Pou, Nellie
In office since
2025 · 1 yrs
Chambers served
House
Born
1956, Paterson
Occupation
Politician
Education
University of Virginia · Rutgers University · Kean University
Office history
- Member of the New Jersey General Assembly 1997–2012
- Member of the State Senate of New Jersey 2012–2014
- Member of the State Senate of New Jersey 2014–2016
- Member of the State Senate of New Jersey 2016–2018
- Member of the State Senate of New Jersey 2018–2020
- Member of the State Senate of New Jersey 2020–2022
- Member of the State Senate of New Jersey 2022–2024
- Member of the State Senate of New Jersey 2024–2025
- United States representative 2025–present
Contact
Capitol office
1007 Longworth House Office Building Washington DC 20515-3009
202-225-5751
District office · Paterson
100 Hamilton Plaza, Paterson, NJ, 07505
973-523-5152
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13
Bills sponsored
this session · 13 all-time
211
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 211 all-time
0
Enacted into law
this session · 0 all-time
114
Recorded votes
99%
Vote participation
voted in 99% of 114 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
119 session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Party unity
98.2%
based on 113 votes
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
1.8%
based on 113 votes
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
100%
based on 113 votes
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
13 billsCurrent session 13 bills
- HR 6223 Crime Gun Tracing Modernization Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 5783 State Actions For Employing Transportation Risk Assessments and Crossing Knowledge Strategies Act In Committee
- HR 5335 PERU Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 5072 Water Crisis Prevention Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 3305 LEO Fair Retirement Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 2285 DHS Basic Training Accreditation Improvement Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 8902 WATCH Personnel Act of 2026 In Committee
- HR 8524 Kenya Merritt Renewing our PACT Act of 2026 In Committee
- HR 7986 Save the World Cup Act In Committee
- HR 7448 Modernizing and Improving the National Terrorism Advisory System Act of 2026 In Committee
- HR 7449 PLATE Act In Committee
- HR 7268 CLEAN–UP Act In Committee
- HR 9762 HOLDBACKS Act In Committee
Co-sponsored
211 billsCurrent session 211 bills
- HR 9391 Reimbursable Screening Services Program Extension Act of 2026 Passed
- HR 9784 Justice is BLIND Act of 2026 In Committee
- HR 8563 Investing in the American Dream Act In Committee
- HR 8655 Jersey Pride Tax Credit Act of 2026 In Committee
- HRES 1269 Recognizing the cultural and historical significance of the Cinco de Mayo holiday. In Committee
- HRES 1252 Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. Passed
- HRES 1282 Recognizing the 75th anniversary of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and its critical role in advancing the practice of obstetrics and gynecology and the health and well-being of patients through excellence in clinical practice, education, advocacy, and research. In Committee
- HR 8807 Maternal Health Pandemic Response Act In Committee
- HR 8811 Moms Matter Act In Committee
- HR 8907 IMPACT to Save Moms Act In Committee
- HR 51 Washington, D.C. Admission Act In Committee
- HRES 30 Honoring the life, achievements, legacy, and public service of former President James Earl "Jimmy" Carter, Jr. In Committee
- HR 247 Health Care Affordability Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 396 TRUST in Congress Act In Committee
- HR 429 Rosie the Riveter Commemorative Coin Act In Committee
- HR 516 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to modify the railroad track maintenance credit. In Committee
- HR 583 BEACH Act of 2025 In Committee
- HRES 61 Expressing support for the recognition of January as "Muslim-American Heritage Month" and celebrating the heritage and culture of Muslim Americans in the United States. In Committee
- HRES 68 Expressing strong disapproval of the President's announcement to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement. In Committee
- HRES 70 Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that Congress should take all appropriate measures to ensure that the United States Postal Service remains an independent establishment of the Federal Government and is not subject to privatization. In Committee
- HR 879 Medicare Patient Access and Practice Stabilization Act of 2025 In Committee
- HR 834 Disaster Assistance Fairness Act In Committee
- HR 924 NO BAN Act In Committee
- HR 911 Patriot Day Act In Committee
- HRES 116 Condemning the pardons for individuals who were found guilty of assaulting Capitol Police Officers. In Committee
Voting record
Current session 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HR 856
Safe and Smart Federal Purchasing Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | March 03, 2025 |
|
HJRES 20
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to "Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters".
On Passage |
Nay | pass | February 27, 2025 |
|
HJRES 35
Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions".
On Passage |
Nay | pass | February 26, 2025 |
|
HR 695
Medal of Honor Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended |
Yea | pass | February 26, 2025 |
|
HCONRES 14
Establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
On Agreeing to the Resolution, as Amended |
Nay | pass | February 25, 2025 |
|
HR 804
Rural Small Business Resilience Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | February 25, 2025 |
|
HR 788
DOE and SBA Research Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | February 25, 2025 |
|
HRES 161
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 20) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to ‘‘Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters’’; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 35) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions’’; and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Nay | pass | February 25, 2025 |
|
HRES 161
Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 20) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Energy relating to ‘‘Energy Conservation Program: Energy Conservation Standards for Consumer Gas-fired Instantaneous Water Heaters’’; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 35) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ‘‘Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems: Procedures for Facilitating Compliance, Including Netting and Exemptions’’; and providing for consideration of the concurrent resolution (H. Con. Res. 14) establishing the congressional budget for the United States Government for fiscal year 2025 and setting forth the appropriate budgetary levels for fiscal years 2026 through 2034.
On Ordering the Previous Question |
Nay | pass | February 25, 2025 |
|
HR 818
SPUR Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | February 24, 2025 |
|
HR 832
Small Business Advocacy Improvements Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | February 24, 2025 |
|
HR 825
Assisting Small Businesses Not Fraudsters Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | February 24, 2025 |
|
HR 35
Agent Raul Gonzalez Officer Safety Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | February 13, 2025 |
|
HR 77
Midnight Rules Relief Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | February 12, 2025 |
|
HR 77
Midnight Rules Relief Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Yea | fail | February 12, 2025 |
|
HRES 122
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 77) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for "midnight rules", and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Nay | pass | February 11, 2025 |
|
HRES 122
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 77) to amend chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, to provide for en bloc consideration in resolutions of disapproval for "midnight rules", and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question |
Nay | pass | February 11, 2025 |
|
HR 736
Protect Small Businesses from Excessive Paperwork Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | February 10, 2025 |
|
HR 692
China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended |
Yea | pass | February 10, 2025 |
|
HR 26
Protecting American Energy Production Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | February 07, 2025 |
|
HR 26
Protecting American Energy Production Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Yea | fail | February 07, 2025 |
|
HR 27
HALT Fentanyl Act
On Passage |
Yea | pass | February 06, 2025 |
|
HR 27
HALT Fentanyl Act
On Agreeing to the Amendment |
Yea | fail | February 06, 2025 |
|
HRES 93
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 27) to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Nay | pass | February 05, 2025 |
|
HRES 93
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 27) to amend the Controlled Substances Act with respect to the scheduling of fentanyl-related substances, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question |
Nay | pass | February 05, 2025 |
|
HR 776
Nutria Eradication and Control Reauthorization Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | February 04, 2025 |
|
HR 43
Alaska Native Village Municipal Lands Restoration Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | February 04, 2025 |
|
HR 21
Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | January 23, 2025 |
|
HR 21
Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Yea | fail | January 23, 2025 |
|
HR 471
Fix Our Forests Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | January 23, 2025 |
|
HR 375
Continued Rapid Ohia Death Response Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | January 23, 2025 |
|
S 5
Laken Riley Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | January 22, 2025 |
|
HR 165
Wounded Knee Massacre Memorial and Sacred Site Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | January 22, 2025 |
|
HRES 53
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 471) to expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 5) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Nay | pass | January 22, 2025 |
|
HRES 53
Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 471) to expedite under the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 and improve forest management activities on National Forest System lands, on public lands under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Land Management, and on Tribal lands to return resilience to overgrown, fire-prone forested lands, and for other purposes, and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 5) to require the Secretary of Homeland Security to take into custody aliens who have been charged in the United States with theft, and for other purposes.
On Ordering the Previous Question |
Nay | pass | January 22, 2025 |
|
HR 187
MAPWaters Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended |
Yea | pass | January 21, 2025 |
|
HR 186
Hershel Woody Williams National Medal of Honor Monument Location Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | January 21, 2025 |
|
HR 30
Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | January 16, 2025 |
|
HR 30
Preventing Violence Against Women by Illegal Aliens Act
On Motion to Recommit |
Yea | fail | January 16, 2025 |
|
HR 33
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide special rules for the taxation of certain residents of Taiwan with income from sources within the United States.
On Passage |
Yea | pass | January 15, 2025 |
|
HR 144
Tennessee Valley Authority Salary Transparency Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | January 15, 2025 |
|
HR 164
POWER Act of 2025
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | January 15, 2025 |
|
HR 28
Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025
On Passage |
Nay | pass | January 14, 2025 |
|
HR 28
Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2025
On Motion to Recommit |
Yea | fail | January 14, 2025 |
|
HR 153
Post-Disaster Assistance Online Accountability Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | January 14, 2025 |
|
HR 152
Federal Disaster Assistance Coordination Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | January 13, 2025 |
|
HR 192
Amtrak Executive Bonus Disclosure Act
On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass |
Yea | pass | January 13, 2025 |
|
HR 23
Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | January 09, 2025 |
|
HR 29
Laken Riley Act
On Passage |
Nay | pass | January 07, 2025 |
|
HRES 5
Adopting the Rules of the House of Representatives for the One Hundred Nineteenth Congress, and for other purposes.
On Agreeing to the Resolution |
Nay | pass | January 03, 2025 |