Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-12) announced that she will be named a House Democratic Deputy Whip for Policy, an advisory role focused on strategic, long-range planning and coordination of policy concerns from across the House Democratic Caucus.
In addition, Congresswoman Watson Coleman was named as Chair of the Democratic Caucus’s Task Force on Poverty, a position previously held by Congresswoman Barbara Lee of California who retired at the conclusion of the 118th Congress. The Task Force works to advance policies and initiatives that help reduce poverty for children and families across America.
“It has long been a core mission of mine to advance anti-poverty legislation that would create a floor beneath which we allow no family to fall,” said Watson Coleman. “The United States has made great strides in the past to address poverty from the creation of Social Security in the 1930s to the War on Poverty legislation of the 1960s. Sadly we’ve seen poverty rates plateau over the last 30 to 40 years. It is time we took up that goal once again and focus our energy on this persistent yet solvable problem.”
In addition to her roles in the Democratic Caucus, Congresswoman Watson Coleman will be rejoining the Congressional Progressive Caucus’s Executive Board and will serve as Vice Chair of the bipartisan Maternity Care Caucus. The Congresswoman will continue to Co-chair the Caucus on Black Women and Girls as well as Chair the A250 Caucus which is tasked with preparing for the nation’s 250th Birthday (or Semiquincentennial) on July 4, 2026.
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Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, a Democrat from New Jersey, has been appointed as the Democratic Deputy Whip for Policy and Chair of the Democratic Task Force on Poverty. This is a significant appointment for Watson Coleman, who has been a strong advocate for social and economic justice throughout her career.
As the Democratic Deputy Whip for Policy, Watson Coleman will play a key role in shaping the party’s policy agenda and helping to ensure that Democratic lawmakers are unified in their approach to key issues. This position will give her a platform to influence the direction of the party and help to advance progressive policies that benefit all Americans.
In her role as Chair of the Democratic Task Force on Poverty, Watson Coleman will lead efforts to address the root causes of poverty and develop policies that help lift people out of poverty and create economic opportunity for all. This is a critical issue for many Americans, with millions of people struggling to make ends meet and facing barriers to economic mobility.
Watson Coleman has a long history of fighting for social and economic justice. She has been a vocal advocate for issues such as affordable housing, healthcare access, and criminal justice reform. In her new roles, she will have the opportunity to continue this important work and make a real impact on the lives of those who are most in need.
Overall, Watson Coleman’s appointment as Democratic Deputy Whip for Policy and Chair of the Democratic Task Force on Poverty is a positive development for the party and for the country as a whole. With her leadership and dedication to progressive values, she will be able to make a meaningful difference in the fight against poverty and inequality.
