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House Passes Watson Coleman Bill Authorizing TSA Support Force that Facilitated TSA Sandy Recovery Operations

Posted in Press Releases on September 4, 2018 Tags: National Security/Armed Services/Veterans, Transportation

Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the TSA National Deployment Force Act, legislation introduced by Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the Transportation Security Subcommittee of the Homeland Security Committee which formally authorizes the Transportation Security Administration’s (TSA) N...

Rep. Watson Coleman Bill to Improve Transit Security Passes the House

Posted in Press Releases on March 22, 2018 Tags: National Security/Armed Services/Veterans, Transportation

The House of Representatives has passed legislation introduced by Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) that would improve security for soft targets in transportation, including rail and bus transit. H.R. 5131, The Surface Transportation and Public Area Security Act of 2018, would protect vital transportation modalities and the people who rely on them.

Thompson, Watson Coleman: After NYC Attack TSA Must Focus on Overdue Security Mandates

Posted in Press Releases on December 12, 2017 Tags: National Security/Armed Services/Veterans, Transportation

Today, Rep. Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS), Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, and Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Transportation and Protective Security, sent a letter to the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regarding two surface t...

Watson Coleman Statement on Attempted Terror Attack at NY Port Authority Bus Terminal

Posted in Press Releases on December 11, 2017 Tags: National Security/Armed Services/Veterans, Transportation

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswomen Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ), released the following statement following reports of a pipe bomb explosion in the passageway connecting the Times Square and Port Authority subway: “This morning’s attempted terror attack at the Port Authority bus terminal is just another example of t...

Rep. Watson Coleman Announces Legislation to Enhance Security of Surface Transportation Assets

Posted in Press Releases on November 27, 2017 Tags: National Security/Armed Services/Veterans, Transportation

Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman, Vice Ranking Member on the House Committee on Homeland Security, announced the Surface Transportation and Public Area Security Act of 2017. If enacted, the legislation would restore, revamp, and resource important programs aimed at securing critical soft targets, such as rai...

Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Arrests Made in Newark Liberty CBP Hazing & Sexual Assault Investigation

Posted in Press Releases on September 13, 2017 Tags: National Security/Armed Services/Veterans, Transportation

Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman released the following statement on reports that 3 Customs and Border Protection officers were arrested following an investigation into extreme hazing and sexual assault allegations: “In May, upon learning of these allegations, I asked leadership at Customs & Border Protection...

Rep. DeFazio Introduces Legislation to Reduce Congestion at TSA Screening Checkpoints

Posted in Press Releases on May 19, 2017 Tags: Transportation

In advance of one of the busiest travel holidays of the year, Ranking Member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Peter DeFazio (D-OR) introduced legislation with Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security Bennie Thompson (D-MS) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee for Transportation and Pr...

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

Posted in Press Releases on March 16, 2017 Tags: Health, LGBT Equality, Women, Children, and Families, 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 Unanimously Elected Vice Ranking Member of Committee on Homeland Security

Posted in Press Releases on January 31, 2017 Tags: National Security/Armed Services/Veterans, Transportation

Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman was elected, unanimously, by her Democratic colleagues to serve as Vice Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Committee for the 115th Congress. She released the following statement: “I’m honored by the opportunity to serve alongside Ranking Member Thompson, my fellow democra...

Watson Coleman Statement on Tuesday Amtrak Derailment

Posted in Press Releases on May 13, 2015 Tags: Transportation

For Immediate Release Washington, DC (May 13, 2015) ― Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued the following statement after an Amtrak train headed from Washington to New York City derailed in Philadelphia, killing six passengers and injuring 146 others: “My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of thos...

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