureen Henneberg to reverse the abrupt cancellation of hundreds of public safety grants that serve crime  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Coons, Curtis introduce bipartisan legislation to help small businesses bring new technologies to market WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and John Curtis (R-Utah) today introduced legislation that would help innovative small businesses commercialize their technologies. The Research Advancing to Market Production (RAMP) for Innovators Act updates the SBIR/STTR programs--oft  more