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Christopher A. Coons

Democratic · U.S. Senate · DE

Christopher A. Coons is a Democratic U.S. senator from DE. Christopher A. Coons serves as Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations Subcommittee on Department of Defense. Christopher A. Coons has served in Congress since 2010. Paper Trail tracks organization-affiliated PAC contributions, committee assignments, legislation, and documented organization connections associated with this member.

Congressional data updated Sep 10, 2026
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At a Glance

Highlights from available records. Missing information does not mean an activity did not occur.

Current committee assignments

19

Distinct linked committees and subcommittees in the available membership records.

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Federal Election Commission

Campaign Financial Summary

FEC campaign totals are tied to this politician’s verified candidate ID and authorized committees. Contributions received are separate from independent expenditures and other outside spending.

2025–2026 cycle

FEC-reported campaign totals

FEC candidate record ↗
Receipt completeness is not yet available. Treat itemized totals as partial.
Total raised$4,168,081
Total spent$1,559,897
Candidate loansNot reported
Authorized-committee transfersNot reported
Cash on handNot reported
Debts owedNot reported
Total contributionsNot reported
IndividualsNot reported
Receipt categories and non-individual contributors
Party committees—
Other political committees—
Candidate contributions$0
Total loans—
Other federal receipts—
Operating-expense offsets—
Refunded individual contributions—

Itemized non-individual receipts

These Schedule A records exclude individual contributors and memo-only rows. They are categorized from immutable FEC committee IDs and metadata. Summary totals also include unitemized receipts, transfers, loans and adjustments, so this itemized subtotal is not expected to equal total raised.

No itemized non-individual receipts are available for this cycle.

2023–2024 cycle

FEC-reported campaign totals

FEC candidate record ↗
6 of 53 FEC receipt pages imported0 of 1 authorized committees complete · 100 Schedule A records stored. Itemized totals below are partial and will rise as the import continues.
Total raised$1,749,728
Total spent$1,385,630
Candidate loansNot reported
Authorized-committee transfersNot reported
Cash on handNot reported
Debts owedNot reported
Total contributionsNot reported
Individuals$1,055,487
Receipt categories and non-individual contributors
Party committees$0
Other political committees$536,200
Candidate contributions$0
Total loans—
Other federal receipts—
Operating-expense offsets$2,705
Refunded individual contributions$2,671

Itemized non-individual receipts

These Schedule A records exclude individual contributors and memo-only rows. They are categorized from immutable FEC committee IDs and metadata. Summary totals also include unitemized receipts, transfers, loans and adjustments, so this itemized subtotal is not expected to equal total raised.

PACs$26,000
Other political committees$6,600
Organizations$3,798
IMPACTPACs · C00348607 · 2 receiptsParent organization awaiting reviewPAC - Qualified$10,000
COONS LEADERSHIP FUNDOther political committees · C00848432 · 1 receipt$6,600
BREAD FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. PAC (AKA BREAD FINANCIAL PAC)PACs · C00551812 · 1 receiptParent organization awaiting reviewPAC - Qualified$5,000
AMALGAMATED BANKOrganizations · 1 receipt$3,798
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION FOR JUSTICE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (AAJ PAC)PACs · C00024521 · 1 receiptReviewed parent: American Association for JusticePAC - Qualified$3,000
INDEPENDENCE BLUE CROSS LLC PACPACs · C00450056 · 1 receiptParent organization awaiting reviewPAC - Qualified$2,500
NEXTERA ENERGY, INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEPACs · C00064774 · 2 receiptsParent organization awaiting reviewPAC - Qualified$2,000
VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (VPAC)PACs · C00468660 · 1 receiptParent organization awaiting reviewPAC - Qualified$2,000
REGIONS FINANCIAL CORPORATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEPACs · C00432252 · 1 receiptParent organization awaiting reviewPAC - Qualified$1,500

Canonical FEC Schedule A receipts

FEC-Identified PAC Contributions

Net itemized PAC receipts

$02025–2026 cycle

Gross itemized PAC receipts

$0Before refunds and offsets

Refunds / offsets

$0

Largest identified PAC

None recorded

This replaces the older recipient-side PAC estimate. Every row comes from the candidate campaign’s Schedule A filings and is identified by FEC committee ID. Parent organizations appear only after review; names never create the link.

No itemized PAC receipts are currently available for this cycle.

Institutional position

Current Committee Assignments

Vice Chair
Senate Select Committee on EthicsExplore committee →
Ranking MemberSubcommittee
Senate Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Department of DefenseExplore committee →
Ranking MemberSubcommittee
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations: Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity PolicyExplore committee →
Subcommittee
Senate Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the LawExplore committee →
Senate Committee on Foreign RelationsExplore committee →
Subcommittee
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations: Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health PolicyExplore committee →
Subcommittee
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations: Subcommittee on State Department and USAID Management, International Operations, and Bilateral International DevelopmentExplore committee →
Subcommittee
Senate Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Financial Services and General GovernmentExplore committee →
Subcommittee
Senate Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Crime and CounterterrorismExplore committee →
Subcommittee
Senate Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Intellectual PropertyExplore committee →
Subcommittee
Senate Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Energy and Water DevelopmentExplore committee →
Senate Committee on the JudiciaryExplore committee →
Subcommittee
Senate Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related AgenciesExplore committee →
Subcommittee
Senate Committee on Foreign Relations: Subcommittee on Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental PolicyExplore committee →
Subcommittee
Senate Committee on the Judiciary: Subcommittee on Border Security and ImmigrationExplore committee →
Subcommittee
Senate Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on State, Foreign Operations, and Related ProgramsExplore committee →
Senate Committee on Small Business and EntrepreneurshipExplore committee →
Subcommittee
Senate Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related AgenciesExplore committee →
Senate Committee on AppropriationsExplore committee →

Paper Trail legislation records

Sponsored & Cosponsored Measures by Topic

HealthScience & Technology
S. 1816 — Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act of 2025

Cosponsor · Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act of 2025 This bill establishes several requirements and standards relating to prior authorization processes under Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. Specifically, MA plans must (1) establish an electronic prior authorization program that meets specified standards; (2) annually submit to the CMS for publication specified prior authorization information, including the percentage of requests approved and the average response time; and (3) meet other standards, as set by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), relating to the quality and timeliness of prior authorization determinations. The CMS and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology must publish on the CMS' website a report that analyzes the information received from MA plans, the feasibility of implementing real-time decision making with respect to prior authorization requests, and the impact of decisions that are made using artificial intelligence on patient access.

EnergyEnvironment
S. 93 — Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2025

Cosponsor · Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Amendments Act of 2025 This bill extends through FY2030 and modifies the Harmful Algal Bloom and Hypoxia Research and Control Act to address algal blooms and hypoxia (deficiency of oxygen) in U. S. marine, estuarine, and freshwater systems. Harmful algal blooms are high concentrations of algae that may create nuisance or toxic conditions that are harmful to humans, animals, aquatic ecosystems, and the economy.

Congressional Service History
Senate · DE

Jan 3, 2021 – Jan 3, 2027 · Democratic

Senate · DE

Jan 6, 2015 – Jan 3, 2021 · Democratic

Senate · DE

Nov 15, 2010 – Jan 3, 2015 · Democratic

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