Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) issued the following statement after his bipartisan resolution, H.J. Res. 109, which repeals SAB 121 under the Congressional Review Act, passed in the U.S. Senate and now heads to the President’s desk: “Today's Senate vote to repeal SAB 121 sends a clear bipartisan message: Congress will not stand idly by as Gary Gensler and the SEC delibe... Read More »
This week following Mother’s Day, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) hosted a roundtable in Garner with Wake County officials and community leaders. He discussed the importance of family-friendly policies, current gaps in the system, and announced the introduction of the Helping Our Parents Enroll (HOPE) in Child Care Act. Child care and early education are crucial for helping children grow and allo... Read More »
Today, ahead of an expected Senate vote on H.J.Res 109, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) sent a letter to SEC Chair Gary Gensler calling on the agency to withdraw its Staff Accounting Bulletin 121 (SAB 121) in order to protect investors and the financial system, bolster American competitiveness, and respect Congress’s role in the administrative rulemaking process. Last week, the House of Represen... Read More »
During National Police Week, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) hosted a press conference with Wake County Sheriff Willie Rowe and members of the Wake County Sheriff’s Office to celebrate $878,000 in federal funding that he secured for body-worn cameras, radars, and other technology upgrades. Congressman Nickel and Sheriff Rowe were joined by Wake County Commissioner Vickie Adamson, Wake County Com... Read More »
Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) hosted the “Fair Maps for North Carolina” tour in Fayetteville at the Mount Sinai Missionary Baptist Church. During the tour stop in Fayetteville, Congressman Nickel was joined by State Senator Val Applewhite, Fayetteville NAACP President James Buxton, and community leaders to discuss the Fair Maps Act and ending partisan gerrymandering. "From my time in th... Read More »
Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) issued the following statement after his bipartisan resolution, H.J. Res. 109, which repeals SAB 121 under the Congressional Review Act, passed in the U.S. House of Representatives: “Today, Democrats and Republicans in the House took an important next step on the road to rescinding the SEC’s Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121,” said Congressman Wiley Nickel.... Read More »
Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) returned from a bipartisan Congressional delegation trip led by House Financial Services Committee Chair Patrick McHenry (NC-10) to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Singapore, and Japan. The bipartisan delegation attended a series of high-profile meetings and engagements in an effort to enhance cooperation across critical sectors such as trade, defense, and digital ... Read More »
Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) issued the following statement: "I’m very alarmed by Prime Minister Netanyahu's statements that the Israeli government plans to mount a full-scale incursion into Rafah without a clear plan to protect over 1 million innocent civilians currently sheltered there. Let me be clear: Hamas must be disarmed and dismantled, and Israel has the right and obligation to ... Read More »
Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) issued the following statement after joining Democrats and Republicans to pass a procedural vote to advance the bipartisan security package to the House floor: “Finally, the House is poised to advance bipartisan legislation to stand with our allies in Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan,” said Congressman Wiley Nickel. “The Senate passed this bipartisan security pa... Read More »
Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) issued the following statement on Iran's attack on Israel: “I’m closely monitoring the situation unfolding in the Middle East and praying for our ally Israel as she works to defend herself against Iran. On Monday, Speaker Johnson must bring the bipartisan security package to the floor for an up or down vote so that we can stand with our ally Israel.” Read More »
Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) issued the following statement in response to Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies’ $1.2 billion investment in their Holly Springs facility: “Fujifilm's $1.2 billion expansion will create over 680 jobs for hardworking North Carolinians in Holly Springs,” said Congressman Wiley Nickel. “This investment is a testament to our state's growing economic strength, whi... Read More »
Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) introduced the Fair and Impartial Redistricting for Meaningful and Accountable Political Systems (FAIR MAPS) Act. The FAIR MAPS Act would combat partisan gerrymandering by establishing independent, non-partisan redistricting commissions in every state. The Duke University Quantifying Gerrymandering team’s research found that if national legislation ended th... Read More »
Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) returned from a Congressional Delegation trip to Poland, Ukraine, and Moldova. This was the first week-long fact finding mission for a Congressional delegation through war-torn Ukraine since the start of the war. Congressman Nickel visited with Ukrainian troops in former Russian-occupied territories, and had a face-to-face conversation and working lunch with... Read More »
Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) crossed the border on return from a bipartisan Congressional Delegation trip to Ukraine. This was the first multi-day fact finding mission for a congressional delegation since the start of the war. Congressman Nickel visited with Ukrainian troops and war crime victims in former Russian-occupied territories, and had a face-to-face conversation and working lun... Read More »
Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) issued the following statement on the passing of former United States Senator Joe Lieberman: “During my time working for Vice President Al Gore, I had the opportunity to get to know Senator Joe Lieberman. As a campaign advance staffer, I was placed in charge of the Vice Presidential announcement event in Nashville. It was an honor to be a part of such a significan... Read More »
