Press Releases

PATERSON, NJ – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) this evening commented on the detainment of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka by federal agents.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressmembers Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), Don Bacon (R-NE-02), Gerry Connolly (D-VA-11), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) today introduced the Law Enforcement Officer Fair Retirement Act to guarantee federal law enforcement officers are paid the full compensation they have earned.

WASHINGTON, DC -- Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today celebrated the announcement that former Cardinal Robert Prevost has been elevated to Pope Leo XIV and head of the Catholic Church.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressmembers Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), Rick Larsen (D-WA-02), the Ranking Member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, and Steve Cohen (D-TN-09) today led several of their colleagues seeking answers from the Trump administration on growing problems at Newark Liberty International Airport. 

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) has been named to co-lead the House Homeland Security Committee’s bipartisan task force focused on oversight of security for the FIFA 2025 and 2026 World Cups, the 2028 Summer Olympics, and the 250th birthday celebrations of the United States. 

Both the FIFA World Cup 2025 and the FIFA World Cup 2026 will play several games, including the final matches, in the Congresswoman’s New Jersey district.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today issued a statement on an attempt by House Republicans to block a waiver to an Environmental Protection Agency rule on vehicle pollution.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, today voted against another raft of funding for President Trump’s massive partisan budget package after Republicans blocked non-controversial amendments offered by Pou.

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, today opposed providing $69 billion – free from guardrails and crucial oversight – in funding for President Trump’s massive partisan budget legislation.