Christopher A. Coons

What they've actually done about it

Each commitment below is something this senator has publicly said they would pursue, followed by the concrete record on it: bills they authored or cosponsored, floor speeches they gave. We describe the record — we don't grade it.

• Immigration

  Support Afghanistan TPS

  To provide Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for eligible individuals from Afghanistan, offering a measure of stability and protection.

  Where it stands: Senator Coons sponsored the Afghanistan TPS Act of 2026 (S.XXX), which was introduced on 2026-08-06 and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, indicating active legislative effort.

  On the record: 3 bills

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  • Bill authoredAfghanistan TPS Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-06
  • Bill authoredLocally Led Development and Humanitarian Response ActLatest action 2024-03-20
  • Bill cosponsoredA bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.Latest action 2026-06-17
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “immigration afghanistan tps”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on coons.senate.gov
• Immigration

  Align Immigration with AI Leadership

  To require a strategy to align immigration-related policies with the national interest in ensuring United States leadership and dominance in artificial intelligence and in strengthening the broader innovation ecosystem.

  Where it stands: Senator Coons sponsored a bill on 2026-08-06, titled 'A bill to require a strategy to align immigration-related policies with the national interest in ensuring United States leadership and dominance in artificial intelligence and in strengthening the broader ecosystem of scientific, technological, and entrepreneurial innovation, while protecting national security', which directly addresses the promise and is currently referred to committee.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredArtificial Intelligence and Innovation Talent ActLatest action 2026-08-06
  • Bill authoredA resolution affirming the critical importance of preserving the United States' advantage in artificial intelligence and ensuring that the United States achieves and maintains artificial intelligence dominance.Latest action 2025-11-06
  • Bill authoredA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the United States Agency for International Development is essential for advancing the national security interests of the United States.Latest action 2025-02-03
  • Bill authoredA bill to suspend the collection of income taxes and related interest and penalties from United States nationals who are unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad and to reimburse such nationals for any penalties paid during such a detention.Latest action 2022-12-20
  • Bill authoredA resolution expressing the sense of the Senate that the activities of Russian national Yevgeniy Prigozhin and his affiliated entities pose a threat to the national interests and national security of the United States and allies and partners of the United States around the world.Latest action 2021-02-03
  • Bill cosponsoredPEARL ActLatest action 2026-08-06
  • Bill cosponsoredTAP Promotion ActLatest action 2026-02-26
  • Bill authoredMilitary Learning for Credit Act of 2025Latest action 2026-03-18
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “immigration align immigration leadership”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on coons.senate.gov
• Technology

  FERC Cybersecurity & Quantum Computing

  To require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to consider cybersecurity risks stemming from quantum computers in its regulatory framework.

  Where it stands: Sponsored a bill on 2026-08-06 directing FERC to address cybersecurity and quantum-computing risks to the grid; pending before the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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  • Bill authoredQuantum-GUARD Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-06
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “technology ferc cybersecurity quantum computing”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on coons.senate.gov
• Technology

  Promote Biomanufacturing Excellence

  To support and incentivize the growth and innovation of biomanufacturing capabilities within the United States.

  Where it stands: Senator Coons sponsored the 'Biomanufacturing Excellence Act of 2025' and cosponsored the 'Biosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act of 2026', both of which are pending in committee.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredBiomanufacturing Excellence Act of 2025Latest action 2025-11-18
  • Bill authoredExpanding Partnerships for Innovation and Competitiveness ActLatest action 2024-07-08
  • Bill cosponsoredBiosecurity Modernization and Innovation Act of 2026Latest action 2026-01-29
  • Bill authoredExpanding Partnerships for Innovation and Competitiveness ActLatest action 2025-04-01
  • Bill authoredNational Manufacturing Guard ActLatest action 2021-03-18
  • Bill cosponsoredAdvancing Quantum Manufacturing Act of 2025Latest action 2025-04-08
  • Bill authoredArtificial Intelligence and Innovation Talent ActLatest action 2026-08-06
  • Bill authoredA resolution commending the American Chemical Society on the occasion of its 150th anniversary and recognizing its many years of service to the United States.Latest action 2026-04-29
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “technology promote biomanufacturing excellence”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on coons.senate.gov
• Environment

  Advance Carbon Dioxide Removal

  To establish policies and programs that accelerate the development and deployment of technologies for carbon dioxide removal to combat climate change.

  Where it stands: Senator Coons sponsored the 'Carbon Dioxide Removal Leadership Act of 2026' (S.XXXX) which was introduced on 2026-07-29 and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, making it a live, pending bill in the current Congress.

  On the record: 15 bills · 1 speech

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredCarbon Dioxide Removal Leadership Act of 2026Latest action 2026-07-29
  • Bill authoredFederal Carbon Dioxide Removal Leadership Act of 2022Latest action 2022-07-28
  • Bill authoredFederal Carbon Dioxide Removal Leadership Act of 2024Latest action 2024-01-18
  • Bill authoredConcrete and Asphalt Innovation Act of 2025Latest action 2025-03-13
  • Bill authoredConcrete and Asphalt Innovation Act of 2023Latest action 2023-12-07
  • Bill authoredSafer Choice Program Authorization Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-02
  • Bill authoredA resolution honoring Dr. Jane Goodall and her legacy as an ethologist, conservationist, and activist.Latest action 2025-11-10
  • Bill authoredA resolution honoring Dr. Jane Goodall and her legacy as an ethologist, conservationist, and activist.Latest action 2024-03-21
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “environment advance carbon dioxide removal”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on coons.senate.gov
• Economy

  Improve Bankruptcy Administration

  To enact reforms aimed at enhancing the efficiency, transparency, and fairness of bankruptcy administration processes.

  Where it stands: Senator Coons sponsored the Bankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025, which became Public Law No: 119-76.

  On the record: 23 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredBankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025Latest action 2025-08-08
  • Bill authoredBankruptcy Administration Improvement Act of 2025Latest action 2026-02-06
  • Bill cosponsoredBankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act of 2026Latest action 2026-08-10
  • Bill authoredJustice for ALS Veterans Act of 2023Latest action 2023-05-11
  • Bill authoredESCRA ActLatest action 2026-03-19
  • Bill authoredA 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.Latest action 2024-12-11
  • Bill cosponsoredOutcomes-Based Financing (OBF) for Students ActLatest action 2026-06-24
  • Bill cosponsoredAmerica's Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coins ActLatest action 2025-07-14
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “economy improve bankruptcy administration”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on coons.senate.gov
• Defense

  Ensure Responsible AI in Defense

  To establish frameworks for the responsible development and use of artificial intelligence within the Department of Defense and other national security contexts.

  Where it stands: Senator Coons sponsored the 'Responsible Artificial Intelligence Defense Act of 2026' (S. 4567), which was introduced on 2026-06-08 and is currently referred to the Committee on Armed Services.

  On the record: 25 bills

  See the 8 records behind this

  • Bill authoredResponsible Artificial Intelligence Defense Act of 2026Latest action 2026-06-08
  • Bill authoredJustice for ALS Veterans Act of 2023Latest action 2023-05-11
  • Bill cosponsoredFast Tracking European Investment in Ukraine’s Defense ActLatest action 2026-07-30
  • Bill cosponsoredA bill to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to designate Haiti for temporary protected status.Latest action 2026-06-17
  • Bill cosponsoredMACV–SOG Congressional Gold Medal ActLatest action 2025-06-05
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution acknowledging and apologizing for the mistreatment of, and discrimination against, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals who served the United States in the uniformed services, the Foreign Service, and the Federal civil service and committing to the pursuit of equal rights, protections, and respect for all LGBT servicemembers and Federal civil servants.Latest action 2026-06-11
  • Bill cosponsoredA resolution recognizing the United States-Philippines alliance on the 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations, the 75th anniversary of the Mutual Defense Treaty between the United States of America and the Republic of the Philippines, and the 10th anniversary of the landmark arbitral award upholding Manila's sovereignty against escalating aggression and lawfare by the People's Republic of China in the South China Sea.Latest action 2026-06-08
  • Bill cosponsoredWWII Nurses Congressional Gold Medal ActLatest action 2025-06-26
  • Their bills on Congress.gov
  • Congressional Record: “defense ensure responsible defense”
  • Floor video on C-SPAN
  • Statements on coons.senate.gov

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