Nellie Pou
- Previous profession
- Staff, city of Paterson, NJ, 1975 to 1997
- First public office
- 1997Member, New Jersey State General Assembly, 1997 to 2011 (assistant minority leader, 2000 to 2001, deputy speaker, 2002 to 2005)
- Years in public office
- 28of 51 years since 1975, the first year the biography gives for any work
Confirmed from the official recordSource: Congressional Directory for the 119th Congress (2025-2026), February 20, 2026. We saved our copy on October 8, 2026.
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Since the current Congress began on January 3, 2025, Pou has a recorded vote on 60 laws that passed, and 1 vote on a resolution that passed a law.
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The record in plain language
Of the 118 laws passed since January 3, 2025, 60 came to a recorded vote on passage in the House while Pou is a member. On 1 more, the recorded House vote is on a resolution. Pou votes No on H.Res. 590, the resolution that passed the Rescissions Act of 2025 in the House. The rest passed the House by voice vote or without objection, which records no individual votes.
Pou votes Yes on the HALT Fentanyl Act, the GENIUS Act on stablecoins (digital tokens pegged to the dollar), the Epstein Files Transparency Act, the defense policy law for fiscal year 2026 and the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act.
On funding the government, Pou votes Yes on the January 2026 funding law for science, energy, Interior and the EPA, and the September 2026 funding extension, and No on the March 2025 full-year funding law, the November 2025 law that ended the 43-day shutdown and the February 2026 funding law for a further group of agencies.
Pou votes No on the Laken Riley Act on immigration detention; the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the 2025 tax and spending law; the Secure America Act, a 2026 budget law; and the Russia and Iran sanctions law.
Congress cancelled 24 federal rules by recorded vote in the House in that time. Pou votes to cancel 1 and against cancelling 23. The rules Pou votes to cancel come from: Treasury: Internal Revenue Service (1).
Pou votes differently from most House Democrats on 2 of 60 Yes and No votes: Yes on the GENIUS Act on stablecoins (digital tokens pegged to the dollar) and Yes on the law that cancels an IRS rule that would have required decentralized finance platforms to report their customers' digital asset sales the way stockbrokers do.
Votes on laws that passed
Most recent
Authorizes and expands sanctions and tariffs on Russia and extends existing sanctions on Iran.
Requires the federal prison system to act on sexual harassment and assault of its staff by incarcerated people.
Adds College Station, Texas, and El Centro, California, to the places where federal court can sit.
Keeps the federal government funded at about last year's levels through December 11, 2026.
Most recent No votes
Authorizes and expands sanctions and tariffs on Russia and extends existing sanctions on Iran.
Gives the Department of Homeland Security extra money for border and immigration enforcement, in seven amounts that add up to $69.545 billion.
Votes on a resolution that passed a law
Cancels about $9 billion that Congress had already approved: roughly $8 billion in foreign aid and about $1 billion for public broadcasting.
What this member says about laws and orders
This section has two lists: statements in the official record, and excerpts from this member’s own press releases. Together they name 5 laws.
From the official record
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From this member’s press releases
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5 excerpts
- Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026April 7, 2026
Congresswoman Pou Delivers $1 Million for World Cup Security
“The total $2,231,000 for North Jersey law enforcement was included in the first tranche of appropriations funding ( H.R. 6938 ) passed by the House on January 8, 2026, which included Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment funding. It was enacted into law on January 23.”
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Congresswoman Pou Votes Against Funding Increase for Department of Homeland Security
“WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, today voted no on H.R. 7147, the bill which provides appropriations to the Department of Homeland Security.”
- One Big Beautiful Bill ActSeptember 22, 2025
Congresswoman Pou and Colleagues Demand Answers on Trump Advisor Cash Bag Bribery Scandal
“Nevertheless, it is well known that some of Homan’s former business partners have been turning enormous profits under the Trump administration.6 Scrutinizing Homan’s role in DHS contracting is critical as the administration rushes to obligate $170 billion in border security and immigration enforcement funding provided under the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” As the Committee responsible for ensuring that DHS’s”
- Rescissions Act of 2025July 18, 2025
Congresswoman Pou Strongly Opposes Gutting of Public Broadcasting
“WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) tonight voiced strong opposition to H.R. 4, a House Republican bill that will decimate funding for public broadcasting stations across America.”
- GENIUS ActJuly 17, 2025
Congresswoman Pou Votes on Cryptocurrency Bills
“WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today on the House of Representatives voted on three pending bills involving expansion of cryptocurrencies in America: H.R. 3633, Digital Asset Market Clarity (CLARITY) Act, S. 1582, the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins (GENIUS) Act, and H.R. 1919, Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act, voting in favor of the first two, which”
Member-requested spending
Congress printed 15 spending items this member requested, $15,488,000 in all, in the lists read for 4 laws.
Laws read: Public Law 119-37, Public Law 119-74, Public Law 119-75, Public Law 119-86.
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e NJ Borough of Cli Stormwater Sy Improvement PEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,092,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e NJ Borough of Edg Stormwater In ImprovementsEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,092,000 |
| on STAG--Clean Water Stat Revolving Fund | Public Law 119-74 | e NJ Borough of Haw Wastewater Ma ProjectEnvironmentAgency · al Protecti | None printed | $1,092,000 |
| Borough of East Rutherford | Public Law 119-74 | Public Safety Communications EquipmentDOJ · OJP--Byrne | None printed | $350,000 |
| Borough of Lodi | Public Law 119-74 | Emergency Services RadiosDOJ · COPS Tech | None printed | $1,031,000 |
| Bergen County Sheriff's Office | Public Law 119-74 | Public Safety Equipment and Security UpgradesDOJ · COPS Tech | None printed | $1,031,000 |
| NJ | Public Law 119-75 | Passaic Avenue Safety ImprovementsDepartment of Transportation · Highway Infrastructure Programs | NJ | $3,000,000 |
| Town of Secaucus | Public Law 119-75 | Secaucus--Recreation Center RenovationsDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | NJ | $250,000 |
| City of Clifton | Public Law 119-75 | City of Clifton-- Holster Park RehabilitationDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | NJ | $850,000 |
| Borough of Haledon | Public Law 119-75 | Haledon--Recycling Center RehabilitationDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | NJ | $250,000 |
Show all 15
| Recipient | Law | Purpose | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County of Passaic | Public Law 119-75 | River Street Storm Water ManagementDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | NJ | $1,200,000 |
| City of Passaic | Public Law 119-75 | City of Passaic-- Infrastructure ImprovementsDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | NJ | $3,150,000 |
| Borough of Ridgefield | Public Law 119-75 | Ridgefield Community Center Renovation and Efficiency UpgradesDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | NJ | $600,000 |
| City of Paterson | Public Law 119-75 | Recreation Center Development and Construction in Paterson, NJDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | NJ | $250,000 |
| Borough of Little Ferry | Public Law 119-75 | Street Safety ImprovementsDepartment of Housing and Urban Development · Community Development Fund | NJ | $250,000 |
Read from the lists Congress printed for 4 laws. An item requested by several members appears under each of them, so sums across members count such an item more than once. A list the Congressional Record printed on two days is counted once, from the later printing. A requester is tied to a member only when exactly one member serving in that chamber on that day has the printed name.
Campaign promises
Promises kept: Not checked yet
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- Campaign website, from the Federal Election Commission’s record: Not checked yet.Not checked yet
Online ads
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NELLIE POU FOR CONGRESS Google Ads Transparency Center
Evidence for the tie: The library lists FEC committee number C00887547 for this advertiser, and the FEC committee file names this member as that committee’s candidate.
The library lists 15 ads by this advertiser since January 3, 2025.
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Campaign money
For the 2026 election cycle, Pou's campaign reports receiving $2,661,928.16 and reports spending $1,021,042.96, as of June 30, 2026.
Confirmed from the official record| What the filing reports | 2026 cycleFEC number H4NJ09194as of June 30, 2026 | 2024 cycleFEC number H4NJ09194as of December 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Money raised (total receipts) | $2,661,928.16 | $642,843.46 |
| Money spent (total disbursements) | $1,021,042.96 | $490,369.90 |
| Cash on hand (at the end of the period) | $1,793,358.76 | $152,473.56 |
| Debts (owed by the committee) | $0.00 | $10,000.00 |
Where it comes from
| Reported as received from | 2026 cycleFEC number H4NJ09194as of June 30, 2026 | 2024 cycleFEC number H4NJ09194as of December 31, 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Individuals, itemized | $1,244,252.71 | $305,712.02 |
| Individuals, unitemized | $231,970.65 | $10,298.43 |
| Other political committees | $1,019,109.00 | $325,833.00 |
| Party committees | $5,769.79 | $0.00 |
| The candidate, contributions | $0.00 | $1,000.00 |
| The candidate, loans | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Committees
- NELLIE POU FOR CONGRESS Principal campaign committee · 2024 and 2026 · FEC committee C00887547
- NP POWER PAC Leadership PAC · 2026 · FEC committee C00934414
Every figure is copied from the Federal Election Commission. The campaign's committee reports each one.
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