Press Releases
Watson Coleman, More Than 100 Congressmen Support U.S. Women Soccer Players’ EEOC Complaint
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. Recently, five soccer players accused the U.S. Soccer Federation of wage discrimination, citing the fact that they earn as little as 40 percent of what players on … Continue Reading
April 12, 2016
Watson Coleman Urges Greater Sensitivity to Anti-Semitism
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Washington, DC (April 12, 2016) ― Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) released the following statement denouncing any form of discrimination and urging greater sensitivity to anti-Semitism after reports that Princeton High School students engaged in an anti-Semitic drinking game: "It is unacceptable to make light of discrimination, violence, and genocide that devastated families and left scars that endure to this day. In addition to concerns about … Continue Reading
April 05, 2016
Watson Coleman Unveils Bills to Address Long-Term Unemployment
For Immediate Release: Trenton, NJ (April 4, 2016) ― Today at a press conference in Trenton, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) announced two bills aimed at addressing the enduring long-term unemployment crisis. The first, the Expanding Penalty Free Withdrawal Act, would prevent those who fit the definition of long-term unemployment from having to pay excessive fees for tapping their retirement accounts to keep themselves financially stable. The content of the Expanding … Continue Reading
February 02, 2016
Homeland Security Committee Passes Watson Coleman Bill to Improve DHS Acquisition Documentation
For Immediate Release: Washington, DC (February 2, 2016) ― Today, the House Homeland Security Committee passed H.R. 4398, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Acquisition Documentation Integrity Act of 2016, legislation authored by Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) that amends the Homeland Security Act of 2002 to require the Secretary, through DHS component heads, to maintain "complete, accurate, timely, and valid" documentation for each of the Department's major … Continue Reading
January 05, 2016
Watson Coleman Applauds President's Executive Action to Curb Gun Violence
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 epidemic of gun violence in our nation, I commend President Obama for showing true leadership, and taking action. The steps he announced today will save countless innocent … Continue Reading
December 17, 2015
Watson Coleman Denounces Republican Tax Giveaways
For Immediate Release: Washington, DC (December 17, 2015) - Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) voted against a Republican tax extender package projected to increase the federal deficit by $622 billion over the next ten years by making a host of tax cuts permanent without any viable plan to cover the cost of those cuts. Watson Coleman issued the following statement on the bill, which will now move to the Senate: "I am dumbfounded by the capacity of Republicans in this … Continue Reading
November 12, 2015
Watson Coleman Announces New Bill to Improve Vets' Access to Healthcare
For Immediate Release: Ewing, NJ (November 11, 2015) ― During remarks at Mercer County Community College's Veterans Day Program today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) announced new legislation aimed at improving veterans' access to health care and simultaneously addressing the closure of medical centers in underserved areas. The Veterans Affairs Public-Private Leasing Partnership Study Act of 2015 would require the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to study the feasibility of entering … Continue Reading
November 06, 2015
Watson Coleman Statement on Denial of Keystone XL Pipeline Permit
For Immediate Release Ewing, New Jersey (November 6, 2015) ― Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued the following statement after the Administration announced it would deny the permit for construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline: "President Obama's decision to support clean energy by denying the permit for the Keystone XL Pipeline is exactly the kind of leadership our nation needs. There is no guarantee that the oil pumped through this pipeline would have stayed here in … Continue Reading
November 04, 2015
Watson Coleman Named to Republican's Select Committee to Attack Women's Health
For Immediate Release Washington, DC (November 4, 2015) ― Today, Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi announced the appointment of six Democratic Members of Congress to the Republican's Select Committee to Attack Women's Health, including Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12). "This Committee is an affront to the hardworking American families who elected us to fight for policies that would move our nation forward ― things like wages that would help them make ends meet or an … Continue Reading
November 02, 2015
Watson Coleman Praises Senate Action on Healthy MOM Act
For Immediate Release Washington DC (November 2, 2015) ― Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) praised Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) for introducing the Senate version of the Healthy Maternal and Obstetric Medicine (MOM) Act, legislation originally authored by Watson Coleman that would create a special enrollment period allowing pregnant individuals to enroll in, or make a change to, their health insurance coverage. “Expecting mothers deserve the ability to offer their … Continue Reading
October 28, 2015
Watson Coleman: We Should Not Have to Ask Whether the Student Provoked the Officer, Because There Are No Circumstances in Which His Actions Are Acceptable
For Immediate Release Washington, DC (OCTOBER 28, 2015) ― Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued the following statement after Richland County, South Carolina officials announced the termination of Deputy Ben Fields' employment following videos of a violent interaction between Fields and a student at Spring Valley High School in South Carolina: "I could barely watch the video of the young girl being attacked by Deputy Ben Fields in her own classroom. The actions of Deputy … Continue Reading
October 01, 2015
Watson Coleman Questions Continued Investigations of Planned Parenthood, Benghazi
For Immediate Release WATSON COLEMAN QUESTIONS CONTINUED INVESTIGATIONS OF PLANNED PARENTHOOD, BENGHAZI Washington, DC (October 1, 2015) ― Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued the following statement today after comments from Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (CA-23) and House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chairman Jason Chaffetz (UT-3) indicated no viable reason to continue an investigation of Planned Parenthood, or the existence of the Select Committee on … Continue Reading
August 27, 2015
Watson Coleman Announces Support for Iran Nuclear Agreement
For Immediate Release Ewing, NJ (August 27, 2015) ― Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) announced her support for the P5+1 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) to prevent a nuclear armed Iran: "Since the release of the text, I have carefully considered the details of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action between the P5+1 countries and Iran. I have attended numerous classified briefings with Administration officials, met with constituents on both sides of the issue, … Continue Reading
August 27, 2015
Watson Coleman Announces Support of Iran Nuclear Agreement
For Immediate Release Ewing, NJ (August 27, 2015) ― Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) announced her support for the P5+1 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) to prevent a nuclear armed Iran: "Since the release of the text, I have carefully considered the details of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action between the P5+1 countries and Iran. I have attended numerous classified briefings with Administration officials, met with constituents on both sides of the issue, and … Continue Reading
August 13, 2015
Watson Coleman Statement on AG Investigation of Radazz Hearns Shooting
For Immediate Release Ewing, NJ (August 13, 2015) ― Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued the following statement on the New Jersey Attorney General's office continuing investigation into Friday's shooting of Radazz Hearns by New Jersey State Troopers and a Mercer County Sheriff's Officer: "It is tragic to see any young person injured by gunfire, so I am deeply relieved at reports that Radazz is in stable condition, and I pray for his speedy and full recovery. Moving … Continue Reading
August 06, 2015
Watson Coleman Statement on the 50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act
For Immediate Release Washington, DC (August 6, 2015) ― Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman issued the following statement recognizing the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act's signing by President Lyndon B. Johnson on August 6, 1965: "The 50th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act is a sober and bittersweet reminder that much of the battle for the right to vote still remains before us. Unfortunately, Congress has thus far failed to reauthorize the critical protections the Voting … Continue Reading
July 24, 2015
Watson Coleman Joins Resolution Condemning Anti-Semitism
For Immediate Release: Washington, DC (July 24, 2015) ― Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman announced her cosponsorship of H.Res.130, a resolution condemning the rise of anti-Semitism in the European Union and encouraging greater cooperation in combating anti-Semitic trends: "With the alarming uptick in anti-Semitic violence and rhetoric seen recently in Europe, it's critical that the U.S. use its position as a world leader to denounce such actions, and push every one of our allies to … Continue Reading
July 14, 2015
Watson Coleman Statement on Final P5+1 Nuclear Agreement
For Immediate Release: Washington, DC (July 14, 2015) ― Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued the following statement after P5+1 negotiators reached consensus on a comprehensive nuclear agreement with Iran: "I am encouraged by the administration's efforts to use diplomacy to reach an agreement that has the potential to create a lasting peace and disarm one of the world's most concerning actors. While this deal gives us a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform the … Continue Reading
June 25, 2015
Watson Coleman Statement on TAA/AGOA Package
For Immediate Release Washington, DC (June 25, 2015) ― Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued the following statement after the House passed legislation that included Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA): "I proudly opposed Fast Track authority each time it came before the House. Unfortunately, now that Fast Track has passed, it is my responsibility to ensure that American workers have the resources to overcome the consequences of bad trade deals. That's why I voted in favor of … Continue Reading
June 25, 2015
Watson Coleman Statement on King v. Burwell Decision
For Immediate Release Washington, DC (June 25, 2015) ― Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued the following statement after the Supreme Court announced its ruling in King v. Burwell: "The Supreme Court's decision in this case is a win for families in New Jersey and across the country who now know that they'll be able to keep their insurance plans and continue access affordable healthcare. "Conservatives have taken the Affordable Care Act to the Supreme Court twice, and both … Continue Reading