Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, who represents New Jersey’s 12th district in the U.S. Congress, recently posted a series of statements on her official Twitter account addressing legislative funding priorities and community mobilization efforts.
On February 11, 2026, Rep. Watson Coleman expressed support for specific federal agencies and criticized Republican lawmakers for not advancing related legislation: “I support funding for FEMA, TSA, CISA, the Coast Guard and Secret Service. @rosadelauro introduced a bill to do just that, but Republicans wont bring it up. ICE, CBP, and Noem’s office wont get another cent out of me.”
Later that day, she highlighted the efforts of the Congressional Black Caucus and community leaders in opposing policies associated with former President Donald Trump: “Today, the @TheBlackCaucus and community leaders mobilized to send a message that we will never relent in our fight to protect the interests of the Black community and all of America from the Trump administration’s destructive agenda. #BlackHistoryMonth”
On February 12, 2026, Rep. Watson Coleman thanked a governor—whose name was not specified—and emphasized public education regarding legal rights: “Thank you Governor. Understanding your rights is important to protecting yourself. For more information: https://t.co/9V76ZnQJag And stay tuned for our upcoming legal observer info session.”
Watson Coleman has served in Congress since 2015 after succeeding Rush Holt Jr., according to congressional records. She previously held office in the New Jersey General Assembly from 2006 to 2010. Born in Camden in 1945 and currently residing in Ewing Township, she earned her BA from Thomas Edison State University in 1985.
