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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Representative · NJ-12 · D
Current term Jan 3, 2025 – Jan 3, 2027 · In the House since Jan 6, 2015
Official websiteBiographical 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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.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.R. 9289 · Keep Public Funds in Public Schools Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 2, 2026 · Taxation
Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.R. 9287 · Child Safety and Well-Being Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 11, 2026 · original cosponsor · Families
Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · cosponsored Aug 20, 2026 · Housing and Community Development
Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Financial Services, 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. 9271 · Governors’ Right to Inspect Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 11, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Jul 7, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
H.R. 9261 · Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act
Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 18, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jun 26, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations.
H.J.Res. 196 · Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.
Introduced Jun 11, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 11, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jun 11, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9250 · Great American Outdoors Act 250
Introduced Jun 10, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 21, 2026 · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (Jun 24, 2026): Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
H.R. 9231 · No Toxic Chemicals in Food Packaging Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 9, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 9, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Jun 9, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9216 · Double the Wage for Overtime Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 9, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 9, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Jun 9, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 9210 · BLANCHE Act of 2026
Introduced Jun 9, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 30, 2026 · Law
Latest action (Jun 9, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Con.Res. 109 · Allowing Emancipation Hall to be used for a ceremony to dedicate the Semiquincentennial Congressional Time Capsule on Wednesday, June 24, 2026.
Introduced Jun 9, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 9, 2026 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Jun 18, 2026): Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.Res. 1342 · Expressing support for the designation of June 5, 2026, as "National Gun Violence Awareness Day" and June 2026 as "National Gun Violence Awareness Month".
Introduced Jun 4, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 4, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Jun 4, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9124 · Know Your Rights Act
Introduced Jun 3, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 3, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Jun 3, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Con.Res. 108 · Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon.
Introduced Jun 3, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 23, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 30, 2026): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.R. 9099 · DHS Release Transparency Act
Introduced Jun 2, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 8, 2026 · Immigration
Latest action (Jul 7, 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
H.Res. 1329 · Expressing support for the designation of May 2026 as "Mental Health Awareness Month".
Introduced May 29, 2026 · cosponsored May 29, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (May 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 9047 · Arlington National Cemetery Viewshed Protection Act
Introduced May 29, 2026 · cosponsored May 29, 2026 · original cosponsor · Public Lands and Natural Resources
Latest action (May 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
H.Con.Res. 107 · Recognizing the importance of saving lives, reducing gun violence, and strengthening public safety as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary.
Introduced May 29, 2026 · cosponsored May 29, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9036 · American High-Speed Rail Act
Introduced May 26, 2026 · cosponsored May 26, 2026 · original cosponsor · Transportation and Public Works
Latest action (May 26, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, 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. 9031 · Young Adult Tax Credit Act
Introduced May 26, 2026 · cosponsored May 26, 2026 · original cosponsor · Taxation
Latest action (May 26, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
H.Res. 1323 · Recognizing the impact the stigmatization of menstruation has on the lives of women, girls, and people who menstruate, and expressing support for the designation of the month of May as "National Menstrual Health Awareness Month".
Introduced May 22, 2026 · cosponsored May 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (May 22, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
Introduced May 22, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 9, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 9014 · Affordable Housing and Area Median Income Fairness Act of 2026
Introduced May 22, 2026 · cosponsored May 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Housing and Community Development
Latest action (May 22, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Introduced May 21, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 1, 2026 · Labor and Employment
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 8976 · Women in Criminal Justice Reform Act
Introduced May 21, 2026 · cosponsored May 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (May 21, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Ways and Means, and 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.