Press Releases

Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Failure of Reconciliation Bill in Budget Committee

Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), a member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Republican budget proposal failed to advance out of the committee: “In yet another display of Republican chaos and incompetence, the GOP failed to pass their reconciliation bill because it wasn’t cruel enough for their own members. “This proposal would kick 13.7 million Americans off their health insurance in order to pay for $3.8 trillion in tax cuts predominantly for …  Continue Reading

Senator Sanders, Representatives Watson Coleman, Khanna Reintroduce the WATER Act to Expand Access to Clean, Affordable Drinking Water

Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) and Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) each introduced the WATER Act, a comprehensive bill to expand access to clean, safe, and affordable drinking water. The Water Affordability, Transparency, Equity and Reliability Act has 65 House cosponsors and 5 Senate cosponsors and is co-led in the House by Congressman Ro Khanna (CA-17).   The WATER Act was first introduced in 2016. Its reintroduction comes amid a reconciliation process that aims at cutting …  Continue Reading

Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Passing of Former Newark Mayor Sharpe James

Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued the following statement regarding the passing of former Newark Mayor Sharpe James: “I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Mayor Sharpe James, who left a lasting imprint on the city of Newark and our state. He was a force. I always respected his dedication to Newark and its residents. Bill and I are praying for his family during this difficult time.”…  Continue Reading