Nikema Williams

Hardworking Americans, particularly marginalized individuals, deserve to have a say in the companies that they are invested in.

My goal on this committee is to ensure that underserved and underrepresented communities have a strong advocate when it comes to issues that impact their economic mobility.

Limiting the input of marginalized people by placing all of the power in the hands of those who already hold it is nothing new.

This hearing is a prime example that they are trying to forcibly limit, once again, the voices of marginalized people, and direct the power to board members who share their policy positions and views.

I greatly appreciate the Committee's continued attention to this situation should the need arise for legislative or oversight action.

I can attest to the importance this Committee to fixing our nation's failing infrastructure, while making investments that will push the transportation sector forward into the 21st century.

I have seen firsthand how the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has delivered for my constituents.

I look forward to seeing the Inflation Reduction Act fully implemented so our nation can truly build back better.

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There are 42 million Americans who have a disability. It is enough of a challenge to travel hundreds of miles.

Air travel should not only be accessible, but also a safe and dignified experience.

If it is not efficient enough to make sure that it is accessible for all passengers, then I have got work to do.

I thank the gentleman for yielding. I rise today in support of H.R. 8681, the John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship Act of 2022. Following in the footsteps of Congressman John Lewis is no easy feat. He was a friend and a mentor to many of us…

Can you tell us more about how this program will work in practice?

Homeownership has proven to be one way to help close the racial wealth gap.

Do you think it's reasonable and feasible for other banks to underwrite mortgages with this type of nontraditional or alternative credit information?

Unfortunately, Atlanta leads the nation in the racial wealth gap.

The question was, how do you plan to track the results, not if you plan to track them, but how?

I think this is a great thing, so I want to hear more about it.

Today, we are hearing loud and clear that we have work to do to make sure that the insurance industry reflects the diversity of our country.

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I work on this committee every day to make sure that I am representing the people who sent me here to serve, those people in Georgia's Fifth Congressional District.

Unfortunately, Atlanta leads the nation in the racial wealth gap, so we all have work to do and an obligation to make sure we are addressing that.

As the Member of Congress representing Atlanta, where we unfortunately lead the nation in the racial wealth gap, and as a Black working mom, I know that starts with removing barriers to advancement for people who look like me.