Nellie Pou

Democrat Representative, District 9, New Jersey

10 bills153 cosponsored$2.7M raised643 votes recorded

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Public 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

Legislation

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.

2026-07-23

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.

2026-07-23

HR 9817cosponsor

To end the shackling of pregnant individuals, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-07-21

HR 9762sponsor

To require transparency of ticket sales, prohibit withholding information on the number of tickets available to inflate prices, and for other purposes.

Voting Record

288 yea352 nay1 missed2 present

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

Passed (214-208)

yea2026-07-23

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Passed (232-188)

nay2026-07-23

H R 8800

Agreed to (221-210)

nay2026-07-22

H R 8800

Failed (207-224)

nay2026-07-22

The 2026 race

Full race

FEC 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
$2.7M raised
Rosemary PinoRepublican
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Tiffany BurressRepublican
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Source: Federal Election Commission. FEC filing fallback. Synced daily.

Campaign Finance

2026 cycle$2.7M

Small donors $232KLarge individual $1.2MPACs $1.0M

Spent $1.0MCash $1.8M

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

CHARLESBANK CAPITAL PARTNERS, LLC,$7K

NACHMAN & GUILLEMARD PSC$7K

ARCHER FINANCIAL LLC$7K

SI, LLC$7K

WILLOUGHBY CAPITAL HOLDINGS LLC$7K

PEAK6 INVESTMENTS$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

HR 9941: To protect and expand nationwide access to assisted reproductive technology, including in vitro fertilization.

cosponsor

2026-07-23

legislation

HR 9943: 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.

cosponsor

2026-07-23

legislation

Directing the President, pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution, to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran

yea

2026-07-23

vote

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

nay

2026-07-23

vote

Service History

House, Dist. 92025-01-03, 2027-01-03Democrat

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BillsTracked · 163
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VotesTracked · 643
Roll-call positions parsed from official chamber XML.
CommitteesTracked · 6
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Campaign financeTracked · 2
Top-line FEC numbers per election cycle.
Press releasesTracked · 21
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Show 12 more bills

HRES 1269cosponsor

Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of the Cinco de Mayo holiday.

Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

2026-05-07

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.

2026-05-04

HR 8563cosponsor

To clarify eligibility for small business loans, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Small Business.

2026-04-28

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.

2026-04-27

HR 8397cosponsor

To protect Moms and babies against climate change, and for other purposes.

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-04-21

HR 8362cosponsor

Transit Workforce Development Act

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

2026-04-16

HRES 1170cosponsor

Supporting the designation of April 10 as "Dolores Huerta Day", in honor of the accomplishments and legacy of the trailblazing labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta.

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

2026-04-14

HR 8153cosponsor

Maternal Vaccination Act

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

2026-03-27

HR 7973cosponsor

Momnibus Act

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

2026-03-18

HR 7986sponsor

Save the World Cup Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-03-18

HR 7977cosponsor

To provide relief from high energy bills, and for other purposes.

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Ways and Means, Natural Resources, Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Education and Workforce, Oversight and Government Reform, and Science, Space, and Technology, 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.

2026-03-18

HR 7982cosponsor

Protect World Cup Attendees Act

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

2026-03-18

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Stop Insider Trading Act

Failed (211-218)

yea2026-07-22

Stop Insider Trading Act

Passed (232-198)

nay2026-07-22

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

Passed (216-214)

nay2026-07-22

Value Over Cost Act

Passed (421-1)

yea2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (213-209)

nay2026-07-21

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

Passed (214-211)

nay2026-07-21

H R 8800

Failed (65-361)

nay2026-07-21

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National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

yea

2026-07-22

vote

National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Stop Insider Trading Act

yea

2026-07-22

vote

Stop Insider Trading Act

nay

2026-07-22

vote

Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2027 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2028 through 2036

nay

2026-07-22

vote

HR 9817: To end the shackling of pregnant individuals, and for other purposes.

cosponsor

2026-07-21

legislation

Value Over Cost Act

yea

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

nay

2026-07-21

vote

Providing for consideration of the bills (H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770); and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 113)

nay

2026-07-21

vote

H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

yea

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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H R 8800

nay

2026-07-21

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