Bonnie Watson Coleman

Coleman has spent years focused on a few core fights. Each is tied to bills actually introduced or votes actually cast.

• 01
  Federal role in water affordability and accessWatson Coleman has sponsored the Water Affordability, Transparency, Equity, and Reliability Act in multiple sessions of Congress (HR.1729, HR.3376), legislation that would establish federal programs directed at making water and wastewater services more accessible and affordable. Both measures attracted broad co-sponsorship, with each version drawing more than fifty House co-sponsors.
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  Prohibiting discrimination based on hair textureWatson Coleman has sponsored the CROWN Act in multiple Congresses (HR.8191, HR.1638), legislation that would prohibit discrimination based on hair texture and protective hairstyles in employment, education, and federally assisted programs. The bills have drawn substantial co-sponsorship, with each version attracting more than fifty House co-sponsors.
• 03
  Expanding mental health research and equityWatson Coleman has sponsored the Pursuing Equity in Mental Health Act (HR.3548, HR.2904) and the Youth Mental Health Research Act (HR.5976), measures directed at addressing disparities in mental health services and expanding research focused on underserved populations. Each bill has attracted co-sponsorship from dozens of House members.
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  Protections against extreme heat exposureWatson Coleman has sponsored the SHADE Act in multiple sessions (HR.4817, HR.4212), legislation directed at establishing federal standards and programs to reduce public exposure to extreme heat. Both versions of the bill were referred to committee and attracted substantial co-sponsorship.
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  Voter registration linked to tax filingWatson Coleman has sponsored the Filer Voter Act (HR.8130), legislation that would connect voter registration to the federal income tax filing process. The bill has been reintroduced across multiple Congresses, reflecting a continued legislative interest in expanding voter registration mechanisms.