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2025-11-10
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Watson Coleman is the first African-American woman to represent New Jersey in the U.S. House of Representatives and retired from Congress effective at the end of the 119th Congress (November 2025 announcement).
2025-07-03
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Voted nay on H.R. 1 / One Big Beautiful Bill Act (One Big Beautiful Bill Act) on 2025-07-03: Opposed Trump's signature tax and spending bill. Called it the 'Big Ugly Bill' and stated: 'I am appalled at the cruelty on…
2025-04-10
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Voted nay on H.R. 22 (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act) on 2025-04-10: Voted against legislation requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote. Called it 'a voter suppression bill that…
2025-01-23
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Voted nay on H.R. 21 (Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act) on 2025-01-23: Opposed legislation establishing criminal penalties for healthcare practitioners after failed abortions. Henry Cuellar of Texas was the…
2025-01-07
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Voted nay on H.R. 29 (Laken Riley Act) on 2025-01-07: One of 159 House Democrats to oppose mandatory ICE detention for undocumented immigrants accused of theft offenses. All New Jersey Democrats voted against the bill…
2024-12-31
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In the 2024 cycle, Watson Coleman raised $732,249.79 with top industries being Pharmaceuticals/Health Products ($100,285), Health Professionals ($45,968), and Building Trade Unions ($42,000).
2024-12-31
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Johnson & Johnson contributed $10,500 in the 2024 cycle, all from its PAC. Bristol-Myers Squibb contributed $7,525 ($25 individual + $7,500 PAC). AbbVie contributed $10,000, all from its PAC. Otsuka America contributed…
2024-06-30
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Bonnie Watson Coleman's campaign committee raised $5,842,229 across her career (2013–2024), with $189,021 cash on hand as of June 30, 2024.
2024-06-30
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The Pharmaceuticals/Health Products industry was the top contributing industry at $397,839, overwhelmingly from PACs ($340,500) versus individuals ($57,339).
2024-06-30
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Princeton University was the single largest organizational contributor at $79,817, all from individuals.
2024-06-30
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Building trade unions contributed $277,998, overwhelmingly from PACs ($275,300). Public sector unions contributed $261,775, mostly from PACs ($257,000).
2024-06-30
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Lawyers and law firms contributed $326,299, with $254,349 from individuals and $71,950 from PACs.
2024-06-30
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JStreetPAC contributed $55,056 ($45,556 individual + $9,500 PAC) over the 2013–2024 cycle.
2024-04-20
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[vote] Watson Coleman voted nay on the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act (H.R. 8034) on the same day, the only New Jersey House member to do so. She stated she 'could not in good conscience vote to send…
2024-04-20
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Voted nay on H.R. 8034 (Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2024) on 2024-04-20: The only New Jersey House member to vote against the $26 billion Israel military aid package, citing the 'seemingly…
2024-04-20
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[vote] Watson Coleman voted in favor of three foreign aid bills on April 20, 2024: Ukraine aid (H.R. 8035), Indo-Pacific aid (H.R. 8036), and Iran/Russia sanctions. She stated she 'has historically supported funding…
2023-11-02
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Voted nay on H.Res. 798 (Resolution Condemning Support for Hamas and Antisemitism on College Campuses) on 2023-11-02: One of only 23 House members to vote against the resolution, and the only New Jersey Democrat…
2023-07-11
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[platform] Watson Coleman is a steadfast advocate for comprehensive sex education and reproductive rights. On her official House website, she argues that funding 'proven HIV/AIDS prevention' is far more effective than…
2022-12-08
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Voted yea on H.R. 8404 (Respect for Marriage Act) on 2022-12-08: Voted to codify federal recognition of same-sex and interracial marriages, stating it would officially repeal the 'defunct and discriminatory' Defense of…
2021-11-05
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Voted yea on H.R. 3684 (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act) on 2021-11-05: Voted for $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, calling it a 'once-in-a-generation investment'—and had worked as a Progressive…
2021-02-27
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Voted yea on H.R. 1319 (American Rescue Plan Act of 2021) on 2021-02-27: Supported $1.9 trillion COVID relief delivering $1,400 stimulus checks, expanded child tax credits, and over $300 million to school districts in…
2020-03-27
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[vote] Watson Coleman voted yea on H.R. 748, the CARES Act, a $2 trillion coronavirus relief package that included a $40 million provision to fund abstinence-only sex education under Title V, a rider inserted by Senate…
2018-03-14
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Voted nay on H.R. 4909 (STOP School Violence Act of 2018) on 2018-03-14: One of only 10 House members to oppose the school safety bill. Declared school violence a 'top priority' but argued the bill lacked gun safety…
2018-03-14
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[vote] Watson Coleman voted nay on the STOP School Violence Act of 2018 (H.R. 4909), which passed 407-10. She was one of only 10 House members to oppose it, citing that it 'lacks a number of critical protections.'
2018-03-14
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[statement] Watson Coleman stated on the House floor in 2018: 'Addressing school violence is a top priority for me.'
