Statements and posts
11 press releases and posts, newest first.
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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.”
Dennis John Benigno TBI Program ReauthorizationTraumatic Brain InjuryAI-read
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Pou Introduces Resolution Celebrating Bangladesh’s Global Leadership
Introduced a bipartisan resolution congratulating Bangladesh on assuming 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
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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
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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
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Pou-Backed Flood Protections Pass House
Championed water infrastructure and flood protection provisions in House-passed bill.
“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.”
Water InfrastructureAI-read
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Congresswoman Pou Blasts Pairing of Unchecked Trump Tariffs with Russia Sanctions
Opposed pairing of Russia sanctions with broad tariff authority for 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.”
Trump Canada TariffsTariffsAI-read
Mentions H.R. 2913 · voted Yea Jun 4, 2026, roll 567
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Congresswoman Pou Calls on United to Save Nonstop Newark→Lima Flights
Congressmember Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), the Vice Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Aviation, today called on United Airlines to reconsider its plan to eliminate a popular direct route between Newark Liberty International Airport and…
“I write to express my concern about United Airlines’ recent decision to eliminate nonstop service between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) in Lima, Peru. Ending this longstanding route would have a serious impact on New Jersey communities that rely on direct…”
Mentions H.R. 5335
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Pou, Bresnahan, Scholten Unveil Aviation Safety Legislation
Congressmembers Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), Rob Bresnahan (R-PA-08), and Hillary Scholten (D-MI-03), all members of the House Subcommittee on Aviation, today introduced the bipartisan Flight Logistics Initiative to Gain Heightened Travel Data and…
“Air traffic controllers and pilots depend on each other every minute of every flight. Giving controllers firsthand flight deck experience can help both sides better understand the challenges the other faces and so ultimately make our skies safer.”
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Congresswoman Pou Visits Northern Border
Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, joined Democratic colleagues in upstate New York to meet with law enforcement leaders and assess security along the United States border with Canada.
“While it is sometimes overlooked, our nation’s northern border is a critical nexus for commerce and immigration. It was essential for me to see it for myself to get a full picture of how the administration’s enforcement policies are being carried out on the ground.”
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Congresswoman Pou and Senator Kim Deliver $1.2 Million to Fight Flooding in Passaic County
Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today joined Passaic County officials at Paterson Great Falls National Historical Park to celebrate $1.2 million in federal money she secured with U.S. Senator Andy Kim to improve stormwater management…
“There could hardly be a more fitting place to celebrate this funding than at the Great Falls. Water helped build Paterson and our nation more than two centuries ago, but today we also know the damage it can cause when heavy rain overwhelms our streets and drainage systems.”
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Congresswoman Pou Announces $125,000 Federal Award for Kearny Drug Prevention
Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today announced that the Town of Kearny has been awarded $125,000 to support the Kearny Prevention Coalition and its work to prevent substance use.
“Preventing substance use starts with strong communities and making sure our young people have the support they need.”