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Bonnie Watson Coleman is an American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 12th congressional district since 2015. A member of the Democratic Party, she has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and civil rights during her tenure in Congress. Coleman is known for her advocacy on social justice and her efforts to address the needs of her constituents in New Jersey. She has been an outspoken critic of various policies and actions from the Trump administration, emphasizing the importance of integrity in leadership.
Mr. Speaker, the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, was an essential milestone in the progress of all humanity toward a more fair, just, and democratic society, work that continues to this day. As we reflect on the…
Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleagues from the Congressional Black Caucus for taking this time to acknowledge this champion. Today, I rise in recognition of the late Shirley Chisholm, who was born 100 years ago last Wednesday. A child of…
Mr. Speaker, in 2023 we lost over 50,000 people to suicide across the country. The year before, more than 1.6 million individuals attempted to take their own lives. These deaths of despair disproportionately affect some communities more…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today with great concern for the people of New Jersey and the future of our country. Project 2025 puts our healthcare access at risk. The conservative pledge would impose lifetime caps on Medicaid benefits putting…
Mr. Speaker, today I rise during Police Week to honor a son of New Jersey's 12th District who gave his life protecting many of the people that are Members of this Chamber. Brian Sicknick was raised in South River, New Jersey. He attended…
Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Illinois for yielding and organizing this Special Order hour on what I think is a very important topic. Five years ago, I founded and chaired the CBC's Emergency Task Force on Black Youth Suicide and…
Mr. Speaker, first, let me thank the Congresswoman for affording me this opportunity. Mr. Speaker, I am heartbroken by the passing of my dear friend, Donald Payne, Jr. Like myself, Don came from a family legacy of public service, and we…
Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in voting for the motion to recommit.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition to this handout for Big Oil and Gas producers. This bill removes a requirement that DOE first determine LNG exports are to be in the public interest before approving export applications to non-free…
Mr. Speaker, I have a motion to recommit at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will report the motion to recommit. The Clerk read as follows: Mrs. Watson Coleman of New Jersey moves to recommit the bill H.R. 7176 to the Committee…
Madam Speaker, I rise today denouncing hate. Whether hate manifests as Islamophobia, anti-Semitism, transphobia, or any other form, hate has no place in our communities. Madam Speaker, that is why I am supporting Mr. Nadler's plan to…
Mr. Speaker, first and foremost, I want peace. I want a decisive victory over Hamas and an end to its hateful and destructive reign. I want Israel and Palestine to coexist safely, securely, and with prosperity for generations to come. It…
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