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April 16, 2026
Rep. Watson Coleman Reintroduces Bill to Advance Restorative Justice in Schools
(April 16, 2026) - Today, Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) reintroduced the Commission on Advancing Restorative Justice in Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 2026. This bill would authorize the Secretary of Education to establish an interagency commission, in close collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services, to promote restorative justice practices in elementary and secondary education. Our elementary and secondary educators need our support to transition … Continue Reading
April 13, 2026Rep. Watson Coleman Honored as She Reflects on Storied Career in Public Service at Flagship Event Hosted by Rutgers University
Ewing, NJ (April 13, 2026) - Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) joined Donna Brazile, former Chair of the Democratic National Committee and veteran political strategist, for a fireside chat after being named the 2026 Senator Wynona Lipman Chair in Women’s Political Leadership. The two-part event, hosted by the Rutgers University Eagleton Institute’s Center for American Women and Politics (CAWP), celebrated Rep. Watson Coleman’s career of public service. Rep. Watson Coleman reflected on… Continue Reading
March 27, 2026Watson Coleman Statement on Opposition to Republican Messaging Bill
(March 27, 2026) - Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) voted against House Republicans’ most recent messaging bill that fails to address the deep issues within ICE and CBP. The Congresswoman made the following statement about her vote: The bill brought to the floor tonight is political theater for House Republicans. Late last night, after considerable negotiations, the Senate unanimously passed a bill by voice-vote that provided funding for TSA, FEMA, the Coast Guard, and other … Continue Reading
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