Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman
@repbonnie.bsky.social
Proudly serving the people of New Jersey’s 12th Congressional District. Proud #BlackWoman. Congressional Progressive Caucus Member. Co-Chair & Co-Founder of the Congressional Caucus on Black Women & Girls. She/her.
This #BlackMaternalHealth week, I spoke with actress, writer, and activist Tatyana Ali and her husband, Dr. Vaughn Rasberry about Tatyana’s experiences and the importance of legislation to improve maternal health outcomes and help women overcome trauma. youtu.be/75n5q-DZlmc?...
Black Maternal Health Month with Tatyana Ali
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It’s taking Black women even longer to earn as much as white men as the wage gap has widened for the first time since the 1960s. We must address the racist, sexist policies that cause structural economic inequality in America so Black women are paid what they’ve earned. #BlackWomensEqualPayDay
Instead of lowering costs, Republicans are spending BILLIONS on political stunts and protecting their financial interests. Their claim that we can’t afford to meet people’s basic needs tells you what their priorities are. I voted HELL NO to 3 bad bills that would hurt Americans:
Join me and Tatyana Ali this Wednesday at 3pm ET / 12pm PT for a conversation about maternal health and my bill -- the Traumatic Births Research Act. During Black Maternal Mental Health Week, conversations like this are imperative in order to improve maternal health outcomes.
While millions of children go hungry, Republicans are giving the richest 1% over $1 trillion in tax cuts and Trump is pocketing $2.2 billion for himself and his family. Trump & Republicans are working for themselves and their billionaire donors— not you. www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2026/...
Join me and Tatyana Ali this Wednesday at 3pm ET / 12pm PT for a conversation about maternal health and my bill -- the Traumatic Births Research Act. During Black Maternal Mental Health Week, conversations like this are imperative in order to improve maternal health outcomes.
Black mothers experience postpartum depression nearly twice as much as white mothers, reflecting disparities driven by gaps in health care access. During Black Maternal Mental Health Week, we must raise awareness of the issues they face and policy solutions to address them.
Health care is a human right, and that includes HIV prevention. Today, as we commemorate National HIV Prevention Day, I’m calling on all of us to do the right thing and build a future where everyone has access to the tools that make prevention possible.
Thanks to GOP budgets, more than 8 million Americans lost health care coverage & another 4 million lost access to food assistance. Now, they want to loot your children's futures to fund brutally inhumane ICE operations that terrorize our communities. How much wasted taxpayer money will be enough?
NEWS: I’m leading a statement with 25 colleagues who are voting YES on Congressman Massie's amendment. For decades, U.S. taxpayers have funded Israeli military operations that have killed civilians & caused humanitarian catastrophes. Enough already.
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Surely the man of the people will put his face on a gold coin while folks can’t afford groceries and gas.
On Monday, House Republicans met in secret to figure out how to pervert the congressional budget process and jam through an expensive and widely unpopular policy agenda. As a member of the House Budget Committee, I'm working with my Democratic colleagues to stop this insanity.
Politico@politico.com · 3w agoHouse Republicans home in on $80B reconciliation package
This Supreme Court decision is a win for the wealthy few and special interest groups that will dramatically diminish the voices of everyday voters across the country.
Politico@politico.com · last mo.BREAKING: The Supreme Court just struck down another campaign finance limit, opening a flood of GOP money in the midterms. The change is likely to benefit Republicans, who brought the case and rely more on large donors. 🔗 www.politico.com/news/2026/06...
My heart breaks for trans kids and their families. Today’s SCOTUS decision comes just one year after they upheld a ban gender-affirming care and is just the most recent attack by conservatives against the queer community. A person’s gender should not bar their participation in activities they love.
Trump has sought to make America welcome only to those that look like or support him. Birthright citizenship has been settled law for 125 years. He can't change that with a simple executive order. Today’s SCOTUS ruling is clear: if you're born in the USA, you're a citizen. Happy 4th! 🇺🇸
Donald Trump says private donors are paying for his $600 million ballroom at the White House, but he’s actually picking your pocket in broad daylight. I explain the President’s corruption in detail here: youtu.be/RL9k9mnUzPs?...
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Each spring, a nationwide high school art competition is hosted by the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives. This year’s winner representing our district is Yuwei, a rising sophomore at Princeton High School! Her artwork is titled “Girls’ Reunion,” and the art medium is colored pencils.
The President is holding hostage the largest bipartisan housing bill in a generation to force Congress to pass his unpopular plan to restrict voting rights. Trump is the single greatest impediment to American progress. He doesn't care about making life affordable for people.
NBC News@nbcnews.com · last mo.JUST IN: President Trump abruptly cancels his plans to sign a major, bipartisan housing bill, saying he will not do so until Congress passes the SAVE America Act, a sweeping elections bill that has become a focal point of his second term.
I sent a letter to Secretary Mullin and USCIS Director Edlow demanding to know why they delayed processing DACA work authorizations. The delays tripled typical response times by USCIS, risking the livelihoods and legal status of thousands of Dreamers and eroding the communities in which they live.
Politico@politico.com · 2mo agoDACA renewal delays fuel worries Trump is quietly undermining ‘Dreamers’
I’m walking into court to fight for your rights. Trump wants to lock me up for 17 years for doing my job, conducting oversight of ICE and holding this administration accountable. The fight is hard, but if DHS wants to terrorize NJ-10, they’re going to have to answer to me first.
Today is Juneteenth – a day worth commemorating but also a day when I reflect on the cruel reality that it represents: justice denied.
Trump pitched his UFC fight as a 250th anniversary celebration, but it looked more like a tacky birthday party for a wannabe king. Taxpayers covered more than $10 million in security & logistics while the event doubled as a showcase for his political & business networks. Corruption in plain sight.
I joined House Homeland Security Democrats in Newark to continue our legally protected oversight at Delaney Hall and hear from expert witnesses, local leaders, and a veteran who was detained by ICE.
10 years ago today, 49 lives were lost at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando as they celebrated Pride Month. Our LGBTQ+ community deserves to live their lives as their true, authentic selves -- without fear of violence. #EndGunViolence #HonorThe49
Congressional Equality Caucus@equality.house.gov · 2mo agoToday, we remember the 49 lives stolen at Pulse Nightclub, an LGBTQI+ nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Our members will continue working to end the epidemics of violence and hate so that no person ever has to live in fear of extremist violence like this ever again.
Elon Musk is the world's first trillionaire thanks in large part to 100 government contracts-- some of which he received while also being a government official. Hard-working Americans are struggling to buy groceries and pay rent. To close this widening wealth gap, we need a wealth tax. #TaxTheRich
The gun violence epidemic is a stain upon the fabric of our nation. To those who refuse to support common sense prevention measures: you have blood on your hands. This #GunViolencePreventionMonth, we reaffirmed our commitment to ensure people can live without having to look over their shoulders.
What we’re seeing right now at ICE facilities across the nation is a stain on our country. This shouldn’t even be a discussion.
Join me online on June 16th for a discussion about what it takes to help families thrive and the critical role Congress plays in making it happen. bit.ly/coleman-webinar
This month, and every month – be fully, authentically, unapologetically you. Happy #Pride Month!