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WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), the Ranking Member of the House Homeland Security Task Force overseeing World Cup security, and Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) and her colleagues have introduced the Kenya Merritt Renewing Our Promise to Address Chemical Toxicity (“PACT”) Act, legislation to ensure federal civilian employees exposed to toxic burn pits overseas can access fair and timely compensation for serious illnesses.
The legislation is sponsored by Congresswoman Pou and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01), Congresswoman Celeste Maloy (R-UT-02), and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY).
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today joined Bergen County Sheriff Anthony Cureton and law enforcement officers to celebrate securing $1,031,000 to support security efforts at the World Cup with games kicking off in just 67 days.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today led nine members of New Jersey’s congressional delegation in urging the U.S. Postal Service to reject President Trump’s efforts to seize control of mail voting ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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.