Nov 30, 2023
Today I rise to honor Dr. James West, a revered Wake County commissioner and a true champion for the people of North Carolina. It is with deep sorrow that we mark his passing but with immense gratitude that we celebrate his legacy. His…
Wiley Nickel
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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.
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Nov 30, 2023
Last week I visited the site of the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas school shooting in Parkland, Florida. Meeting the victims' families was a heartbreaking experience that I will never forget. There is no way to describe what it felt like to…
Nov 15, 2023
Last week Moody's changed its rating outlook on the United States Government from stable to negative. This was a direct consequence of partisan gridlock, continued political polarization, and the chaos and confusion that we see playing out…
Nov 7, 2023
In North Carolina last year, anti-Semitic incidents increased by 30 percent. The ongoing conflict in Israel has led to even more anti-Semitic attacks both in the U.S. and around the world. Just this week, the ADL's Center on Extremism…
Nov 7, 2023
We need to make it easier, not harder, for eligible voters to make their voices heard in our elections. We need to make sure that voting is accessible to everyone, whether they want to go to the polls, vote early, or vote by mail. In…
Nov 3, 2023
Yesterday, I cast a ``no'' vote for a highly partisan supplemental appropriations bill providing security aid to Israel. Let me be clear: I stand with Israel. Israel isn't just any ally. It is a cornerstone of democracy in one of the most…
Oct 26, 2023
Yesterday, the North Carolina General Assembly voted to pass an extreme, partisan gerrymander of our State's congressional map. To be clear, this is Republican legislators trying to handpick their own voters and predetermine the outcome of…
Oct 2, 2023
It is Monday morning, and the Federal Government is open for business. We came just hours away from a shutdown this weekend, with 209 House Democrats and 125 House Republicans voting to put people over politics. A government shutdown would…
Sep 27, 2023
Right now, we are on the path to a government shutdown caused by extremist Members who are unwilling to put politics aside, to do what is right for the country. A government shutdown would be a disaster for North Carolina. It would leave…
Jul 25, 2023
I recently had the chance to travel with a bipartisan group of Members of the House of Representatives to Brazil, Colombia, and Panama. During our trip, we discussed important issues like immigration, counterterrorism, trade, and national…
Jul 14, 2023
America's national defense has historically been a source of bipartisan agreement, not a battleground for divisive, extreme partisan politics. Unfortunately, House Republicans chose to use the NDAA to advance controversial and harmful…
Jun 20, 2023
In such a closely divided Congress, the only real solutions are bipartisan solutions that can pass the House and get 60 votes in the Senate. For me, bipartisanship is more than just a buzzword. That is why as a member of the House…
Jun 12, 2023
Tomorrow former President Donald Trump will be arraigned in Federal court in Miami. He has been indicted on 37 different felony charges, including false statements and representations, scheme to conceal, concealing a document in a Federal…
May 30, 2023
I am proud to rise as the co-lead of the Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act with my Republican colleague, Mike Flood, from the great State of Nebraska. Our bipartisan bill cuts through government red tape to improve choices for…
May 25, 2023
Today, ahead of Memorial Day, I am thinking about the 49,000 veterans in my district whose VA benefits hang in the balance due to the risk of debt default. It is incredibly disappointing that we would leave Washington before this important…
May 23, 2023
June 1, that is when the Treasury estimates that we will no longer be able to fulfill our financial obligations if Congress has not acted. Defaulting would have catastrophic consequences on our economy. It would shake financial markets…
May 15, 2023
North Carolina is a hub of innovation and diversity. People with roots from all over the world have come together to build a prosperous and growing community in our State. My district is stronger because of its diversity, and we need an…
May 10, 2023
It has been just over 100 days since I was sworn into office, and it is an amazing honor and privilege to represent the people of North Carolina's 13th District. Over the last few months, I have had the pleasure of hearing from so many of…
Apr 27, 2023
Just over a week ago, I spoke on the House floor in support of a bipartisan debt ceiling framework proposed by the Problem Solvers Caucus. Unfortunately, rather than taking up this framework, or one that can actually get signed into law…
Apr 19, 2023
We need to raise the debt ceiling and we need to do it soon. I rise today in support of the bipartisan debt ceiling framework unveiled today by the Problem Solvers Caucus. In such a closely divided Congress, the only real solutions are…
Feb 7, 2023
The fact is, we need the right blend of investor protection and securities regulation on the one hand, and access to capital and access to investments on the other.
Feb 7, 2023
According to the SEC's rulemaking agenda, Chairman Gensler intends to amend the accredited investor definition by increasing the annual-income and net-worth thresholds.
Feb 7, 2023
Ensuring people of color, women, and veterans have access to capital is a priority for me.
Feb 7, 2023
Just because you are rich, that does not mean that you are in a good position to evaluate investments.
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