Bonnie Watson Coleman

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

Last week I introduced the Stay Cool Act, H.R. 7949, to study, mitigate, and address the impacts of extreme heat.

I want to know if the nonprofit organizations that provide health care, in addition they provide abortions to people, are they eligible for the grant program for safety and security...

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?

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

I certainly am within support of that bill.

Today, I rise in honor and recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. Over the last 2 years, we certainly have seen tremendous stress on the mental health and well-being of our loved ones, our communities, and even our elected…

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 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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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.

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