Bonnie Watson Coleman

Representative · NJ-12 · D

Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 6, 2015

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Bonnie Watson Coleman

Representative · NJ-12 · D

Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 6, 2015

Official website Biographical Directory

Portrait: U.S. Government Publishing Office, via unitedstates/images (public domain)

681 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.

H.Res. 578 · Honoring the memory of the victims of the 1967 Newark riots and acknowledging the enduring impact on the Newark community.
Introduced Jul 14, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 14, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jul 14, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 4382 · America’s Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coins Act
Introduced Jul 14, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Jul 14, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.Res. 569 · Affirming that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are fundamental values of the United States and emphasizing the ongoing need to address discrimination and inequality in the workplace, elementary, secondary, and higher education systems, government programs, the military, and our society.
Introduced Jul 10, 2025 · cosponsored Aug 1, 2025 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jul 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 4337 · Congressional Oversight Access Act
Introduced Jul 10, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jul 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.Con.Res. 42 · Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
Introduced Jul 10, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Jul 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 4253 · Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in Schools Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 30, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Jun 30, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 4244 · Prohibition of Medicaid Funding for Conversion Therapy Act
Introduced Jun 27, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 29, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Jun 27, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 4231 · Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 27, 2025 · cosponsored Aug 15, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Jun 27, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
H.R. 4230 · the Appropriations Compliance and Training Act
Introduced Jun 27, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jun 27, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.Res. 550 · Original LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Resolution of 2025
Introduced Jun 26, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jun 27, 2025): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3027-3028)
H.Res. 549 · Expressing support for the designation of June 26 as "LGBTQI+ Equality Day".
Introduced Jun 26, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jun 26, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 547 · Recognizing the significance of "National Caribbean American Heritage Month".
Introduced Jun 26, 2025 · cosponsored May 11, 2026 · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Jun 26, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 4206 · CONNECT for Health Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 26, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 20, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Jun 26, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
H.R. 4186 · Connecting Students with Mental Health Services Act
Introduced Jun 26, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 2, 2025 · Education
Latest action (Jun 26, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
H.R. 4182 · Housing not Handcuffs Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 26, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Housing and Community Development
Latest action (Jun 26, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Natural Resources, and 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.
H.R. 4176 · No Secret Police Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 26, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Jun 27, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
H.R. 4152 · Safe Storage Saves Lives Act
Introduced Jun 26, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 26, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 546 · Encouraging Members of Congress to visit ICE detention facilities in their States.
Introduced Jun 25, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 25, 2025 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Jun 25, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 4104 · Health Equity and Access under the Law for Immigrant Families Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 24, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jun 24, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
H.R. 4103 · Break the Cycle of Violence Act
Introduced Jun 24, 2025 · cosponsored Aug 19, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 24, 2025): 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.
H.R. 4100 · End Junk Fees for Renters Act
Introduced Jun 24, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2025 · original cosponsor · Housing and Community Development
Latest action (Dec 19, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
H.R. 12 · Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 24, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jun 24, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
H.Res. 533 · Reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world.
Introduced Jun 23, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 23, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
H.R. 4083 · Marshall ‘Major’ Taylor Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced Jun 23, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2025 · original cosponsor · Sports and Recreation
Latest action (Jun 23, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R. 4035 · Wall Street Tax Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 17, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Jun 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

681 cosponsored bills and resolutions, from Congress.gov. Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.

H.Res. 578 · Honoring the memory of the victims of the 1967 Newark riots and acknowledging the enduring impact on the Newark community.
Introduced Jul 14, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 14, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jul 14, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 4382 · America’s Olympic and Paralympic Games Commemorative Coins Act
Introduced Jul 14, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 30, 2026 · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Jul 14, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.Res. 569 · Affirming that diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are fundamental values of the United States and emphasizing the ongoing need to address discrimination and inequality in the workplace, elementary, secondary, and higher education systems, government programs, the military, and our society.
Introduced Jul 10, 2025 · cosponsored Aug 1, 2025 · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jul 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 4337 · Congressional Oversight Access Act
Introduced Jul 10, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jul 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.Con.Res. 42 · Recognizing the significance of equal pay and the disparity in wages paid to men and to Black women.
Introduced Jul 10, 2025 · cosponsored Jul 10, 2025 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Jul 10, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 4253 · Expanding Access to Mental Health Services in Schools Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 30, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 30, 2025 · original cosponsor · Education
Latest action (Jun 30, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 4244 · Prohibition of Medicaid Funding for Conversion Therapy Act
Introduced Jun 27, 2025 · cosponsored Apr 29, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Jun 27, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 4231 · Treat and Reduce Obesity Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 27, 2025 · cosponsored Aug 15, 2025 · Health
Latest action (Jun 27, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
H.R. 4230 · the Appropriations Compliance and Training Act
Introduced Jun 27, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 27, 2025 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jun 27, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.Res. 550 · Original LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Resolution of 2025
Introduced Jun 26, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jun 27, 2025): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3027-3028)
H.Res. 549 · Expressing support for the designation of June 26 as "LGBTQI+ Equality Day".
Introduced Jun 26, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
Latest action (Jun 26, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 547 · Recognizing the significance of "National Caribbean American Heritage Month".
Introduced Jun 26, 2025 · cosponsored May 11, 2026 · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Jun 26, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.R. 4206 · CONNECT for Health Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 26, 2025 · cosponsored Jan 20, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Jun 26, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
H.R. 4186 · Connecting Students with Mental Health Services Act
Introduced Jun 26, 2025 · cosponsored Sep 2, 2025 · Education
Latest action (Jun 26, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
H.R. 4182 · Housing not Handcuffs Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 26, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Housing and Community Development
Latest action (Jun 26, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, Natural Resources, and 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.
H.R. 4176 · No Secret Police Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 26, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Jun 27, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
H.R. 4152 · Safe Storage Saves Lives Act
Introduced Jun 26, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 26, 2025 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 26, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 546 · Encouraging Members of Congress to visit ICE detention facilities in their States.
Introduced Jun 25, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 25, 2025 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Jun 25, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 4104 · Health Equity and Access under the Law for Immigrant Families Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 24, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jun 24, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
H.R. 4103 · Break the Cycle of Violence Act
Introduced Jun 24, 2025 · cosponsored Aug 19, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 24, 2025): 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.
H.R. 4100 · End Junk Fees for Renters Act
Introduced Jun 24, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2025 · original cosponsor · Housing and Community Development
Latest action (Dec 19, 2025): Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity.
H.R. 12 · Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 24, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 24, 2025 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jun 24, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
H.Res. 533 · Reaffirming the importance of the United States promoting the safety, health, and well-being of refugees and displaced persons in the United States and around the world.
Introduced Jun 23, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2025 · original cosponsor · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 23, 2025): Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, 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.
H.R. 4083 · Marshall ‘Major’ Taylor Congressional Gold Medal Act
Introduced Jun 23, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2025 · original cosponsor · Sports and Recreation
Latest action (Jun 23, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R. 4035 · Wall Street Tax Act of 2025
Introduced Jun 17, 2025 · cosponsored Jun 17, 2025 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (Jun 17, 2025): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.