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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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PATERSON, NJ — Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today hammered the U.S. Department of Education’s refusal to reverse its decision to strip $8 million in funding for Passaic County schools under the Full-Service Community Schools grant program.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ–09) is calling for the immediate restoration of nearly $8 million in New Jersey school funding abruptly cut by the Trump administration in an urgent new letter
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today advanced her railway safety legislation through a key panel.