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Bonnie Watson Coleman
U.S. Representative, NJ-12
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Offices & terms
| Office | Party | From | To | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Representative, NJ-12 current
New Jersey |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2025 | Jan 3, 2027 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, NJ-12
New Jersey |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2023 | Jan 3, 2025 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, NJ-12
New Jersey |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2021 | Jan 3, 2023 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, NJ-12
New Jersey |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2019 | Jan 3, 2021 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, NJ-12
New Jersey |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2017 | Jan 3, 2019 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| U.S. Representative, NJ-12
New Jersey |
Democratic | Jan 6, 2015 | Jan 3, 2017 | unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0 |
| US House District NJ-12
United States |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2023 | Jan 3, 2025 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| US House District NJ-12
United States |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2021 | Jan 3, 2023 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| US House District NJ-12
United States |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2019 | Jan 3, 2021 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| US House District NJ-12
United States |
Democratic | Jan 3, 2017 | Jan 3, 2019 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
| US House District NJ-12
United States |
Democratic | Jan 6, 2015 | Jan 3, 2017 | openstates/people CC0-1.0 |
Committee assignments
- House Committee on Appropriations unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Committee on Appropriations — Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Committee on Appropriations — Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
- House Committee on the Budget unitedstates/congress-legislators CC0-1.0
Ideology — academic context, not a GovTally claim
DW-NOMINATE coordinates (Congress 119): economic dim. -0.593, social dim. -0.226. Voteview DW-NOMINATE Voteview-academic
Roll-call votes (583 recorded)
| Bill | Motion / question | Position | Chamber · stage · roll | Date | Outcome | Source |
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HR 8365
Monitor Accountability Act
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On Motion to Recommit | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-172 | May 14, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll172 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 5625
Cashless Bail Reporting Act
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On Passage | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-171 | May 14, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll171 US-GOV-PD |
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HCONRES 75
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove the…
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-170 | May 14, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll170 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 6260
Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act of 2025
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On Passage | Nay | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-169 | May 14, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll169 US-GOV-PD |
| On Motion to Recommit | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-168 | May 14, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll168 US-GOV-PD | |
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HRES 1259
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the President should prioritize securing…
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-167 | May 13, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll167 US-GOV-PD |
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HRES 1251
Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the…
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-166 | May 13, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll166 US-GOV-PD |
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HCONRES 96
Expressing support for law enforcement officers.
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-165 | May 13, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll165 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 1346
Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025
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On Passage | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-164 | May 13, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll164 US-GOV-PD |
| On Motion to Recommit | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-163 | May 13, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll163 US-GOV-PD | |
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HRES 1252
Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-162 | May 13, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll162 US-GOV-PD |
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HRES 1274
Providing that section 11 of House Resolution 1224 shall have no force or effect.
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-161 | May 13, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll161 US-GOV-PD |
| On Ordering the Previous Question | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-160 | May 13, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll160 US-GOV-PD | |
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HRES 1275
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5625) to direct the Attorney General to make publicly…
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On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-159 | May 13, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll159 US-GOV-PD |
| On Ordering the Previous Question | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-158 | May 13, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll158 US-GOV-PD | |
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HR 2853
Combating Organized Retail Crime Act of 2025
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Nay | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-157 | May 12, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll157 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 2071
Save Our Shrimpers Act
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Yea | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-156 | May 12, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll156 US-GOV-PD |
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S 4465
A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the…
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On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Nay | house · 2/3 YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-155 | Apr 30, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll155 US-GOV-PD |
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HR 7567
Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026
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On Passage | Nay | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-154 | Apr 30, 2026 | Passed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll154 US-GOV-PD |
| On Motion to Recommit | Yea | house · YEA-AND-NAY · roll 2026-153 | Apr 30, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll153 US-GOV-PD | |
| On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-152 | Apr 30, 2026 | Agreed to | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll152 US-GOV-PD | |
| On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-151 | Apr 30, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll151 US-GOV-PD | |
| On Agreeing to the Amendment, as Modified | Yea | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-150 | Apr 30, 2026 | Agreed to | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll150 US-GOV-PD | |
| On Agreeing to the Amendment | Nay | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-149 | Apr 30, 2026 | Failed | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll149 US-GOV-PD | |
| On Agreeing to the Amendment | Yea | house · RECORDED VOTE · roll 2026-148 | Apr 30, 2026 | Agreed to | U.S. House Clerk roll-call votes h119-2026-roll148 US-GOV-PD |
Campaign finance
2024 cycle · official FEC aggregate
Period Jan 1, 2023–Dec 31, 2024 · as of Dec 31, 2024 · coverage: official aggregate · FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
| Receipts | Spending | Cash | Debt | Refunds | Self-funding | Net receipts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $955,740 | $985,004 | $39,378 | $0 | $26,069 | — | $929,671 |
2024 · Itemized receipts loaded
Period Jan 12, 2023–Dec 31, 2024 · verified Jun 21, 2026 · 8:22 AM · coverage: itemized partial · FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD
| Gross receipts loaded | Refunds/reversals loaded | Net receipts loaded |
|---|---|---|
| $1,152,342 | $0 | $1,152,342 |
Largest itemized receipts
| Cycle | Amount | Donor | To committee | Type | Date | Coverage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,000 | INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | BONNIE WATSON COLEMAN FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Feb 29, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | FIRSTENERGY CORP POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | BONNIE WATSON COLEMAN FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Apr 3, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | OTSUKA AMERICA PHARMACEUTICAL INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | BONNIE WATSON COLEMAN FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Mar 29, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | THE HOME DEPOT INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | BONNIE WATSON COLEMAN FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | May 17, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL AND REINFORCING IRON WORKERS (IPAL) | BONNIE WATSON COLEMAN FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Apr 23, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE | BONNIE WATSON COLEMAN FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Apr 17, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | ENDO PHARMACEUTICALS INC POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ENDO PAC) | BONNIE WATSON COLEMAN FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Apr 18, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | LABORERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA (LIUNA) PAC | BONNIE WATSON COLEMAN FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | May 13, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | MACHINISTS NON-PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE | BONNIE WATSON COLEMAN FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Aug 15, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | BONNIE WATSON COLEMAN FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Sep 25, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AFL-CIO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC EDUCATION | BONNIE WATSON COLEMAN FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Jul 3, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS LOCAL NO. 9 POLITICAL ACTION ACCOUNT | BONNIE WATSON COLEMAN FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Aug 21, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | AMERIPAC: THE FUND FOR A GREATER AMERICA | BONNIE WATSON COLEMAN FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | May 24, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | AMERICAN COLLEGE OF RADIOLOGY ASSOCIATION PAC | BONNIE WATSON COLEMAN FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Jun 30, 2023 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
| 2024 | $5,000 | INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SHEET METAL, AIR, RAIL AND TRANSPORTATION WORKERS PAL | BONNIE WATSON COLEMAN FOR CONGRESS | unclassified | Jan 25, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
Largest loaded receipts, not a complete total. FEC contributor data may not be used for commercial solicitation.
Outside spending
Independent expenditures are not campaign contributions and are shown separately by support or opposition.
| Cycle | Position | Itemized spending loaded | Period / as of | Coverage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Support | $10 (1 records) | Feb 16, 2024–Feb 16, 2024 · as of Feb 16, 2024 | itemized partial | FEC openFEC API US-GOV-PD |
Sponsored legislation (8 as lead sponsor)
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HR 9208
US · Jun 8, 2026
HEAR Act of 2026
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HR 9114
US · Jun 2, 2026
Gig Is Up Act
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HR 9044
US · May 26, 2026
Minority Fellowship Program Reauthorization Act of 2026
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HR 9021
US · May 22, 2026
Stay Cool Act
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HR 9008
US · May 21, 2026
Worker Rights and Support Act
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HR 3087
US · May 20, 2026
Civil Rights Cold Case Records Collection Reauthorization Act
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HR 8869
US · May 15, 2026
Traumatic Births Research Act of 2026
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HRES 1292
US · May 14, 2026
To acknowledge the Black Women Best framework to empower and improve life for all through guaranteed income, expanding child and income tax credit, increasing…
Social media
Recent posts
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