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Pou during a homeland security hearing
March 16, 2026

PATERSON, NJ – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today reacted positively to the release of Leqaa Kordia after one year of derailment by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).


March 10, 2026

PATERSON, NJ – 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 published the lead opinion article at The Guardian on two critical threats to the success of the upcoming World Cup: withheld security money and the activities of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE.


March 10, 2026
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Dear Friend,

This is Congresswoman Nellie Pou. This morning, I was in East Rutherford to announce that my office has secured $350,000 in federal funding to strengthen public safety in the borough as our community prepares to host the FIFA World Cup.

This funding will help the borough modernize its emergency communications system by purchasing new computer and radio consoles, installing updated monitors, and converting space into a dedicated server room to improve coordination among first responders. 


March 9, 2026
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Dear Friend,

This is Congresswoman Nellie Pou. I was proud to visit Cliffside Park this morning to announce $1,092,000 in federal funding to strengthen the town’s water infrastructure.

Working with Mayor Thomas Calabrese, the Borough Council, and local officials, my office secured these funds to help replace broken sanitary pipes and improve the borough’s stormwater system. 


March 6, 2026
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Dear Friend,

This is Congresswoman Nellie Pou writing to you about my vote this week to halt the war with Iran. 

The Defense Secretary says our commitment to our objectives grows as our advantages grow. The Secretary of State says this isn’t even a war. And President Trump says he’ll help choose the next leader of Iran. What’s the plan? What are our goals?


March 5, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today voted for H.Con.Res.38, a resolution that would demand the U.S. terminate hostilities against Iran without a formal declaration of war, pursuant to the War Powers Resolution enacted in 1973. 


March 5, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), a member of the House Homeland Security Committee and the top Democrat on the Homeland Security Task Force focused on World Cup security, today reacted to the long-deserved firing of U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem.


March 3, 2026
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Dear Friend,

This is Congresswoman Nellie Pou writing to you about the start of America’s war with Iran. 

This past weekend, the American military commenced attacks against the Iranian regime. Hostilities are continuing and are engulfing much for the region. 

So far, at least six American servicemembers have been killed. I am hoping and praying for our brave military personnel, the people of Iran and all innocent people impacted by this violent conflict. 


February 24, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today participated in a House Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment hearing focused on the Water Resources Development Act. During the hearing, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced developments on the Lower Saddle River and the East Riser Ditch projects.


February 24, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), the top Democrat on the House Homeland Security Task Force overseeing World Cup security, served as Ranking Member at today’s hearing and demanded actions from the Trump administration over stalled funding, poor coordination, and mounting security concerns as the tournament rapidly approaches.