119th Congress
Congresswoman Pou has submitted funding requests for important community projects in New Jersey’s Ninth Congressional District to the House Appropriations Committee. Under guidelines issued by the Appropriations Committee, each Representative may request funding for up to 20 projects in their community for Fiscal Year 2027.. In reviewing requests, our office only considered projects submitted by public or eligible non-profit entities, whose projects met strict committee eligibility requirements.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today participated in a House Homeland Security Committee hearing, Harmful Impacts of the DHS Shutdown on Americans, using the event to blast Republicans for holding homeland security funding hostage to force through even more money for ICE agents.
This is Congresswoman Nellie Pou. I want to write to you about fast-rising gas prices. In our state New Jersey, gas prices have jumped almost70 cents a gallon in just three weeks.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), the Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Task Force overseeing security preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, today introduced the Save the World Cup Act, new legislation that would block the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security from conducting civil immigration enforcement raids within one mile of soccer matches and fan festivals during the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
Dear Friend,
Did you know that some 17-year-olds can vote in New Jersey’s upcoming primary election on Tuesday, June 2nd?
Under a state law enacted in 2024, a 17-year-old young man or woman may vote in a primary election if they turn 18 on or before the general election this November 3rd. That means many high school seniors, as well as some juniors, are eligible to take part in the spring 2026 primary process for the very first time in their lives.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), the Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Task Force overseeing security preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, today celebrated the Trump administration’s decision to finally release $625 million of World Cup security funding after a long delay. The funds were due on January 30 and had been held up without explanation by the Department of Homeland Security.
Dear Friend,
This is Congresswoman Nellie Pou and I want to share an important update with you about one of our residents.
Leqaa Kordia has been released from ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) detention after more than a year in custody. This is a moment of tremendous relief for Leqaa, for her family, and for so many members of our community who have been following her case closely.
PATERSON, NJ – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today reacted positively to the release of Leqaa Kordia after one year of derailment by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
PATERSON, NJ – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), the Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Task Force overseeing security preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, today published the lead opinion article at The Guardian on two critical threats to the success of the upcoming World Cup: withheld security money and the activities of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE.
Dear Friend,
This is Congresswoman Nellie Pou. This morning, I was in East Rutherford to announce that my office has secured $350,000 in federal funding to strengthen public safety in the borough as our community prepares to host the FIFA World Cup.
This funding will help the borough modernize its emergency communications system by purchasing new computer and radio consoles, installing updated monitors, and converting space into a dedicated server room to improve coordination among first responders.