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Nellie Pou
Representative · NJ · District 9
Democrat
Raised $2,661,928 · 23K followers (office + personal) · missed 0.0% of votes
Top contributing industries: Labor Unions ($115,000), not mapped ($105,000), Leadership PAC ($100,000), Education ($15,000), Party Committee ($10,000)
Nellie Pou is a Democratic U.S. Representative for New Jersey's 9th district. She has served 1.7 years in Congress and is up for reelection in 2026. She raised $2,661,928 in the 2026 cycle so far, has 23K followers across office and personal social accounts, sponsored 15 bills in the 119th Congress.
Background and career
Nelida Avila Pou ( POH; born May 20, 1956) is an American politician and business administrator serving as the U.S. representative for New Jersey's 9th congressional district since 2025. A member of the Democratic Party, she previously served in the New Jersey Senate from 2012 to 2025 and the New Jersey General Assembly from 1997 to 2012, representing the 35th legislative district. When Pou was sworn into the Assembly on January 29, 1997, to succeed Bill Pascrell, she became the first woman and the first Hispanic to represent the 35th district.
Education
| School | Degree | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kean University | attended | source | |
| Rutgers University, New Brunswick | attended | source | |
| University of Virginia | attended | source |
Citizenship
citizen by birth in the United States.
Religion
Catholic
Name history and family
Children: 2 · Marriages: 1 ·
Previously held offices
- Member of the State Senate of New Jersey (2012–2025)
- Member of the New Jersey General Assembly (1997–2012)
Campaign fundraising
Raised $642,843 in the 2024 cycle and $2,661,928 so far in the 2026 cycle (partial).
Top individual donors, 2024
| Name | Employer | Occupation | City/State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RODRIGUEZ, IDIDA | 1868 PUBLIC AFFAIRS LLC | GOVERNMENT RELATIONS SPECIALIST | WOODLAND PARK, NJ | $3,300 |
| FLORIO, CHARLES | ANIA | DEVELOPER | RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ | $3,300 |
| KRUSE, JOHN | RETIRED | RETIRED | NORTH HALEDON, NJ | $3,300 |
| KRAMER, LAWRENCE | V. PAULIUS & ASSOCIATES | ATTORNEY | GLEN ROCK, NJ | $3,300 |
| VACCARO, DONALD | TICKETNETWORK | CEO | SOUTH GLASTONBURY, CT | $3,300 |
| SOTO, CHRISTINE | ESSEX COUNTY COLLEGE | GENERAL COUNSEL | LEONIA, NJ | $3,300 |
| JACOBS, IRWIN MARK | N/A | RETIRED | LA JOLLA, CA | $3,300 |
| NEMETH, FRANK | UNITED PATERSON ENTERPRISE | EXECUTIVE | ELMWOOD PARK, NJ | $3,300 |
| EISENBERG, WARREN | RETIRED | RETIRED | SPRINGFIELD, NJ | $3,300 |
| EISENBERG, MITZI | RETIRED | RETIRED | SPRINGFIELD, NJ | $3,300 |
| TSAPATSARIS, NICHOLAS | SELF EMPLOYED | REAL ESTATE DEVELOPER | RIDGEWOOD, NJ | $3,300 |
| TSELEPIS, NICHOLAS | NICHOLAS REAL ESTATE | REAL ESTATE | CLIFTON, NJ | $3,300 |
| ROIZMAN, ISRAEL | ROIZMAN DEVELOPMENT INC. | REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT | LAFAYETTE HILL, PA | $3,300 |
| ALBANESE, WILLIAM | RETIRED | RETIRED | MARCO ISLAND, FL | $3,300 |
| CHOUAKE, BENJAMIN | SELF EMPLOYED | PHYSICIAN | ENGLEWOOD, NJ | $3,300 |
| CRISOSTOMO, YAMILKY | YNC TAX | CEO | CLIFTON, NJ | $3,300 |
| KIPIANI, PAUL | CARLA DEVELOPMENT GROUP | COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE | FRANKLIN LAKES, NJ | $3,300 |
| COOK, HAROLD P. III | RETIRED | RETIRED | NORTH HALEDON, NJ | $3,300 |
| KIPIANI, CARLA TURCO | CARLA DEVELOPMENT GROUP | COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE | LYNDHURST, NJ | $3,300 |
| HEAGNEY, SCOT | SELF-EMPLOYED | COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL ENGINEER | EDGEWATER, NJ | $3,300 |
| CURITOMAI, NORBERTO | SPANISH TRANSPORTATION SVC | CEO | CLIFTON, NJ | $3,300 |
| GRAHAM, JOHN | FOUNDATION RISK PARTNERS | INSURANCE EXECUTIVE | VERONA, NJ | $3,300 |
| SOKOL, LEON | CULLEN AND DYKMEN LLP | ATTORNEY | TENAFLY, NJ | $3,300 |
| MEROLA, MICHAEL A. | WSW WINNING STRATEGIES WASHINGTON | FOUNDER | POTOMAC, MD | $3,300 |
| MUKHERJI, RAJ | STATE OF NEW JERSEY | SENATOR | JERSEY CITY, NJ | $3,300 |
Top individual donors, 2026 (partial)
| Name | Employer | Occupation | City/State | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FOWLER, AMY GOLDMAN | RETIRED | RETIRED | RHINEBECK, NY | $7,000 |
| GUILLEMARD, ANDRES | NACHMAN & GUILLEMARD PSC | ATTORNEY | SAN JUAN, PR | $7,000 |
| JANOWITZ, JESSIE | RETIRED | RETIRED | WASSAIC, NY | $7,000 |
| FISHMAN, EDWARD | DE SHAW | MANAGING DIRECTOR | WASSAIC, NY | $7,000 |
| LYNCH, ROBERT | ARISTEIA CAPITAL | INVESTMENT MANAGER | NEW YORK, NY | $7,000 |
| HESS, LAWRENCE | RETIRED | RETIRED | SAN DIEGO, CA | $7,000 |
| HESS, SUZANNE | RETIRED | RETIRED | SAN DIEGO, CA | $7,000 |
| GRAHAM, JOHN | FOUNDATION RISK PARTNERS | INSURANCE EXECUTIVE | VERONA, NJ | $7,000 |
| CIASULLI, ROBERT | BOB CIASULLI AUTO GROUP | PRESIDENT/OWNER | LITTLE FALLS, NJ | $7,000 |
| HO, OLIVER | CITY OF NEW YORK | SENIOR DIRECTOR FOR DATA & ANALYTICS | BROOKLYN, NY | $7,000 |
| LAUFER, ERIC | SELF EMPLOYED | ENGINEER | NEW YORK, NY | $7,000 |
| RANDALL, GIOVANNA | HONOR NYC | PRESIDENT/HEAD DESIGNER | NEW YORK, NY | $7,000 |
| SOKOL, LEON | CULLEN AND DYKMAN | ATTORNEY | TENAFLY, NJ | $7,000 |
| NEMETH, FRANK | RETIRED | RETIRED | PATERSON, NJ | $7,000 |
| KNIGHT, ERIC | JANE STREET | TRADING | PORT WASHINGTON, NY | $7,000 |
| SIMONS, NAT | MERITAGE GROUP LP | INVESTOR | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $7,000 |
| KLARMAN, SETH | BAUPOST | CEO | BOSTON, MA | $7,000 |
| GRASSESCHI, BARBARA | PUMA SPRINGS VINEYARDS | FARMER | HEALDSBURG, CA | $7,000 |
| DOW, ABIGAIL | SI, LLC | ADVOCACY | NEW YORK, NY | $7,000 |
| MISCIKOWSKI, CYNTHIA A. | THE RING GROUP | CEO | LOS ANGELES, CA | $7,000 |
| WOMER, ROD | RETIRED | RETIRED | NEWBURY PARK, CA | $7,000 |
| KARPLUS, BARBARA | SELF EMPLOYED | TAX PRACTITIONER | THOUSAND OAKS, CA | $7,000 |
| HELM, NELSON JR | RETIRED | RETIRED | LOUISVILLE, KY | $7,000 |
| PATEL, ALEX R. | ARCHER FINANCIAL LLC | REAL ESTATE | SECAUCUS, NJ | $7,000 |
| MCNALLY, R. STEPHEN | SELF-EMPLOYED | ATTORNEY | AUSTIN, TX | $7,000 |
PAC and party committee contributors over $5,000, 2024
| Committee | Type | Industry | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| LATINO VICTORY FUND | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| D.R.I.V.E. - DEMOCRAT, REPUBLICAN, INDEPENDENT VOTER EDUCATION (THE PAC OF THE INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF TEAMSTERS) | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE DEALERS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Automotive | $5,000 |
| BLUE POWER PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| PURPOSE PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| ELECT DEMOCRATIC WOMEN | PAC | Party Committee | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS ASSOCIATION PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| JOBS, EDUCATION, & FAMILIES FIRST JEFF PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| AMALGAMATED TRANSIT UNION - COPE | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| PODER PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| GATEWAY TO LEADERSHIP PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| MERCK & CO., INC., EMPLOYEES POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (MERCK PAC) | PAC | Pharmaceuticals | $5,000 |
| DEMAND JUSTICE PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| SEIU COPE (SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION) | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| UA UNION PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS VOTE! PAC (UNITED ASSOCIATION OF JOURNEYMEN AND APPRENTICES OF THE PLUMBING & PIPEFITTING INDUSTRY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA) | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| INT'L ASSOCIATION OF BRIDGE, STRUCTURAL, ORNAMENTAL AND REINFORCING IRON WORKERS (IPAL) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF POSTAL SUPERVISORS PAC | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| SILK PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| AMERICA'S CREDIT UNIONS PAC OF CREDIT UNION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| INT'L UNION OF BRICKLAYERS AND ALLIED CRAFTWORKERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AFL-CIO COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| CA LUV PAC (CALIFORNIA LEADERSHIP UNITED FOR VICTORY PAC) | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| LABORERS' INTERNATIONAL UNION OF NORTH AMERICA (LIUNA) PAC | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| CHC BOLD PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| COMMUNICATIONS WORKERS OF AMERICA - COPE POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEE | PAC | Telecommunications | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN DENTAL ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Real Estate | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN ISRAEL PUBLIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Pro-Israel | $5,000 |
| NEA FUND FOR CHILDREN AND PUBLIC EDUCATION | PAC | Education | $5,000 |
Gross receipts from FEC filings, not net of refunds. Industry mappings are the directory's own classification; see methodology.
PAC and party committee contributors over $5,000, 2026 (partial)
| Committee | Type | Industry | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| EMILYS LIST | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AMERIPAC: THE FUND FOR A GREATER AMERICA | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| CONGRESSIONAL PROGRESSIVE CAUCUS PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| PAC TO THE FUTURE | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| JOBS, EDUCATION, & FAMILIES FIRST JEFF PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| JOBS, EDUCATION, & FAMILIES FIRST JEFF PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| FAIR SHOT PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| FAIR SHOT PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| PURPOSE PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| PROGRESSIVE TURNOUT PROJECT | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| THE COUNCIL OF INSURANCE AGENTS & BROKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Insurance | $5,000 |
| AMERIPAC: THE FUND FOR A GREATER AMERICA | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| CHC BOLD PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AFL-CIO COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN CRYSTAL SUGAR COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Agriculture | $5,000 |
| IN OUR HANDS | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| MOMS FED UP | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| HMP | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN COUNCIL OF ENGINEERING COMPANIES (ACEC/PAC) | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| DEMOCRATIC CONSERVATION ALLIANCE PAC | PAC | Party Committee | $5,000 |
| SEIU COPE (SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION) | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| PURPOSE PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| BLUE POWER PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| IN THIS TOGETHER PAC | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| STOP PROJECT 2025 | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| WOMEN'S POLITICAL COMMITTEE FEDERAL | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| CA LUV PAC (CALIFORNIA LEADERSHIP UNITED FOR VICTORY PAC) | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| CA LUV PAC (CALIFORNIA LEADERSHIP UNITED FOR VICTORY PAC) | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| ALLIED PILOTS ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Transportation | $5,000 |
| AMERICAN FEDERATION OF TEACHERS, AFL-CIO COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Insurance | $5,000 |
| ASIAN AMERICAN HOTEL OWNERS ASSOCIATION PAC (AAHOA PAC) | PAC | Lodging & Tourism | $5,000 |
| MACHINISTS NON PARTISAN POLITICAL LEAGUE OF THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF MACHINISTS & AEROSPACE WORKERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INSURANCE AND FINANCIAL ADVISORS POLITICAL ACTION COMM | PAC | Commercial Banks | $5,000 |
| EMILYS LIST | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| WOMEN'S POLITICAL COMMITTEE FEDERAL | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| LA BAMBA PAC | Leadership PAC | Leadership PAC | $5,000 |
| QUEST DIAGNOSTICS INCORPORATED POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | not mapped | $5,000 |
| SEIU COPE (SERVICE EMPLOYEES INTERNATIONAL UNION COMMITTEE ON POLITICAL EDUCATION) | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| NEA FUND FOR CHILDREN AND PUBLIC EDUCATION | PAC | Education | $5,000 |
| CARPENTERS LEGISLATIVE IMPROVEMENT COMMITTEE UNITED BROTHERHOOD OF CARPENTERS AND JOINERS | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| UA UNION PLUMBERS & PIPEFITTERS VOTE! PAC (UNITED ASSOCIATION OF JOURNEYMEN AND APPRENTICES OF THE PLUMBING & PIPEFITTING INDUSTRY OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA) | PAC | Labor Unions | $5,000 |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE | PAC | Real Estate | $5,000 |
| INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS INTERESTED IN REGISTRATION AND EDUCATION PAC | PAC | Education | $5,000 |
Gross receipts from FEC filings, not net of refunds. Industry mappings are the directory's own classification; see methodology.
Outside money
2024
2026 (partial)
| Committee | Supporting the member | Opposing the member | Total | Single-candidate (80%+) | FEC record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NO GOING BACK PAC INC. | $0 | $97,122 | $97,122 | No | FEC |
| THE TURNOUT PROJECT | $38,000 | $0 | $38,000 | Yes | FEC |
| GIVEGREEN UNITED ACTION | $235 | $0 | $235 | No | FEC |
| SIERRA CLUB INDEPENDENT ACTION | $10 | $0 | $10 | No | FEC |
| Donor | Type | Net |
|---|---|---|
| HULSIZER, MATTHEW | individual | $474,600 |
| HALE, KAREN | individual | $322,100 |
| HALE, ROBERT | individual | $322,100 |
| SONTHEIM, GWENDOLYN MEYER | individual | $322,100 |
| PRITZKER, JAY R | individual | $200,000 |
| HOBSON, MELLODY | individual | $177,200 |
| RAYNOR, MONTANA C | individual | $174,300 |
| RAYNOR, GEOFFREY P | individual | $174,300 |
| KELLNER, PETER LAWRENCE | individual | $168,000 |
| PERRY, CLAIRE | individual | $150,000 |
| Donor | Type | Net |
|---|---|---|
| JACOBSEN, MARK | individual | $187,000 |
| JACOBSEN, MELANIE | individual | $187,000 |
| DREZNER, JEFFREY | individual | $100,000 |
| BUCKLEY, JOHN | individual | $100,000 |
| Donor | Type | Net |
|---|---|---|
| MALLETT, GEORGE | individual | $50,696 |
| COHEN, HOWARD | individual | $50,000 |
| Donor | Type | Net |
|---|---|---|
| STRYKER, JON | individual | $175,000 |
| MINSKY, YARON | individual | $56,000 |
| PRIMUS, LISA | individual | $56,000 |
| MARKS, HOWARD | individual | $52,000 |
| Donor | Type | Net |
|---|---|---|
| KISTLER, WILLIAM | individual | $122,500 |
Independent expenditures are reported to the FEC by the spending committee, not the member's campaign. A committee is marked single-candidate when 80% or more of its cycle independent-expenditure dollars concern one candidate. Donors are named only at $50,000 or more to a super PAC or joint fundraising committee. For leadership PACs, individuals are named at $50,000 or more; organizations and PACs at $5,000 or more. The 2026 cycle is still in progress.
Amounts are each donor's net total of itemized contributions across the cycle (primary, general, and runoff elections combined), after subtracting refunds, not single gifts. Receipts marked as received in error, returned, or refunded are excluded, and refunds to the donor are subtracted. Joint-fundraising shares are included: the member committee's itemized share of joint-fundraising proceeds (FEC transaction type 15J) counts toward the donor's total, while the joint fundraising committee's own transfers are not counted separately. Donors are named only when their net cycle total is $1,000 or more; smaller donors appear only in the aggregate count and total below each table. Where a returned receipt of $10,000 or more affects a total, it is noted below the table. Lists cover itemized individual gifts to the member's principal campaign committee only. Employer and occupation are self-reported. The 2026 cycle is still in progress.
Donor figures are net of refunds from the FEC individual-contribution bulk files (2024 and 2026 cycles, each itemization taken at its latest amended version before any exclusion), rebuilt and reconciled row by row against the previous release on 2026-10-02; see methodology for the method and the reconciliation counts.
Money and finances
Estimated net worth
at least $1,182,029 . Earliest on record (2025): at least $1,182,029. disclosure
Estimates are summed from ranges reported on financial disclosures, so they are approximate. Ranges are wide by design.
Stock trades (last 12 months)
0 trades, estimated volume No trades. Quiver
STOCK Act disclosures cover the member, spouse, and dependent children, and report amounts as ranges, so volumes are estimates. Null records mean data was not retrieved, never zero trades.
Top assets
| Asset | Type | Value | Owner |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30th Street Mortgage Recording | Debts Owed to the Filer | $500K-$1M | Self |
| Chase Bank D: Savings & Checking Accounts | bank deposit | $100K-$250K | Self |
| Pershing LLC - Brokerage ⇒ AMERICAN EXPRESS NATL BK BROKERED INTL CTF DEP PROGRAM INSTL D: Certificate of Deposit | bank deposit | $100K-$250K | Self |
| Pershing LLC - Brokerage ⇒ Goldman Sachs BK USA New York CTF Dep D: Certificate of Deposit | bank deposit | $100K-$250K | Self |
| New Jersey State Employees Deferred Compensation Plan ⇒ PGIM Quantitative Solution Large-Cap Core Equity D: Fixed income – qualified EIF | Other | $50K-$100K | Self |
| Pershing LLC - Brokerage ⇒ Guggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund Common Shares of Beneficial Interest (GOF) D: Mutual Fund | stock | $50K-$100K | Self |
| Pershing LLC - Brokerage ⇒ MFS Municipal High Yield Muni Bond Fund A (MMHYX) | mutual fund | $50K-$100K | Self |
| 7 Marshall, LLC D: Partner | Debts Owed to the Filer | $15K-$50K | Self |
| Chase Bank D: Checking Account | bank deposit | $15K-$50K | Spouse |
| Equitable Variable Annuity Series ⇒ EQ/AB Small Cap Growth D: Open-ended investment fund – qualified EIF | Other | $15K-$50K | Self |
Earmark requests (FY2026)
Total requested: $38,833,223
| Project | Recipient | Subcommittee | Requested | In House bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Services Radios | Borough of Lodi | Commerce Justice Science | $1,075,000 | No |
| Public Safety Equipment and Security Upgrades | Bergen County Sheriff's Office | Commerce Justice Science | $1,200,000 | No |
| Public Safety Communications Equipment | Borough of East Rutherford | Commerce Justice Science | $350,000 | No |
| Stormwater System Improvement Project | Borough of Cliffside Park | Interior and Environment | $1,440,000 | Yes |
| Stormwater Infrastructure Improvement Project | Borough of Edgewater | Interior and Environment | $3,000,000 | Yes |
| Wastewater Management Project | Borough of Hawthorne | Interior and Environment | $2,000,000 | Yes |
| City of Passaic - Infrastructure Improvements | City of Passaic | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $15,000,000 | Yes |
| Hudson County - Passaic Avenue Safety Improvements | Hudson County, NJ | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $4,000,000 | No |
| City of Clifton - Holster Park Rehabilitation | City of Clifton | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $1,000,000 | Yes |
| Ridgefield - Community Center Renovation | Borough of Ridgefield | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $600,000 | Yes |
| Secaucus - Recreation Center Renovation | Town of Secaucus | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $4,148,223 | No |
| Flood Mitigation Project in Passaic County, NJ | County of Passaic | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $1,200,000 | No |
| Recreation Center Development Project in Paterson, NJ | City of Paterson | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $3,000,000 | Yes |
| Little Ferry - Street Safety Project | Borough of Little Ferry | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $570,000 | Yes |
| Haledon - Recycling Center Rehabilitation | Borough of Haledon | Transportation, Housing and Urban Development | $250,000 | Yes |
Requests are not necessarily funded. Amounts shown are requested, not awarded.
Influence in Congress
Ideology
DW-NOMINATE first dimension: -0.308 (liberal end of the scale), chamber rank #157 of the 119th Congress. Voteview
Interest group ratings
| Group | Rating | Scorecard year |
|---|---|---|
| NRA | F | 2026 |
| LCV | 100 | 2025 |
| AFL-CIO | 92 | 2025 |
| Club for Growth | 28 | 2025 |
| Planned Parenthood | 100 | 2025 |
| ACU | 6 | 2025 |
Bills enacted
0 sponsored bills enacted into law in the 119th Congress.
2026 election
District lean
Cook Partisan Voting Index (2025): D+2. Last election margin: 4.89 points (2024). Cook PVI
2026 race rating
Ratings describe the race's partisan lean, not the incumbent.
Polling
2026 challengers
| Name | Party | Background | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosie Pino | R | Not listed | source |
Candidate fields are fluid and were last checked September 2026.
Notable family
Voting record (2026)
314 roll-call votes in 2026 · missed 0.0% · party unity 98.1
| Date | Measure | Question | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-08 | H R 6938 | On Passage | Yea |
| 2026-01-08 | H R 504 | Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding | Yea |
| 2026-01-08 | H R 131 | Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding | Yea |
| 2026-01-08 | H R 1834 | On Passage | Yea |
| 2026-01-14 | H R 7006 | On Passage | Yea |
| 2026-02-03 | H R 7148 | On Motion to Concur in the Senate Amendments | Nay |
| 2026-03-05 | H CON RES 38 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-04-16 | H CON RES 40 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-04-16 | H RES 965 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-04-29 | S CON RES 33 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay |
| 2026-04-30 | H R 7567 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-05-14 | H CON RES 75 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-06-03 | H CON RES 86 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-06-03 | H RES 518 | On Motion to Discharge | Yea |
| 2026-06-04 | H R 2913 | On Passage | Yea |
| 2026-06-09 | S 2 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-06-09 | H R 5408 | On Passage | Yea |
| 2026-07-14 | H R 139 | On Passage | Yea |
| 2026-07-15 | H R 8595 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-07-21 | H R 9770 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-07-22 | H R 8800 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-07-22 | H R 7008 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-07-22 | H CON RES 113 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Nay |
| 2026-07-23 | H CON RES 89 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea |
| 2026-09-01 | H R 9436 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-09-02 | H R 1501 | On Passage | Nay |
| 2026-09-15 | H CON RES 93 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Yea |
Legislation
Sponsored 15 bills and cosponsored 247 bills in the 119th Congress.
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| H.R. 2285 | DHS Basic Training Accreditation Improvement Act of 2025 | Ordered Reported |
| H.R. 5783 | State Actions For Employing Transportation Risk Assessments and Crossing Knowledge Strategies Act | Ordered Reported |
| H.R. 7448 | Modernizing and Improving the National Terrorism Advisory System Act of 2026 | Ordered Reported |
| H.R. 3305 | LEO Fair Retirement Act of 2025 | Introduced |
| H.R. 5072 | Water Crisis Prevention Act of 2025 | Introduced |
Latest statements
- Congresswoman Pou Blasts Pairing of Unchecked Trump Tariffs with Russia Sanctions
- Pou-Backed Flood Protections Pass House
- Congresswoman Pou Calls on United to Save Nonstop Newark→Lima Flights
- Congresswoman Pou Visits Northern Border
- Pou, Bresnahan, Scholten Unveil Aviation Safety Legislation
Latest official press releases and statements from the member's official site. This section requires periodic refresh; always check the source site for the newest items.
Social following
| Platform | Office account | Personal account |
|---|---|---|
| X | @RepNellie (1K) | @NelliePou (4K) |
| @housecreativeservices (17K) | not found | |
| @CAOHouseofReps (644) | not found | |
| YouTube | not found | not found |
| not found | not found | |
| Threads | not found | not found |
| TikTok | not found | not found |
Office total: 19K · Personal total: 4K · Combined: 23K
Collected 2026-09-29. Office accounts are the member's official congressional accounts; personal accounts are their own campaign/personal accounts. Totals sum only accounts with a retrieved count and are never zero-filled. X counts are approximate (logged-out page variance). A missing account means none was verified, not that none exists.
Committee assignments
| Committee | Role |
|---|---|
| House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure | Member |
| House Committee on Homeland Security | Member |
| Aviation | Member |
| Water Resources and Environment | Member |
| Highways and Transit | Member |
| Counterterrorism and Intelligence | Member |
Caucus memberships
Only documented caucus memberships are listed; memberships are never inferred.
Staff
Chief of staff
Benjamin J. Rich · (202) 225-5751
Communications director
Mark J. Greenbaum · (202) 225-5751
Staff data from House and Senate payroll filings; roles can change and filings can lag.
Offices
Washington, D.C. office
1007 Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515
(202) 225-5751
District/state offices
| City | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Paterson | 100 Hamilton Plaza Suite 1400, Paterson, NJ 07505 | (973) 523-5152 |
Connections
| Connected to | Type | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Andy Barr | Same school | University of Virginia |
| Shelley Moore Capito | Same school | University of Virginia |
| Greg Casar | Same school | University of Virginia |
| John Cornyn | Same school | University of Virginia |
| John Kennedy | Same school | University of Virginia |
| Angus S. King, Jr. | Same school | University of Virginia |
| Jennifer L. McClellan | Same school | University of Virginia |
| LaMonica McIver | Same school | Kean University |
Connections are derived from documented public records: family ties, shared schools, shared employers, fraternities and sororities, and staff career histories. Committee ties are excluded here and shown on committee pages.