Christopher A. Coons

Electoral integrity

Criminal justice

Fiscal policy

Healthcare

Education

Economy and labor

Environment and energy

Immigration

National security and foreign policy

Civil rights and liberties

Social policy

Technology and data

Civil liberties and government power

Government accountability and transparency

Infrastructure and public investment

Coons co-sponsored S. 4528, a bill to provide for the long-term improvement of Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Coons spoke on the Senate floor on tax day about the Direct File Act, a bill he is cosponsoring with Senator Elizabeth Warren that would establish a government program allowing Americans to file their taxes quickly, simply, and for free.

Coons co-sponsored S. 4202, a bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program.

Coons co-sponsored S. 4202, a bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program.

Coons joined Mr. Young and Mr. Banks as a cosponsor of S. Res. 644, a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Coach Louis Leo "Lou" Holtz.

Coons submitted Senate Resolution 644 to honor the life and legacy of Coach Louis Leo "Lou" Holtz.

Coons co-sponsored S. 4068, the America's Call to Improving Opportunities Now (ACTION) for National Service Act, which seeks to expand AmeriCorps participation and establish the Corporation for National and Community Service as a Cabinet-level agency.

Coons co-sponsored S. 4068, a bill to establish an AmeriCorps Administration to carry out national and volunteer service programs and expand participation in such programs.

Coons joined Senator Reed and other colleagues in introducing S. 4068, the ACTION for National Service Act, which proposes expanding national service opportunities to 1 million positions within 10 years and elevating the Corporation for National and Community Service to Cabinet-level status.

Coons spoke on the Senate floor about the human and strategic costs of the war in Iran, expressing concern about the lack of clarity from the Trump administration regarding the scope, mission, duration, and cost of the conflict, and noting that Americans in the region face harm with no clear evacuation plan.

Coons co-sponsored Senate Resolution 626 to designate March 6, 2026, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day."

Coons co-sponsored S. Res. 626, a resolution designating March 6, 2026, as "National Speech and Debate Education Day."

Coons co-sponsored Senate Resolution 622 expressing support for the designation of February 21 through February 28, 2026, as "National FFA Week" and recognizing the National FFA Organization's role in developing leaders and celebrating the 50th anniversary of Alaska's state FFA association.

Paul Amdt. No. 4272

Motion to Table Lee Amdt. No. 4236

Motion to Table Lee Amdt. No. 4234

Motion to Table Lee Amdt. No. 4286

Sanders Amdt. No. 4290

Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: Merkley Amdt. No. 4287

H.R. 7148, as Amended

Coons thanked the chair and vice chair of the Appropriations Committee (Senators Collins and Murray), Senator McConnell, and numerous staff members for their work on the appropriations process, and stated he was proud to deliver more than $150 million in appropriations for Delaware.

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to H.R. 7148

Motion to Invoke Cloture on the Motion to Proceed to S. 3627

Motion to Invoke Cloture: H.R. 6938

H.R. 6938

Is the Point of Order Well Taken Re: To the Privilege Status of S.J. Res. 98

Coons co-sponsored S. 3631, a bill to allocate funds for local law enforcement grant programs, and S. 3632, a bill to amend the Internal Revenue Code to provide credits for renewable chemicals production.

Motion to Proceed to S.J. Res. 84

Motion to Invoke Cloture: Motion to Proceed to H.R. 6938

Motion to Discharge S.J.Res. 98

Confirmation: Alexander C. Van Hook, of Louisiana, to be U.S. District Judge for the Western District of Louisiana

Motion to Proceed to S.J.Res. 86

Confirmation: Joshua Simmons, of Virginia, to be General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency

Confirmation: Sara Bailey, of Texas, to be Director of National Drug Control Policy

Confirmation: Keith Bass, of Texas, to be an Assistant Secretary of Defense

Coons co-sponsored S. Res. 547, a resolution expressing unwavering support for the United States-Japan alliance in response to political, economic and military pressure by the People's Republic of China.

Coons co-submitted Senate Resolution 547 expressing unwavering support for the United States-Japan alliance in response to political, economic and military pressure by the People's Republic of China.

Coons joined Mr. Welch and fifteen other senators as a cosponsor of S. Res. 483, a resolution honoring the extraordinary life, leadership, and legacy of Dr. Jane Goodall.

Coons commemorated the visit to the United States of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and noted his receipt of the Templeton Prize and Congressional Gold Medal for his work fostering ecumenical dialogue and advocating for care of the environment.

Coons co-sponsored Senate Resolution 483 honoring Dr. Jane Goodall's life, leadership, and legacy.

Coons co-sponsored S. Res. 463, a resolution expressing condemnation of the Chinese Communist Party's persecution of religious minority groups and reaffirming the United States' commitment to promote religious freedom and tolerance.

Coons co-sponsored Senate Resolution 463 expressing condemnation of the Chinese Communist Party's persecution of religious minority groups and the detention of Pastor "Ezra" Jin Mingri.

Coons stated that he would vote no on proceeding to take up the House Defense bill because the Federal Government is currently shut down due to disagreements over expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits and because recent administrative actions have destroyed trust necessary for the Senate to function.

Coons requested that the names of the Senators from Maryland, Delaware, and Michigan be added as cosponsors of S. 398, a bill to transfer and limit Executive Branch authority to suspend or restrict the entry of a class of aliens.

Coons stated on the Senate floor that he would not vote to keep the government open due to disagreements over healthcare policy, including concerns about tariffs on prescription medications, cuts to health insurance subsidies, and reductions in funding for the National Institutes of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Coons co-sponsored Senate Resolution 409 recognizing the 74th anniversary of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States and the Philippines.

Coons co-sponsored Senate Amendment 3359, which proposed modifications to the Arms Export Control Act to include Taiwan in various certification and reporting requirements for military equipment transfers.

Coons co-sponsored an amendment to S. 2296 that would increase loan limits for small manufacturers in the defense industrial base through Small Business Administration loan programs.

Coons co-sponsored Senate Resolution 314 to designate July as "National Anti-Counterfeiting and Consumer Education and Awareness Month."

Coons spoke on the Senate floor regarding an incident in which Senator Alex Padilla was thrown to the ground and handcuffed after identifying himself as a Senator while attempting to ask a question of Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem in Los Angeles.

Coons requested that the name of Senator Schiff from California be added as a cosponsor of S. 44, a bill to direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for placement in the United States Capitol.

Coons requested that the name of Senator Gallego from Arizona be added as a cosponsor of S. 44, a bill to direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to procure a statue of Benjamin Franklin for placement in the United States Capitol.

Coons co-sponsored S. 1801, a bill to facilitate the development of a whole-of-government strategy for nuclear cooperation and nuclear exports.

Coons co-sponsored Senate Resolution 218, which condemns any acceptance of presidential aircraft or other substantial gifts from a foreign government.

Coons co-sponsored S. Res. 218, S. Res. 219, and S. Res. 220.

Coons co-sponsored Senate Resolution 122 recognizing the contributions of AmeriCorps members and alumni and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers.