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Nellie Pou
U.S. Representative, New Jersey
1007 Longworth House Office Building
Summary
Nelida Avila Pou is an American politician and business administrator serving as the U.S. representative for New Jersey's 9th congressional district since 2025. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served in the New Jersey Senate from 2012 to 2025 and the New Jersey General Assembly from 1997 to 2012, representing the 35th legislative district. When Pou was sworn into the Assembly on January 29, 1997, to succeed Bill Pascrell, she became the first woman and the first Hispanic to represent the 35th district.
Views on the Issues
See where Rep. Pou stands — alongside Democratic and Republican positions.
Sponsored Legislation
12 bills totalHR 8902 · Introduced May 19, 2026
May 19, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Appropriations, and in addition to the Committee on Homeland Security, 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 8524 · Introduced Apr 27, 2026 · Government Operations and Politics
Apr 27, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
HR 7986 · Introduced Mar 18, 2026 · Immigration
Mar 18, 2026: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 7449 · Introduced Feb 9, 2026 · Immigration
Feb 10, 2026: Referred to the Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement.
HR 7448 · Introduced Feb 9, 2026 · Crime and Law Enforcement
May 14, 2026: Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.
HR 7268 · Introduced Jan 27, 2026 · Environmental Protection
Jan 27, 2026: Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 6223 · Introduced Nov 20, 2025 · Crime and Law Enforcement
Nov 20, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 5783 · Introduced Oct 17, 2025 · Transportation and Public Works
Dec 18, 2025: Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
HR 5335 · Introduced Sep 11, 2025 · Immigration
Sep 11, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
HR 5072 · Introduced Aug 29, 2025 · Emergency Management
Aug 30, 2025: Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Landmark Legislation
Major bills from recent Congresses — outcomes and party vote breakdowns. For Rep. Pou's individual votes, view their full record on Congress.gov.
Inflation Reduction Act
Enacted2022 · H.R. 5376Largest climate investment in U.S. history; allowed Medicare to negotiate drug prices; reduced the federal deficit.
D: 50 yeaR: 0 yeaFinal: 51–50
CHIPS Act
Enacted2022 · H.R. 4346Invested $52 billion in domestic semiconductor manufacturing to reduce dependence on foreign chip supply chains.
D: 47 yeaR: 17 yeaFinal: 64–33
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Enacted