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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 – Marking 100 days since the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup this week, Congressmember Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), the Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Task Force on Special Events, today released a new official report detai
PATERSON, NJ – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today revealed new details about the September 11, 2026 diesel spill at a data center in Secaucus, including a more than seven-hour delay in reporting the incident to state authorities and unanswered qu
PATERSON, NJ – Tonight, U.S. Representative Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) celebrated the release of Martin Soto, a resident of the Ninth Congressional District who was held in ICE custody for several months.