You’ve probably heard news or rumors about relief packages that are being developed in Congress. I want to let you know what I’m working on right now. My focus has been and will continue to be helping working families weather this storm.
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@RepChuyGarcia,@RepCohen, and others are urging House & Senate leadership to include strong worker and consumer protections attached to any airline industry bailouts, including prohibiting unfair change and cancelation fees and employment protections for workers.pic.twitter.com/UyGo0wWhZa
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Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman Retweeted Bill Pascrell, Jr.
We must see an immediate suspension of debt collection, foreclosure, evictions, and student loan repayments. I’m urging credit card companies to cease collecting interest and waive all late fees.https://twitter.com/BillPascrell/status/1240741951047118848 …
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman added,
Bill Pascrell, Jr.Verified account @BillPascrellI’ve joined@davidcicilline and 44 of my colleagues calling on the largest credit card companies to stop collecting interest & to waive all late fees until the COVID-19 threat is over. Families have enough to worry about now. Big companies need to lighten Americans’ heavy burden. pic.twitter.com/9xKV8PxlBX1 reply 3 retweets 20 likesShow this thread -
I’m also pushing forward with my Expanding Penalty Free Withdrawal Act which would allow people who are out of work to pull from their retirement accounts without a penalty.https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1295?q=%7B%22search%22%3A%5B%22penalty+free+withdrawal+act%22%5D%7D&s=1&r=1 …
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Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman Retweeted Congressman Chuy García
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@repchuygarcia, myself and others have sent a letter urging lenders to suspend all foreclosures while so many Americans have lost their jobs or seen their hours cut. My team is also working to put in place a moratorium on evictions to protect renters.https://twitter.com/RepChuyGarcia/status/1240368977165127682 …Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman added,
Congressman Chuy GarcíaVerified account @RepChuyGarciaI sent a letter with@repmarkpocan,@RepJayapal and 74@housedemocrats urging the largest mortgage institutions to stop all foreclosures and other actions that may force families out of their homes. Families must have a safe place to live throughout this#COVIDー19 crisis. pic.twitter.com/5Uvqev4qxp1 reply 1 retweet 15 likesShow this thread -
I pushed for and was happy to see the approval of NJ’s disaster declaration opening up SBA loans. I’m seeking more direct grants to small businesses with a priority for brick-and-mortar businesses and those directly interfacing with consumers. Info here:https://www.sba.gov/disaster-assistance/coronavirus-covid-19 …
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Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman Retweeted Rep. Joe Kennedy III
I’m working with my colleagues on passage of a cash assistance bill that would pay Americans directly with no strings attached, adjusted to local costs and median income.
@RepJoeKennedy’s and@SenBooker’s bills are good starts.https://twitter.com/RepJoeKennedy/status/1239920721792565250 …Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman added,
Rep. Joe Kennedy IIIVerified account @RepJoeKennedyI’m introducing an immediate economic relief plan for every American. —$4k to every adult who makes under 100k per year —$2k to every adult who makes over 100k per year —$1k for every child 18 or younger We need to ensure every family has the funds to survive at this moment.Show this thread3 replies 5 retweets 19 likesShow this thread -
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman Retweeted Progressive Caucus
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@USProgressives Caucus has put together a list of priorities for the next legislative package that I was happy to contribute to and endorse:https://twitter.com/USProgressives/status/1240801174909079552?s=20 …Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman added,
Progressive CaucusVerified account @USProgressivesThe letter outlines 12 priorities for legislative action on#COVID19:
Provide Immediate Cash Assistance (2k per individual + 1k for families with dependents, per month)
Address Housing Insecurity
Provide Worker-Centered Industry Assistance
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New Jersey Transit is a lynchpin of our regional transit network. Today members of the New Jersey delegation signed a letter urging
@SpeakerPelosi and@GOPLeader McCarthy to include provisions in economic stimulus bills to help agencies like@NJTRANSIT.pic.twitter.com/6VB58TtijR
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I’ve joined the National Governors Association in calling for the Department of Homeland security to push back enforcement of REAL ID which was set to go into effect on October 1st by 24 months.https://www.portsmouthpress.com/2020/03/19/national-governors-association-calls-for-extension-of-real-id-program/ …
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Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman Retweeted 🧼 ✊AirportWorkersUnited 🧼 ✊
The Department of Homeland security should take measures to ensure the health and safety of our Transportation Security Officers and airport staff including screening and testing as they work in places with the potential for a high level of transmission.https://twitter.com/GoodAirports/status/1239970085298561024?s=20 …
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Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman Retweeted Senator Bob Menendez
Thousands of our neighbors are overseas facing cancelled flights while trying to return to the United States. Many have contacted my office. We will get you home. Thank you
@SenatorMenendez for all your hard work returning our fellow citizens. https://twitter.com/senatormenendez/status/1240765516819697669?s=21 …https://twitter.com/SenatorMenendez/status/1240765516819697669 …Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman added,
Senator Bob MenendezVerified account @SenatorMenendezThousands of US citizens are stranded abroad. I'm calling on@StateDept to seek & invoke all necessary authorities under the Civil Reserve Airfleet program to make additional aircraft available for evacuations & fully exercise its current authorities/funds for charter aircraft. pic.twitter.com/gP7gKeNoPQShow this thread4 replies 8 retweets 20 likesShow this thread -
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman Retweeted Rep Josh Gottheimer
While NJ has received SOME of the medical equipment we need to fight
#Covid_19 it isn't enough. The NJ delegation has signed a letter to ensure our frontline medical personnel get what they need to stay safe so they can continue to keep all of us healthy.https://twitter.com/RepJoshG/status/1241438240281944068?s=20 …Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman added,
Rep Josh GottheimerVerified account @RepJoshGNorth Jersey's hospitals do not have the supplies or equipment they need to combat this#coronavirus outbreak. That's why I've joined with my NJ colleagues to request medical supplies from the national stockpile to help our doctors, nurses, and technicians on the front lines. pic.twitter.com/jayPbdArJE2 replies 3 retweets 13 likesShow this thread -
Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman Retweeted Governor Phil Murphy
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@GovMurphy has signed a new executive order closing non-essential business. That DOES NOT apply to grocery stores. You do not need to rush to the grocery store and hoard food or TP. Leave enough for your neighbors. We are in this together.https://twitter.com/GovMurphy/status/1241413979366359040?s=20 …Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman added,
1:46Governor Phil MurphyVerified account @GovMurphyBREAKING: I just signed an Executive Order directing nearly all residents to STAY AT HOME. ALL gatherings are canceled. ALL non-essential retail businesses must indefinitely close their physical stores to the public effective 9:00 p.m. tonight. More: http://covid19.nj.gov pic.twitter.com/fmElyFwNtfShow this thread0 replies 3 retweets 13 likesShow this thread
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