Bonnie Watson Coleman
Democrat Representative, District 12, New Jersey
34 bills507 cosponsored$303K raised674 votes recorded
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Official biography
Congressional sourceEducation
- “Watson Coleman is a graduate of Thomas Edison State College” source
Career
- “In 2016, Watson Coleman founded the Congressional Caucus on Black Women and Girls” source
Public service
- “Bonnie Watson Coleman is serving her sixth term in the United States House of Representatives” source
- “the first Black woman to serve as Majority Leader, and as the Chair of the New Jersey Democratic State Committee” source
- “Watson Coleman served eight consecutive terms in the New Jersey General Assembly” source
Family
Also stated
- “The first Black woman to represent New Jersey in Congress” source
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Legislation
HR 10841cosponsor
Securing Elections From AI Deception Act
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 10853cosponsor
Yemen TPS Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 10826cosponsor
Justice for Citizens Wrongfully Detained by ICE Act
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 10807cosponsor
Get the Flock Out of Our Communities Act
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10740cosponsor
To designate Ukraine under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide certain nationals of Ukraine with continued eligibility for temporary protected status, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 10722cosponsor
To amend the Public Health Service Act to expand behavioral health workforce training programs, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HRES 1610cosponsor
Expressing support for the recognition of October 2026, as "World Menopause Awareness Month" and for global awareness and access to care during menopausal transition and post-menopause.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Armed Services, and Veterans' Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HRES 1602cosponsor
Recognizing the importance of access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention and supporting the designation of Saturday, October 10, 2026, as "National PrEP Day".
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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HRES 1603cosponsor
Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10597cosponsor
To require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HRES 1574cosponsor
Expressing support for the recognition of September 27, 2026, to October 3, 2026, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 10585cosponsor
To amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a Civilian Climate Corps to help communities respond to climate change and transition to a clean economy, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10498cosponsor
To provide payments to United States taxpayers and dependents to compensate for the costs of the Iran war, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Appropriations, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10455cosponsor
Debt-Free College Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HRES 1547cosponsor
Recognizing the importance of diapers to infant health and family well- being, and expressing support for the designation of the week of September 14-20, 2026, as "National Diaper Need Awareness Week".
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
HR 10476cosponsor
To require coverage of annual glaucoma screenings for certain individuals, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10426cosponsor
To improve the processing of samples of sexual assault evidence, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 10424cosponsor
To establish a National Science Foundation grant program to provide opportunities for and strengthen research capacity at institutions of higher education to stimulate sustainable improvement in existing research and development at such institutions, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology.
HR 10415cosponsor
Food for Thought Act of 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 10401cosponsor
To require the Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to carry out notification, review, reporting, and record preservation requirements relating to covered deaths involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Voting Record
277 yea388 nay8 missed1 present
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
Passed (262-159)
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
Passed (352-72)
PROOF Act
Passed (217-207)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
Passed (214-208)
Ratepayer Protection Act
Passed (417-3)
Water Resources Development Act
Passed (415-9)
Retire through Ownership Act
Passed (401-14)
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Passed (232-147)
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Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-208)
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-211)
GUARD Act
Passed (414-7)
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Passed (417-7)
Whistleblower Protection Act
Passed (424-0)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
Passed (343-79)
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Passed (408-17)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Brad CohenDemocratic$867K raised
- Susan Copius AltmanDemocratic$603K raised
- Squire ServanceDemocratic$566K raised
- Adrian O MappDemocratic$510K raised
- Jay VaingankarDemocratic$410K raised
- Verlina Reynolds-JacksonDemocratic$365K raised
- Shanel Y RobinsonDemocratic$160K raised
- Sujit SinghDemocratic$142K raised
Plus 8 more filers with smaller totals.
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$303K
Small donors $53KLarge individual $124KPACs $125K
Spent $336KCash $6K
2024 cycle$956K
Small donors $38KLarge individual $364KPACs $554K
Spent $985KCash $39K
2022 cycle$930K
Small donors $61KLarge individual $387KPACs $481K
Spent $969KCash $69K
2020 cycle$807K
Small donors $66KLarge individual $270KPACs $466K
Spent $849KCash $107K
2018 cycle$916K
Small donors $84KLarge individual $393KPACs $438K
Spent $846KCash $149K
2016 cycle$1.1M
Small donors $103KLarge individual $459KPACs $539K
Spent $1.0MCash $79K
2014 cycle$1.4M
Small donors $145KLarge individual $799KPACs $443K
Spent $1.4MCash $8K
Top Contributors
BEIGENE$13K
PRINCETON UNIVERSITY$11K
WINNING STRATEGIES WASHINGTON$9K
NEW JERSEY DEPT. OF HEALTH$8K
GHO VENTURES, LLC$8K
SCUDIERY ENTERPRISES$7K
SCUDIERY ENTERPRISES$7K
KAUFMAN DOLOWICH LLP$7K
WINNING STRATEGIES WAHINGTON$6K
WINNING STRATEGIES WASHINGTON$5K
Committees
House Committee on Appropriations
- Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies
- Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
House Committee on the Budget
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HR 10841: Securing Elections From AI Deception Act
cosponsor2026-10-19
legislation
HR 10853: Yemen TPS Act
cosponsor2026-10-19
legislation
HR 10826: Justice for Citizens Wrongfully Detained by ICE Act
cosponsor2026-10-15
legislation
HR 10807: Get the Flock Out of Our Communities Act
cosponsor2026-10-13
legislation
HR 10740: To designate Ukraine under section 244 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to provide certain nationals of Ukraine with continued eligibility for temporary protected status, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-10-05
legislation
HR 10722: To amend the Public Health Service Act to expand behavioral health workforce training programs, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-10-05
legislation
HRES 1610: Expressing support for the recognition of October 2026, as "World Menopause Awareness Month" and for global awareness and access to care during menopausal transition and post-menopause.
cosponsor2026-10-05
legislation
HRES 1602: Recognizing the importance of access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention and supporting the designation of Saturday, October 10, 2026, as "National PrEP Day".
cosponsor2026-10-01
legislation
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HRES 1603: Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
cosponsor2026-10-01
legislation
HR 10597: To require group health plans and group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for over-the-counter contraceptives.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HRES 1574: Expressing support for the recognition of September 27, 2026, to October 3, 2026, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week".
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10585: To amend the National and Community Service Act of 1990 to establish a Civilian Climate Corps to help communities respond to climate change and transition to a clean economy, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10498: To provide payments to United States taxpayers and dependents to compensate for the costs of the Iran war, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-17
legislation
HR 10455: Debt-Free College Act of 2026
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
HRES 1547: Recognizing the importance of diapers to infant health and family well- being, and expressing support for the designation of the week of September 14-20, 2026, as "National Diaper Need Awareness Week".
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
HR 10476: To require coverage of annual glaucoma screenings for certain individuals, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
HR 10426: To improve the processing of samples of sexual assault evidence, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
HR 10424: To establish a National Science Foundation grant program to provide opportunities for and strengthen research capacity at institutions of higher education to stimulate sustainable improvement in existing research and development at such institutions, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
HR 10415: Food for Thought Act of 2026
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
nay2026-09-16
vote
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
nay2026-09-16
vote
PROOF Act
nay2026-09-16
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
nay2026-09-16
vote
Ratepayer Protection Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Water Resources Development Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Retire through Ownership Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
HR 10401: To require the Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to carry out notification, review, reporting, and record preservation requirements relating to covered deaths involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.
cosponsor2026-09-15
legislation
HJRES 216: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime.
cosponsor2026-09-15
legislation
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
nay2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
nay2026-09-15
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 122025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 122023-01-03, 2025-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 122021-01-03, 2023-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 122019-01-03, 2021-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 122017-01-03, 2019-01-03Democrat
House, Dist. 122015-01-06, 2017-01-03Democrat
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