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Nellie Pou

Nellie Pou

DDemocratNJ-9 · Representative
51
/ 100
Average
Attendance100
Avg: 96
Independence3
Avg: 4
Bipartisan Tone7
Avg: 16
Ethics Record100
Avg: 99
Transparency26
Avg: 57

Accountability Score — composite of attendance, independence, bipartisan tone, ethics record & transparency.

Methodology
OverviewStatementsBillsFinanceVotesElections
15
Total Statements
5
Floor Speeches
10
Press Releases
15
Topics Covered

What They Talk About

Foreign Policy: 5Taxes: 4Environment: 3Healthcare: 2Immigration: 2Trade: 2Defense: 2Education: 2Agriculture: 1Crime & Justice: 1Labor: 1Ukraine: 1Veterans: 1Infrastructure: 1Economy: 1

Speech Tone

Neutral: 9Urgent: 3Ceremonial: 2Bipartisan: 1

Statements (15)

Floor Speech2026-04-21Ceremonial
HONORING HK METALCRAFT ON ITS REMARKABLE 100TH ANNIVERSARY

HONORING HK METALCRAFT ON ITS REMARKABLE 100TH ANNIVERSARY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 70 (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E350] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

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Floor Speech2026-04-20UrgentEnvironmentCrime & JusticeS50
HONORING GARFIELD VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER EDWARD KOVACH

HONORING GARFIELD VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER EDWARD KOVACH Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 69 (Monday, April 20, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E344] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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Press Release2026-03-30
Congresswoman Pou at an event with 472 Laborers

Congresswoman Pou at an event with 472 Laborers Congresswoman Pou at an event with 472 Laborers Image or Video Image admin Mon, 03/30/2026 - 17:01

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Press Release2026-03-20
Gas Prices Are Up -- What You Should Know

Gas Prices Are Up -- What You Should Know Gas Prices Are Up -- What You Should Know This is Congresswoman Nellie Pou. I want to write to you about fast-rising gas prices. In our state New Jersey, gas prices have jumped almost 70 cents a gallon in just three weeks. admin Fri, 03/20/2026 - 08:55…

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Press Release2026-03-18Taxes
Know a 17-Year-Old? They May Be Eligible to Vote

Know a 17-Year-Old? They May Be Eligible to Vote Know a 17-Year-Old? They May Be Eligible to Vote Dear Friend, Did you know that some 17-year-olds can vote in New Jersey’s upcoming primary election on Tuesday, June 2nd? Under a state law enacted in 2024, a 17-year-old young man or woman may vote in…

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Press Release2026-03-17ImmigrationTrade
Leqaa Kordia Has Been Released

Leqaa Kordia Has Been Released Leqaa Kordia Has Been Released Dear Friend, This is Congresswoman Nellie Pou and I want to share an important update with you about one of our residents. Leqaa Kordia has been released from ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) detention after more than a…

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Press Release2026-03-10UrgentTaxesEnvironment
Fresh Funding for East Rutherford Public Safety

Fresh Funding for East Rutherford Public Safety Fresh Funding for East Rutherford Public Safety Dear Friend, This is Congresswoman Nellie Pou. This morning, I was in East Rutherford to announce that my office has secured $350,000 in federal funding to strengthen public safety in the borough as our…

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Press Release2026-03-09Infrastructure
Delivering $1 Million for Cliffside Park

Delivering $1 Million for Cliffside Park Delivering $1 Million for Cliffside Park Dear Friend, This is Congresswoman Nellie Pou. I was proud to visit Cliffside Park this morning to announce $1,092,000 in federal funding to strengthen the town’s water infrastructure. Working with Mayor Thomas…

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Press Release2026-03-06Foreign Policy
I Voted to Halt the Iran War

I Voted to Halt the Iran War I Voted to Halt the Iran War Dear Friend, This is Congresswoman Nellie Pou writing to you about my vote this week to halt the war with Iran. The Defense Secretary says our commitment to our objectives grows as our advantages grow. The Secretary of State says this isn’t…

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Press Release2026-03-03Foreign PolicyDefense
War with Iran Survey

War with Iran Survey War with Iran Survey Dear Friend, This is Congresswoman Nellie Pou writing to you about the start of America’s war with Iran. This past weekend, the American military commenced attacks against the Iranian regime. Hostilities are continuing and are engulfing much for the region.…

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Press Release2026-02-24CeremonialForeign PolicyUkraine
Four Years of War

Four Years of War Four Years of War Dear Friend, This is Congresswoman Nellie Pou writing to you on a somber anniversary. Today marks four years since Russia launched its unprovoked and illegal invasion of Ukraine. Four years of war. Four years of destruction. Four years of Ukrainians fighting for…

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Press Release2026-02-20Trade
Trump Tariff Taxes Tossed

Trump Tariff Taxes Tossed Trump Tariff Taxes Tossed Dear Friend, This is Congresswoman Nellie Pou writing to you about an important decision today from the Supreme Court striking down President Trump’s sweeping tariffs policy. I welcome this ruling. admin Fri, 02/20/2026 - 09:18 March 26, 2026

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Floor Speech2026-01-21HealthcareForeign Policy
HONORING RICHARD J. CODEY

HONORING RICHARD J. CODEY Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 14 (Wednesday, January 21, 2026)] [House] [Page H1159] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] HONORING…

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Floor Speech2026-01-07UrgentTaxesEnvironmentForeign Policy
LODI TEACHERS RECOGNITION

LODI TEACHERS RECOGNITION Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 4 (Wednesday, January 7, 2026)] [House] [Page H109] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] LODI TEACHERS…

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Floor Speech2025-02-25BipartisanImmigrationHealthcareEconomyHRES161
CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025

CONCURRENT RESOLUTION ON THE BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 171 Issue 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025) [Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 37 (Tuesday, February 25, 2025)] [House] [Pages H791-H823] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

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