Dr. Mike Katz for U.S. Senate

As the Senate enters a quiet weekend session, Sen. Coons has four bills introduced in March 2026 — S. 4144 (credit repair), S. 4145 (copyright/open law), S. 4089 (Blue Envelope Act), and S. 4011 (tropical forest conservation) — none of which have received a hearing, a markup, or publicly announced cosponsors. Combined with S. 3891 (ICE Accountability Act), now stalled for six weeks in Judiciary, Coons' recent legislative output reflects a pattern of introduction without follow-through. This is notable for a senior senator sitting on three major committees (Appropriations, Foreign Relations, Judiciary) who should have the relationships and seniority to move legislation.

⚡ KATZ CONTRAST POINT: Dr. Katz's record in the Delaware State Senate demonstrates a focus on legislation that actually passes — including the Brandywine Valley National Scenic Byway Act (SB 241), DHIN restructuring, and live-streaming of the State Senate (SR 14). Dr. Katz believes voters deserve a senator who delivers results, not press releases. Per his government reform record (SB 61 on term limits, SB 141 on lobby reform), Dr. Katz has consistently prioritized accountability and follow-through over political posturing.

● TALKING POINTS

Coons has introduced five bills since February — zero have received a hearing or markup. That's not legislating, that's press release politics.
Dr. Katz passed real legislation in the Delaware State Senate: scenic byway preservation, government transparency through live-streaming, DHIN restructuring into a self-sufficient public-private partnership.
After 16 years in the Senate, Coons sits on three of the most powerful committees in Congress. If he can't move his own bills, what exactly is he doing for Delaware?
Delaware needs a senator who solves problems, not one who introduces bills to check a box and moves on.

Sources: Congress.gov — S. 4144  ·  Congress.gov — S. 4145  ·  Congress.gov — S. 4089↑ INDEX

DEFENSE & PENTAGON

Defense Appropriations / FY2027 Budget / DOGE

FY2027 Defense Budget Hearing Series — Weekend Recess; Coons' Anti-DOGE Messaging Enters Second Weekend Cycle

The Senate Defense Appropriations Subcommittee is in weekend recess after completing its first full week of FY2027 budget hearings. Ranking Member Coons used the week to build a sustained public narrative that DOGE-driven DOD civilian workforce reductions constitute a 'national security crisis' and threaten military readiness, including at installations like Dover AFB. Hearings are expected to resume Monday or Tuesday with additional service-branch-specific testimony. Coons' messaging has focused almost exclusively on opposing workforce cuts rather than articulating a positive vision for defense spending priorities or force structure.

⚡ KATZ CONTRAST POINT: Dr. Katz supports strong defense and Commander-in-Chief authority (per his veterans and defense platform). He believes the real threat to military readiness is not responsible efficiency reviews but decades of bureaucratic bloat that Coons has enabled. Per Dr. Katz's platform calling for fiscal responsibility and his Delaware State Senate legislation establishing an independent council to restructure state government, he supports applying similar discipline to federal agencies — including the Pentagon — to ensure every defense dollar maximizes warfighter capability.

● TALKING POINTS

Coons frames every efficiency effort as a crisis — but after 16 years, he's never proposed his own plan to cut Pentagon waste.
Dr. Katz supports strong defense spending focused on warfighter readiness — not protecting bureaucratic bloat.
As a former Delaware State Senator, Dr. Katz authored legislation to create an independent council to restructure and reorganize state government. He believes the same discipline should apply at the federal level.
Dover AFB is critical to national security. Dr. Katz supports full funding for its mission — and ensuring taxpayer dollars aren't wasted on administrative overhead.

Sources: Senate Appropriations Committee  ·  C-SPAN↑ INDEX

Military Construction / Delaware

Dover AFB FY2027 Military Construction — Weekend Document Review Window

With the first week of FY2027 hearings concluded, military construction budget justification documents for Dover Air Force Base should now be available for staff review. Dover AFB, home to the 436th and 512th Airlift Wings and the nation's only East Coast aerial port of embarkation, is a critical Delaware defense asset. Staff should pull specific MILCON line items for Dover from the FY2027 budget justification books submitted to the Appropriations Committee and compare them against FY2026 enacted levels. Any cuts or deferrals should be flagged immediately for campaign messaging.

⚡ KATZ CONTRAST POINT: Dr. Katz supports full funding for Dover AFB military construction and modernization, consistent with his platform's emphasis on sustaining a robust military force (per his veterans platform). Dover AFB is not just a national defense asset — it's a Delaware economic engine. Dr. Katz believes Delaware's senator should be fighting for Dover's future, not using it as a prop in partisan arguments about DOGE.

● TALKING POINTS

Dover AFB is Delaware's largest employer and a cornerstone of national defense. Its funding should be protected, period.
Dr. Katz supports Dover AFB modernization as both a national security priority and an economic lifeline for Delaware families.
Staff action: Pull FY2027 MILCON justification documents for Dover AFB and compare against FY2026 levels. Flag any shortfalls.

Sources: Senate Appropriations Committee  ·  Dover Air Force Base (official)↑ INDEX

Defense / Border Security

[STAFF VERIFY] Coons Statements on National Guard Border Deployment — No Confirmed Public Position Through Week Ending 3/21

Staff has been tracking whether Coons has issued any formal statement, floor remarks, committee questions, or social media posts regarding the Administration's expanded National Guard deployment authority for border security operations. As of Saturday evening, no confirmed Coons statement has been identified. His silence on this topic — while being vocal on nearly every other defense and civil liberties issue — is itself noteworthy and should continue to be monitored.

⚡ KATZ CONTRAST POINT: Dr. Katz supports secure borders and strong ICE enforcement (per his core platform positioning). He believes the National Guard deployment is a legitimate exercise of Commander-in-Chief authority to protect American sovereignty. Coons' silence suggests he is unwilling to either support border security or publicly oppose the troops — a political calculation, not leadership.

● TALKING POINTS

Sen. Coons has had plenty to say about DOGE and Pentagon civilians. Why is he silent on deploying the National Guard to secure our border?
Dr. Katz supports using every lawful tool — including National Guard deployment — to secure the border and enforce immigration law.
Leadership means taking positions on hard issues. Silence on border security is a position — it's the wrong one.
Staff: Continue monitoring Coons press, social media, and floor statements for any border security comments.

Sources: Coons Senate website  ·  C-SPAN↑ INDEX

RECENT LEGISLATION

Consumer Protection / Banking

S. 4144 — Credit Repair Organizations Act Amendments — Three Days in Banking Committee, No Cosponsors

Coons introduced S. 4144 on March 19 to amend the Credit Repair Organizations Act with additional protections against harmful industry practices. The bill has been referred to the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee. No cosponsors have been announced and no hearing has been scheduled. The bill's regulatory approach — adding new federal mandates on the credit repair industry — is consistent with Coons' broader pattern of expanding government oversight as a first-order solution.

⚡ KATZ CONTRAST POINT: Dr. Katz supports consumer protection but believes excessive regulation stifles the small businesses and entrepreneurs that help working families rebuild their financial lives. Per his economy platform, Dr. Katz advocates for policies that 'alleviate regulatory burdens on small businesses' while ensuring accountability. The right approach is targeted enforcement of existing fraud statutes, not new layers of bureaucratic compliance costs.

● TALKING POINTS

Consumer fraud should be prosecuted aggressively under existing law — not used as an excuse to pile new regulations on small businesses.
Dr. Katz supports protecting consumers AND reducing regulatory burdens, per his economic platform focused on small business growth.
Coons's default answer is always more regulation. Delaware families need economic growth, not more red tape.

Sources: Congress.gov — S. 4144↑ INDEX

S. 4145 — Works Incorporated by Reference into Law (Copyright/Open Access) — Three Days in Judiciary, No Cosponsors

Coons introduced S. 4145 on March 19 to amend Title 17, U.S. Code, requiring that copyrighted works incorporated by reference into federal law be made publicly accessible. Referred to Judiciary Committee. No cosponsors announced. This is a niche transparency measure that aligns with open-government principles — an area where Coons and Katz may share some common ground, though the legislative approach differs.

⚡ KATZ CONTRAST POINT: Dr. Katz has a demonstrated record of government transparency legislation — including live-streaming the Delaware State Senate (SR 14) and open redistricting (SR 9). While the principle of making law accessible to citizens is sound, Dr. Katz's approach to transparency has been broader and more impactful than a niche copyright amendment. Coons' bill is a minor measure that does nothing to address the larger transparency and accountability failures in Washington.

● TALKING POINTS

Dr. Katz authored live-streaming of the Delaware State Senate and open redistricting reforms — real transparency, not niche copyright tweaks.
Government transparency shouldn't be an afterthought — it should be a governing philosophy. Dr. Katz has that record; Coons doesn't.
If Coons were serious about transparency, he'd support term limits and lobby reform — both of which Dr. Katz championed in Delaware.

Sources: Congress.gov — S. 4145↑ INDEX

Judiciary / Law Enforcement / Disability Rights

S. 4089 — Blue Envelope Act — Ten Days in Judiciary, No Action

Coons' Blue Envelope Act (S. 4089), introduced March 12, has now been in the Senate Judiciary Committee for ten days with no committee action, no hearing scheduled, and no publicly announced cosponsors. The bill would authorize DOJ grants for 'blue envelope' programs that help individuals with autism communicate with law enforcement during traffic stops. While the underlying concept has merit, the bill's stagnation raises questions about Coons' ability to build coalitions — even for bipartisan-friendly proposals.

⚡ KATZ CONTRAST POINT: As a physician, Dr. Katz understands the unique healthcare and communication challenges faced by individuals with autism and their families (per his healthcare platform emphasizing integration of mental health into healthcare systems). Dr. Katz supports practical solutions for first responder-community interactions — consistent with his first responders platform — but questions why Coons can't move even a modest bipartisan bill after a decade and a half in the Senate.

● TALKING POINTS

Protecting individuals with disabilities during law enforcement encounters is important. So why can't Coons get a single cosponsor after ten days?
Dr. Katz, as a physician, brings firsthand understanding of neurodevelopmental conditions. He supports practical, community-based solutions — not bills that die in committee.
Dr. Katz's first responders platform emphasizes supporting police, fire, and EMS with the tools and training they need to serve all members of the community.

Sources: Congress.gov — S. 4089↑ INDEX

Environment / Foreign Aid

S. 4011 — Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Reauthorization — No Movement, Entering Week 3

Coons' reauthorization of the 1998 Tropical Forest and Coral Reef Conservation Act (S. 4011), introduced March 5, remains in the Senate Foreign Relations Committee entering its third week with no new cosponsors, no hearing scheduled, and no committee action. The bill authorizes U.S. funding for international conservation programs. In an era of constrained budgets and domestic priorities, this bill's focus on sending American taxpayer dollars overseas for foreign environmental programs is a clear contrast point.

⚡ KATZ CONTRAST POINT: Dr. Katz supports environmental stewardship — as demonstrated by his authorship of Delaware's Brandywine Valley National Scenic Byway legislation (SB 241) — but believes taxpayer dollars should prioritize American communities first. Per his energy and environment platform, Dr. Katz advocates for science-based environmental policies that enhance America's global competitiveness, not foreign aid programs that lack accountability.

● TALKING POINTS

Coons wants to send taxpayer money to protect tropical forests overseas while Delaware's own beaches and waterways need investment.
Dr. Katz authored the Brandywine Valley National Scenic Byway Act to protect Delaware's natural landscapes. That's environmental leadership — at home.
In a time of trillion-dollar deficits, foreign conservation spending is a luxury we can't afford without strict accountability.

Sources: Congress.gov — S. 4011↑ INDEX

Immigration / Oversight

S. 3891 — ICE Accountability Act — Stalled in Judiciary Committee, Week 6

Coons' ICE Accountability Act (S. 3891), introduced February 12, enters its sixth week stalled in the Senate Judiciary Committee with no new cosponsors or committee action. The bill would impose additional reporting requirements and restrictions on ICE operations, effectively creating bureaucratic obstacles to immigration enforcement. The bill's total lack of traction — even among Democratic colleagues — suggests it was introduced primarily as a messaging vehicle rather than serious legislation.

⚡ KATZ CONTRAST POINT: Dr. Katz supports secure borders and strong ICE enforcement (per his core platform). He opposes S. 3891, which he views as an attempt to hamstring immigration enforcement through bureaucratic red tape. Rather than tying the hands of law enforcement officers doing dangerous work, Dr. Katz believes Congress should be providing ICE with the resources and authority it needs to enforce the law and protect American communities.

● TALKING POINTS

Six weeks, zero cosponsors — even Democrats won't sign onto Coons's plan to handcuff ICE.
Dr. Katz supports strong ICE enforcement and opposes legislation designed to obstruct immigration law enforcement.
Delawareans want secure borders and safe communities, not more bureaucratic obstacles for the men and women protecting them.
Coons introduced a bill to restrict ICE. Dr. Katz believes ICE should be empowered, not encumbered.

Sources: Congress.gov — S. 3891↑ INDEX

APPROPRIATIONS & DELAWARE FUNDING

Federal Funding / Delaware

[STAFF VERIFY] FY2026 Federal Funding Status — Continuing Resolution or Enacted Appropriations?

Staff should confirm the current status of FY2026 federal funding — whether the government is operating under a continuing resolution, an enacted omnibus, or individual minibus packages. If an omnibus or minibus was passed, verify what Delaware-specific earmarks or community project funding were secured by Coons and whether these have been publicly announced. If still under a CR, identify which Delaware programs or projects are being delayed or affected. This information is essential for messaging about Coons' effectiveness as a senior appropriator.

⚡ KATZ CONTRAST POINT: Dr. Katz supports fiscal responsibility and opposes the cycle of continuing resolutions and last-minute omnibus spending bills that prevent proper oversight of taxpayer dollars. Per his economy platform, he advocates for responsible budgeting that provides certainty for Delaware communities — not the dysfunction Coons has enabled for 16 years on the Appropriations Committee.

● TALKING POINTS

Coons sits on the Appropriations Committee. If the government is still running on a CR, that's a failure of his core job responsibility.
Dr. Katz supports fiscal discipline and transparent budgeting — the exact opposite of Washington's continuing resolution addiction.
Staff: Confirm FY2026 status and pull any Delaware-specific earmarks for contrast analysis.

Sources: Senate Appropriations Committee  ·  Congress.gov↑ INDEX

Veterans / Delaware / Healthcare

Veterans Affairs — Southern Delaware VA Facility Advocacy — Weekend Constituent Outreach Window

Coons continues to advocate for expanded VA healthcare services in southern Delaware, including support for a new outpatient specialty care facility serving veterans in Kent and Sussex counties. The weekend provides a constituent outreach window when veterans and military families may be more accessible for grassroots engagement. Staff should monitor whether Coons' office conducts any weekend town halls, veterans roundtables, or social media pushes on this topic.

⚡ KATZ CONTRAST POINT: Dr. Katz has called for an advanced VA medical facility in southern Delaware on his veterans platform, specifically citing the need for accessible care for veterans with mental health issues, TBI, PTSD, and service-connected physical health conditions in Kent and Sussex counties. As a physician with 40+ years in healthcare, Dr. Katz brings substantive clinical expertise to this issue that Coons simply cannot match. Dr. Katz believes this facility is overdue and that Coons has failed to deliver despite years of talk.

● TALKING POINTS

Dr. Katz has specifically called for an advanced VA medical facility in southern Delaware. Coons has talked about it. There's a difference.
As a physician, Dr. Katz understands what veterans with PTSD, TBI, and service-connected injuries actually need — not just politically convenient talking points.
Kent and Sussex County veterans deserve world-class care close to home. Dr. Katz has made this a campaign priority.
After 16 years, Coons still hasn't delivered a VA facility for southern Delaware. How much longer do veterans have to wait?

Sources: Coons Senate website  ·  VA.gov↑ INDEX

DELAWARE

Business Climate / Corporate Governance / Delaware Economy

UPDATED

ExxonMobil Texas Redomiciliation — Coons Enters Third Full Week Without Addressing Delaware's Eroding Business Climate

ExxonMobil's board-recommended redomiciliation from New Jersey to Texas — bypassing Delaware entirely — continues to reverberate as a signal that Delaware's longstanding position as America's premier state of incorporation is eroding. Delaware's franchise tax and Court of Chancery system have historically been among the state's greatest economic assets. Coons has now gone three full weeks without issuing any public statement, proposed legislation, or convened stakeholder meeting addressing this trend. His silence on a core Delaware economic issue is conspicuous for the state's senior senator.

⚡ KATZ CONTRAST POINT: Per his economy platform, Dr. Katz understands that Delaware's business-friendly environment is a critical economic engine — and that it must be actively defended, not taken for granted. His Delaware State Senate record includes legislation to repeal the state corporate income tax (SB 100) specifically to make Delaware more competitive for business investment and job creation. While Coons stays silent as major corporations bypass Delaware, Dr. Katz has a demonstrated record of fighting to keep Delaware competitive.

● TALKING POINTS

ExxonMobil chose Texas over Delaware. Three weeks later, Coons hasn't said a word. Does he even understand what's at stake?
Dr. Katz authored legislation to repeal Delaware's corporate income tax (SB 100) to keep Delaware competitive. That's proactive economic leadership.
Delaware's franchise tax and Court of Chancery are economic crown jewels. If we lose our corporate franchise advantage, working families pay the price.
Coons has been in the Senate for 16 years while Delaware's business climate has quietly eroded. Silence isn't a strategy.

Sources: Delaware News Journal  ·  Wall Street Journal↑ INDEX

Delaware Economy / Quality of Life

[STAFF VERIFY] Delaware Population and Outmigration Trends — 2025 Census Estimates

Staff should check whether updated Census Bureau population estimates or IRS migration data for Delaware have been released in March 2026. Recent trends have shown Delaware experiencing slower population growth compared to neighboring states and net outmigration of higher-income residents to states with lower tax burdens. If new data confirms continued outmigration, this supports the broader narrative that Delaware's quality of life and economic competitiveness are declining under current leadership.

⚡ KATZ CONTRAST POINT: Dr. Katz believes Delaware's declining competitiveness — reflected in outmigration trends and stagnant economic growth — is a direct consequence of failed leadership at both the state and federal levels. Per his economy platform, Dr. Katz supports tax reforms that spur economic growth, energy independence, and investment in workforce development to reverse these trends and make Delaware a state people move TO, not FROM.

● TALKING POINTS

People vote with their feet. If Delawareans are leaving for lower-tax, higher-opportunity states, that's an indictment of current leadership.
Dr. Katz supports tax reform, energy independence, and workforce development to make Delaware competitive again.
Staff: Pull latest Census and IRS migration data for Delaware. Compare to neighboring states (MD, PA, NJ).

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau  ·  IRS SOI Migration Data↑ INDEX

Government Reform / Delaware Jobs

[STAFF VERIFY] DOGE-Driven Federal Workforce Cuts — Delaware-Specific Impact Numbers

Coons has been among the most vocal Senate Democrats opposing DOGE-driven reductions-in-force across federal agencies. Delaware has a significant federal workforce presence, including at Dover AFB, the IRS facility in Wilmington, and various VA and federal agency offices. Staff should quantify Delaware-specific federal job impacts — both actual layoffs and voluntary separation incentives — to assess whether Coons' rhetoric matches reality or whether he is inflating the threat for political purposes.

⚡ KATZ CONTRAST POINT: Dr. Katz supports fiscal responsibility and government efficiency, consistent with his Delaware State Senate legislation establishing an independent council to restructure and reorganize state government. He believes responsible right-sizing of the federal workforce — with protections for mission-critical positions at installations like Dover AFB — is necessary to reduce waste and restore taxpayer confidence. Coons' blanket opposition to any efficiency measures reflects his commitment to the status quo, not to Delaware.

● TALKING POINTS

Dr. Katz supports protecting mission-critical federal jobs at Dover AFB and other vital Delaware installations while eliminating waste.
Coons opposes every efficiency measure. That's not leadership — it's defending bureaucratic bloat.
Dr. Katz authored legislation to restructure Delaware state government. He believes the federal government deserves the same discipline.
Staff: Quantify actual Delaware federal job losses vs. Coons's rhetoric. Are the numbers real or inflated?

Sources: Coons Senate website  ·  OPM FedScope↑ INDEX

FOREIGN POLICY & DIPLOMACY

War Powers / Iran / Foreign Relations

Iran War Powers Debate — Weekend Pause, No Floor Vote Scheduled; Coons Continues Push to Constrain Commander-in-Chief Authority

Coons remains a vocal supporter of Sen. Tim Kaine's War Powers Resolution aimed at restraining the President's ability to take military action against Iran without prior congressional authorization. No floor vote has been scheduled. Coons has framed this as a constitutional prerogative issue, but the practical effect would be to telegraph constraints on American military options to Iranian leadership — weakening deterrence at a critical moment in Middle East tensions.

⚡ KATZ CONTRAST POINT: Dr. Katz supports strong defense and Commander-in-Chief authority (per his core platform). He believes constraining the President's ability to respond to imminent threats from Iran — a state sponsor of terrorism actively pursuing nuclear weapons — is dangerous and signals weakness to our adversaries. Dr. Katz opposes efforts to tie the Commander-in-Chief's hands during a period of heightened geopolitical risk.

● TALKING POINTS

Coons wants to broadcast our military limitations to Tehran. That's not oversight — it's strategic malpractice.
Dr. Katz supports the President's authority to defend America and its allies against Iranian aggression.
War powers debates are legitimate. But signaling constraints to a state sponsor of terrorism actively pursuing nuclear weapons is reckless.
Delaware's military families at Dover AFB deserve a senator who supports their mission, not one who undermines their Commander-in-Chief.

Sources: Senate Foreign Relations Committee  ·  C-SPAN↑ INDEX

Government Reform / Foreign Affairs

DOGE Cuts to State Department / USAID — Coons Opposition Continues Into Weekend

Coons has continued his vocal opposition to DOGE-driven workforce reduction plans targeting the State Department and USAID, calling the reductions 'reckless' and arguing they undermine American diplomatic capacity and national security. He has used his Foreign Relations Committee seat to amplify this message. No new developments over the weekend, but this remains a persistent theme in Coons' public messaging.

⚡ KATZ CONTRAST POINT: Dr. Katz supports strong American diplomacy but believes bloated foreign affairs bureaucracies — like USAID, which has been plagued by waste and mismanagement — need reform, not blank-check protection. Per his fiscal responsibility platform, Dr. Katz believes every federal dollar should be accountable to taxpayers. Coons' reflexive defense of every government position regardless of effectiveness reflects Washington's spending culture, not Delaware values.

● TALKING POINTS

Dr. Katz supports strong diplomacy. He also supports accountability for every taxpayer dollar — including at State and USAID.
USAID has been plagued by waste and mismanagement for years. Coons's answer is always: spend more, reform never.
Fiscal responsibility isn't 'reckless.' What's reckless is defending bloated bureaucracies that don't deliver results.
Delaware families tighten their belts every day. They expect the same from their government.

Sources: Senate Foreign Relations Committee  ·  Coons Senate website↑ INDEX

Ukraine / Foreign Aid

[STAFF VERIFY] Ukraine Supplemental Aid — Weekend Status Check

Coons has been one of the Senate's most vocal advocates for continued military and economic assistance to Ukraine. Staff should verify whether any new supplemental aid package language has been circulated in the Senate, whether any bipartisan negotiations are progressing, or whether the Administration has signaled any new tranche of existing drawdown authority. Track whether Coons makes any weekend media appearances or social media statements on this topic.

⚡ KATZ CONTRAST POINT: Dr. Katz believes U.S. foreign aid — including Ukraine assistance — must be tied to clear strategic objectives, accountability mechanisms, and burden-sharing by European allies. Per his fiscal responsibility platform, Dr. Katz opposes open-ended foreign aid commitments that lack oversight or defined end-states. He supports American leadership but believes Europe must carry a greater share of the financial burden for its own security.

● TALKING POINTS

Dr. Katz supports accountability for every dollar of foreign aid. No blank checks — not for Ukraine, not for anyone.
European allies must carry a greater share of the burden for their own security. Coons has never demanded that.
Staff: Verify status of any new Ukraine supplemental language or Administration drawdown authority announcements.

Sources: Senate Foreign Relations Committee  ·  Congress.gov↑ INDEX

SENATE DEMOCRAT CAUCUS WATCH

Election Integrity / Immigration

NEW

SAVE America Act — House-Passed Voter Citizenship Verification Bill Awaits Senate Action; Democrats Expected to Block

The SAVE Act (H.R. 22), requiring documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections, passed the House in April 2025 on a largely party-line vote (220-208) and is now pending in the U.S. Senate. Senate Democrats are expected to unanimously oppose or filibuster the bill, framing it as voter suppression. No Senate Democrat has publicly indicated support. Coons has not made a specific public statement on the SAVE Act, but as a loyal member of the Democratic caucus, he is expected to vote with his party to block the bill.

⚡ KATZ CONTRAST POINT: Dr. Katz strongly supports the SAVE Act and believes only U.S. citizens should vote in U.S. elections — a position shared by the overwhelming majority of Americans. Dr. Katz opposes Senate Democrat efforts to block or filibuster the bill, viewing their resistance as a choice to protect a broken system over basic election integrity. Coons' expected opposition to a common-sense citizenship verification requirement raises the question: why would any senator oppose confirming that voters are actually citizens?

● TALKING POINTS

The SAVE Act simply requires proof of citizenship to register to vote. That's common sense, not suppression.
Dr. Katz strongly supports the SAVE Act. Only U.S. citizens should vote in U.S. elections. Period.
Senate Democrats plan to filibuster a bill that most Americans support. Coons will vote with Chuck Schumer, not with Delaware.
If Coons votes to block citizenship verification for voters, he should explain to Delawareans why confirming eligibility is controversial.
Dr. Katz opposes Senate Democrat efforts to block the SAVE Act and calls their resistance a choice to protect a broken system over election integrity.

Sources: Congress.gov — H.R. 22  ·  GovTrack — H.R. 22↑ INDEX

2026 RACE CONTEXT

Campaign Intelligence

Race Snapshot: Coons vs. Katz (General: Nov. 3, 2026)

Sen. Coons (D) is running for a third full term. Republican primary: Dr. Mike Katz vs. John Shulli — primary set for September 15, 2026. Delaware is historically Solid Democratic. Coons has missed 3.0% of Senate roll call votes since 2010. His legislative profile focuses on International Affairs (27%), Commerce (21%), and Labor (10%). Committees: Appropriations (Defense Subcommittee Ranking Member), Foreign Relations, Judiciary.

⚡ KATZ CONTRAST POINT: Strategic note for Katz: Coons is well-funded and active on national security. Key vulnerabilities this week: (1) Five bills introduced since February with zero traction — legislative effectiveness attack, (2) Three weeks of silence on ExxonMobil redomiciliation/Delaware business climate erosion, (3) Iran war posture — constraining Commander-in-Chief authority, (4) ICE Accountability Act — six weeks stalled with no cosponsors, (5) Healthcare policy remains Katz's strongest contrast as a physician with 40+ years of clinical and policy experience vs. a career politician.

● TALKING POINTS

Coons has been in office since 2010. Dr. Katz brings fresh perspective, real-world healthcare expertise, and a proven legislative record from the Delaware State Senate.
Key messaging themes: legislative ineffectiveness, Delaware business climate neglect, border security silence, physician vs. politician healthcare contrast.
Monitor for any new polling data, fundraising reports (Q1 FEC filings due April 15), or Coons campaign events in Delaware.
The SAVE Act provides a new high-salience contrast on election integrity heading into spring messaging.

Sources: GovTrack — Sen. Coons  ·  FEC↑ INDEX

DR. MIKE KATZ FOR U.S. SENATE