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January 08, 2026
Rep. Watson Coleman Votes to Pass Fiscal Year 2026 Minibus
Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), New Jersey’s sole member of the Appropriations Committee, voted for the FY26 Minibus covering Commerce, Justice, and Science (CJS); Energy and Water; and Interior and Environment subcommittees. The Minibus includes funding increases to Violence Against Women Act grants, strong funding for scientific and technological research, and increases to the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) - a signature priority of the Congresswoman’s work in the Appropr… Continue Reading
January 08, 2026Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro
Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) addressed the Trump Administration’s kidnapping of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and plans to “run” the sovereign nation in the aftermath: The actions of the Trump Administration in Venezuela this week are a danger to American interests, the safety of the Venezuelan people, and our own democracy. For months, Democrats have been warning of the danger posed by our weak Speaker of the House. Recently, even some Republicans have complaine… Continue Reading
December 20, 2025Rep. Watson Coleman Demands Accountability Following Death at Delaney Hall
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) released a statement following news that an ICE detainee died following a brief detention at Delaney Hall in Newark, NJ. In May, Rep. Watson Coleman, along with Reps. Rob Menendez, Jr. and LaMonica McIver reported on substandard conditions following a tour of the facility. In June, four detainees escaped Delaney Hall by breaking through an aluminum exterior wall. “Reports of negligence and abuse have emerged from ICE facilities around the country and are indic… Continue Reading
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January 08, 2026