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This is Congresswoman Nellie Pou writing to you about an important anniversary.
This week marks four years since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending nearly five decades of nationwide legal protection for a woman’s ability to make her own personal health care decisions.
Over these last four years, the consequences have become painfully clear. As we long feared would happen, across much of the country, states have enacted sweeping restrictions on reproductive health care.
This is Congresswoman Nellie Pou writing to you about a recent trip I took to Puerto Rico and my continued work to support the island and its people.
As many of you know, Puerto Rico is deeply personal to me. My parents came to New Jersey from Puerto Rico in search of opportunity, and I am proud to represent a district that is home to a vibrant Puerto Rican community whose contributions help shape our neighborhoods and culture every day.
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.
This is Congresswoman Nellie Pou writing to on our Juneteenth national holiday.
Today, June 19, marks the anniversary of the day in 1865 when news of emancipation finally reached enslaved Americans in Galveston, Texas, more than two years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.
That history reminds us of an important truth: freedom is not only something declared. It must also be delivered. Rights promised must become rights experienced.
NEWARK, NJ – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, today joined her colleague in the state delegation in leading a field hearing at Delaney Hall to draw more attention to the deplorable conditions at the ICE facility in the heart of New Jersey’s largest city.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), the top Democrat on the House Homeland Security Task Force overseeing World Cup security, and fellow task force members LaMonica McIver (D-NJ-10) and Al Green (D-TX-09) today called on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to publicly guarantee that it will not conduct civil immigration enforcement operations at any FIFA World Cup 202
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), a member of the House Homeland Security Committee and the top Democrat on Congress’s task force overseeing World Cup security, today offered a series of amendments to the Senate-passed immigration reconciliation bill to increase accountability and protect the FIFA World Cup kicking off this week.
WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) tonight voted in favor of H.R. 2913, the Ukraine Support Act, which would provide fresh funding to Ukraine in its fight for survival and help impose long-sought sanctions on Russia for its cruel and illegal war.
Dear Friend:
This is Congresswoman Nellie Pou, and I am writing to share a meaningful moment that recently took place as we honored the service and sacrifice of a hometown hero.
My office recently helped secure a new grave marker for Private First Class James G. Davidson, a Korean War soldier whose extraordinary bravery earned him the Silver Star, one of our nation's highest military honors, as well as the Purple Heart.
Dear Friend:
This is Congresswoman Nellie Pou writing to update you about recent developments at the Delaney Hall ICE detention facility in Newark.
Over the past several weeks, I have continued my oversight of the facility as a member of the House Homeland Security Committee. I conducted an inspection of Delaney Hall, spoke directly with detainees, pressed officials for answers, and reviewed reports about ongoing conditions inside the facility.