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About Rep. Pou
Congresswoman Nellie Pou made history as the first Latina from New Jersey elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, representing the Ninth District. With decades of legislative service at the state and federal levels, she is a steadfast advocate for equity, opportunity, and the communities she serves.
In Congress, she holds key roles on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the House Homeland Security Committee. Her career is defined by leadership, public service, and a commitment to advancing policies that promote fairness, justice, and economic opportunity for all.
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WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ–09), one of two New Jersey members on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, today condemned the announcement by the Trump administration that it was freezing federal funding for the Gateway Tunnel, as well as other projects in the Tristate area, to punish the region for the Republican government
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ–09) today vowed to not accept pay during any shutdown of the government.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ–09) joined 55 Democratic House members blasting House Republicans for cancelling votes next week and calling on Speaker Mike