Congresswoman Nikema Williams Introduces Legislation to Help Build Credit and Increase Access to Homeownership

This press release from Representative Nikema Williams (D-GA) was published on 2026-06-18 and titled "Congresswoman Nikema Williams Introduces Legislation to Help Build Credit and Increase Access to Homeownership".

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 homeownership by tasking lenders—at the request of applicants–to consider financial data that historically is not included in credit scores, such as rental payment history, bank statement information, and pay stubs. Considering this [ ] The post Congresswoman Nikema Williams Introduces Legislation to Help Build Credit and Increase Access to Homeownership appeared first on Nikema Williams .