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DEMOCRATIC
U.S. Representative · New Jersey 12th District
Bonnie Watson
Coleman
Terms served
6
House
Years in Congress
11.4y
Since 2015
Bills sponsored
196
All time
Bills cosponsored
4006
All time
Current staff
28
Personal office
Career staff alumni
132
Distinct people
% with party
…
Voting record pending
Chapter I
Legislative Activity
Sponsored: 196 bills all time · Cosponsored: 4006 bills all time. Showing sponsored bills in the 119th Congress.
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Chapter II
Committees
4 assignments across 1 congress
119th Congress
House
House Committee on Appropriations
MemberLabor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies
MemberTransportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies
MemberHouse Committee on the Budget
MemberChapter III
Office & Staff
Current personal office roster · 19 staffers · 9 interns
Staff · 19· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica C. Apai | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Jun 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Jarquiza Ayers | DEPUTY DISTRICT DIRECTOR | Mar 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Margaret F. Barnes | LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR | Mar 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Dilara M. Boztepe | DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS | Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Steven J. Buitron | LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT | Dec 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Aanya B. Friedeman | LEGISLATIVE AIDE | Jun 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Raegan K. Gautam | CONSTITUENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE | Apr 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Raina L. Hackett | SENIOR LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Mar 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Patricia A. Hood | CONSTITUENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE | Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Alexander A. Huang | CHIEF OF STAFF | Mar 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Grace C. Iheke | POLICY ADVISOR | Mar 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Bradley T. Korten | SENIOR ADVISOR | Mar 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Jordan J. Lewis | DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF | Nov 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Karla L. Lopez-Rosa | CONSTITUENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE | Jun 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| James A. Marrow | PRESS SECRETARY | Nov 18, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Michael A. Nickson | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Michael H. Shanahan | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | Mar 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Derel M. Stroud | SCHEDULER | May 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2025 | |
| Madison M. Verdone | STAFF ASSISTANT | Mar 11, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025 |
Interns · 9· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gianella BautistaIntern | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Sep 8, 2025 to Dec 19, 2025 | |
| Jedson L. BoyleIntern | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Sep 10, 2025 to Dec 15, 2025 | |
| Rania FquihiIntern | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Sep 9, 2025 to Dec 19, 2025 | |
| Leila GarciaIntern | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Sep 8, 2025 to Dec 19, 2025 | |
| Owen KonowiczIntern | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Sep 9, 2025 to Dec 19, 2025 | |
| Matthew L. LevittIntern | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Sep 8, 2025 to Dec 15, 2025 | |
| Stevens Zion Z. LoveIntern | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Sep 16, 2025 to Dec 19, 2025 | |
| Janiah L. McRaeIntern | PAID INTERN | Dec 1, 2025 to Dec 15, 2025 | |
| Zanobia L. ShawIntern | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Sep 16, 2025 to Dec 19, 2025 |
Chapter IV
Staff Alumni
Former personal office staff · 51 staffers · 81 interns
Alumni staff · 51· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorcas A. Adekunle | LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL | Jan 1, 2016 to Dec 17, 2018 | |
| Kirsten N. Allen | COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR | Jan 5, 2017 to Mar 2, 2018 | |
| Anisah Assim | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Jul 1, 2021 to Jul 31, 2021 | |
| Kevin R. Block | LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR | Apr 1, 2019 to Feb 7, 2021 | |
| Ethan S. Brandon | TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE | May 12, 2024 to May 31, 2024 | |
| Meaghan J. Byrne | TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE | Nov 16, 2021 to Dec 10, 2021 | |
| Thelma T. Carrera | IMMIGRANT ENGAGEMENT SPECIALIS | Jan 1, 2021 to Oct 22, 2021 | |
| Courtney E. Cochran | DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF | Apr 1, 2019 to Mar 28, 2021 | |
| Edward L. Cooper | PRESS SECRETARY | Jan 4, 2024 to Sep 28, 2025 | |
| Michael P. Darner | SHARED EMPLOYEE | May 1, 2016 to May 31, 2018 | |
| Austin McKay Dean | DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS ASSISTANT | Aug 22, 2017 to May 7, 2018 | |
| Joseph W. Delaney | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Jan 1, 2016 to Jan 30, 2017 | |
| Nina E. Doorley | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Oct 1, 2021 to Oct 31, 2021 | |
| Jasi M. Edwards | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 | |
| Jada R. Eisenbud | LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT | Sep 5, 2023 to Dec 31, 2024 | |
| Anthony G. Flynn | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Nov 1, 2018 to Nov 30, 2018 | |
| Petra N. Gaskins | OUTREACH COR & CONSTIT SVS REPRESENTATIVE | Feb 1, 2017 to Jan 8, 2021 | |
| James T. Gee Jr. | CHIEF OF STAFF | Jan 1, 2016 to Sep 1, 2021 | |
| Jaimee P. Gilmartin | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | May 1, 2024 to Jan 30, 2025 | |
| Rachel D. Gittleman | STAFF ASSISTANT | Jan 1, 2016 to Apr 15, 2016 | |
| Gabrielle K. Gould | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Nov 1, 2021 to Nov 30, 2022 | |
| Jaida Hampton | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Sep 1, 2023 to Sep 30, 2023 | |
| Justin R. Henderson | STAFF ASSISTANT | Jan 3, 2021 to Aug 31, 2021 | |
| Ali R. Husaini | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Oct 12, 2022 to Aug 31, 2023 | |
| Wilsar F. Johnson | LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT | Jan 1, 2016 to Mar 31, 2017 | |
| Nancy M. Juarez | SENIOR LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Jan 1, 2016 to Jan 2, 2017 | |
| Krystal C. Ka'Ai | SHARED EMPLOYEE | May 1, 2016 to Jun 30, 2020 | |
| Maria L. Laverdiere | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Aug 1, 2017 to Apr 30, 2021 | |
| Carianne E. Lee | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Jan 1, 2021 to Jun 3, 2022 | |
| Kaozouapa E. Lee | SENIOR POLICY ADVISOR | Apr 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2020 | |
| Yujin Lee | LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT | Feb 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2018 | |
| Gianna L. Litrell | CONSTITUENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE | Jan 6, 2024 to Feb 14, 2024 | |
| Ikechukwu V. Marchie | STAFF ASSISTANT | Jan 5, 2023 to Feb 20, 2024 | |
| Robert Lino Matos-Moran | CONSTITUENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE | Jan 5, 2017 to Nov 30, 2019 | |
| Kailyn E. McBride | PRESS ASSISTANT | May 16, 2022 to Jan 30, 2024 | |
| Reginald A. McCrimmon | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Jan 1, 2016 to Jan 30, 2016 | |
| Aileen Merino-Lazo | CONSTITUENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE | Jan 11, 2021 to Mar 31, 2023 | |
| Sophia G. Mittelstaedt | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Dec 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 | |
| Lukata A. Mjumbe | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | May 30, 2021 to Jan 30, 2023 | |
| Kari L. Osmond | CHIEF OF STAFF | Sep 1, 2021 to Mar 4, 2025 | |
| Nayion I Perkins | LEGISLATIVE CORRESPONDENT | Jan 1, 2021 to Aug 31, 2021 | |
| Nicole W. Phillips | SENIOR ADVISOR AND GENERAL COU | Apr 12, 2021 to Jul 31, 2021 | |
| Christian J. Pierre | PART-TIME EMPLOYEE | Jun 1, 2023 to Jul 31, 2023 | |
| Calvin C. Reed | RESEARCH ASSISTANT | Feb 1, 2017 to Jan 3, 2018 | |
| Michael D. Reed | DEPUTY CHIEF OF STAFF & LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR | Sep 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2018 | |
| Lauren N. Scannelli | CONSTITUENT SERVICES REPRESENTATIVE | Apr 22, 2016 to Jul 11, 2018 | |
| Jermaine P. Simmons | POLICY ADVISOR | Jan 1, 2021 to Jun 12, 2022 | |
| Owen H. Stidman | PRESS & NEW MEDIA ASSISTANT | Oct 4, 2021 to Apr 16, 2023 | |
| Benjamin J. Suarato | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Sep 1, 2019 to Sep 30, 2019 | |
| Makenzi D. Sumners | POLICY ADVISOR & SPEC PROJ COO | Oct 1, 2021 to Jun 30, 2023 | |
| Tommy C. Wolfe | SHARED EMPLOYEE | Feb 1, 2024 to Feb 29, 2024 |
Alumni interns · 81· A–Z by last name
| Name | Role | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald J. Alexis | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 16, 2021 to Apr 30, 2021 | |
| Neha Aluwalia | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jun 9, 2020 to Aug 15, 2020 | |
| Jacquelyn C. Anderson | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jun 13, 2025 to Aug 15, 2025 | |
| Ramoncito M. Arrieta | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jun 2, 2022 to Jul 31, 2022 | |
| Sanjana Balakrishnan | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 9, 2020 to Aug 15, 2020 | |
| Grace P. Bardachino | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jan 18, 2025 to May 9, 2025 | |
| Andrew W. Bernstein | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 16, 2021 to Apr 30, 2021 | |
| Vishwa M. Bhatt | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Oct 7, 2022 to Dec 21, 2022 | |
| Richard D. Biggs | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jan 19, 2022 to Apr 30, 2022 | |
| Bridget E. Bingle | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Sep 10, 2019 to Dec 6, 2019 | |
| Ethan H. Block | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 3, 2023 to Oct 31, 2023 | |
| Garin W. Bulger | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 13, 2021 to Apr 30, 2021 | |
| Angelina V. Busch | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jul 17, 2025 to Aug 15, 2025 | |
| Olivia H. Cappo | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 24, 2022 to Apr 30, 2022 | |
| Lily Chun-Yen Chang | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Oct 7, 2022 to Dec 4, 2022 | |
| Brianna Cobbs | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 27, 2025 to Aug 7, 2025 | |
| Kennedy S. Collins | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 10, 2020 to Aug 15, 2020 | |
| Daniel W. Coyle | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Sep 9, 2024 to Dec 12, 2024 | |
| Angelica A. Cyril | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Dec 13, 2024 to Dec 20, 2024 | |
| Kohav J. Dantara | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jun 17, 2021 to Jul 31, 2021 | |
| Benjamin B. Donnelly-Fine | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 15, 2021 to Apr 30, 2021 | |
| David I Fienberg | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 23, 2020 to Mar 31, 2020 | |
| Valverde Regina Franco | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 14, 2025 to Mar 10, 2025 | |
| Devoni A. Gale | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 29, 2024 to Aug 9, 2024 | |
| Andrea N. Garcia | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 10, 2020 to Aug 15, 2020 | |
| Samantha T. Ginsberg | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jun 4, 2021 to Jul 31, 2021 | |
| Beyonce Hammond | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 6, 2022 to Jul 31, 2022 | |
| Pamela V. Herrera | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Oct 1, 2020 to Dec 15, 2020 | |
| Diana A. Jacob | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Sep 9, 2024 to Dec 12, 2024 | |
| Anvitha R. Jalagam | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jun 14, 2024 to Aug 16, 2024 | |
| Analyza M. Jenkins | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Sep 10, 2019 to Dec 12, 2019 | |
| Ethan J. Johnson | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Nov 1, 2025 to Dec 15, 2025 | |
| Dhruv A. Kapadia | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jun 9, 2021 to Jul 31, 2021 | |
| Sarah K. Kasziba-O'Rahilly | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Feb 22, 2024 to May 6, 2024 | |
| Mariah P. Kendell | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 19, 2022 to Apr 30, 2022 | |
| Gary Lal | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Sep 25, 2020 to Dec 15, 2020 | |
| Sebastian P. Llaca | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Sep 29, 2021 to Dec 17, 2021 | |
| Zekry Semon A. Makar | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Feb 3, 2020 to Mar 31, 2020 | |
| Osvaldo I. Martinez-Pineda | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Mar 2, 2024 to May 6, 2024 | |
| Bernuy Kaetana Mendoza | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Dec 17, 2022 to Mar 3, 2023 | |
| Krislyn S. Michel | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jun 14, 2024 to Aug 16, 2024 | |
| Layla S. Mobin-Uddin | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 23, 2024 to Aug 9, 2024 | |
| Stephanie E. Moon | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jun 14, 2024 to Aug 16, 2024 | |
| Sydni M. Nadler | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 15, 2020 to Mar 31, 2020 | |
| Sana-Batool Nathani | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Feb 27, 2024 to May 6, 2024 | |
| Shirley M. Omari-Kwarteng | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Sep 16, 2023 to Dec 15, 2023 | |
| Aliza F. Oppenheim | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Sep 16, 2021 to Jan 15, 2022 | |
| Melissa J. Pacaja | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jun 2, 2025 to Aug 15, 2025 | |
| Alex J. Partazana | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | May 28, 2025 to Aug 15, 2025 | |
| Mansi C. Patel | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Sep 10, 2019 to Dec 11, 2019 | |
| Sri Sai Lahari Peruri | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Feb 24, 2024 to May 6, 2024 | |
| Sydney A. Phillips | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 9, 2025 to Apr 30, 2025 | |
| Nicholas A. Prather | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jan 17, 2025 to Feb 14, 2025 | |
| Anna H. Quinn | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Sep 16, 2019 to Dec 13, 2019 | |
| Sophia A. Randall | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 11, 2025 to Apr 30, 2025 | |
| Helena M. Rashid | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jan 16, 2025 to May 9, 2025 | |
| Anthony A. Rodas | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jun 15, 2024 to Aug 16, 2024 | |
| Audrey L. Rodriguez | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Oct 11, 2021 to Dec 22, 2021 | |
| Nina M. Rodriguez | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 13, 2025 to May 9, 2025 | |
| Ryan M. Ruffin | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Sep 24, 2020 to Dec 15, 2020 | |
| Eivin R. Sandstrom | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Sep 14, 2023 to Dec 9, 2023 | |
| Martha A. Santizo | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 15, 2020 to Mar 31, 2020 | |
| Evan T. Sarnor | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 1, 2021 to Jul 31, 2021 | |
| Evan F. Schlosser | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 15, 2021 to Apr 30, 2021 | |
| Sarah Schoengood | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Mar 28, 2023 to Jun 3, 2023 | |
| Evelynn R. Schoenthal | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Oct 22, 2022 to Dec 21, 2022 | |
| Kemani A. Scott | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | May 27, 2022 to Jul 31, 2022 | |
| Erica Shabnam | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 2, 2025 to Aug 8, 2025 | |
| Denia B. Smith | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Feb 4, 2023 to May 31, 2023 | |
| Supraja Sowmiyanarayanan | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jan 19, 2022 to Apr 30, 2022 | |
| Yashi Srivastava | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Nov 20, 2024 to Nov 30, 2024 | |
| Cassidy E. Stoneback | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 13, 2021 to Apr 30, 2021 | |
| Grace E. Sullivan | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Nov 15, 2024 to Nov 30, 2024 | |
| Mikaela R. Tajo | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jan 15, 2020 to Mar 31, 2020 | |
| Divya Thakar | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jun 25, 2024 to Aug 16, 2024 | |
| Haley N. Tran | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Nov 15, 2024 to Nov 30, 2024 | |
| Cassandra V. Vega | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Jun 10, 2021 to Jul 31, 2021 | |
| Alessandra Vetrano | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Sep 24, 2020 to Dec 15, 2020 | |
| Lauren H. Wasserman | PAID INTERN - HOUSE PROGRAM | Jun 9, 2020 to Aug 15, 2020 | |
| James Charles Wells | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Feb 25, 2025 to May 9, 2025 | |
| Daniel R. Wilson | DISTRICT OFFICE PAID INTERN | Nov 20, 2024 to Nov 30, 2024 |
Chapter V
Travel & Disclosures
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Chapter VI
Tenure
Member terms in Congress.
Jan 3, 2025 to Jan 3, 2027
House · New Jersey 12th District
Democratic
2025
Jan 3, 2023 to Jan 3, 2025
House · New Jersey 12th District
Democratic
2023
Jan 3, 2021 to Jan 3, 2023
House · New Jersey 12th District
Democratic
2021
Jan 3, 2019 to Jan 3, 2021
House · New Jersey 12th District
Democratic
2019
Jan 3, 2017 to Jan 3, 2019
House · New Jersey 12th District
Democratic
2017
Jan 6, 2015 to Jan 3, 2017
House · New Jersey 12th District
Democratic
2015