Nellie Pou

• U.S. Representative

  2025–Present

  Represented New Jersey's 9th congressional district for 1 term.

• New Jersey State Senator, 35th Legislative District

  2012–2025

  Served in the New Jersey Senate representing the 35th legislative district and held the position of Senate Majority Caucus Chair.

• Member, New Jersey General Assembly, 35th Legislative District

  1997–2012

  Served in the New Jersey General Assembly for the 35th legislative district, including as Deputy Speaker (2002–2005) and Assistant Minority Leader (2000–2001).

• Business Administrator, City of Paterson

  2014–2018

  Served as the chief business administrator for the municipal government of Paterson, New Jersey.

• Assistant Business Administrator, City of Paterson

  2003–2014

  Held a senior administrative role in Paterson city government, with an earlier stint in the same position in 1997–1998.

• Director of Human Services, City of Paterson

  1986–1997

  Led the city’s human services department overseeing social service programs in Paterson, New Jersey.

Key legislative actions from Nellie Pou's record in Congress.

• Criminal Justice Reform

  Sponsored legislation to expand expungement eligibility for certain criminal records in New Jersey.

• Health Care Access

  Championed the law allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain professional licenses in New Jersey.

• Education Funding

  Advocated for increased state funding for Passaic County schools serving low-income and immigrant students.

• Latino Representation

  Served as the first Latina chair of the New Jersey Legislative Latino Caucus, advancing Latino community interests.

• House Committee on Homeland Security
• House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure