Press Releases

Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Passing of President Jimmy Carter

Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued the following statement on the news of President Jimmy Carter’s passing: “Rest in peace, President Carter. Bill and I are praying for his family during this time, and join the nation in both mourning his loss and celebrating his legacy. A profound faith and compassion for humanity drove his political career, and his post-presidential life. It brings me joy to know he is reunited with his beloved Rosalynn.”…  Continue Reading

Rep. Watson Coleman Votes to Prevent Government Shutdown

Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) cast her vote to prevent a government shutdown right before the holidays. The government funding bill also included natural disaster relief, aid for farmers, and a provision which Congresswoman Watson Coleman specifically fought for to expand nutrition assistance for people impacted by natural disasters.  Rep. Watson Coleman issued the following statement regarding her vote: “Once again, House Republicans’ failure to govern and willingness to bow down…  Continue Reading

Rep. Watson Coleman Bill to Commemorate America’s 250th Birthday with Time Capsule Passes House

Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) celebrated the passage of her bill, the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule Act, through the House of Representatives. The bipartisan legislation authorizes the Architect of the Capitol to create and bury a time capsule on the west lawn of the Capitol, where it will remain until America’s 500th birthday on July 4, 2276.  “I am so pleased the House overwhelmingly passed my bipartisan legislation to commemorate America’s 250th Birthday with a t…  Continue Reading