Press Releases
Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman and Young Kim Lead World Thinking Day Resolution for Girl Scout Troop Capitol Hill
This week, Congresswomen Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) and Young Kim (CA-40), co-chairs of Girl Scout Troop Capitol Hill, introduced a bipartisan resolution to recognize February 22, 2024 as World Thinking Day and encourage Girl Scouts and girls and women to connect with one another, speak out on issues important to them, be good stewards of the environment, and make a positive impact in their communities. The Girl Scouts’ 2024 World Thinking Day theme is “Our World, Our Thriving Future: The … Continue Reading
February 16, 2024
Rep. Watson Coleman Leads 47 Members of Congress in Letter to HUD Secretary Fudge Requesting Information on Efforts to Reduce Evictions Among Vulnerable Groups
Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) and 47 of her House colleagues sent a letter to the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requesting information on the efforts HUD can make to address the disparate impact of eviction on Black renters, women, and children - three classes protected by the Fair Housing Act. Each year, 2.9 million children are affected by an eviction or one child every ten seconds. Eviction rates during childhood are higher than at any other age. … Continue Reading
February 13, 2024
Watson Coleman Statement on Republicans’ Second Attempt at a Sham Impeachment
Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) announced her intent to vote against a resolution impeaching Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. This is the second attempt to impeach the Secretary in as many weeks. Last week, House Republicans failed to impeach Secretary Mayorkas. They had attempted to time their vote for a period in which enough House Democrats were absent that they could pass the resolution with a one-vote majority. Instead, Democrats stood … Continue Reading
February 13, 2024
Rep. Watson Coleman Issues Statement In Strong Support of Workers’ Rights
Washington, D.C. (February 13, 2024) — Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman issued the following statement in support of workers’ rights, including the right to form a union and negotiate a fair contract with their employer: “As a progressive, I am a proud supporter of union power and collective bargaining to achieve fair pay, benefits, and dignity for their workers. “Workers who generate billions of dollars in profit for some of the biggest airlines in the world deserve fair … Continue Reading
February 09, 2024
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman Sends Letter To Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Seeking Information on Women’s Urinary Health Care Coverage Options
Washington, D.C. (February 9, 2024) — Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) sent a letter to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure inquiring about the coverage options and accessibility of external urinary collection devices (EUDs) for women. “I am concerned about the potential gender disparities and accessibility in coverage of these devices,” Congresswoman Watson Coleman states in the letter. “Women are still more likely to develop a … Continue Reading
February 06, 2024
Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Republicans’ Cynical Political Posturing
Washington, D.C. (February 6, 2024) — Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman issued the following statement regarding Republicans’ cynical political posturing around foreign aid to Israel: “Throughout my time in Congress I’ve had a consistent voting record, providing our ally Israel with the resources it needs to keep its people safe, in keeping with our own values of defending democracy and human rights. Helping our allies like Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan defend themselves from outside aggression … Continue Reading
February 06, 2024
Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Sham Impeachment Vote of Secretary Mayorkas
Washington, D.C. (February 6, 2024) — Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued the following statement regarding the sham impeachment vote of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas: “Today, for the first time in 150 years, the House of Representatives has brought articles of impeachment against a member of the President’s Cabinet. “House Republicans today are trying to impeach Secretary Mayorkas because they don’t have any legislative proposals that are popular … Continue Reading
February 04, 2024
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman Statement on World Cancer Day
Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman, a lung cancer survivor, issued the following statement for World Cancer Day: “A little over five years ago, I went to the doctor’s office for a check-up because I had a persistent cough. I thought I had bronchitis. I didn’t. The doctor found a ‘spot’ on one of my lungs, and then referred me to a specialist for further examination. The specialist determined that the spot was lung cancer. “If it wasn’t caught early, I wouldn’t be here today to remind … Continue Reading
January 31, 2024
Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Tax Deal
Washington, D.C. (January 31, 2024) — Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued the following statement after voting Yes on the Tax Relief for American Families and Workers Act which was brought to the floor tonight: I voted yes on this bill reluctantly and even though it’s not enough, it will still help those who need it. That being said, I find it obscene that it is considered a compromise to give billions of dollars in tax breaks to wealthy corporations while doling out … Continue Reading
January 31, 2024
Rep. Watson Coleman Issues Statement on First Muslim Heritage Month in New Jersey
Washington, D.C. (January 31, 2024) — Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman issued the following statement honoring New Jersey’s first observation of the newly established Muslim Heritage Month: “This January we observed New Jersey’s inaugural Muslim Heritage Month, a time to celebrate New Jersey’s Muslim communities, and uplift the many contributions of Muslim Americans to our shared culture here, and across the country. “It is important to acknowledge, as we look back on this first annual … Continue Reading
January 26, 2024
Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Passing of Plainfield Firefighter Marques Hudson
Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman released the following statement on the passing of Plainfield Firefighter Marques Hudson: I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Plainfield Firefighter Marques Hudson who passed away this morning after injuries he suffered while responding to a house fire on Emerson Avenue. The tragic loss of Firefighter Hudson is one that has been felt across District 12 and throughout our state - and is a solemn reflection of the dangers our first responders face … Continue Reading
January 22, 2024
Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on 51st Anniversary of Roe v. Wade
Washington, D.C. (January 22, 2024) — Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman issued the following statement on the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade: "Today marks the 51st anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Until 2022, this was cause for celebration, as a landmark decision for reproductive freedom. Now, it’s a solemn day of mourning and reflection. "Since Roe was overturned, 21 states have either severely restricted abortion access or banned it outright, denying one in three women across the country a … Continue Reading
January 17, 2024
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman Introduces Resolution Commemorating 60th Anniversary of War on Poverty
Washington, D.C. (January 17, 2024) — Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, along with Rep. Barbara Lee, introduced a resolution commemorating the 60th anniversary of the War on Poverty. The landmark initiative — a cornerstone of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s Great Society — established a series of programs to support struggling Americans, leading to a 30 percent decline in poverty in the first five years after some of its key policies were adopted. Despite the promise shown by these measures, … Continue Reading
January 08, 2024
Watson Coleman Swears-In Historic Slate of Elected Officials in New Jersey
Ewing, NJ (January 8, 2024) - Last week, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman swore in an historic slate of diverse elected officials across New Jersey. Among those the Congresswoman administered the oath of office to were Highland Park’s first Black woman mayor, New Jersey's first Sikh woman mayor, and the first Haitian-American to serve on the Plainfield City Council. “I was honored last week to administer the oath of office to an historic array of elected officials who reflect the diversity … Continue Reading
January 06, 2024
Rep. Watson Coleman Issues Statement on Third Anniversary of January 6th Attack on Democracy
Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman released the following statement on the 3rd anniversary of the January 6th, 2021 attack on democracy that unfolded at the U.S. Capitol: “Three years have passed since the assault on the U.S Capitol that took the lives of five Capitol Police officers and threatened to end American democracy as we know it. Among the lives lost to the violence of that day was that of Officer Brian Sicknick, a native of New Jersey’s 12th District. My prayers are with … Continue Reading
January 04, 2024
Rep. Watson Coleman Swears In Neena Singh as Mayor of Montgomery Township
This evening, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) attended the Montgomery Township Reorganization Meeting and administered the oath of office to new Mayor Neena Singh, Deputy Mayor Vincent Barragan and Committeewoman Patricia Taylor Todd. Mayor Singh had previously served as Deputy Mayor and Township Committeewoman. Singh has lived in Montgomery for 24 years and is the first Sikh Woman to be elected to local office in New Jersey. As an executive officer at STAND Central NJ (a … Continue Reading
January 04, 2024
Watson Coleman Leads Delegation in Letter to Gov. Murphy, Commits to State and Federal Partnership in Compassionate Response to Migrant Busing
Earlier today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) sent a letter to Governor Phil Murphy, committing to work together on an efficient and compassionate state, local and federal response to the recent drop-off of migrants in New Jersey. Reps. Bill Pascrell, Donald Payne, Jr. and Robert J. Menendez also signed on to Rep. Watson Coleman’s letter. As part of an ongoing, shameful, and inhumane series of political stunts, Texas Governor Greg Abbott and other southern governors are exploiting … Continue Reading
December 20, 2023
Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman Holds Tele-Town Hall
Yesterday, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman held a tele-town hall to hear from neighbors and share updates about her work in Congress and the District on behalf of New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District constituents. Congresswoman Watson Coleman began the town hall by discussing her work to lower costs and upgrade and improve infrastructure across the district including protecting the Delaware River, improving road conditions, and working with the Army Corp of Engineers to protect … Continue Reading
December 19, 2023
Reps Ramirez, Watson Coleman, Underwood, Jacobs, Introduce Resolution Honoring 6-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi and Condemning Hate Crimes
Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03), joined by Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), Representatives Lauren Underwood (IL-14), and Sara Jacobs (CA-51), introduced a resolution honoring Wadee Alfayoumi, a 6-year-old Palestinian boy, murdered as a victim of a hate crime for his Palestinian Muslim identity, in the State of Illinois. The resolution affirms that no one should be a target of hate because of their ethnicity or religion and strongly condemns hate crimes, Islamophobia, antisemitism, … Continue Reading
December 18, 2023
Rep. Watson Coleman Announces $400,000 Grant for Roadway Safety Action Plan in Plainfield
Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman announced that the City of Plainfield has been awarded $400,000 as part of the Safe Street and Roads for All Grant. The award will help Plainfield develop its Roadway Safety Action Plan. The Safe Street and Roads for All Grant was included in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law) passed by Congress and signed by President Biden in 2021. “I’m pleased to announce the awarding of $400,000 in grants … Continue Reading