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March 06, 2026
Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces Bill to Study Impact of AI Data Centers on Local Communities
Today, Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) introduced the Data Center Community Impact Act, legislation that would authorize a federal study on the environmental, economic, and public health impacts of data centers, with a focus on communities of color and low-income communities. Due to the ongoing AI boom, we will continue to see more data centers pop up across the country. With this development, we need to protect and safeguard our communities from negative repercussions. The impact … Continue Reading
March 06, 2026Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces Legislation to Nullify President’s Expensive Restrictions on H-1B Workers
Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) introduced legislation to nullify President Trump’s September 2025 proclamation, which imposed rigid wage level requirements and $100,000 fees for employers of H-1B workers. The Welcoming International Success Act would reaffirm the nation's commitment to lawful, well-regulated immigration policies that strengthen our economy. The H-1B program encourages talented workers from abroad to work in industries in the United States that experience … Continue Reading
March 05, 2026Rep. Watson Coleman Rejects Another Non-Binding Resolution Brought Forth By House Republicans
Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) voted against H.Res. 1099, a non-binding resolution meant to distract from the Massie-Khanna War Powers Act.It has become a pattern under Republican leadership of the House of Representatives for toothless, non-binding messaging resolutions to be brought to the floor that have no purpose other than political messaging, distract from more serious issues, and do nothing to solve the actual problems at hand. “Today, we’re voting on a War Powers… Continue Reading
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March 05, 2026