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May 15, 2026
Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces Bill to Study Impact of Traumatic Births
Today, Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) introduced the Traumatic Births Research Act, legislation that would authorize research on the impacts of traumatic birth experiences and post-traumatic stress disorder on mothers, infants, and their families, as well as evaluate how midwife-driven care can improve maternal health outcomes. Maternal mental health (MMH) disorders—such as postpartum depression and PTSD—are the most common complication of childbirth, affecting about one in five U… Continue Reading
May 13, 2026Rep. Watson Coleman votes for resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, rejects partisan, divisive, and disrespectful alternate resolution
Today, during National Police Week, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) voted to pass a bipartisan resolution, H. Res 1252 memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. Law enforcement officers work under difficult and often dangerous conditions to protect and serve their communities. In 2025, 363 law enforcement officers were killed in the line of duty. The resolution overwhelmingly passed the House.Additionally, Watson Coleman rejected a partisan and divisive resol… Continue Reading
May 12, 2026Watson Coleman Votes Against Bill to Expand Power of ICE
Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) voted against legislation to expand the power of ICE. H.R. 2853 would have required the creation of the Organized Retail and Supply Chain Crime Coordination Center within Homeland Security Investigations. H.R. 2853 gives DHS sweeping new authority to collect, analyze, and share Americans’ personal data without meaningful civil liberties safeguards, adequate oversight, or accountability mechanisms. The Department of Homeland Security has shown i… Continue Reading
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