Cary, NC — North Carolina Republicans are at it again. Under the guise of providing relief for Hurricane Helene victims, GOP leaders in the General Assembly are using disaster aid as a smokescreen to push a brazen power grab that weakens our democratic institutions and punishes voters for electing Democrats to statewide offices. “Western North Carolinians are hurting. Families and small businesse... Read More »
Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) and Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40) introduced the Ending Scam Credit Repair Act (ESCRA) to combat fraudulent practices in the credit repair industry. The bill targets credit repair organizations (CROs) that exploit consumers by charging high fees without delivering on promises to improve credit scores. By strengthening regulations, the bill will ensure tra... Read More »
Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) announced $252,846 in federal funding from the Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) for the North Carolina Coalition Against Sexual Assault (NCCASA). The grant will support the coordination of state and territory victim services and enhance coordination between federal, state, and local entities engaged in mitigating violence agains... Read More »
Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) announced $422,235 in funding from the Department of Justice’s (DOJ) Office of Justice Programs (OJP) for North Carolina State University to perform a study on DNA quantification in forensic science. This study aims to improve performance on DNA quantification techniques to allow for the analysis of a wider range of samples. DNA quantification determines the... Read More »
Today, in response to the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) issued the following statement calling for urgent Congressional action: “With the severe damage from Hurricane Helene, Congress must return to Washington and pass a supplemental funding package to fully support FEMA 's efforts,” said Congressman Nickel. “This funding is critical to ensure ... Read More »
Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) and House Democrats put people over politics and voted 341-82 to pass a bipartisan government funding package that keeps the government open and ensures the federal programs that help everyday North Carolinians continue uninterrupted. “Today’s vote clearly demonstrates that House Democrats, as the responsible majority, were the driving force behind getting t... Read More »
Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) announced his co-sponsorship of the bipartisan resolution introduced by Reps. Ashley Hinson and Alma Adams, officially designating September 19th as “National Stillbirth Prevention Day.” On this day, as a member of the Congressional Dads Caucus, Congressman Wiley Nickel is urging dads to get involved in the fight to prevent stillbirths and improve maternal h... Read More »
Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) announced the U.S. Department of Education’s Minority Science and Engineering Improvement Program (MSEIP) has awarded Shaw University $227,749 to implement a new program, “Biotech CONNECT: Academic-Business Partnerships to Diversify North Carolina’s Biotech Workforce.” This program will equip students with hands-on biotechnology research skills, as well as m... Read More »
Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) announced $275,000 in new federal funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support SONOVOICE, Inc., a Raleigh startup developing a portable digital device and smartphone application for voice health evaluations. This investment in North Carolina-based research will help enhance our understanding of vocal health. Voice disorders affect an estimat... Read More »
Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) announced three North Carolina Drug Free Community (DFC) coalitions have been awarded a total of $125,000 in federal funding from the White House Office of National Drug Policy (ONDCP). This funding will help to address the nation’s drug overdose epidemic and prevent youth substance abuse. The following North Carolina DFC coalitions will receive funding: Fuq... Read More »
Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) issues the following statement: “The death of an American citizen in the West Bank is a tragic loss. I join my colleagues in Congress calling for an independent investigation to gather all the facts and ensure accountability. “I maintain my support for a bilateral ceasefire, which is critical to prevent further loss of life and create the space for meaningfu... Read More »
Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13), a member of the Bipartisan School Safety and Security Caucus, introduced the Single Application for School Safety (SASS) Act. The SASS Act would help eliminate bureaucratic red tape by allowing schools to submit a single application to be considered for grants available under the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program and the Bureau of Justice ... Read More »
Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) announced a $450,000 grant from the National Science Foundation for Shaw University. The funding will support the project titled “Research Initiation Award: Investigating Disparities Among Smart Technology Privacy Studies.” The project will provide a comprehensive overview of the state of smart technology privacy studies and examine whether there are any di... Read More »
Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) announced that The Marbles Kids Museum has been awarded a $244,906 Museums for America grant by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This funding will support the design and installation of a new immersive exhibit, “Futuropolis,” dedicated to engaging children in career exploration through hands-on play. “The Marbles Kids Museum has long bee... Read More »
Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) announced over $17 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of the Interior for Wake County park projects in Garner and Raleigh. The funding comes through the Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership (ORLP) which was established in 2014 and funded through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). “I’m excited to announce over $17 million in feder... Read More »
