Mercer Times

Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, a long-serving U.S. Congress member representing New Jersey's 12th district, shared her views on legislative matters affecting financial and societal issues through a series of tweets on April 1, 2025. As a staunch advocate for consumer financial protections and societal welfare, Rep. Watson Coleman expressed her opposition to removing a cap on overdraft fees and criticized procedural setbacks within the House.

On April 1, 2025, Rep. Watson Coleman took to social media to express her stance on proposed financial legislation. She stated "Overdraft fees are not, in fact, an act of kindness. The House is voting today on removing the $5 cap on overdraft fees that Democrats established. I'll be voting against removing the cap. Pay attention to this vote. Who does your Rep. fight for? The people or the banks?" highlighting her intention to vote against lifting the overdraft fee cap.

Later in the day, Rep. Watson Coleman tweeted regarding the procedural developments in the House. On April 1, 2025, she remarked "Well, we were going to vote on this today, but then the House GOP failed to advance its own procedural motion and then canceled votes for the rest of the week. I guess no Republicans want to work anymore." Her comment underscored frustration with the GOP's handling of legislative procedures.

Another tweet from Rep. Watson Coleman, also on April 1, 2025, expressed her concerns about the broader implications of unspecified policies. She stated "This will make Americans less safe. It will make us less healthy. It will make us less competitive. It will make this country a worse place to live, for everyone." emphasizing her belief in the detrimental outcomes of the proposed policy changes.