Chris Coons: “Second, the bill contains nothing to encourage the innovation that our patent system is designed to support.”

They would undermine our country’s competitiveness, erode our scientific ecosystem, increase unwanted bureaucracy, enable corruption, and perpetuate uncertainty across our local communities.

Delawareans work hard, but too many are struggling to afford essentials, and President Trump’s policies are making the situation worse.

“We owe an enormous debt to the Afghans who supported U.S. forces during their 20-year mission in Afghanistan,” said Senator Coons.

In our race to stay at the forefront of the global economy, we must ensure the next generation can afford to gain the skills they need for the jobs and economy of the future.