Nellie Pou (NJ-09)
THE STEADY STATE ENDORSES NELLIE POU FOR NEW JERSEY’S 9TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
WASHINGTON — The Steady State, an organization of more than 450 former national security, intelligence, diplomatic, military, law enforcement, and homeland security officials, today endorsed Hon. Nellie Pou for New Jersey’s 9th Congressional District.
Nellie Pou represents New Jersey’s Ninth Congressional District and was sworn into Congress in 2025 as the first Latina from New Jersey to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives. Before entering Congress, she spent decades in public service, including serving in the New Jersey General Assembly, New Jersey State Senate, and senior municipal roles in the City of Paterson. In Congress, Pou has built a homeland security profile through her service on the House Homeland Security Committee, including the Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence.
Nellie Pou demonstrates a consistent commitment to the rule of law, supports nonpartisan oversight and accountability of the Executive Branch, exhibits a substantive understanding of the national security challenges facing the country, and upholds the democratic norms and ethical standards of public service that the organization's criteria require.
“Nellie Pou understands that homeland security requires capable institutions, serious oversight, and public servants who can be trusted to carry out their responsibilities professionally. Her experience makes her an important voice in that work,” said Steven Cash, Executive Director of The Steady State.
About The Steady State
The Steady State is an organization of more than 420 former national security professionals committed to defending American democracy from rising authoritarian threats. Its members include former ambassadors and senior State Department officials, senior CIA, Defense officials, FBI and DHS leaders, USAID and NSC staff, and senior congressional staff from both Republican and Democratic administrations. See our endorsement criteria here.
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