Congresswoman Pou Celebrates Police Week

WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today marked annual Police Week, as law enforcement leaders and officers visit Washington, highlighting her strong record of support for public safety.

"During Police Week, we honor the brave men and women in law enforcement who put their lives on the line to protect our communities every day and remember all those who have lost their lives in the line of duty," said Congresswoman Pou, a member of the House Committee on Homeland Security. "Since entering Congress last year, I have used my office to support the officers who keep our neighborhoods safe, whether that means fighting for federal funding, backing legislation that helps local departments, or making sure our police have the tools and resources they need to do their jobs. Their service and sacrifice strengthen communities across America and we owe them our gratitude and support."

Community Project Funding Secured (FY2026)

$1,031,000 for Lodi, NJ emergency services

$350,000 for East Rutherford, NJ public safety communications

$2,231,000 for Bergen County, NJ sheriff's department

Community Project Funding Requested (FY2027)

$550,000 for Bergen County, NJ sheriff's department

$772,700 for Hudson County, NJ sheriff's department

$772,700 for Passaic County/Paterson victim services

$772,700 for William Paterson University police department

$125,000 for North Arlington, NJ crime prevention

$772,700 for North Haledon, NJ police department

Law Enforcement Bills Introduced

DHS Basic Training Accreditation Improvement Act (H.R. 2285)

Law Enforcement Officers Fair Retirement Act (H.R. 3305)

Crime Gun Tracing Modernization Act (H.R. 6223)

Kenya Merritt Renewing Our Pact Act (H.R. 8524)

Law Enforcement Bills Consponsored
Bipartisan Background Checks Act (H.R. 18)

Crime Victims Fund Stabilization Act (H.R. 909)

Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act (H.R. 1269)

9/11 Responder and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act (H.R. 1410)

DHS Special Events Program and Support Act (H.R. 1508)

Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (H.R. 2853)

Combating International Drug Trafficking and Human Smuggling Partnership Act (H.R. 4071)

Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty (H.Res. 12)

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