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Bonnie Watson Coleman

Bonnie Watson Coleman

DDemocratNJ-12 · Representative
58
/ 100
Average
Attendance99
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone10
Avg: 15
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency71
Avg: 53

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
68
Total Statements
17
Floor Speeches
51
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Taxes: 11Immigration: 11Defense: 8Foreign Policy: 8Environment: 6Trade: 6Labor: 6Healthcare: 4Infrastructure: 4Civil Rights: 3Israel: 3Housing: 3Economy: 3Veterans: 3Technology: 2

Speech Tone

Neutral: 50Bipartisan: 7Ceremonial: 6Urgent: 4: 1

Statements (68)

Press Release2026-09-02
Congressman Al Green, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon, and Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman Lead Effort Demanding HUD Protect Fair Housing Program
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Press Release2026-09-01
Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Passage of Continuing Resolution
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Press Release2026-08-07Urgent
Rep. Watson Coleman Demands Immediate Action Following Death and Medical Neglect at Delaney Hall Detention Center
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Press Release2026-08-06Immigration
New Jersey Congressional Democrats Lead Letter to DHS Demanding Accountability for Medical Neglect, Deaths Connected to Delaney Hall
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Press Release2026-08-06
Congresswoman Watson Coleman, AG Davenport, Superintendent Hengemuhle, announce record Federal funding for State Police’s Internet Crimes Against…
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Press Release2026-08-03
Watson Coleman Statement on Death of Detainee at Delaney Hall
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Press Release2026-07-23
Rep. Watson Coleman and Tatyana Ali Discuss Traumatic Births and Black Maternal Health
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Press Release2026-07-23
Adams, Frankel, Leger Fernández, Watson Coleman, Blunt Rochester Introduce Black Women’s Equal Pay Day Resolution
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Press Release2026-07-23
Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces Resolution Condemning All Forms of Hate
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Press Release2026-07-22
Rep. Watson Coleman Votes Against Wasteful Budget Reconciliation Resolution
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Press Release2026-07-22
Watson Coleman Votes to Reject Sham Stock Trading Bill
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Press Release2026-07-22Defense
Watson Coleman Votes to Reject Partisan National Defense Authorization Act
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Press Release2026-07-16
Watson Coleman Statement on Massie Amendment
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Press Release2026-07-15
25 Members of Congress Release Joint Statement on Massie Amendment to Republican Foreign Aid Budget Bill
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Press Release2026-06-30
Rep. Watson Coleman Votes to Reject Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act
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Floor Speech2026-06-30CeremonialHealthcareDefenseHousing
CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH AND AMERICA'S DIVERSITY

CELEBRATING PRIDE MONTH AND AMERICA'S DIVERSITY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 109 (Tuesday, June 30, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 109 (Tuesday, June 30, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E637] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2026-06-29BipartisanImmigrationTaxesForeign Policy
DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 5(c) OF THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION TO REMOVE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM LEBANON

DIRECTING THE PRESIDENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 5(c) OF THE WAR POWERS RESOLUTION TO REMOVE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES FROM LEBANON Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 108 (Monday, June 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 108 (Monday, June 29, 2026)] [House] [Pages H4304-H4309] From…

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Press Release2026-06-25Immigration
Watson Coleman Statement on Supreme Court Immigration Decisions
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Press Release2026-06-25Civil Rights
REPS. WATSON COLEMAN, TLAIB SEND LETTER TO FIO ADDRESSING AUTO INSURANCE AFFORDABILITY AND DISCRIMINATION
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Press Release2026-06-18
Democrats Hold Field Hearing and Oversight Visit to Delaney Hall
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Press Release2026-06-16
REP. WATSON COLEMAN RELEASES NEW REPORT ADDRESSING CRITICAL ISSUES IN MATERNAL HEALTH
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Press Release2026-06-08Gun Policy
Rep. Watson Coleman Reintroduces Gun Safety Legislation to Outlaw Gun Silencers
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Press Release2026-06-03Foreign Policy
Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on House Passage of Resolution to End Trump's War with Iran
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Floor Speech2026-06-02CeremonialTaxesEnvironmentDefense
HONORING TECHNICAL SERGEANT PHILIP STRECZYK FOR HIS SERVICE IN WORLD WAR II

HONORING TECHNICAL SERGEANT PHILIP STRECZYK FOR HIS SERVICE IN WORLD WAR II Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 93 (Tuesday, June 2, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E512] From the Congressional Record Online through the…

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Press Release2026-05-29ImmigrationCivil Rights
Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Human and Civil Rights Abuses by ICE at Delaney Hall
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Press Release2026-05-29
Rep. Watson Coleman Reintroduces Worker Rights and Support Act
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Press Release2026-05-22Foreign Policy
Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on House GOP Extending Trump’s War in Iran
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Press Release2026-05-22
Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces Bill to Address Increasing Threat of Heat Emergencies
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Press Release2026-05-15
Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces Bill to Study Impact of Traumatic Births
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Press Release2026-05-14Crime & Justice
Rep. Watson Coleman votes for resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, rejects partisan, divisive, and…
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Press Release2026-05-13Immigration
Watson Coleman Votes Against Bill to Expand Power of ICE
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Press Release2026-05-12CeremonialImmigration
McIver, Watson Coleman, Menendez Mark Anniversary of Delaney Hall Visit by Introducing Tougher ICE Oversight Rules
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Press Release2026-04-30
Rep. Watson Coleman Reintroduces New Pathways Act to Aide Reentry and Reduce Recidivism
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Press Release2026-04-29Immigration
Menendez, Watson Coleman, and McIver Lead NJ Democrats in Calling on DHS to Abandon Roxbury ICE Warehouse Plans and Halt Further Immigration Detention
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Press Release2026-04-16
Rep. Watson Coleman Reintroduces Bill to Advance Restorative Justice in Schools
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Press Release2026-04-14
Rep. Watson Coleman Honored as She Reflects on Storied Career in Public Service at Flagship Event Hosted by Rutgers University
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Press Release2026-03-28
Watson Coleman Statement on Opposition to Republican Messaging Bill
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Press Release2026-03-26
Rep. Watson Coleman Reintroduces Bill to Make Registering to Vote Easier
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Press Release2026-03-23Infrastructure
Rep. Watson Coleman Secures Half a Million in Community Project Funding for Old Bridge Food Bank
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Press Release2026-03-20
Reps. Casten, Levin, Watson Coleman Lead Sweeping Energy Bills Relief Act to Lower Utility Bills for Hardworking Americans
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Floor Speech2026-03-18UrgentTaxesForeign PolicyDefense
WAR IN IRAN WITHOUT CONSULTATION

WAR IN IRAN WITHOUT CONSULTATION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 49 (Wednesday, March 18, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2556-H2557] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Press Release2026-03-12
Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, Young Kim, and Debbie Wasserman Schultz Lead Girl Scouts Day Resolution
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Press Release2026-03-12
Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces Bill to Support Service Members with Traction Alopecia
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Floor Speech2026-03-12EnvironmentHR7890HR7891
CONTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY STATEMENT

CONTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY STATEMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 46 (Thursday, March 12, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 46 (Thursday, March 12, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2483-H2484] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Press Release2026-03-06
Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces Legislation to Nullify President’s Expensive Restrictions on H-1B Workers
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Press Release2026-03-06Technology
Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces Bill to Study Impact of AI Data Centers on Local Communities
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Press Release2026-03-05Immigration
Watson Coleman to Vote Against Restarting Funding for ICE
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Press Release2026-03-05Foreign Policy
Watson Coleman to vote to stop Iran War
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Press Release2026-03-05
Rep. Watson Coleman Rejects Another Non-Binding Resolution Brought Forth By House Republicans
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Press Release2026-02-28Foreign PolicyDefenseIsrael
Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on US and Israeli Military Operation in Iran
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