A list of statements and legislative actions made by Sen. Coons relating to PIPA. Contact us at sopa[at]propublica.org if you have additions or corrections.

Part of unanimous vote of approval by Senate Judiciary committee to move PIPA forward.

Press release: Setting the record straight on the Protect IP Act

“Whenever legislation deals with blocking access to websites, I understand there will be concerns about protecting Internet freedom and the civil liberties of those using online services. I share these concerns, and that’s why I worked to make sure this bill cannot be used against a website – even if it contains some infringing material – unless the only purpose of the website is to infringe.”