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How often we called Bonnie Watson Coleman's passage votes correctly, from their stated positions on each bill's tagged topics. Excludes “unclear” calls and abstentions.
To prohibit the disclosure of records by the Secretary of Housing and Urban Development of individuals for the purposes of immigration enforcement, and for other purposes.
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Secure the Border Act of 2023
92/100
What they said
Feb 19, 2026
The delegation opposes the proposed ICE warehouse detention facility in Roxbury Township, New Jersey, citing concerns about inhumane conditions, lack of oversight, and the prioritization of private detention industry profits over human dignity.
Watson Coleman's statement opposes ICE detention facilities and criticizes the Trump administration's immigration enforcement approach as inhumane and driven by private detention industry interests. The Secure the Border Act of 2023 is a comprehensive immigration enforcement bill that expands border wall construction, increases detention capacity, and tightens asylum eligibility—all core components of the restrictive immigration enforcement agenda Watson Coleman opposes. Her NO vote on passage is directly consistent with her stated opposition to this enforcement-focused immigration policy.
D. C. Criminal Reforms to Immediately Make Everyone Safe Act of 2025
15/100
What they said
Apr 30, 2026
Rep. Watson Coleman supports legislation requiring the Bureau of Prisons to help formerly incarcerated individuals obtain government-issued identification to reduce barriers to reentry and recidivism.
Rep. Watson Coleman's statement supports legislation that helps formerly incarcerated individuals reenter society by reducing barriers such as lack of government identification. The bill she voted against (DC CRIMES Act) restricts DC's sentencing authority, reduces discretion for youth offenders, and eliminates flexibility in criminal sentences—measures that would increase incarceration severity rather than support reentry. The two pieces of legislation address opposite policy directions on criminal justice outcomes.
To lower the age at which a minor may be tried as an adult for certain criminal offenses in the District of Columbia to 14 years of age.
15/100
What they said
Apr 30, 2026
Rep. Watson Coleman supports legislation requiring the Bureau of Prisons to help formerly incarcerated individuals obtain government-issued identification to reduce barriers to reentry and recidivism.
Rep. Watson Coleman's statement supports criminal justice reform focused on reducing recidivism through reentry assistance for formerly incarcerated adults. The bill lowers the age at which minors can be tried as adults in DC, which moves in the opposite direction—making the criminal justice system harsher for younger offenders rather than supporting rehabilitation and reentry. Her no vote aligns with her stated position opposing policies that increase incarceration barriers.
The delegation opposes the proposed ICE warehouse detention facility in Roxbury Township, New Jersey, citing concerns about inhumane conditions, lack of oversight, and the prioritization of private detention industry profits over human dignity.
Watson Coleman's statement opposes ICE detention infrastructure and the Trump administration's immigration enforcement approach, characterizing it as inhumane and driven by private detention industry interests. The Stop Illegal Entry Act increases criminal penalties for illegal reentry and entry—a core enforcement mechanism that would support expanded detention and prosecution. Her NO vote on an amendment to this bill aligns with her stated opposition to the administration's immigration enforcement agenda, though the amendment's specific content is not detailed here, introducing some uncertainty about what the amendment proposed.
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Rep. Watson Coleman Reintroduces New Pathways Act to Aide Reentry and Reduce Recidivism
Position: Rep. Watson Coleman supports legislation requiring the Bureau of Prisons to help formerly incarcerated individuals obtain government-issued identification to reduce barriers to reentry and recidivism.
Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) reintroduced the New Pathways Act. This legislation would help formerly incarcerated Americans to re-enter society by requiring the Bureau of Prisons to help these individuals obtain government-issued identification.
More than 650,000 Americans are released from prison each year and upon release face significant barriers to reentry. Among these barriers is the need for a government ID, which is a requirement for renting an apartment, setting up a bank account, registering to vote, and other steps necessary to stabilize life for the formerly incarcerated.
“When incarcerated people are released, they are left on their own to create new lives for themselves while simultaneously facing obstacles that are almost insurmountable. These individuals return to society having paid their dues, yet many reenter the world with no access to basic resources required to obtain work or a place to live,” said Congresswoman Watson Coleman. “Our criminal justice system as it exists now seemingly encourages recidivism. By passing the New Pathways Act, we can reduce the number of repeat offenders and bring us one step closer to ending mass incarceration.”
The New Pathways Act mandates that the BOP take steps to obtain a Social Security card and a proof-of-citizenship document, such as a passport for formerly incarcerated citizens. For non-citizens, the bill requires the BOP to help the individual obtain either proof of lawful residence or an employment authorization document.
It is cosponsored by Reps. Nydia Velázquez (NY-07), Hank Johnson (GA-04), Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC), Rashida Tlaib (MI- 12), Danny K. Davis (IL-07), LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) and Al Green (TX-09).
The bill text can be read here.
Menendez, Watson Coleman, and McIver Lead NJ Democrats in Calling on DHS to Abandon Roxbury ICE Warehouse Plans and Halt Further Immigration Detention
Position: The delegation opposes DHS plans to convert a Roxbury warehouse into an ICE detention facility, citing inadequate local infrastructure, lack of community consultation, and environmental concerns.
Today, Congressmembers Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), Rob Menendez (NJ-08), and LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) led New Jersey House and Senate Democrats in calling on Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) Secretary Markwayne Mullin to abandon plans to convert a warehouse into an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) detention center in Roxbury Township. The delegation also called for a full accounting of all site selection, acquisition, and planning activities related to detention facilities in New Jersey.
“In February, DHS finalized the purchase of the 470,000-square-foot warehouse in Roxbury with the intention of converting it into a detention or processing center capable of holding up to 1,500 individuals at a time,” the delegation wrote. “DHS proceeded with this plan despite clear and overwhelming opposition from local officials, Roxbury residents, and Members of Congress – and without meaningful consultation with state or local authorities.”
“Moreover, as local officials and the grassroots community have repeatedly emphasized, the site lacks sufficient water and sewage infrastructure to safely support a large detention facility,” the delegation continued. “Conversion would require wastewater capacity far beyond what the local system can handle, 15 times the current approved limit, which would risk sewage overflows and environmental contamination in nearby communities and waterways.”
“The people of New Jersey, local officials, and Members of Congress have made our position clear. Moving forward with the Roxbury facility despite these clear adverse consequences would represent an unacceptable failure of leadership and a continuation of policies that have already caused lasting harm in our districts. Accordingly, we urge you to permanently abandon all plans to convert the Roxbury warehouse into an ICE facility and halt any further efforts to expand immigration detention in New Jersey. We also request a full accounting of all site selection, acquisition, and planning activities related to detention facilities in New Jersey,” the delegation concluded.
The proposed facility has generated widespread opposition, including a lawsuit opposing the conversion of this warehouse into an ICE facility by the all-Republican Roxbury Township government and the State of New Jersey.
Last year, in response to reports that the Trump Administration was planning to expand immigration detention in New Jersey, Reps. Watson Coleman, McIver, and Menendez led bicameral members of the New Jersey congressional delegation in opposing this expansion and demanding transparency.
For full text of the letter, click here.
Rep. Watson Coleman Reintroduces Bill to Advance Restorative Justice in Schools
Position: Rep. Watson Coleman advocates for federal legislation establishing a commission to promote restorative justice practices in elementary and secondary schools as an alternative to traditional disciplinary approaches, particularly to address racial and gender disparities in student discipline.
Washington, D.C. (April 16, 2026) – Today, Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) reintroduced the Commission on Advancing Restorative Justice in Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 2026. This bill would authorize the Secretary of Education to establish an interagency commission, in close collaboration with the Department of Health and Human Services, to promote restorative justice practices in elementary and secondary education.
Our elementary and secondary educators need our support to transition from historic disciplinary practices that encourage race and gender biases towards students of color, to a sensible alternative that employs practices that foster positive classrooms and school culture, creating spaces for students of all cultural backgrounds to thrive.
“Our black and brown students deserve an education in a safe and fair environment, yet are consistently disciplined more than their white peers for similar behaviors,” said Rep. Watson Coleman. “Instead of relying on traditional punishment, restorative justice and restorative practices in schools focus on building positive relationships and fostering a sense of belonging. By creating a supportive environment, educators can help prevent misbehavior and address issues through a constructive, empathetic lens. We need to emphasize repairing harm, restoring relationships, and understanding the root cause of behavior, which can often be tied to trauma or unmet needs.”
The Commission on Advancing Restorative Justice in Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 2026 is endorsed by Girls Inc., the preeminent girls’ leadership organization equipping girls to reach their full potential. Research conducted by Girls Inc. was invaluable in the creation of this bill.
“Girls Inc. thanks Congresswoman Watson Coleman for her invaluable partnership in this legislation, which will ensure that schools create environments that are supportive for all children,” said Girls Inc. President and CEO Dr. Stephanie J. Hull. “As the oldest girls' leadership organization, Girls Inc. knows that positive classrooms and school culture are the ideal environments to practice and solidify crucial skills such as empathy, confidence and critical thinking. From these foundations, students thrive and grow into leaders of strong character.”
The bill is co-sponsored by Reps. Rashida Tlaib (MI-12); Summer Lee (PA-12); Terri A. Sewell (AL-07); and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-1).
The full text of the bill can be read here.
Rep. Watson Coleman Reintroduces Bill to Make Registering to Vote Easier
Position: Representative Watson Coleman supports legislation that would allow voters to register when filing taxes, arguing this expands voter registration access and contrasts with Republican efforts to restrict registration.
Today, Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) reintroduced the Filer Voter Act, legislation that would make it easier to register to vote by allowing voters the opportunity to register to vote when they file their taxes.
“The United States is one of the few democratic countries that places such a heavy burden on its citizens when it comes exercising their right to vote,” said Watson Coleman. “Yet Republicans are pushing legislation like the SAVE Act, which would make it harder for Americans to register. The Filer Voter Act would make the registration process easier and expand access to qualified voters.”
Modeled on the Motor Voter Law, which allowed voters to register to vote at their local Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV), this bill would allow citizens to register to vote when they file their taxes. In the past decade of presidential elections, about only 60% of those eligible to vote did so. Increasing access to registration will allow more Americans to register and thus foster a more fair and democratic voting system.
Text of the bill can be found here.
Reps. Casten, Levin, Watson Coleman Lead Sweeping Energy Bills Relief Act to Lower Utility Bills for Hardworking Americans
Position: The representatives support legislation that expands renewable energy deployment, reinstates clean energy tax credits, incentivizes utility efficiency improvements, and includes consumer protections such as price-gouging crackdowns and financial assistance for households struggling with rising electricity costs.
WASHINGTON, DC — Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) joined House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Clean Energy Deployment Task Force Co-Chairs U.S. Congressmen Sean Casten (IL-06) and Mike Levin (CA-49), along with more than 100 House Democrats, to introduce the Energy Bills Relief Act. This legislation takes a family- and consumer-focused approach to United States energy policy that ensures Americans have access to the most reliable and low-cost source of power available.
"The people of New Jersey have seen their electricity bills go up by as much as 16.9%. That is unacceptable, and Congress must act quickly to bring costs down," said Watson Coleman. "The Energy Bills Relief Act does just that by connecting American consumers with low-cost, reliable clean energy. I'm proud to join Reps. Casten and Levin in introducing this bill that puts the American people first."
The Energy Bills Relief Act prioritizes consumers and ensures access to low-cost energy for our homes, businesses, and economy by:
Reinstating tax credits for home and system-wide energy improvements that were ended by President Trump and congressional Republicans
Incentivizing utility companies to save consumers’ money by rewarding them for making their systems more efficient, thereby lowering bills
Providing financial assistance to American families to make sure their power isn’t shut off
Cracking down on price gouging, so energy companies can’t take advantage of you to boost their profits
Ensuring that facilities like data centers are paying for their own costs because it’s not fair for their expenses to be pushed onto your household if one opens in your area
Giving a voice to the American people so they can benefit from energy projects in their community
Electricity rates are surging nationwide, and millions of households are struggling to pay their rising energy bills. The most effective way to lower utility costs for American households is to expand access to renewable energy — the most reliable and low-cost energy source.
We have the tools to power America with abundant, reliable, American-made clean energy. The missing link between those tools and expanded access to that low-cost and efficient energy is a consumer-first energy policy.
For too long, U.S. energy policy has boosted the profits of energy producers at the expense of energy consumers. The Energy Bills Relief Act shifts our focus to lowering costs and increasing reliability for American homes and businesses by deploying more renewable energy. It is firmly rooted in the American values of choice and competition. It prioritizes consumers and ensures access to low-cost energy for our homes, businesses, and economy.
Text of the legislation can be found here.
Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces Bill to Support Service Members with Traction Alopecia
Position: The representatives support legislation to expand TRICARE medical coverage to include treatment for traction alopecia and wigs, and to direct the Department of Defense to create regulations and training materials warning service members of the risks associated with military grooming standards.
Today, Representatives Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), and Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) reintroduced the Recognition of Traction Alopecia in Service Women Act, legislation that would support and expand medical coverage of traction alopecia in the military.
In order to maintain a professional appearance and to adhere to military grooming standards, many servicewomen use tight hairstyles and chemical hair products that contribute to permanent damage to the hair and scalp. The use of military headgear can also exacerbate and/or cause permanent damage.
The Recognition of Traction Alopecia in Service Women Act would amend U.S. Code 1074 C to add traction alopecia and wigs as a covered medical treatment under TRICARE, the uniformed services health care program for active duty service members. It would also direct the Secretary of Defense to create regulations and training materials warning of the risk of traction alopecia.
“I am grateful to our service members who regularly put their lives on the line to defend the country they love,” said Watson Coleman. “When their service causes them harm, as in the case of scalp damage, we have a duty to help make them whole and warn them of the risks.”
“Millions of women servicemembers risk their lives every day to protect and defend our nation, and we owe them a debt of gratitude,” said McClellan. “Yet current military appearance standards fail to account for the unique challenges women face in meeting compliance. Black women in particular often go out of their way to meet these standards, many of which remain incompatible with their natural hair. I’m joining Rep. Watson Coleman to introduce the Recognition of Traction Alopecia in Service Women Act to raise awareness of traction alopecia and ensure that our servicewomen are no longer forced to choose between meeting grooming standards and protecting their health.”
“Our servicemen and women make many personal sacrifices in defense of our nation—permanent hair damage and scalp health should not have to be one of them,” said Rep. Pressley. “Women, and Black women in particular, experience traction alopecia and hair loss due to the tight hairstyles and dangerous chemical products needed to meet military grooming standards. I’m proud to join Reps. Watson Coleman and McClellan in leading legislation that will support coverage for those suffering from traction alopecia and allow millions of servicewomen to protect their natural hair and promote scalp health.”
Text of the bill can be found here.
Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces Legislation to Nullify President’s Expensive Restrictions on H-1B Workers
Position: Rep. Watson Coleman introduced legislation to nullify the President's restrictions on H-1B visa workers, opposing the executive action that limited the program.
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March 06, 2026
Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces Legislation to Nullify President’s Expensive Restrictions on H-1B Workers
Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) introduced legislation to nullify President Trump’s September 2025 proclamation, which imposed rigid wage level requirements and $100,000 fees for employers of H-1B workers. The Welcoming International Success Act would reaffirm the nation's commitment to lawful, well-regulated immigration policies that strengthen our economy.
The H-1B program encourages talented workers from abroad to work in industries in the United States that experience labor shortages, including technology, engineering, healthcare, and education.
“Trump’s shortsighted proclamation has created significant barriers for U.S. employers, universities, hospitals, and research institutions that rely on highly-skilled professionals,” said Watson Coleman. “The H-1B program does not replace the domestic workforce; it serves as a bridge between U.S. talent and global talent that fuels U.S. economic growth.”
A combination of an aging workforce, COVID-related burnout, restrictions on H-1B visas, and the Trump Administration’s recent limitations placed on federal student loans for nursing degrees has created a perfect storm for a nursing shortage in the coming years. The Welcoming International Success Act would ease this burden as demand for qualified healthcare professionals increases."
The Welcoming International Success Act is cosponsored by Reps. Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09), Lois Frankel (FL-22), Seth Moulton (MA-06), and Henry C. “Hank” Johnson (GA-04).
Full text of the bill can be read here.
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Rep. Watson Coleman Introduces Bill to Study Impact of AI Data Centers on Local Communities
Position: Representative Watson Coleman introduced legislation to authorize a federal study on the environmental, economic, and public health impacts of data centers, particularly on communities of color and low-income communities, to inform responsible policymaking and prevent disproportionate harm.
Today, Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) introduced the Data Center Community Impact Act, legislation that would authorize a federal study on the environmental, economic, and public health impacts of data centers, with a focus on communities of color and low-income communities.
Due to the ongoing AI boom, we will continue to see more data centers pop up across the country. With this development, we need to protect and safeguard our communities from negative repercussions. The impact of large data centers on surrounding communities is not well understood. The Data Center Community Impact Act would authorize a federal study that would provide the data and analysis needed to inform responsible policymaking and protect communities that have too often been overlooked.
“Infrastructure projects, like the AI data centers being built, are important to the success of industry and economic growth in this country, but we must first protect the health of people and the planet,” said Watson Coleman. “Communities of color and low-income neighborhoods are often over-burdened and disproportionately impacted by large-scale infrastructure projects. For example, for decades the consequences of the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 exposed Black and Brown communities to toxic air pollution causing lasting health effects. Congress has the responsibility to make sure to not make the same mistake.”
The Data Center Community Impact Act is endorsed by Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), Climate Justice Alliance, GreenLatinos, Food & Water Watch, and Climate Revolution Action Network.
“As billionaires and big tech manipulate and control more and more of our everyday lives, it’s critical that communities have access to the real impacts of data center infrastructure on their pocketbooks, health and environment," said Legislative Director of Climate Justice Alliance Mar Zepeda Salazar. "We appreciated the opportunity to work with Representative Watson Coleman’s office on the Data Center Community Impact Act which we believe will help ensure that frontline communities, those hit first and worst by new data center construction, have the ability to hold industry, elected officials, and our federal government accountable. This bill is an important step forward in ensuring our federal government takes a more proactive position when it comes to safeguarding the public health and well-being of all communities.”
"We thank Representative Coleman for introducing the Data Center Community Impact Act to help ensure that economic growth does not come at the expense of public health, community stability, or environmental justice,” said GreenLatinos Sustainability Program Manager Roberto Madrid. “As more and more Data Centers are being built in low-come minority communities like Santa Teresa, NM where Project Jupiter, a $165 billion data center campus was approved in less than a month, over the objections of a predominantly Latinos working-class community that has spent decades fighting for basic safe clean drinking water. Our community already lives with legacy of arsenic contaminated water from utility companies that failed us and now our already low precious water resources are being offered to power billion dollar AI data centers that will produce 500 tons of NOx emissions annually from the two separate power generating microgrids each producing 249.97 tons per year.”
"Data centers are expanding at a breakneck pace, but our understanding of real-world impacts is not keeping up. What we are seeing in real time from this data center boom are increasing pollution, massive amounts of water usage, and more dirty energy," said Jim Walsh, Policy Director at Food & Water Watch. "Representative Watson- Coleman’s legislation is an important part of stopping this unchecked buildout of data centers by requiring a hard look at the impact of these massive projects. Good policy on data centers starts with information to ensure communities and the public are not left paying the price for Big Tech’s profit driven schemes with their wallets, health, and drinking water."
“Across the country, communities are waking up to the reality that data centers bring enormous demands for electricity, water, and land. Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman is stepping up at the right moment to make sure we understand who is bearing those costs," said Ben Dziobek, Executive Director of Climate Revolution Action Network. "As artificial intelligence infrastructure rapidly expands, we need transparency and accountability so that working families and historically marginalized communities are not left paying the price."
The Data Center Community Impact Act is cosponsored by Representatives Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), Eleanor Holmes Norton (DC-At Large), Summer Lee (PA-12), Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Steve Cohen (TN-09), Rob Menendez (NJ-08), Shri Thanedar (MI-13), and Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07).
Text of the bill can be found here.
Watson Coleman to Vote Against Restarting Funding for ICE
Position: Representative Watson Coleman opposes restarting funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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Watson Coleman to Vote Against Restarting Funding for ICE
Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) will vote against HR.7744, legislation meant to fund DHS, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
“I have been very clear, I will not fund the illegal actions taken by ICE and CBP," said Watson Coleman. "This bill is the same failed legislation put forth in January, despite the lawlessness we’ve seen since then, including the killing of Alex Pretti. Attempts at even modest reforms have been blocked by the White House.
"I’ve cosponsored Congresswoman DeLauro’s Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, which would fund the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Transportation Security Administration, U.S. Secret Service, and the U.S. Coast Guard, but not ICE, CBP, or the Secretary’s office. Republicans have blocked any attempt at funding these agencies and rejected attempts at reforms at ICE and CBP.”
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Position: Watson Coleman opposes the Trump administration's military action against Iran and supports the Massie-Khanna War Powers Act to end the conflict, arguing the President violated constitutional authority by conducting military operations without congressional declaration of war.
Today, Congresswoman Watson Coleman (NJ-12) will vote for the Massie-Khanna War Powers Act to put a stop to Donald Trump’s reckless and illegal war against Iran. Watson Coleman released the following statement:
This war is a crime committed against the American people. The American people did not vote for, did not ask for, and do not support a war with Iran. They understand that Trump is sending working-class kids to fight, and it is working-class kids who will suffer - both physically, spiritually, and economically - for decades.
The President has lied to the American people about the reasons for this war from the very start. We have been told this war was not about regime change, even though U.S. and Israeli forces specifically targeted and killed those who Trump thought would take over. We have been told this war was to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon after we had been told we had “obliterated” their nuclear program last summer. We have been told by some that this war was because Iran was planning attacks on the U.S., while other sources say they were not. We have been told this war was to free the Iranian people, and though I wish for freedom for the Iranian people, the administration has not taken any steps to ensure that freedom will come.
Meanwhile, the chaos that has ensued as our citizens have attempted to flee the region shows the State Department was unprepared to handle the inevitable fallout from the war - failing their number one responsibility: protecting Americans abroad.
Donald Trump is repeating many of the same mistakes we saw America make in Iraq and he is doing so without even attempting to appeal to the American people or their representatives in Congress. American lives have already been lost due to his reckless decision, and the blood of those soldiers who died is on his hands.
The founding fathers who wrote the Constitution vested Congress with the power to declare war - NOT the President. The President has violated the Constitution and, therefore, his oath, and in the process, thrown us into a war. For this reason alone, he should be impeached.
In the meantime, Congress must use every tool available to it to rein in this criminal president and put a stop to this conflict before it is too late. I will be voting in bipartisan Massie-Khanna War Powers Act to put a stop to this conflict.
I pray for the families of the service members who have lost their lives. I pray for the safety of those who have been sent to war. And for the millions of innocent civilians across the region who are caught in the crossfire.
I encourage Americans to keep them in their prayers. I also encourage the majority of Americans who oppose this war to make their voices heard; to mobilize to demand an end to this reckless war.
This is a government of, by, and for the people. The power of the people is greater than the people in power. We can stop this war before we find ourselves in another decades-long quagmire if we collectively and forcefully say, “No, we will not send our sons and daughters to die for Trump’s fragile ego. We will not sacrifice our democracy on the altar of profits for defense contractors. We will not let working-class kids fight and die for the supposed glory of leisure-class politicians. NO War With Iran.”
Source: GDELT 2.0 GKG, filtered to a curated list of national outlets. Inclusion is not endorsement; opinion pieces and reported news are mixed.
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Top PAC donors · 2026 cycle
Political action committees that gave the most to this rep's principal campaign committee this cycle. PAC giving is direct organizational support — industry, ideological, or leadership.
1.MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUELabor9 contributionsTrade-union PAC of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers — backs candidates supporting union organizing, prevailing wages, and aerospace/manufacturing jobs.AI$45,000
2.AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEAgriculture6 contributionsAgricultural cooperative PAC — backs candidates supporting sugar-industry subsidies, tariffs, and farm-friendly trade and regulatory policies.AI$30,000
3.INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEELabor5 contributionsTrade-union PAC for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW). Backs candidates supporting prevailing-wage standards, infrastructure investment, apprenticeship programs, and union organizing rights.AI$25,000
4.PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS LOCAL NO 9 POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE5 contributions$25,000
5.AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AFL-CIO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC EDUCATION5 contributions$25,000
6.D.R.I.V.E. - DEMOCRAT, REPUBLICAN, INDEPENDENT VOTER EDUCATION (PAC OF INT'L B OF T)4 contributions$20,000
7.CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEELabor4 contributionsTrade-union PAC for the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America. Backs prevailing-wage protections, federal infrastructure funding, project labor agreements, and worker organizing rights.AI$20,000
8.UAW - V - CAP (UAW VOLUNTARY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM)Labor4 contributionsTrade-union PAC of the United Auto Workers — backs candidates supporting collective bargaining, worker protections, and auto-industry jobs.AI$20,000
9.BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS IN DIVERSE GEOGRAPHIC ENVIRONMENTS PAC (BRIDGE PAC)Leadership4 contributionsMember-of-Congress leadership PAC — directs contributions to allied Democratic candidates and party priorities across federal races.AI$20,000
10.NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEReal Estate3 contributionsTrade association PAC for U.S. real estate agents and brokers — backs candidates supporting property-rights protections, mortgage-lending access, and tax incentives for homeownership.AI$15,000
Source: OpenFEC (api.open.fec.gov) Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “committee.” Aggregated by contributing committee. Self-transfers from joint-fundraising / victory committees are excluded.
Top individual contributors · 2026 cycle
Itemized individual contributions over $200 to this rep's campaign committee, aggregated by donor employer. PAC giving is shown above; this section is people, not organizations.
1.SCUDIERY ENTERPRISES$7,000
2.WINNING STRATEGIES WASHINGTON$5,000
3.STONO PUBLIC AFFAIRS$4,500
4.GTS SECURTIES$3,500
5.EDG$3,500
6.FOUNDATION RISK PARTNERS$3,500
7.ROSS FELLER CASEY LLP$3,500
8.KESSLER SCHNEIDER$3,500
9.NEW YORK LIFE$2,500
10.DIG$2,500
Source: OpenFEC Schedule A receipts where contributor type is “individual,” aggregated by the donor's self-reported employer. This is a geographic / industry correlation, not a corporate endorsement.
