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Wiley Nickel is a member of the United States House of Representatives, representing North Carolina's 13th congressional district. A member of the Democratic Party, he has been in office since January 3, 2023. Nickel has focused on issues such as healthcare, education, and economic development during his time in Congress. Before his election to the House, he served in various roles, including as a state senator in North Carolina.
This week I am proud to have introduced the Civil Nuclear Export Act along with my colleague, Congressman Jim Clyburn of South Carolina. Our bill will boost U.S. competitiveness in the global civil nuclear exports market and bolster U.S…
North Carolina is a true purple State. With our nearly 50/50 split between Democrats and Republicans, North Carolinians expect fairness when it comes to how their voices are represented in Congress. The Republican-controlled legislature's…
I thank my friend and colleague from North Carolina. She deserves to have a fair shot to come back to Congress and the ability to continue representing her constituents. She was robbed by partisan Republicans in the North Carolina General…
I am grateful to my colleague from the great State of Ohio, a true champion for Ohio families. Madam Speaker, I am going to talk about this a lot today, but in 1984, we had 190 Members elected to Congress in split-ticket districts. These…
My colleagues heard it here. In my 2 years in Congress, I have voted 19 times for Hakeem Jeffries for Speaker of the House. I had very much hoped to be able to once more vote for him for Speaker of the House. Unfortunately, partisan…
Last week is done. As Democrats, we simply failed to convince the American people we have better ideas to solve their problems, but we do. Now, we need to dust ourselves off and get ready to fight. We can't let Donald Trump's extreme MAGA…
We are just 11 days away from a government shutdown, and let me be clear: A shutdown would be a disaster for the American people. A shutdown would disrupt vital services, halt disaster relief, and put countless Federal employees out of…
I was away from the floor during one vote today. Had I been present, I would have voted NAY on Roll Call No. 421. ____________________
I have no further speakers, and I yield myself the balance of my time to close. Mr. Speaker, I again urge my colleagues to support this bill, and I yield back the balance of my time.
We need to level the playing field in North Carolina to ensure that underrepresented entrepreneurs have a seat at the table. That is why I am introducing the Supporting Diverse Entrepreneurs Act alongside Congresswoman Alma Adams. This…
Former President Donald Trump recently told wealthy donors and CEOs that foreign nationals who graduate from U.S. colleges and universities should automatically be given a green card. After doing nothing on immigration reform for 4 years…
More than 343,000 households in North Carolina spend over half of their monthly income on rent, leaving too little for other expenses like healthcare, transportation, and groceries. Access to safe and affordable housing is essential to the…
Last week, I joined the All Veteran Group to raise awareness and draw attention to my bill, the FAIR MAPS Act, by skydiving from 14,000 feet in Cumberland County, North Carolina, just outside of Fort Liberty. I was proud to elevate the…
This week was the second anniversary of the ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade in an extreme attack on women's rights in America. In North Carolina, the aftermath of the Dobbs decision has…
May 18 marks 15 years since the end of Sri Lanka's almost 30-year armed conflict, a war that tragically ended hundreds of thousands of lives. This conflict shattered families and communities, leaving deep scars that are still felt to this…
In a time when public trust in government is declining, the American people deserve a fair and transparent redistricting process that ensures that every voice and every vote is heard and accounted for. The number of truly competitive…
At its core, the American Dream is about owning a home. For far too many Americans, this has turned into a pipe dream. Right now, there are more than 343,000 households in North Carolina who spend over one-half of their monthly income on…
On Saturday, President Biden signed a government funding package into law. This bipartisan slate of bills will make meaningful investments in Federal programs that North Carolinians rely on. It will help lower the cost of living, create…
When you get elected to Congress, you have a choice to make. You can work hard on legislation, you can work hard to build relationships across the aisle and get things done, or you can go join the circus. Too many of my colleagues choose…
On February 24, 2022, the world watched with alarm as Russia invaded Ukraine. Since the start of the invasion, over 100,000 Ukrainians have died fighting to defend Ukraine's sovereignty and the broader principles of freedom and democracy…
On October 7, Alex Danzig was brutally kidnapped by Hamas terrorists from his kibbutz in Nir Oz. I rise today to share Alex's story. Alex is a 75-year-old father, historian, and beloved grandfather. Alex was born in Poland and spent his…
Harry Truman famously labeled the 80th United States Congress the ``do-nothing Congress.'' Back then, Republicans controlled the House and Senate for the first time in a while, while Truman was in the White House. Congress opposed all of…
whether you love crypto or hate crypto, you should be in favor of regulation.
the Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act, our bill that I am the Democratic lead on with Mike Flood.
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