Bonnie Watson Coleman

In the city of Trenton there is a population that tends to get underserved because of its socioeconomic status.

My understanding is that ABC News reported that residents of Trenton, New Jersey, are still waiting for assistance from FEMA after Hurricane Ida.

To those who stand in the way of sensible gun reform measures that are supported by a strong majority of Americans I ask, when will it be enough?

I certainly am within support of that bill.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

I think unions are vitally important to the education of our children, and I am glad that the NEA, and AFT, and every other union is standing up for them.

I am very concerned, sir, about the reentry programs and the opportunities for returning citizens...

What specifically do you see planning out to reach them and then to engage them?

But there is a significant amount of folks in the black community and communities of color and women that right now are sidelined or working in jobs that they are not earning a living wage.

In my opinion and many, the President is being unfairly blamed for inflation.

Do you have enough staff that will be able to monitor what is happening to ensure that these programs are moving in the direction and in a manner that you want?

I have agreed with your assessment of things and our need to ensure that there is better inclusion and better jobs.

We need more workers in this country.

It seems inexcusable to me that OSHA has yet to finalize a rule to protect these healthcare workers.

I am introducing a bill, H.R.--or I have introduced, it is 7345, the Children's Act for Responsible Employment and Farm Safety of 2022, which is intended to address this issue to protect children in agriculture.

There is no better way to strengthen the middle class than to ensure that workers have a seat at the table, which is why I strongly support the PRO Act.

I want to lend my voice and my support to the millions of American workers joining together and unionizing to fight for higher wages and better working conditions.

I am so proud of what this subcommittee has done to fund the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Nothing is perhaps more critical to our conversation on healthy aging than the concerns for the specific physical and mental health needs of our seniors.

Those most vulnerable, historically underserved experience abuse at disproportionate rates.

The funds were critical to making sure thousands and thousands of seniors around our country did not go to sleep hungry.

How about your recruitment efforts and interactions with and outreach to the HBCUs?

Which of these initiatives are you talking about that have just been sort of implemented in the last year and a half?

I am very concerned about NIH and the investment that is made in diversity and inclusion.

We have to also address preventable injuries to keep seniors safe and healthy.