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Bonnie Watson Coleman

Bonnie Watson Coleman

DDemocratNJ-12 · Representative
60
/ 100
Average
Attendance99
Avg: 96
Independence2
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone14
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency77
Avg: 57

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

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
44
Total Statements
13
Floor Speeches
31
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Taxes: 7Immigration: 7Foreign Policy: 5Trade: 5Labor: 4Environment: 4Infrastructure: 3Defense: 3Economy: 2Ethics: 2Healthcare: 2Crime & Justice: 2Housing: 2Technology: 2Veterans: 2

Speech Tone

Neutral: 31Bipartisan: 6Ceremonial: 4: 2Urgent: 1

Statements (44)

Press Release2026-06-03
Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on House Passage of Resolution to End Trump's War with Iran
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Floor Speech2026-06-02
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 Release2026-05-22
Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces Bill to Address Increasing Threat of Heat Emergencies
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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 Release2026-05-15
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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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 Release2026-03-12
Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces Bill to Support Service Members with Traction Alopecia
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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 Release2026-03-06Technology
Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces Bill to Study Impact of AI Data Centers on Local Communities
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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 Release2026-03-05
Rep. Watson Coleman Rejects Another Non-Binding Resolution Brought Forth By House Republicans
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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 Release2026-02-28Foreign PolicyDefenseIsrael
Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on US and Israeli Military Operation in Iran
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Press Release2026-02-24Labor
Rep. Watson Coleman to Attend the "People's State of the Union" focused on Americans Left Behind by the Trump Agenda
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Press Release2026-02-19Immigration
Watson Coleman Joins New Jersey Democratic Delegation in Statewide Initiative to Stop Proposed ICE Warehouse in Roxbury
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Press Release2026-02-18
Rep. Watson Coleman Joins Ewing Officials to Mark Milestone in Rebuilding of Community Center
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Press Release2026-02-13
Rep. Watson Coleman Statement on Resumption of Gateway Tunnel Funding
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Press Release2026-02-12
Rep. Watson Coleman Reintroduces Legislation to Establish a Pilot for a Federal Jobs Guarantee Program
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Press Release2026-02-10Bipartisan
Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Fight Opioid Overdoses in the Workplace
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Floor Speech2026-02-09BipartisanEconomyTaxesEnvironmentHR5616
$2.50 FOR AMERICA'S 250TH ACT

$2.50 FOR AMERICA'S 250TH ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2048-H2050] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] $2.50…

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Floor Speech2026-02-09BipartisanEnvironmentTradeHR6243HR469
SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL CONGRESSIONAL TIME CAPSULE ACT

SEMIQUINCENTENNIAL CONGRESSIONAL TIME CAPSULE ACT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 27 (Monday, February 9, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2046-H2048] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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Floor Speech2026-01-06BipartisanTaxesForeign PolicyTrade
JANUARY 6 ATTACK

JANUARY 6 ATTACK Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 3 (Tuesday, January 6, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 3 (Tuesday, January 6, 2026)] [House] [Pages H6-H11] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] JANUARY 6 ATTACK (Under…

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Floor Speech2025-03-26Taxes
MICHAEL REED, PROUD SON OF TRENTON

MICHAEL REED, PROUD SON OF TRENTON Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 55 (Wednesday, March 26, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 55 (Wednesday, March 26, 2025)] [House] [Page H1284] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ]…

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Floor Speech2025-03-04Taxes
HONORING CHIEF OF STAFF, KARI OSMOND

HONORING CHIEF OF STAFF, KARI OSMOND Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 41 (Tuesday, March 4, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 41 (Tuesday, March 4, 2025)] [House] [Page H953] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING…

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Floor Speech2025-03-03CeremonialHealthcareCrime & JusticeVeterans
CONGRATULATING COURTNEY BILLINGTON ON HIS RETIREMENT

CONGRATULATING COURTNEY BILLINGTON ON HIS RETIREMENT Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 40 (Monday, March 3, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 40 (Monday, March 3, 2025)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E179-E180] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2025-02-25BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareEconomyHRES161
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)] [House] [Pages H791-H823] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Floor Speech2025-02-06BipartisanTaxesEnvironmentTrade
A HOSTILE TAKEOVER

A HOSTILE TAKEOVER Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 25 (Thursday, February 6, 2025)] [House] [Pages H509-H510] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] A HOSTILE…

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Floor Speech2024-12-11Ceremonial
HONORING LEONARD LOWINGER ON HIS 90TH BIRTHDAY

HONORING LEONARD LOWINGER ON HIS 90TH BIRTHDAY Congressional Record, Volume 170 Issue 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024) [Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 184 (Wednesday, December 11, 2024)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1261] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2018-10-05Ceremonial
HONORING THE LIFE OF LINDA BROWN COCHRAN

HONORING THE LIFE OF LINDA BROWN COCHRAN Congressional Record, Volume 164 Issue 166 (Friday, October 5, 2018) [Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 166 (Friday, October 5, 2018)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1365] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office […

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