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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. Chair, I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Pennsylvania will be postponed. Amendment No. 12 Offered by Mr. Neguse The Acting…
Mr. Chairman, I simply say as we finalize this discussion, that there are 14.2 million people who are being affected, who will be affected, and who think this is important. There is a $22 billion economic activity that will be impacted…
Mr. Chair, I rise in strong opposition to this amendment, which would strip Federal funding for the Delaware River Basin Commission. This amendment would remove $715,000, funding that I secured through the community project funding…
Mr. Chair, I rise in opposition to the amendment. The Acting CHAIR. The gentlewoman from New Jersey is recognized for 5 minutes.
Mr. Chair, needless to say, I disagree with the premise of my wonderful colleague across the aisle. Mr. Chairman, I yield 3 minutes to the gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. Kaptur), ranking member of the Subcommittee on Energy and Water…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today, yet I am tired. I am tired of having to come down to the well of this Chamber to mourn the needless death of another child. I am tired of gun violence being the leading cause of death among our precious children…
Madam Speaker, I stand before this room to hold this Supreme Court in contempt; this Supreme Court that is wildly out of step with both precedent and public opinion. This Supreme Court which, through its terrible lack of judgment, both in…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today on behalf of Black women and girls everywhere. While Black women play one of the most active and essential roles in our economy, we continue to be left behind and are the ones who are hit the hardest by economic…
Madam Chair, I rise in strong opposition to H.R. 1, the polluters over people act. This bill is nothing more than a shameless handout to fossil fuel companies, and it speaks volumes that House Republicans have made it their number one…
Madam Speaker, I rise today heartbroken by perpetual tragedy and outraged by perpetual inaction. On Monday, a school shooting in Nashville left three 9-year-old students and three adults dead. The next day, when asked about solutions to…
Mr. Speaker, on World Water Day, I rise on behalf of every American who lacks access to the most basic necessity of human survival. Mr. Speaker, 4 years ago, 15,000 households in Newark, New Jersey, were forced to rely on bottled water due…
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate my alma mater, Ewing High School, on winning the NJSIAA 2022-2023 Group 3 girls' basketball championship--and their first State title in 24 years. Their hard-fought victory comes after months of…
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