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Representative Nellie Pou (9)
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US United States Representative since 3 months
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SPONSORED LEGISLATION
HR 2853 - Combating Organized Retail Crime Act
Rick Allen , Rick Allen , Mark Amodei , Mark Amodei , Don Bacon
Last updated 4 months ago
214 Co-Sponsors
Combating Organized Retail Crime Act
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Introduced in House
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HR 2028 - REDI Act
Brian Babin , Don Bacon , Michael Baumgartner , Jack Bergman , Stephanie Bice
Last updated 5 months ago
48 Co-Sponsors
REDI Act
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HR 12 - Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025
Alma Adams , Pete Aguilar , Gabe Amo , Yassamin Ansari , Jake Auchincloss
Last updated about 2 months ago
194 Co-Sponsors
Women’s Health Protection Act of 2025
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HR 979 - AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025
Alma Adams , Alma Adams , Alma Adams , Alma Adams , Alma Adams
Last updated 6 months ago
1460 Co-Sponsors
AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act of 2025
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HR 1329 - Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act
Alma Adams , Pete Aguilar , Mark Alford , Gabe Amo , Mark Amodei
Last updated 6 months ago
148 Co-Sponsors
Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act
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HR 1530 - American Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act
Jake Auchincloss , Jake Auchincloss , Don Bacon , Don Bacon , Vern Buchanan
Last updated 6 months ago
117 Co-Sponsors
American Victims of Terrorism Compensation Act
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Introduced in House
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HRES 543 - Recognizing the right to peacefully protest and condemning violence and authoritarian responses to expressions of dissent.
Pete Aguilar , Becca Balint , Nanette Barragán , Ami Bera , Julia Brownley
Last updated about 2 months ago
70 Co-Sponsors
Recognizing the right to peacefully protest and condemning violence and authoritarian responses to expressions of dissent.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3021-3022)
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HR 1330 - Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino Act
Pete Aguilar , Pete Aguilar , Mark Amodei , Mark Amodei , Yassamin Ansari
Last updated 6 months ago
166 Co-Sponsors
Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino Act
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HR 2102 - Major Richard Star Act
Pete Aguilar , Pete Aguilar , Pete Aguilar , Gabe Amo , Gabe Amo
Last updated 4 months ago
834 Co-Sponsors
Major Richard Star Act
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.
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BIOGRAPHY
INCUMBENT
United States Representative
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United States Representative
BIRTH
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ABOUT
Biography
Nellie Pou is a Democratic politician serving as the U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 9th congressional district since January 3, 2025. She succeeded the late Bill Pascrell, becoming the first Latina to represent New Jersey in Congress. Prior to her congressional tenure, Pou had an extensive career in New Jersey state politics, serving in the New Jersey General Assembly from 1997 to 2012 and the New Jersey State Senate from 2012 to 2025.
Education and Political Experience
Education: Attended Kean College , Rutgers University, and the University of Virginia.
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Political Experience:
- New Jersey General Assembly: Appointed in 1997 to fill the vacancy left by Bill Pascrell's election to Congress; served until 2012.
- Assistant Minority Leader
- Deputy Speaker
- New Jersey State Senate: Elected in 2011, representing the 35th legislative district from 2012 to 2025.
- Majority Caucus Chair
- Chair of the Senate Commerce Committee
- Vice Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee
- *National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators *: Served as President from 2022 to 2023.
- New Jersey Legislative Latino Caucus: Chair since 2006.
Notable Achievements
- Historic Representation: First Latina to represent New Jersey in the U.S. Congress.
- Leadership Roles: As NHCSL President, led a delegation to meet with Vice President Kamala Harris to discuss legislative priorities for Hispanics in the U.S.
- Advocacy: Championed initiatives supporting local businesses, education reform, healthcare access, and social justice.
Personal Life
Pou resides in North Haledon, New Jersey, with her husband, Judge Richard Freid. She has two children from a previous marriage and is Roman Catholic.
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