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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), the Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Task Force overseeing World Cup security, and Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) and her colleagues have introduced the Kenya Merritt Renewing Our Promise to Address Chemical Toxicity (“PACT”) Act, legislation to ensure federal civilian employees exposed to toxic burn pits overseas can access fair and timely compensation for serious illnesses.
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today joined Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton and law enforcement officers to celebrate securing $1,031,000 to support security efforts at the World Cup with games kicking off in just 67 days.