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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 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.
PATERSON, NJ – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ–09) today joined 78 House Democrats calling on Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA-04) to bring the House back into session to e
PATERSON, NJ – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ–09) today marked the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attacks against Israel by Hamas, which resulted in the deaths of over one thousand people.