Nikema Williams

Congresswoman Nikema Williams Introduces Resolution Commemorating National Nonviolence Week WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) introduced a resolution commemorating National Nonviolence Week, which occurs annually during the first week of October. Congresswoman Williams…

ICYMI: Congresswoman Nikema Williams Urges HUD to Implement Whole Home Repairs Law WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) joined U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) and U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) in a letter to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)…

Congresswomen Nikema Williams & Ashley Hinson Call for Technology Improvements to be Utilized to Advance Maternal Health WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) and Congresswoman Ashely Hinson (IA-02) led a bipartisan congressional letter to Centers for Medicare Medicaid Services…

Congresswoman Nikema Williams’ Statement on the Supreme Court Permitting Trump Administration to Use Expanded Database for Potential Voter Purges ATLANTA, GA – Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court permitting the Trump administration…

Congresswoman Nikema Williams, Hernandez, and Wilson Call on Secretary Robert F. Kennedy to Expand Access to Colonoscopy Screenings to Fight Colon Cancer WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05), Rep. Pablo Hernandez (PR), and Rep. Joe Wilson (SC-02) sent a congressional oversight…

ICYMI: Congresswoman Nikema Williams Speaks and Introduces Fighting Fifth Small Business Owner at “Fighting for an Affordable America” WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) joined House Democrats for the “Fighting for an Affordable America” press conference to speak about the…

Williams, Merkley, Booker Lead Push to Close Constitutional Loophole Allowing for Slavery WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (OR) today teamed up with New Jersey’s U.S. Senator Cory Booker to reintroduce the End the Exception Amendment. The…

ICYMI: Congressmembers Nikema Williams Announces $700,000 in Federal Support for Community Schoolyards ATLANTA, G.A. — Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) announced that Atlanta Public Schools has received $700,000 in congressionally directed spending to support future community schoolyard…

Congresswoman Nikema Williams Reintroduces Legislation to Increase Access to Child Care WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) reintroduced the Care is an Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Act. This legislation would require Economic Development Districts to show in their…

Congresswoman Nikema Williams Reintroduces the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) led 12 members of the House in introducing the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, which will reestablish the National Equal Pay Enforcement Task Force. According to…

Congresswoman Nikema Williams Calls on Secretary Robert F. Kennedy to Take Action on Endometriosis Diagnosis and Care WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) sent a congressional oversight letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy inquiring…

Congresswoman Nikema Williams’ Statement on the Eleventh Circuit Court’s Decision on Georgia District Maps ATLANTA, GA – Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) released the following statement in response to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ordering a review of Georgia’s district maps under new…

Congresswoman Nikema Williams Joins Legislation to Ban ICE from Using TSA Data Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) co-sponsored the No TSA Data for ICE Act, introduced by Rep. Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), that would prevent the two agencies from coordinating to enforce the Trump…

Congresswoman Nikema Williams Introduces Legislation to Increase Access to STI Testing New legislation to create a more equitable healthcare system Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) introduced the Equity in STI Testing Act, legislation that would make certain tests for…

Congresswoman Nikema Williams Introduces Bill to Make the Ballot Box More Accessible New legislation would ensure voters have access to a polling location in their area for federal elections. Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) introduced the Polling Place Standards Act…

Congresswoman Nikema Williams’ Statement on Republicans’ Proposed Blank Check to ICE WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) released the following statement on the latest Continuing Resolution by House Republicans that could continue funding Trump s lawless Border Patrol and ICE:…

Congresswoman Nikema Williams’ Statement Opposing Republicans’ Cuts to International Aid WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) released the following statement on Republicans slate of policies making cuts to humanitarian aid and promoting isolationism: Congresswoman Nikema…

Reps. Williams, Smith, Khanna, and Sánchez Introduce Protecting American Homes from Hedge Funds Act New legislation would permanently drive hedge funds out of the single-family housing market Washington, D.C. (July 13, 2026) – This week, Representative Nikema Williams (GA-05) joined Representatives…

Congresswoman Nikema Williams Applauds 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Becoming Law, Secures Key Provisions to Preserve Homeownership and Generational Wealth WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) released the following statement on the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act becoming law.…

ICYMI: Congresswoman Nikema Williams’ Legislation to Keep Family Homes in the Family Passes Unanimously Out of Committee WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, the Heirs’ Estate Inheritance Resolution and Succession (HEIRS) Act advanced out of the Financial Services Committee. The HEIRS Act, led by Congresswoman…

Congresswoman Nikema Williams Condemns the FBI’s Reassigning of Field Agents to Atlanta to Investigate the 2020 Election Results in Georgia ATLANTA – Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) sent a congressional oversight letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel…

Congresswoman Nikema Williams Introduces Bill to Expand Internet Access in Homes Across the Country WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) introduced the Home Internet Accessibility Act. Congresswoman Williams previously introduced this bill in the 117th and 118th Congress.…

Reps. Williams, McGarvey Lead Democrats from Abortion Ban States to Demand End to Growing Criminalization of Miscarriages WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Reps. Nikema Williams (GA-05) and Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) led lawmakers representing states with severely restrictive or near-total abortion bans in a…

Congresswoman Nikema Williams Introduces Legislation to Help Build Credit and Increase Access to Homeownership WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) reintroduced the Expanding Access to Credit through Consumer-Permissioned Data Act. The legislation would increase access to…

Congresswoman Nikema Williams & Ambassador Andrew Young: “The Right to Vote and Fair Representation is Worth Fighting for — Again” As published by the Atlanta Journal Constitution: On April 29, the U.S. Supreme Court dismantled the Voting Rights Act, setting off a wave of attacks on Black…

Congresswoman Nikema Williams Introduces PRIDE Act to Promote LGBTQ+ Financial Inclusion WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) reintroduced the Promoting Responsive Inclusion and Diverse Engagement (PRIDE) Act, a bill that ensures equal access to financial services and inclusion…

Congresswoman Nikema Williams Votes YES to Supporting Organized Labor WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) released the following statement after voting YES on the Faster Labor Contracts Act and the legislation being approved in the House of Representatives: Congresswoman…

Congresswoman Nikema Williams Raises Questions on Anonymous Shell Companies & Money Laundering in Financial Services Committee WASHINGTON – Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) continued fighting for transparency, accountability, and safer communities as she raised questions in the exclusive House…

Congresswoman Nikema Williams’ Statement on the Reckless Republican Budget WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) released the following statement after Republicans passed their $70 billion blank check to ICE and Trump’s $1.8 billion slush fund to reward his friends and violent…

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

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 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…

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…

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…