U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams (GA)
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Recent News About U.S. Rep. Nikema Williams (GA)
Congresswoman Nikema Williams Introduces Legislation to Expand LGBTQ+ Inclusivity in Financial Services Agencies
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On Thursday, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) introduced the Promoting Responsive Inclusion & Diverse Engagement (PRIDE) Act, legislation that would expand inclusivity for LGBTQ+ people in federal agencies that regulate financial services.
Congresswoman Nikema Williams Introduces Legislation to Prevent Cancellation of Health Coverage for Striking Workers
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On Wednesday, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) co-led introduction of The Striking Workers Healthcare Protection Act, legislation that would require employers to continue providing health insurance to workers on strike. Congresswoman Cindy Axne (IA-03) led the introduction of the legislation, and additional co-leads included Representatives Steve Cohen (TN-09), Brian Higgins (NY-26), Andy Levin (MI-09), Jim McGovern (MA-02), Bill Pascrell (NJ-09), and Linda Sánchez (CA-38). In recent years, corporations have canceled or threatened to cancel health insurance for workers on strike – putting workers and their families at risk of paying for lifesaving treatments and care out of their own pocket while they exercise their right to strike.
Congresswoman Nikema Williams Secures House Passage of John R. Lewis Post Office Bill
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Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) secured House passage of H.R. 5577, legislation that would rename the Atlanta Main Post Office at 3900 Crown Road SW as the “John R. Lewis Post Office Building.
Congresswoman Nikema Williams, Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, ATLDOT Commissioner Josh Rowan Discuss Infrastructure Act’s Investment in Atlanta
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On Thursday, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05), Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens, and Atlanta Department of Transportation (ATLDOT) Commissioner Josh Rowan briefed the public on how federal funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) will invest in the City of Atlanta’s future.
Congresswomen Williams, Ross, Stevens, and Adams Lead Legislation to Help Borrowers with Student Loan Debt Burden
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On Thursday, Congresswomen Nikema Williams (GA-05), Deborah Ross (NC-02), Haley Stevens (MI-11), and Alma Adams (NC-12) introduced the Student Loan Rehabilitation and Credit Score Improvement Act.
Congresswoman Nikema Williams Statement on the Death of MARTA CEO and General Manager Jeffrey A. Parker
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Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) issued the following statement on the death of MARTA CEO and General Manager Jeffery A. Parker:
Congresswoman Nikema Williams Delivers $225 Million for Georgia Bridges from Infrastructure Law
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Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) announced the first round of investments in repairing Georgia bridges under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act she helped pass.
Congresswoman Nikema Williams Delivers Floor Speech on the Urgent Need to Pass Voting Rights Legislation
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Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) delivered a speech on the Floor of the House of Representatives on the importance of the House Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act.
Congresswoman Nikema Williams Welcomes President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to Georgia’s Fifth Congressional District, Calls for Action on Voting Rights
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Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) issued the following statement, welcoming President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris to Georgia’s Fifth Congressional District:
Congresswoman Nikema Williams Nearly Doubles Help for Georgia Families to Afford Energy Costs this Winter
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Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams highlighted a new report from the White House outlining how she delivered nearly double Georgia’s typical funding in the annual investment to help Georgia families afford energy costs.
Reps. Williams, Veasey, Sewell, and Butterfield Demand Senate Action to Protect Voting Rights
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Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05), Co-Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus (CVRC), joined Congresswoman Terri Sewell (AL-07), Congressman Marc Veasey (TX-33), and Congressman G.K. Butterfield (NC-01) to urge action to advance the Freedom to Vote Act and John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
Congresswoman Nikema Williams Announces $1.962 Billion Coming to Georgia in First Round of Funding Under Bipartisan Infrastructure Act
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Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) announced that Georgia will receive $1.962 billion in the first round of federal funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
Congresswoman Nikema Williams Delivered $190 Million in Tax Cuts for 77,000 Hardworking Fifth District Families in 2021
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Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) announced approximately $190 million in tax cuts were sent to more than 77,000 hardworking families in Georgia’s Fifth Congressional District this year through the expanded Child Tax Credit.
Congresswoman Nikema Williams Statement on Voting to Hold Mark Meadows in Contempt of Congress
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Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) issued the following statement after voting to hold Mark Meadows in contempt of Congress for failure to comply with a Congressional subpoena:
Congresswoman Nikema Williams Leads Introduction of Bipartisan Bill Renaming Atlanta VA Medical Center After Senator Max Cleland
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Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) led the introduction of a bipartisan bill to rename the metro Atlanta VA Medical Center the “Joseph Maxwell Cleland Atlanta Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.”
Congresswoman Nikema Williams Secures Committee Passage of her Recommendation to Create a More Effective Congress for the People
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Yesterday Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) secured committee passage of her recommendations to help make Congress more effective and efficient for the American people.
Congresswoman Nikema Williams Highlights $285.7 Million ARP Grant Award for MARTA
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Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) highlighted a $285.7 million grant for MARTA.
Congresswoman Nikema Williams Highlights New Report Showing Build Back Better Will Save Georgia Families Thousands of Dollars in Lower Costs, Cut Taxes
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Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) highlighted a new report showing that Democrats’ Build Back Better Act would meaningfully lower costs and cut taxes for Georgia families, saving them thousands of dollars each year.
Congresswoman Nikema Williams and House Progressives Call for Rep. Lauren Boebert to be Removed from Committee Assignments
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Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) joined 38 of her House progressive colleagues in issuing a statement calling for Representative Lauren Boebert (CO-03) to be removed from her committee assignments following her Islamophobic comments and incitement of anti-Muslim animus.
Congresswoman Nikema Williams Statement on the McMichael-Bryan Murder Trial
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Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) issued the following statement on the guilty verdict for Travis McMichael.