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Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Women's Equality Day

Posted in Press Releases on August 29, 2017 Tags: Women

Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) released the following statement today on the recognition of the 97th anniversary of Women's Equality Day: “‎On Women’s Equality Day we celebrate the strength and courage of women and honor the impact of our accomplishments when we unite our voices and demand equal rights, ac...

Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Passage of Protecting Access to Care Act

Posted in Press Releases on June 28, 2017 Tags: Health, Women

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman released the following statement on the House passage of the Protecting Access to Care Act: “Republicans here in Congress insist on passing legislation in search of a problem. Medical malpractice lawsuits are far from the biggest threat to access to affordable care...

Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on CBO Score for Senate Draft of Trumpcare

Posted in Press Releases on June 26, 2017 Tags: Health, Women, Senior Citizens

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman released the following statement after the Congressional Budget Office released its analysis of Senate Republicans’ current draft of Trumpcare: “How many times do we need to send these failed dangerous bills to CBO before Republicans end their obsession with s...

Congresswoman Watson Coleman Statement on President Trump’s FY2018 Budget Proposal

Posted in Press Releases on March 16, 2017 Tags: Health, LGBT Equality, Women, Education, Justice and Civil Rights, Economic Development, National Security/Armed Services/Veterans, Energy and Environment, Transportation, Senior Citizens

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman issued the following statement on President Donald Trump’s FY2018 Budget proposal: “This budget proposal makes it abundantly clear that President Trump is not only furthering his attacks on working mothers and fathers and vulnerable communities, but he also seeks ...

Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman Announces Inaugural ‘&Girls’ Conference, Activist & Writer Jamilah Lemieux to Keynote

Posted in Press Releases on March 3, 2017 Tags: Health, Women, Justice and Civil Rights

WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ-12) announced that Jamilah Lemieux, Vice President of News and Men's Programming for Interactive One and outspoken champion of Black women and girls, will deliver the keynote address at her inaugural ‘& Girls’ Conference in Princeton, NJ. This event, hosted ...

Congresswoman Watson Coleman Statement on Trump Address to Joint Session of Congress

Posted in Press Releases on March 1, 2017 Tags: Women, Education, National Security/Armed Services/Veterans

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman released the following statement in response to President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress. “Donald Trump is treating the presidency like a reality TV show when the livelihood of the American people is at stake. What millions of American witnessed on...

Watson Coleman on the Court’s Whole Woman's Health v. Hellerstedt Decision 2016

Posted in Press Releases on June 27, 2016 Tags: Health, Women

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC (June 27, 2016) — Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman issued the following statement after the Supreme Court’s decision on Whole Women’s Health v. Hellerstedt. The court struck down HB 2 — the Texas law at issue — in a 5-3 decision. “Today, the Supreme Court has powerfully reaffirmed ...

Watson Coleman, More Than 100 Congressmen Support U.S. Women Soccer Players’ EEOC Complaint

Posted in Press Releases on April 12, 2016 Tags: Women

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington DC (April 12, 2016) ― Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) joined a bipartisan group of 110 Members of the House of Representatives writing to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to support the members of the U.S. Women’s National Team in their filing of a federal complaint...

Reps. Watson Coleman, Kelly, Clarke, Announce Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls

Posted in Congressional Caucus on Black Women & Girls on March 22, 2016 Tags: Women

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, D.C. (March 22, 2016) ― Today, Congresswomen Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), Robin Kelly (IL-02) and Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), announced the creation of the Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls, the first caucus devoted to public policy that eliminates the significant barriers ...

Watson Coleman Applauds President's Executive Action to Curb Gun Violence

Posted in Press Releases on January 5, 2016 Tags: Women, Justice and Civil Rights

For Immediate Release: Washington, DC (January 5, 2016) ― Today Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) applauded the President’s announcement of plans to take executive action to help reduce gun violence in America. “As the Republican Congress continues to ignore and avoid even the most commonsense solutions to the epidemi...

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