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 Withdrawn cosponsorships are labeled.
Introduced Apr 30, 2026 · cosponsored Oct 13, 2026 · Economics and Public Finance
Latest action (Apr 30, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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 Apr 29, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 29, 2026 · original cosponsor · Finance and Financial Sector
Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.R. 8582 · Protecting Human Rights and Public Health in Foreign Assistance Act
Introduced Apr 29, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 14, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
H.R. 8568 · Lowering Utility Bills Act
Introduced Apr 29, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 29, 2026 · original cosponsor · Energy
Latest action (Apr 29, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 8561 · Commission on Americans Living Abroad Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 28, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 18, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Apr 28, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committees on Financial Services, Ways and Means, the Judiciary, House Administration, Energy and Commerce, 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.
H.R. 8555 · Living Wage For All Act
Introduced Apr 28, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 28, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Apr 28, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 8549 · Second Look Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 28, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 1, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Latest action (Apr 28, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced Apr 27, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 28, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Apr 27, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, 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.
H.Res. 1212 · Expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.
Introduced Apr 23, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Arts, Culture, Religion
Latest action (Apr 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 8484 · Hazard Pay for Health Care Heroes Act
Introduced Apr 23, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 23, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Apr 23, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1208 · Expressing support for honoring Earth Day, and for other purposes.
Introduced Apr 22, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 22, 2026 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Apr 22, 2026): Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign 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.
H.R. 8397 · Protecting Moms and Babies Against Climate Change Act
Introduced Apr 21, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 21, 2026 · original cosponsor · Environmental Protection
Latest action (Apr 21, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.Res. 1198 · Recognizing that stable housing keeps families together.
Introduced Apr 20, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 20, 2026 · original cosponsor · Immigration
Latest action (Apr 20, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
H.Res. 1186 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that President Donald Trump, his Special Envoy Steven Witkoff, and all Federal officials must comply with the Foreign Emoluments Clause of the Constitution by immediately turning over to the Department of the Treasury any payments received from the United Arab Emirates or any other foreign state and divest from all business interests linked to foreign governments.
Introduced Apr 16, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Apr 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
H.Res. 1185 · Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the Department of Justice must comply with the Domestic Emoluments Clause of the Constitution by refusing to administratively settle the billions of dollars in legal claims filed against the United States by President Donald Trump.
Introduced Apr 16, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Apr 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.Res. 1183 · Supporting the designation of the week of April 11 through April 17, 2026, as "Black Maternal Health Week", founded by Black Mamas Matter Alliance, Inc. (BMMA), to bring national attention to the maternal and reproductive health crisis in the United States and the importance of reducing maternal mortality and morbidity among Black women and birthing people.
Introduced Apr 16, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Apr 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 8333 · YouthBuild for the Future Act
Introduced Apr 16, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · Labor and Employment
Latest action (Apr 16, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
H.R. 8326 · To designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 16 Rev Dr Martin Luther King Jr Drive in Willingboro, New Jersey, as the "James A. Cotten Post Office".
Introduced Apr 16, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 16, 2026 · original cosponsor · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Jul 22, 2026): Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
H.R. 8275 · Commission on Presidential Capacity to Discharge the Powers and Duties of the Office Act
Introduced Apr 14, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 14, 2026 · original cosponsor · Congress
Latest action (Apr 14, 2026): Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Rules, 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.Con.Res. 84 · Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.
Introduced Apr 13, 2026 · cosponsored Jun 4, 2026 · International Affairs
Latest action (Jun 4, 2026): Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
H.Res. 1155 · Impeaching Donald J. Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors.
Introduced Apr 6, 2026 · cosponsored Apr 13, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Latest action (Apr 6, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
H.R. 8205 · Accelerating Access to Critical Therapies for ALS Reauthorization Act of 2026
Introduced Apr 6, 2026 · cosponsored Jul 9, 2026 · Health
Latest action (Oct 14, 2026): Message on Senate action sent to the House.
H.R. 8153 · Maternal Vaccination Act
Introduced Mar 27, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 27, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Mar 27, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
H.R. 8098 · To direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the United States Capitol.
Introduced Mar 26, 2026 · cosponsored Sep 24, 2026 · Congress
Latest action (Mar 26, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
H.R. 8089 · Perinatal Workforce Act
Introduced Mar 25, 2026 · cosponsored Mar 25, 2026 · original cosponsor · Health
Latest action (Mar 25, 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.