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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.

Jun 25, 2024

Mr. Speaker, 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…

Congressional Record · 2024-06-25
Jun 25, 2024

Mr. Speaker, 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…

Congressional Record · 2024-06-25
May 22, 2024

Mr. Chair, I rise in support of the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act, or FIT21, which I am proud to cosponsor. This legislation is a product of hundreds and hundreds of hours of bipartisan collaboration, and I…

Congressional Record · 2024-05-22
May 21, 2024

Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act, or FIT21. I am proud to have played a critical role in crafting this bipartisan legislation. As a member of the House Financial Services…

Congressional Record · 2024-05-21
May 16, 2024

Madam Speaker, 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…

Congressional Record · 2024-05-16
May 8, 2024

Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the bipartisan resolution I am leading with my colleague across the aisle, Congressman Mike Flood. Mr. Speaker, our Congressional Review Act resolution to disapprove of the SEC's Staff Accounting Bulletin…

Congressional Record · 2024-05-08
Apr 29, 2024

Mr. Speaker, 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…

Congressional Record · 2024-04-29
Apr 29, 2024

Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the hardworking men and women of the UAW in my home State of North Carolina. UAW workers reached a historic new agreement with Daimler Trucks, which included a record wage increase, profit sharing for the…

Congressional Record · 2024-04-29
Mar 21, 2024

Mr. Speaker, 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…

Congressional Record · 2024-03-21
Mar 12, 2024

Madam Speaker, 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…

Congressional Record · 2024-03-12
Mar 8, 2024

Mr. Speaker, 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…

Congressional Record · 2024-03-08

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