Nikema Williams

Williams, Colleagues Urge Federal Investigation into Canvas Cyberattack, Call for Stronger Cybersecurity Support for Schools WASHINGTON D.C. – This week, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) joined Representatives Laura Friedman (CA-30), Maxine Dexter, M.D. (OR-03), Eugene Simon Vindman (VA-07),…

Congresswoman Nikema Williams’ Statement on the Federal Court Decision on Alabama’s Congressional Maps ATLANTA – Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) released the following statement on the federal court’s decision to block Alabama’s congressional maps. Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05)…

Congresswoman Nikema Williams Introduces Legislation to Study Impact of Federal Programs on Racial Inequity WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) introduced the Reviewing the Effects of Policies, Orders, and Rules with Thorough Study (REPORTS) Act. This legislation is designed…

ICYMI: Congresswoman Nikema Williams Passes Legislation in ROAD to Housing that Helps Homeowners Keep & Maintain Their Homes WASHINGTON – The U.S. House of Representatives passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act this week, a major step toward tackling the housing affordability crisis.…

Congresswoman Nikema Williams Introduces Legislation to Reduce Noise from Nearby Interstate Highways in Underserved Neighborhoods WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) reintroduced the Negating Neighborhood Noise Act, legislation to give communities the ability to build noise…

Congresswoman Nikema Williams Introduces Legislation to Protect Mothers and Fight the Black Maternal Health Crisis WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) introduced the Blood Pressure MATTERS Act that would require healthcare insurers to provide pregnant and postpartum moms…

Congresswoman Nikema Williams Demands Trump Reverse Ending Programs that Support Minority-Owned Small Businesses WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) led 22 other members of Congress in a congressional push demanding President Trump reverse his efforts to dismantle programs that…

Congresswoman Nikema Williams Condemns the Prosecution of Southern Poverty Law Center WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) led 16 other members of Congress in condemning the Department of Justice for its prosecution efforts of the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). On Tuesday,…

Congresswoman Nikema Williams’ Statement on Republican Farm Bill WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) released the following statement in regards to voting NO to the Republican-led Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (H.R. 7567): Congresswoman Nikema Williams said: “The…

Congresswoman Nikema Williams’ Statement on Voting Against Mass Surveillance WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) released the following statement in regards to voting NO to the reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act: Congresswoman Nikema Williams…

RECOGNIZING JOHN LAUGHTER ON HIS RETIREMENT Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E390-E391] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing…

Congresswoman Nikema Williams’ Statement on Supreme Court’s Gutting of Voting Rights Act WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) released the following statement in reaction to the Supreme Court’s ruling on Louisiana v Callais: Congresswoman Nikema Williams said: “The Supreme…

Congresswoman Nikema Williams Hosts 2026 Fighting Fifth Congressional Art Competition ATLANTA, GA – This weekend, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) joined high school students from across the Fifth Congressional District of Georgia, their families, art professionals and teachers, and elected…

Honoring the Life and Legacy of Congressman David Scott WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) released the following statement on the passing of Congressman David Scott (GA-13). Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) said: I am deeply saddened by the passing of my colleague,…

Congresswoman Nikema Williams Introduces the WISE Act to Permanently Fund Clean Water Projects WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) introduced the Water Infrastructure Sustainability and Efficiency (WISE) Act. The bill will permanently set aside 20 percent of the Clean Water…

Congresswoman Nikema Williams, Stevens, Adams, Ross Introduce Legislation to Deliver Relief for Federal Student Loan Borrowers WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) with Congresswomen Haley Stevens (MI-11), Alma Adams (NC-12), and Deborah Ross (NC-02) introduced a suite of…

Congresswoman Nikema Williams, Morelle, Mullin, and Ramirez Launched Anti-Corruption and Democracy Reform Task Force WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Joe Morelle, the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, and Reps. Kevin Mullin, Delia C. Ramirez, and Nikema Williams launched the…

Congresswoman Nikema Williams Leads Introduction of the Bipartisan, Bicameral Tech to Save Moms Act WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) led the introduction of the Tech to Save Moms Act, bipartisan legislation to support the use of technology to help close the gap in maternal…

Congresswomen Nikema Williams, Hayes Fighting Food Insecurity for College Students WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) continued her work to combat food insecurity by announcing the introduction of the Overcoming Higher Education Hunger Through the Supplemental Nutrition…

Congresswoman Nikema Williams’ Statement on Trump’s Threat of War Crimes ATLANTA – Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) released the following statement on President Trump’s threat of war crimes in his Truth Social post about Iran: Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) said: “Saying, ‘A whole…

Congresswoman Nikema Williams Spends a ‘Day in Decatur’ ATLANTA – Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) spent the day in Decatur, Georgia, on Monday, March 31, hosting events ranging from a community project funding check presentation to a legislative luncheon with City of Decatur elected…

Congresswoman Nikema Williams’ Statement on Trump’s Illegal Executive Order Restricting Mail-In Voting ATLANTA – Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) released the following statement on President Trump’s illegal executive order signed on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, that would create lists of U.S.…

Congresswoman Nikema Williams’ Statement on Trump Sending ICE to Hartsfield-Jackson Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) released the following statement on President Trump’s decision to deploy ICE to Hartsfield-Jackson and airports around the country. “Under the guise of supporting TSA…

Congresswoman Nikema Williams, Dem Women’s Caucus, & Reproductive Freedom Caucus Urge HHS to Fund Title X Grants to Protect Critical Reproductive Care After Significant Delay WASHINGTON, DC – On Monday, March 16, Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC) Whip Nikema Williams (GA-05), Reproductive Freedom…

Congresswoman Nikema Williams, Meng, Chu, McBath Lead Resolution Marking Five Years Since Atlanta Spa Shootings WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) joined U.S. Representatives Grace Meng (NY-06), Chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), Judy Chu…

Congresswoman Nikema Williams Votes YES on Iran War Powers Resolution WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) released the following statement after voting YES on H.Con.Res.38, the Iran War Powers Resolution. Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) said: “Only Congress has the…

Congresswoman Nikema Williams Introduce Legislation to Protect Elections from Illegal ICE Interference WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) introduces the Stop ICE Election Militarization Act with Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Rep. Veronica Escobar (TX-16) to protect American…

Congresswoman Nikema Williams on the Passing of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. ATLANTA — Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) released the following statement on the passing of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr.: Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) said: “We mourn the passing of the Rev. Jesse…

Congresswoman Nikema Williams Celebrates Accomplishments of Black Aviators on Fifth Black Aviation Professionals Day WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) celebrated Black excellence in the field of aviation on the fifth International Black Aviation Professionals Day.…

VETERANS ACCESSIBILITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE ACT OF 2025 Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 29 (Wednesday, February 11, 2026)] [House] [Pages H2138-H2150] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government…

Congresswoman Nikema Williams Leads Call for Better Labor Rights Practices Involving Women with Endometriosis WASHINGTON D.C. – Congresswoman Nikema Williams led 11 members of Congress in a letter to the U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer urging her to increase the visibility of…