Press Releases
Watson Coleman: We Must Find out if Taxpayers are Financing Trump Org. Business
Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman, Vice Ranking Member on the Committee on Homeland Security sent the below letter to Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) requesting he follow through on his commitment to find out travel expenses incurred by American taxpayers in furtherance of the Trump Organization. As you will recall, on July 26, the Committee on Homeland Security considered my legislation, H.Res. 447. This resolution would require the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide … Continue Reading
September 05, 2017
Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on DACA Termination
Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman, Vice Ranking Member on the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement after Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced that President Trump will terminate the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals initiative: “This Administration’s announcement to rescind the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy flies in the face of our nation’s values and interests, breaks the promise we made to thousands of families and … Continue Reading
August 29, 2017
Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Women's Equality Day
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, access and opportunity. With the enactment of the 19th Amendment, the women’s suffrage movement stands as a lasting affirmation of our country’s democratic promise. It … Continue Reading
August 22, 2017
Nadler, Watson Coleman, Jayapal Respond to Speaker Ryan Calling Censure of President Trump “The Worst Thing We Could Do”
Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ), and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), who authored the censure resolution introduced last week against President Trump for his comments about the violence in Charlottesville, issued the following statement in response to Speaker Paul Ryan saying that he will not support the censure, calling it the “worst thing we could do.” Below is the joint statement issued by Reps. Nadler, Watson Coleman, … Continue Reading
August 18, 2017
Nadler, Watson Coleman, Jayapal lead 79 Democratic Members in Censure Resolution Against President Trump for Charlottesville Comments
Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ), and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) introduced a censure resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives against President Donald Trump for his comments blaming “both sides” for the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia and excusing the behavior of participants in the ‘Unite the Right’ rally. The censure resolution condemns the President for failing to immediately and specifically name and condemn the … Continue Reading
August 16, 2017
Reps. Watson Coleman, Nadler and Jayapal Announce Censure Resolution Against President Trump for Blaming “Both Sides” for Violence in Charlottesville, VA and Excusing Behavior of ‘Unite the Right’ Participants
Today, Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-NY), senior Member of the House Judiciary Committee and former Chairman and Ranking Member of the Constitution Subcommittee, along with Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) and Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) announced a resolution of censure against President Donald Trump for his August 15, 2017 remarks re-asserting earlier comments that “both sides” were to blame for the violence in Charlottesville, Virginia and excusing the behavior of … Continue Reading
August 15, 2017
Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on President Trump’s Comments Doubling Down on Initial Charlottesville Violence Response
Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman released the following statement after President Trump reiterated his belief that "both sides" were to blame for white nationalist violence in Charlottesville: "Time and time our Commander-in-Chief squanders every opportunity to show and prove that he is the President for all Americans. His continued false equivocation following the Charlottesville attacks is not only disgusting, it is dangerous. Our nation is looking for true leadership and unity, but … Continue Reading
August 12, 2017
Rep. Watson Coleman Statement Following White Supremacist Protests
Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman issued the following statement condemning violence that occured in Charlottesville, Virginia following protests by white supremacists: The hatred on display in Charlottesville is disgusting, and a stark reminder that racism and bigotry is alive and well to this day. Unfortunately, this is not a surprise for millions of Americans who not only suffer daily at the hands discrimination, but have also witnessed increases in hate speech and hate crimes over the … Continue Reading
August 02, 2017
Rep. Watson Coleman Announces Nearly $1 Million SAFER Grant to Ewing Fire Department
U.S. Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) announced that the Ewing Township Fire Department will receive $971,469 in federal funding from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to recruit, train and retain firefighters. The funding was awarded from DHS’ Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program. “This grant is great news for the Ewing Fire Department, but also all Ewing residents. Day in and day out this company relies on one another to keep our citizens … Continue Reading
July 27, 2017
Republicans Reject Resolution to Determine What the Trump Family & Brand is Costing Taxpayers
The House Committee on Homeland Security rejected a Resolution of Inquiry (H.Res. 447) sponsored by Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) that would have directed the Department of Homeland Security to provide all information related to payments it made for Trump Organization or Trump family travel in furtherance of Trump Organization business. In January, President Trump established a revocable trust to hold the Trump Organization for the “exclusive benefit of Donald J. Trump.” Since that … Continue Reading
July 25, 2017
Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Passage of Sanctions Legislation
Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman released the following statement on the passage of H.R. 3364 - legislation sanctioning Russia, Iran, and North Korea, as well as constraining President Donald Trump's power to ease or end penalties against Vladimir Putin's government: “The passage of this major and critical legislation reveals the true nature of bipartisanship that has been sorely missing here in Washington. Today, despite this President’s attempts to weaken and undermine … Continue Reading
July 18, 2017
Rep. Watson Coleman to NJ Enviro Leaders: “House Republicans Damaging Legislation is Hidden in Plain Sight”
Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman reminded close to a dozen New Jersey leaders that headlines and trending news stories cannot distract from damaging legislation being proposed by House Republicans. “This week my colleagues and I will vote on H.R. 2883 and H.R. 2910, two unnecessary and damaging bills that are solutions in search of a problem,” Watson Coleman said. “All over America, FERC is rubber-stamping projects with very little regard for public interest, environmental impact or … Continue Reading
July 18, 2017
Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Failed Republican ‘Plan C’ for Healthcare Repeal
WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman issued the following statement after three Senate Republicans said they’d vote against a key procedural motion to take up a measure to repeal Obamacare without a replacement - dooming Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s plans to repeal the Affordable Care Act without a replacement: “Here we go again, with another headline on Republicans’ failure to pass ACA repeal, and their refusal to consider legislation that actually prioritizes … Continue Reading
July 14, 2017
Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces Resolution of Inquiry to Push for Trump Conflict of Interest Investigation
Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ), Vice Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, introduced a Resolution of Inquiry directing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to provide the Committee on Homeland Security with all information and documents it possesses related to payments made by DHS for Trump Organization or Trump family member travel in furtherance of Trump Organization business. This information could include any documentation of payments, … Continue Reading
July 13, 2017
Rep. Watson Coleman Celebrates Passage of Her Amendment to Improve DOD Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Programs
Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman celebrated the passage of her amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) requiring the Department of Defense (DOD) to implement critical changes to the Army National Guard and Army Reserve's sexual assault prevention and response programs in areas such as staffing, budget management, and investigation timeliness. “I am pleased that we have taken the necessary steps to help foster a system that encourages service members to seek … Continue Reading
June 28, 2017
Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Passage of Protecting Access to Care Act
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 - the Republican attacks on the Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, the sick and the poor is the true threat. Instead of working on the real issues at hand, they insist on attacking … Continue Reading
June 26, 2017
Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on CBO Score for Senate Draft of Trumpcare
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 stripping healthcare from tens of millions of Americans? No wonder this bill was written in secret - the latest iteration of Trumpcare continues this Administration’s abandonment … Continue Reading
June 23, 2017
Rep. Watson Coleman Announces Grant to Plainfield Fire Division
Today, U.S. Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) announced a federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) totaling $64,766 for the Plainfield Fire Division. This award announcement follows a strong letter of support from Rep. Watson Coleman to the peer-reviewed AFG program citing the city’s desire to “proactively and adequately address the needs of a growing population.” “The health and safety of our firefighters is critical as they respond to crisis situations, answer calls for … Continue Reading
June 19, 2017
Rep. Watson Coleman Raises First-ever Pride Flag in Middlesex County for “Hope, Commitment & Solidarity for All People”
Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman joined the Middlesex Democratic Organization’s LGBT Caucus to raise the county’s first-ever Pride flag in a ceremony held on June 17. “Each year when we pause to recognize Black History Month, Women’s History Month, Hispanic Heritage Month and in June, Pride Month - we are pausing in celebration of America.” said Watson Coleman. “What makes America great is the diversity of who we are and how we each bring our gifts to the enterprise of making our nation … Continue Reading
June 16, 2017
Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Administration Plans for DAPA, DACA
Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman, Vice Ranking Member of the Committee on Homeland Security, released the following statement on news from the Administration that it has rescinded the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) program and plans to preserve the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program: “The Administration’s announcement that it is rescinding DAPA reflects the President’s inhumane immigration policies where fear is … Continue Reading