Nellie Pou

Share of party-line votes on each issue where Pou voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.

1. Finance and Financial Sector 23% · 3 of 13 party 8%
2. Education 17% · 2 of 12 party 0%
3. Crime and Law Enforcement 13% · 3 of 24 party 4%

Where Pou broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

• Statement · Press release · Oct 2, 2026

  Honoring Clifton’s Dennis John Benigno; The Fight for Traumatic Brain Injury Victims Lives On

  Praised Senate approval of Dennis John Benigno Traumatic Brain Injury Program Reauthorization Act.

  “Congressman Bill Pascrell spent decades fighting for Americans living with traumatic brain injuries and pushing our country to take this epidemic seriously.”

  HealthAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 29, 2026

  Pou Introduces Resolution Celebrating Bangladesh’s Global Leadership

  Introduced a bipartisan resolution congratulating Bangladesh on UN General Assembly presidency.

  “Bangladesh’s leadership at the United Nations is a proud moment for Bangladeshis around the world, including the thousands of Bangladeshi Americans I am honored to represent in North Jersey.”

  International AffairsAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 29, 2026

  Congresswoman Pou Secures Over $2 Million to Hire More Clifton Firefighters

  Secured $2.1 million SAFER grant for Clifton Fire Department to hire firefighters.

  “Clifton’s firefighters put themselves in harm’s way seven days a week. They deserve to have the people they need beside them when the alarm sounds.”

  Emergency ManagementAI-read

• Statement · Press release · Sep 28, 2026

  Pou Introduces Safe Water for Schools Act to Protect Students from Lead

  Introduced bill to help schools replace aging water fountains and monitor for lead contamination.

  “Every parent should be able to send their child to school knowing the water they drink is safe.”

  Water InfrastructureAI-read

  Mentions H.R. 10596Mentions H.R. 5072

• Statement · Press release · Sep 16, 2026

  Pou-Backed Flood Protections Pass House

  Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), a member of the House’s Water Resources Subcommittee, spoke on the floor of the House in favor of the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA).

  “In our North Jersey communities, flooding is not some distant threat. In just the last few weeks, our communities have seen terrible flash floods turn streets into rivers, destroying homes, cars, and small businesses, and upending lives.”

• Statement · Press release · Sep 16, 2026

  Congresswoman Pou Blasts Pairing of Unchecked Trump Tariffs with Russia Sanctions

  Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) tonight blasted sabotage of Ukrainian support by authorizing broad new tariff authorities to President Trump.

  “For nearly five years, Ukrainians have fought bravely for their survival, and against all odds, Ukraine is now winning the war. America should be giving Ukraine the necessary support it needs to expel Russia from its borders and end this war of aggression.”

  Mentions H.R. 2913 · voted Yea Jun 4, 2026, roll 567

◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Pou voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Sponsored 16 (House median 25) · cosponsored 248 (median 289), 7 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Transportation and Public Works, Immigration, Government Operations and Politics.

• H.Res. 1588 Congratulating the People's Republic of Bangladesh on assuming the Presidency of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly.Introduced Sep 28, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 10596 Safe Water for Schools Act of 2026Introduced Sep 24, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 10303 FLIGHT DECK ActTransportation and Public Works · Introduced Sep 4, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 7449 PLATE ActUnable to determine bill's specific policy without summary or text. AI-readImmigration · Introduced Jul 20, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 9762 HOLDBACKS ActCommerce · Introduced Jul 16, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 8902 WATCH Personnel Act of 2026Makes changes to personnel or operations in transportation security. AI-readTransportation and Public Works · Introduced May 19, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 8524 Kenya Merritt Renewing our PACT Act of 2026Government Operations and Politics · Introduced Apr 27, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 7986 Save the World Cup ActImmigration · Introduced Apr 15, 2026 In committee

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

In the 2025–26 cycle Pou’s campaign raised $2.7M: $1.5M (55%) from individuals and $1.0M (38%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $1.8M.

Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.

Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro

Who funds Pou

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 328.

1. Women Vote Independent PAC
2. United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America Labor union PAC
3. International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Labor union PAC

Pou’s own leadership PAC: NP Power PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.