Press Releases
Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Special Counsel Indictments
Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) released the following statement today on federal indictments against former Trump campaign employees and associates: “The indictment of Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort and senior aide Rick Gates, along with reports of a guilty plea by Trump campaign foreign policy advisor George Papadopolous are the latest in troubling revelations surrounding this President. The Special Counsel’s investigation is critical to uncovering the full extent … Continue Reading
October 27, 2017
Reps. Watson Coleman, Cleaver Statement on Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Response, Banning of Russian Backed Ads and Facebook Rollout of Ad Transparency Features
Today, Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman and Emanuel Cleaver, II released the following statement in response to a letter addressed to the lawmakers from Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and the company’s decision to ban Russia Today and Sputnik from buying ads on the network as well as the Facebook announcement of the site’s new advertising transparency features: “We are encouraged that our advocacy and concern have led Twitter and Facebook to take greater responsibility for the content on their platform. … Continue Reading
October 12, 2017
Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Trump Administration’s Continued Sabotage of Health Care
Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) released the following statement after President Trump issued an executive order designed to undo progress of the Affordable Care Act, putting the lives of millions of Americans at stake: “With this Executive Order President Trump has made good on his promise to sabotage the Affordable Care Act and threaten the well-being of millions of Americans. Directing his Administration to scale back health coverage protections, allowing the sale of … Continue Reading
October 11, 2017
Thompson, Watson Coleman Demand Cost of Pence Football Game Walkout Political Stunt
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 Director of the U.S. Secret Service to get answers on Vice President Pence’s use of Secret Service resources in a political stunt over the weekend to garner media attention by walking out of a football game. The members demand the cost and staffing for the trip given … Continue Reading
October 11, 2017
Rep. Watson Coleman Applauds House Action Naming Post Office After Dr. John F. Nash, Jr.
Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) announced passage of her bill in the House to name a Princeton post office after scholar and pioneer, Dr. John F. Nash, Jr. Nash, a graduate of Princeton University. He is the only person to be awarded both the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences and the Abel Prize. “Dr. John F. Nash, Jr. serves as a national example of fearlessness in wrestling down problems so difficult few others dared to try,” said Watson Coleman. “When residents … Continue Reading
October 10, 2017
Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Trump Administration Decision to Rescind the Clean Power Plan
Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) released the below statement following the Environmental Protection Agency announcement that Administrator Scott Pruitt signed a measure to repeal the Clean Power Plan: “By repealing the Clean Power Plan this Administration continues to drive in reverse - mowing down all progress that would ensure future generations have clean water, clean air and a clean energy economy. Right now Americans in Texas, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and … Continue Reading
October 06, 2017
Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Roll Back of Birth Control Mandate
Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) released the below statement following the Trump Administration’s announcement of a rule allowing employers and insurers to stop following an Affordable Care Act mandate to offer health insurance that covers birth control without a co-pay: “Today, following the release of a dismal jobs report that validated the corrosive impact of this President and Republican-controlled Congress on the U.S. economy, Donald Trump found it opportune to further … Continue Reading
October 04, 2017
Rep. Watson Coleman Re-Introduces Legislation to Reduce Unchecked Online Ammunition Purchases
Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) announced her plan to reintroduce the Stop Online Ammunition Sales Act, legislation that would place limits and safeguards on the online market for ammunition. “Day in and day out men and women lose their lives at the hands of gun violence and the only response from the Republican-controlled Congress, and now our Republican President, has been moments of silence and continued inaction. Gun safety policies shouldn’t have to wait for tragedies … Continue Reading
October 04, 2017
Reps. Watson Coleman, Cleaver Send Letter to Twitter CEO
Yesterday, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) and Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) sent a letter to Twitter CEO, Jack Dorsey expressing their concerns with the social networking platform’s role in ‘propagating hate and undermining democracy’ and company leadership’s inaction to address the gravity of these issues. The lawmakers called on the CEO to clearly outline how they will, in the future, combat the manipulation of the platform by domestic and foreign entities, citing a … Continue Reading
October 02, 2017
Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Shooting in Las Vegas
Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) released the below statement following what is being described as the ‘deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. history” near the Mandalay Bay Casino in Las Vegas: “This morning, our nation awoke with grief and despair after learning of the largest mass shooting in our modern history. We will forever hold in our hearts the men and women who tragically and unjustly lost their lives and pray for healing for the wounded, missing and their loved … Continue Reading
September 29, 2017
Rep Watson Coleman Statement on the Resignation of HHS Sec. Tom Price
Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) released the following statement regarding the resignation of Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price: “Beginning with his nomination, Secretary Tom Price was unfit and unqualified to serve as the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Accusations of insider trading and his insistence on stripping healthcare from 30 million Americans should have been disqualifying enough. However, the latest controversy over his more than $1 million of … Continue Reading
September 28, 2017
Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Ryan-McConnell Tax Framework
Today, Congresswoman Watson Coleman released the following statement on the Ryan-McConnell tax framework: “With the release of their hyper-partisan tax outline, Republicans did exactly what we expected. Slashing taxes for the rich on the backs of hardworking Americans while leaving Democrats - who are eager to produce meaningful and bipartisan solutions - on the sidelines. Their proposal also eliminates personal exemptions and deductions like the state and local tax credit. New Jersey … Continue Reading
September 28, 2017
Rep. Watson Coleman Urges Trump Administration to Send Immediate Relief Assistance to Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands
Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman released the following statement on the delayed relief efforts to Puerto Rico and the United States Virgin Islands following Hurricane Maria: “A week ago, our fellow Americans in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, were devastated by the damage caused by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Disabled trade and the lack of essential food supplies has created the conditions for starvation, disease and potential civil unrest for the more than 100,000 … Continue Reading
September 13, 2017
Rep. Watson Coleman Named Co-Chair of House Democrats’ Jobs for America Task Force to Create Aggressive Jobs, Economic Agenda
Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman announced that she will serve in a leadership role in the House Democratic Caucus Jobs for America task forces, a unified effort from the House Democratic Caucus to craft a real legislative agenda that will benefit hardworking Americans and middle-class families. The congresswoman will serve as co-chair for the Rebuilding America Task Force. “I am proud to serve as a Co-Chair of the Democratic Caucus’s Rebuilding America Task Force and look forward … Continue Reading
September 13, 2017
Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Arrests Made in Newark Liberty CBP Hazing & Sexual Assault Investigation
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 and the Department of Homeland Security to take swift and necessary action to get to the bottom of this issue - I commend CBP for doing just that. Beyond the outcome of … Continue Reading
September 07, 2017
Rep. Watson Coleman Announces $330,268 Fire Grant for West Windsor Fire Company
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) announced a federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) totaling $330,268 for the West Windsor Volunteer Fire Company #1. “Our nation’s first responders are often the unsung heroes of emergencies both large and small - first to arrive and last to leave, they work tirelessly to keep our communities safe,” said Rep. Watson Coleman. “I am thrilled that we get to, again, announce that twelfth congressional district … Continue Reading
September 06, 2017
Republicans Reject Amendment to Direct DHS to Combat White Supremacy
Today, the House Rules Committee rejected an amendment offered by Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman that would direct the Department of Homeland Security to include white supremacy and far-right extremism in its Countering Violent Extremism programming. Created to address the root causes of violent extremism, CVE programming provides resources to communities to build and sustain local prevention efforts and promote the use of counter-narratives to confront violent extremist messaging … 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
September 05, 2017
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
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