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Official biography
Congressional sourcePublic service
- “Congresswoman Nellie Pou was sworn into the United States House of Representatives on January 3, 2025” source
- “First elected to the Senate in 2011” source
- “previously served as a New Jersey State Senator for the 35th Legislative District” source
- “served in the New Jersey General Assembly beginning in 1997” source
Also stated
- “dedicated over 40 years to the City of Paterson, serving in key leadership roles such as Director of Human Resources and Business Administrator” source
- “served on critical commissions and boards, including the New Jersey Complete Count Commission for the 2020 Census, the New Jersey Criminal Sentencing and Disposition Commission, and the NJ Disparity in State Procurement Study Commission” source
- “the first Latina from New Jersey to serve in Congress” source
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Legislation
HRES 1588sponsor
Congratulating the People's Republic of Bangladesh on assuming the Presidency of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 10596sponsor
To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to reauthorize the drinking water fountain replacement for schools grant program, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 10441cosponsor
To extend the period of performance for certain disaster recovery projects in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HRES 1542cosponsor
Designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month".
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on House Administration, Oversight and Government Reform, and Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HRES 1514cosponsor
Recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem, expressing support for the designation of September 8, 2026, as "988 Day" and the role of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HRES 1515cosponsor
Recognizing New Jersey's first responders, including its law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel, who responded to the September 11, 2001, attacks at the World Trade Center and who carried out the rescue, recovery, and medical relief efforts in the days and months that followed.
Referred to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 10303sponsor
To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to establish a flight deck training program for certain employees of the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
HR 9941cosponsor
To protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Veterans' Affairs, Armed Services, Education and Workforce, Ways and Means, and Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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HR 9943cosponsor
To amend the Small Business Act to help owners and employees of small business concerns understand their rights and responsibilities with respect to immigration enforcement, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
HR 9817cosponsor
To end the shackling of pregnant individuals, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 9762sponsor
To require transparency of ticket sales, prohibit withholding information on the number of tickets available to inflate prices, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 9391cosponsor
Reimbursable Screening Services Program Extension Act of 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
HR 8902sponsor
Making continuing appropriations for essential Transportation Security Administration pay and operations during the lapse in appropriations beginning on February 14, 2026, and for other purposes.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security.
HR 8807cosponsor
To authorize appropriations for data collection, surveillance, and research on maternal health outcomes during public health emergencies, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HR 8811cosponsor
To address maternal mental health conditions and substance use disorders, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
HRES 1269cosponsor
Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of the Cinco de Mayo holiday.
Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HR 8655cosponsor
To amend the Internal Revenue Code to create a tax credit for taxpayers selling products that promote New Jersey and to direct port authorities to give retail space preference to businesses that sell such products.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
HR 8563cosponsor
To clarify eligibility for small business loans, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.
HR 8524sponsor
To amend title 5, United States Code, to improve access to workers' compensation for civilian Federal employees exposed to toxic burn pits, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 8397cosponsor
To protect Moms and babies against climate change, and for other purposes.
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Voting Record
305 yea365 nay1 missed3 present
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
Passed (262-159)
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
Passed (352-72)
PROOF Act
Passed (217-207)
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
Passed (214-208)
Ratepayer Protection Act
Passed (417-3)
Water Resources Development Act
Passed (415-9)
Retire through Ownership Act
Passed (401-14)
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
Passed (232-147)
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Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-208)
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
Passed (214-211)
GUARD Act
Passed (414-7)
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
Passed (417-7)
Whistleblower Protection Act
Passed (424-0)
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
Passed (343-79)
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
Passed (408-17)
The 2026 race
Full raceFEC Form 2 filers for this seat. Filing is not ballot access, and this list does not establish who remains in the race.
- Nelida PouDemocratic· this member$3.1M raised
- Rosemary PinoRepublican$539K raised
- Tiffany BurressRepublican$146K raised
Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.
Campaign Finance
2026 cycle$3.1M
Small donors $257KLarge individual $1.4MPACs $1.2M
Spent $1.6MCash $1.6M
2024 cycle$643K
Small donors $10KLarge individual $306KPACs $326K
Spent $490KCash $152K
Top Contributors
BOB CIASULLI AUTO GROUP$12K
WINNING STRATEGIES WASHINGTON$11K
FOUNDATION RISK PARTNERS$9K
WILLIAM KISTLER CHARITABLE FUND$8K
WILLOUGHBY CAPITAL HOLDINGS LLC$7K
SI, LLC$7K
HIGH TIDE FOUNDATION$7K
NACHMAN & GUILLEMARD PSC$7K
ARCHER FINANCIAL LLC$7K
CHARLESBANK CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC,$7K
Committees
House Committee on Homeland Security
- Counterterrorism and Intelligence
House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
- Aviation
- Highways and Transit
- Water Resources and Environment
Activity Timeline
LegislationVotes
HRES 1588: Congratulating the People's Republic of Bangladesh on assuming the Presidency of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.
sponsor2026-09-28
legislation
HR 10596: To amend the Safe Drinking Water Act to reauthorize the drinking water fountain replacement for schools grant program, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-24
legislation
HR 10441: To extend the period of performance for certain disaster recovery projects in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-16
legislation
An Act to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow early childhood educators to take the educator expense deduction, and for other purposes
nay2026-09-16
vote
National Fraud Enforcement Division Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
PROOF Act
nay2026-09-16
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision”
nay2026-09-16
vote
Ratepayer Protection Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
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Water Resources Development Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
Retire through Ownership Act
yea2026-09-16
vote
HRES 1542: Designating September 2026 as "National Voting Rights Month".
cosponsor2026-09-15
legislation
Impeaching Donald John Trump, President of the United States, for high crimes and misdemeanors
present2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
nay2026-09-15
vote
Providing for consideration of the bills H.R. 9576 and H.R. 10326, providing for consideration of the joint resolutions H.J. Res. 210 and H.J. Res. 213, and providing for consideration of the Senate amendments to H.R. 5334
nay2026-09-15
vote
GUARD Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Fostering the Use of Technology to Uphold Regulatory Effectiveness in Supervision Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Whistleblower Protection Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Diesel Emissions Reduction Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Tax Relief for Fraud Victims Act
yea2026-09-15
vote
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to “California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth; Notice of Decision”
nay2026-09-15
vote
Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran
yea2026-09-15
vote
National Wildlife Refuge System Invasive Species Strike Team Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
Local Communities & Bird Habitat Stewardship Act
yea2026-09-14
vote
HRES 1515: Recognizing New Jersey's first responders, including its law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel, who responded to the September 11, 2001, attacks at the World Trade Center and who carried out the rescue, recovery, and medical relief efforts in the days and months that followed.
cosponsor2026-09-08
legislation
HRES 1514: Recognizing suicide as a serious public health problem, expressing support for the designation of September 8, 2026, as "988 Day" and the role of the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, and for other purposes.
cosponsor2026-09-08
legislation
HR 10303: To direct the Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration to establish a flight deck training program for certain employees of the Federal Aviation Administration, and for other purposes.
sponsor2026-09-04
legislation
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act
nay2026-09-03
vote
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require that the Supreme Court of the United States be composed of nine justices
nay2026-09-02
vote
Protecting Domestic Mining Act
nay2026-09-02
vote
AGOA Extension Act
yea2026-09-01
vote
Service History
House, Dist. 92025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat
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