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November 10, 2025
REP. WATSON COLEMAN WILL NOT RUN FOR RE-ELECTION
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) today announced that she will retire when her present term expires at the end of the 119th Congress. She will not seek re-election to a new term as the U.S. Representative for New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District concluding a remarkable, barrier-breaking career spanning over 50 years in public service to the State of New Jersey and the nation. The Congresswoman made history in 2015, becoming the first African American woman to represent New Jersey in the U… Continue Reading
November 09, 2025Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Senate Vote to Reopen Government Without a Deal on Healthcare
Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman released the following statement on Senate vote to reopen the government without a deal to extend ACA tax credits: "Americans across the country are demanding a solution that avoids catastrophic increases to healthcare premiums. Sadly, but not surprisingly, Trump and Congressional Republicans have failed to come to the table. From the beginning, I've said I was ready to work to reopen government and protect the healthcare of my constituents. Point bla… Continue Reading
November 07, 2025Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces CORRUPT Act to Prevent Presidents from Enriching Themselves Through Lawsuits Against Justice Department
Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) introduced legislation to prevent a President from suing the Justice Department on a personal basis. The Ceasing Outrageous Restitution and Reimbursement Under President Trump (CORRUPT) Act would amend the Federal Tort Claims Act so that no sitting president or their immediate family members - spouse, children, siblings, or in-laws - can file or benefit from a claim while the president is in office. President Donald Trump is currently suing the… Continue Reading
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