Press Releases
Watson Coleman Introduces Legislation to Address Potential Threats from Commercial Drones
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Washington, DC (March 26, 2015) ― Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Committee’s Oversight and Management Efficiency Subcommittee, introduced H.R. 1646, the Homeland Security Drone Assessment and Analysis Act, legislation intended to address the potential threat posed by small and medium-sized commercial drones. “Drones have the potential for so much good, but like most technology there’s … Continue Reading
March 19, 2015
Watson Coleman on Vote Prohibiting NLRB Rule Change: Republicans “Siding With Corporations Over the Constituents that Elected Them."
For Immediate Release: Washington, DC (March 19, 2015) ― Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), issued the following statement after the House voted on a resolution that would prohibit the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) from adopting a rule to modernize and streamline election procedures and appeals litigation. "One of the first votes Republicans scheduled for this session of Congress was on legislation that would make it easier for employers to skirt the … Continue Reading
March 13, 2015
Watson Coleman Mourns the Loss of Pioneer Architect Michael Graves
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ewing, NJ (March 13, 2015) ― Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued the following statement on the passing of Michael Graves, one of the most significant American architects in recent history and a Princeton, NJ resident for nearly 50 years: "Michael Graves has left an indelible impact on New Jersey and the nation, and he will be greatly missed. Through a career that spanned teaching the next crop of bright minds, designing some of the most … Continue Reading
March 12, 2015
Watson Coleman Leads 54 Members Urging HHS to Establish Special Health Enrollment Period for Pregnant Women
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Washington, DC (March 12, 2015) ― Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) led 54 Members of Congress on a letter to Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Burwell urging HHS to establish pregnancy as a "qualifying life event," triggering a 60-day special open enrollment period in the federal exchange for women who have become pregnant. "If a woman becomes pregnant while uninsured at a time outside of the annual Open Enrollment period, or is enrolled in … Continue Reading
March 10, 2015
Watson Coleman Applauds NJ Supreme Court Decision on Fair Housing
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Ewing, NJ (March 10, 2015) ― Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued the following statement after the New Jersey Supreme Court ruled unanimously that Governor Chris Christie's administration repeatedly failed to comply with its order to establish new affordable housing guidelines for New Jersey towns, and transferred authority to trial judges: "Housing is intrinsically linked to every other aspect of our lives, from the education our children have … Continue Reading
March 06, 2015
Watson Coleman Marks the 50th Anniversary of "Bloody Sunday," Selma to Montgomery Marches
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Ewing, NJ (March 6, 2015) ― Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) joined Americans across the country in honoring the 50th Anniversary of "Bloody Sunday," when civil rights leaders marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama on their way to Montgomery to protest the "Jim Crow" laws that kept Black Americans from the ballot box and were brutally attacked by Alabama State Troopers. The March 7, 1965 march sparked national attention that culminated … Continue Reading
March 03, 2015
Watson Coleman "Relieved" at House Passage of DHS Funding Bill
For Immediate Release Contact: Courtney Cochran (202) 225-5801 WATSON COLEMAN "RELIEVED" AT HOUSE PASSAGE OF DHS FUNDING BILL Washington, DC (March 3, 2015) ― Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, issued the following statement after the House passed H.R. 240, a clean, full-year funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security, clearing it for signature by the President: "Today, House Republicans did what … Continue Reading
March 02, 2015
Watson Coleman Statement on Netanyahu Address
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Courtney Cochran, (202) 225-5801 Washington, DC (March 2, 2015) ― Today, Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued the following statement ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's March 3 address to a joint session of Congress: "As a fierce supporter of Israel, I am disappointed in Speaker Boehner's efforts to drag Prime Minister Netanyahu into the GOP's endless efforts to undermine President Obama. His failure to consult with the White … Continue Reading
January 22, 2015
Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman Votes To Protect Women’s Rights And Access To Health Care
Today, on the 42nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) voted against H.R. 7, the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion and Abortion Insurance Full Disclosure Act of 2015, a misleadingly named bill that would restrict women's private health care options. This bill was a last-minute, late-night addition to the House Floor schedule by House Republicans after pulling H.R. 36, the Pain Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, an unconstitutional national ban on abortions … Continue Reading
January 20, 2015
Rep. Watson Coleman Applauds President’s State Of The Union Address
Following her first State of the Union Address as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) released the following statement in response to President Barack Obama's speech: "I am proud that President Obama has continued to focus on the issues that New Jerseyans care about most - creating jobs, fostering a fair economic playing field, and improving educational opportunities for all Americans. I share the President's commitment to these issues, … Continue Reading
January 16, 2015
Watson Coleman: Same-Sex Couples Should Have the Constitutional Right to Marry
Following the announcement late Friday that the United States Supreme Court will review four cases from Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and Tennessee, in the only federal appellate court circuit to uphold a ban on same-sex marriage, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued the following statement: "There are 36 states that already grant marriage rights to our gay and lesbian brothers and sisters. Considering also the federal recognition of same-sex marriages through the landmark court … Continue Reading
January 09, 2015
Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman Votes to Oppose Keystone XL Pipeline
In one of her first major House votes, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman voted against legislation today to approve construction of the Keystone XL pipeline. Rep. Watson Coleman, who was sworn in on Tuesday to represent the 12th Congressional District of New Jersey, was among 153 Democrats to vote against the bill, which passed the House 266 - 153. H.R. 3 authorizes construction of the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline from northwest Canada to the Gulf Coast refineries and exempts the … Continue Reading
January 06, 2015
Congresswoman Watson Coleman Sworn into Office
U.S. Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman was sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives by House Speaker John Boehner on January 6th, 2015. The Honorable Bonnie Watson Coleman was elected to serve as representative of New Jersey's 12th Congressional District. Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman was added to the rolls of the House upon executing the oath of … Continue Reading
January 06, 2015
Newest Members of Congress
A photo of the 114th freshman class was taken on the East Front steps of the United States … Continue Reading
January 06, 2015
114th United States Congress Convenes
The First Session of the 114th United States Congress commences on January 6th, 2015. Members of the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives will attend the First … Continue Reading