Chris Coons

The INFORM Consumers Act was an important step forward.

I'm concerned we're not doing enough to counter this theft, to impose costs on the beneficiaries.

I also remain concerned about unresolved issues around the scope of eligible subject matter or patentability.

These counterfeit products can be unsafe and harm consumers.

The threats to our economic leadership and our innovation ecosystem aren't just from China.

Brazen trade, secret theft, and economic espionage by China is well documented.

America's leadership on the global stage depends on our ability to foster and protect innovation and creativity, both at home and abroad.

Trade secret theft has touched my own State of Delaware.

We need to change the narrative about American intellectual property but we also need to change the trajectory, coordination, enforcement, and taking the initiative.

Innovation is a key driver for our competitiveness and our national security.

China has increasingly used legal processes to unseat America as the world's economic and innovation leader.

China has been trying now for decades to unseat America as the world's innovation superpower.

In 2021, four-fifths of all counterfeit goods entering the United States originated in China.

I am frankly thrilled that you are leading this department at this critical time.

The Housing Choice Voucher Program... is a significant, robust, and critical tool for the department.

In no area of transportation do I think your phrase in your opening statement, decades of disinvestment, is it more real than in our rail infrastructure.

I appreciate your continued work to implement the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which is benefiting the State of every Senator.

I will lead the letter endorsing Amtrak's $3.65 billion request to ensure robust funding of the Northeast Corridor and our national network.

The Housing Choice Voucher Program... is a significant, robust, and critical tool for the department.

I am frankly thrilled that you are leading this department at this critical time.

In no area of transportation do I think your phrase in your opening statement, decades of disinvestment, is it more real than in our rail infrastructure.

I appreciate your continued work to implement the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which is benefiting the State of every Senator.

I will lead the letter endorsing Amtrak's $3.65 billion request to ensure robust funding of the Northeast Corridor and our national network.

Senator Graham and I have worked to increase and sustain funding through this subcommittee over many years.

This legislation would fund new public-private partnerships for the long-term management of protected and conserved areas.