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Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on GOP’s Big Ugly Billionaire Bailout Bill that Attacks Healthcare, Working Families, and Vulnerable Communities

Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued the following statement ahead of the House vote on the GOP’s Big Ugly reconciliation bill:  I am appalled at the cruelty on display during what should be a week of reflection, celebration and recommitment of our nation’s pursuit for a more perfect union. Republicans are making clear they have no interest in governing for the people who rely on us most. This bill threatens healthcare for seniors and children, strips food assistance from …  Continue Reading

Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Impacting Birthright Citizenship Order

Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued the following statement regarding the Supreme Court ruling on the case impacting Birthright Citizenship: “This is a shameful abdication of responsibility by the majority on the Court. To issue this ruling on nationwide injunctions without considering the merits of the underlying birthright citizenship order thrusts millions of Americans into uncertainty and chaos. “Issuing this opinion without addressing the inherently nationwide issue of citize…  Continue Reading

Rep. Watson Coleman Reintroduces The SHADE Act To Combat Rising Temperatures In Cities

(July 26, 2025) - Today, as extreme heat and humidity make for dangerous conditions across the country, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) introduced the Saving Hazardous and Declining Environments Act (SHADE Act). This legislation would establish a grant program within the Department of Housing and Urban Development to plant trees in formerly redlined districts and communities experiencing intra-urban heat islands. This summer, the U.S. has seen historic and sustained extreme heat, wit…  Continue Reading