Press Releases
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) voted against a Republican attempt to enact a heavily restrictive voter ID law masquerading as a good government measure.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) has introduced the Halting Organizers and Live-Event Distributors from Boosting Artificial Capacity with Known Seating Act, (HOLDBACKS Act), new legislation to crack down on deceptive ticket sales practices that can leave Americans paying hundreds or even thousands of dollars more for concerts, sporting events, and other live entertainment.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today announced that the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved a provision she championed to help modernize flood protection efforts in Puerto Rico as part of the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act.
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Nellie Pou (NJ-09) today led 27 Members of Congress in sending a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin demanding answers after reports that Muslim detainees at ICE facilities were denied access to Qurans, prayer mats, halal meals, and other religious accommodations.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today announced that the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee has approved the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) with six separate priorities she championed to help protect North Jersey from flooding and advance critical local water infrastructure projects.
“Today, President Trump has officially notified us that he is restarting our nation’s war against the Iranian government, a war Congress did not ratify and which the American people do not support,” said Congresswoman Pou. “The House voted to halt this illegal war; President Trump disregarded us. Overwhelming majorities of Americans have signaled their disapproval; Trump ignored them. Gas prices have skyrocketed and will now rise some more; the administration does not care. America’s allies beseech us to stop fighting; crickets from the White House.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today reacted positively to statements by President Donald Trump at the NATO summit that the United States would grant Ukraine a license to manufacture Patriot missiles
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) and Peru’s Ambassador to the United States, Alfredo Ferrero, hosted a ceremony in the U.S. Capitol to celebrate the late Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. and his work to build closer ties between America and Peru.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today applauds the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to reject the Trump administration’s attempt to end birthright citizenship in America.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) this week addressed the Puerto Rico Chamber of Commerce during its annual FACES event to unite policymakers and other leaders in support of Puerto Rico’s reconstruction and economic growth.