Bonnie Watson Coleman

Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman

Party
Democrat
State
New Jersey
District
District 12
Chamber
House of Representatives
Term Ends
2027

Bonnie Watson Coleman is a Democratic U.S. Representative from New Jersey since 2015, the first African American woman to represent the state in Congress. She is a strong advocate for progressive policies, criminal justice reform, and social equity.

Quick Facts

Born
1945
Party
Democrat
State
New Jersey
District
District 12
Chamber
House of Representatives
Serving since
2025
Term Ends
2027

Contact Information

Washington, DC Office

168 Cannon House Office Building Washington DC 20515-3012

Phone: 202-225-5801

District Office

850 Bear Tavern Rd., Suite 201, Ewing, NJ

Phone: 609-883-0026

Congressional Work

Votes

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Cosponsored legislation

HR 3544 — Supreme Court Tenure Establishment and Retirement Modernization Act of 2025 HRES 1364 — Commemorating 10 years since the Pulse nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, on June 12, 2016. HJRES 196 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote. HR 9287 — To establish an independent Children's Commission and position of Commissioner, and for other purposes. HR 9271 — To authorize sitting Governors to conduct health and safety oversight inspections of immigration detention facilities located within their states, and to… HR 9306 — To prohibit Federal employees from intervening in election administration. HR 9216 — To amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to adjust the rate employers pay for overtime hours from one and… HCONRES 109 — Allowing Emancipation Hall to be used for a ceremony to dedicate the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. HR 9016 — Email Privacy Act HR 9231 — To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to deem certain substances to be unsafe for use as food contact… HR 9099 — DHS Release Transparency Act HCONRES 84 — Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon. HRES 1342 — Expressing support for the designation of June 5, 2026, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2026 as "National Gun… HR 9124 — Know Your Rights Act HR 5206 — Empowering Striking Workers Act of 2025 HR 7100 — Sikh American Anti-Discrimination Act of 2026 HR 9047 — Arlington National Cemetery Viewshed Protection Act HR 924 — NO BAN Act HRES 1329 — Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Mental Health Awareness Month".

Committee assignments

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