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June 03, 2026
Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on House Passage of Resolution to End Trump's War with Iran
Today, Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives passed a War Powers resolution brought forward by Representative Gregory Meeks (NY-05) to reign in Trump's actions in Iran: The House just passed a War Powers resolution to end a conflict that Trump started without a plan or strategy. Democrats had repeatedly forced votes since the war began, but GOP leadership blocked them. Their obstruction has cost the nation billions and ha… Continue Reading
May 29, 2026Rep. Watson Coleman Reintroduces Worker Rights and Support Act
(May 29, 2026) - Today, Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) reintroduced the Worker Rights and Support Act which would require employees be offered a 30-minute meal break for each six hour work period, given a 10-minute break for every four hours worked to use the restroom, and provided 20-minute breaks for medical conditions. “Every worker deserves to be treated with dignity,” said Rep. Watson Coleman. “This bill guarantees employers respect the basic human rights of their employees, … Continue Reading
May 28, 2026Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Human and Civil Rights Abuses by ICE at Delaney Hall
Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued the following statement: “My staff is on the ground at Delaney Hall following reports of retaliation by ICE agents against hunger strikers, including pepper spraying and beating detainees. I’m in contact with the New Jersey Attorney General’s office and working with my colleagues in the New Jersey delegation to end this violence, uphold the rule of law and defend the constitution. “The hunger and labor strikes at the facility are in res… Continue Reading
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