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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), a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, is leading 11 members of New Jersey’s congressional delegation calling on
PATERSON, NJ – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ–09) today continued to tour her district as she visited a local food bank and a Women, Infants and Children (WIC) office in Paterson to highlight the negative impacts of the Republican federal government shutdown on New Jersey communities and residents.
PATERSON, NJ – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ–09) today welcomes the draft peace agreement that may pave the way to an end to hostilities in Gaza and the release of all the hostages held by Hamas and of the bodies of Israelis murdered by Hamas on October 7, 2023.