Nellie Pou

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This spill in #NJ09 is the largest leak from a data center on record in #NewJersey. Our residents deserve clear answers now -- we need to understand how it happened, ensure the cleanup is complete, and put protections in place to prevent another one from happening again. https://t.co/QlI4VLecev

Our veterans answered the call to serve, and they deserve to be supported in all ways. I am very proud to see $1,125,000 in federal funding come home to Rosa's Dream Foundation and @CommunityHopeNJ to reduce veteran suicide in our district. https://t.co/EP6fBREm75

It was a big day for @Rutherford07070, with over $140k coming to the community for improvements at Tyron Park 🌳 Thank you, #Rutherford, for letting me be part of your special day! https://t.co/2PB3vUQhQD

“Being red or blue doesn’t matter when gas and groceries are too expensive, and you’re struggling to pay your bills. I’m focused on bringing results home for #NorthJersey — all of it." READ: https://t.co/EuAxw4HTQ3

To bring results home and deliver real change, all levels of government must work together. (1/2) https://t.co/iRo9rkeX4W

Thank you so much to all of our mayors, administrators, and leaders who showed up to advocate on behalf of the towns that we all know and love. From sharing ways to bring more federal dollars into our communities to discussing flood prevention and rising costs, today’s breakfast is a testament to what working together looks like, and what it looks like to keep #NorthJersey strong. (2/2)

Dennis John Benigno was a lifelong #Clifton resident, who's life and the lives of his family were forever changed by a traumatic brain injury. That is why we must get a TBI renewal across the finish line in Congress. (1/2) https://t.co/8hBeeMNJW2

#Trump's economy is very clearly leaving American workers behind. The price of gas keeps rising. Groceries have gone up. There is not a single household that has benefited from his policies.

Thank you, Senator Andy Kim, for advancing the Reauthorization Act out of the Senate, and making sure the bill honors both the legacies of Congressman Pascrell and Dennis John Benigno. READ: https://t.co/mgrYMdfe6T

WASHINGTON, DC – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) praised the U.S. Senate approval of the Dennis John Benigno Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Program Reauthorization Act, legislation to renew the federal government’s public health programs related to TBIs, including the national TBI surveillance program which is being named in honor of former New Jersey Congressman Bill Pascrell, Jr. “Congressman Bill Pascrell spent decades fighting for Americans living with traumatic brain injuries and pushing our country to take this epidemic seriously,” said Congresswoman Pou. “But one major impetus for Bill taking on this fight was his close work with the Benigno family of Clifton who raised the profile of TBIs after a severe brain injury DJ suffered. Thank you to Senator Kim for advancing this legislation out of the Senate and making sure the bill honors both the legacies of Congressman Pascrell and Dennis John Benigno. We must get a TBI renewal across the finish line this year to continue the critical work to support survivors, expand research, and improve care for families across our country.” In the Senate, this legislation was led by Sen. Andy Kim (D-NJ) and passed unanimously. In July 2026, the House advanced a similar measure authored by Congressman Frank Pallone (D-NJ-06) also naming the surveillance program for Congressman Pascrell. “It was an honor to lead the Senate’s TBI reauthorization efforts to ensure these lifesaving programs continue as they have done since 1996, carrying forward Bill’s legacy of caring for those impacted by TBI’s in the process. I'm grateful my Senate colleagues came together in a bipartisan way to move this legislation forward, and hope to see it cross the finish line soon," said Senator Kim. The namesake of the Senate-passed legislation stems from lifelong Clifton resident Dennis John “DJ” Benigno who passed away in January 2024. Benigno’s life was forever altered after being struck by a car at just fifteen, leaving him with a devastating brain injury that left him totally disabled. “I am proud to see Dennis John’s legacy – bringing greater attention and resources to addressing the devastating consequences of traumatic brain injury – live on through this Senate-passed bill,” said DJ’s father, Dennis, who together with DJ’s mother, Rosalind, founded the Coalition for Brain Injury Research. “Our family knows firsthand how profoundly a traumatic brain injury can change a life and affect an entire family. It is our hope that continued federal focus and research on traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) will lead to meaningful advances in treatment and recovery, while bringing hope and aid to the many survivors and families affected by the devastating consequences of these injuries. We are deeply grateful for the work of the late Congressman Bill Pascrell and Senator Andy Kim, and for the continued advocacy of Congresswoman Nellie Pou.” The Congressional Brain Injury Task Force, established in 2001, was created by Congressman Pascrell to confront TBI and the impact it has on the inflicted, their families, and their loved ones. Millions of veterans, accident victims, athletes and others have benefitted from the policies the task force has helped advance over the years.

Aww, this is wonderful news! Congratulations, @RepLaMonica, on a safe delivery and the healthy addition to your family.

Proud to be endorsed by Feminist Majority. I will always fight for equality for all constituents of every background. https://t.co/gPrhhn8fHW

This #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth we recognize the victims, the fighters and the survivors. Let this month serve as a reminder to schedule your early screening. Early detection saves lives. https://t.co/JiUhXdbgtN

As the only #NewJersey member on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, I want to see to it that federal dollars are working for our communities. With nearly $1,500,000, we'll be able to fund more jobs and more equipment to help keep our state safe. https://t.co/LqoNEhVpVu

I am inviting all of our talented high school students to apply for our nation’s outstanding service academies. These historic institutions are among the best in the world, and provide a top-of-the-line education. To learn more, visit: https://t.co/ZjT0Ssd5xK https://t.co/YYAojzC1uN

Supporting students and young adults in #NorthJersey means supporting their needs, including mental health services. It is good to see this federal money come home to @PCCCNJ. https://t.co/dicjJPmRiE

In #Paterson, we honor our history not by freezing it in time but by continuing to use it. The restoration of the #Passaic County Courthouse will allow for another generation to contribute to the history of our community.

The #LittleFerry Community Center has been a goal for years, and it has now come to life because the community worked together. Thank you to Mayor Raguseo, the City Council and the Little Ferry team for inviting me to celebrate this momentous occasion. https://t.co/p1vHqrVsAl

Between war with Iran and reckless spending on vanity projects, Republicans in charge have ballooned the national debt. Instead of supporting childcare, funding SNAP, or saving #Medicaid, their poor decisions with your tax dollars will leave Americans worse off.

More firefighters in #Clifton means more support for the men and women already serving on the front lines. I will always fight to make sure our local fire departments have the federal money they need to protect our communities and bring our firefighters home safely. https://t.co/jKjTwHxJxJ

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Bangladesh and the U.S. share deep ties that have grown stronger over more than half a century. As co-chair of the Bangladesh Caucus, I want Congress to recognize Bangladesh’s historic leadership at the United Nations and continue building a relationship that benefits both our nations.

PATERSON, NJ – Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), the co-chair of the Congressional Bangladesh Caucus, has introduced a bipartisan House resolution congratulating the People’s Republic of Bangladesh on assuming the presidency of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly and reaffirming the importance of the longstanding partnership between Bangladesh and the United States. The Republican lead cosponsor is Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC-02). “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,” said Congresswoman Pou. “Our two nations share deep economic, security, and personal ties that have grown stronger over more than half a century. As co-chair of the Bangladesh Caucus, I want Congress to recognize this historic achievement and continue building a relationship that benefits the people of both our nations.” “We are grateful for Congresswoman Nellie Pou’s leadership in introducing this important resolution and working hard to deepen the ties between the United States and Bangladesh,” said Paterson Second Ward Councilman Shahin Khalique. Pou represents one of the largest Bangladeshi-American communities in the United States. In Congress, she has worked to elevate the voices of Bangladeshi Americans in Washington and strengthen the relationship between the United States and Bangladesh. As her new resolution notes, an estimated 300,000 people of Bangladeshi heritage live in the United States. The United States and Bangladesh established diplomatic relations in 1972 and maintain important economic, military, security, and humanitarian ties. The Congresswoman’s resolution finds that bilateral trade in goods and services totaled an estimated $13.7 billion in 2025 and highlights Bangladesh’s major contributions to U.N. peacekeeping and its hosting of more than one million Rohingya refugees. Bangladeshi Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman was elected President of the 81st General Assembly on June 2, 2026 and began serving as President when the session opened on September 8, 2026. ###