Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) announced $421,238,074 in new federal funding for the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources to combat climate pollution. “This is a big deal for North Carolina,” said Congressman Wiley Nickel. “I’m very glad the North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Coalition has received a $421,238,074 Climate Pollution Reduction ... Read More »
Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) and Congresswoman Alma Adams (NC-12) introduced the Supporting Diverse Entrepreneurs Act to level the playing field for minority-owned businesses. The Supporting Diverse Entrepreneurs Act would expand Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) Business Centers near historically Black colleges or universities (HBCUs), and other minority-serving institutions... Read More »
Today, following the House vote to override President Biden’s veto of H.J. Res. 109, which repeals the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) Staff Accounting Bulletin No. 121 (SAB 121) under the Congressional Review Act, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) issued the following statement: “Today's veto override vote reaffirmed that there’s a bipartisan coalition in Congress that won’t stand idl... Read More »
Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel announced $882,115 in new federal funding for Wake Technical Community College’s SENTINEL project from the National Science Foundation. “Wake Tech’s SENTINEL Project is an example of the outstanding innovation coming from North Carolina. I’m glad to announce new funding for the project and am excited to see its positive impact on the future of the tech industry in W... Read More »
Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) announced over $7 million in new federal funding for the Head Start programs in Johnston, Lee, and Harnett Counties. “I’m thrilled to announce new funding for the Head Start programs for the people of North Carolina’s 13th Congressional District,” said Congressman Wiley Nickel.“Working families in North Carolina are struggling with the rising costs of child ... Read More »
Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) hosted a reproductive rights roundtable with Senator Lisa Grafstein, Representative Maria Cervania, Raleigh City Council member Megan Patton, Jillian Riley from Planned Parenthood South Atlantic, Tara Romano from Pro Choice NC, Marla Barthen from ERA-NC, Jennifer Rubin from League of Women Voters NC, Saige Smith from Down Home NC, and Drs. Elizabeth Coviello... Read More »
Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) introduced the Keep Housing Affordable Act to bolster the Low Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Program and incentivize developers to maintain the affordability of housing units for extended periods. “We’re in the middle of a housing crisis in North Carolina. The Keep Housing Affordable Act is a crucial solution that incentivizes developers to maintain the a... Read More »
Today, U.S. Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) issued the following statement on House passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2025: “America’s national defense should unite us, not divide us. “House Republicans took the NDAA and used it to advance their extreme agenda on social issues. They pushed through amendments that hurt rather than help. They did not work toge... Read More »
Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) joined with elected officials and local leaders to announce over $2.8 million in federal funding that he secured for Johnston County and Harnett County communities. “I was excited to be in Johnston and Harnett counties to celebrate the $2.8 million in federal funding I secured for the people of North Carolina’s 13th Congressional District,” said Congressman... Read More »
Rep. Wiley Nickel (NC-13), a member of the Democrats for Border Security Task Force and the New Democrat Coalition Immigration and Border Security Task Force, issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s new executive order to enhance border security: “I applaud President Biden for taking this important first step to secure the border and reform our broken immigration system,” s... Read More »
Today, the jury on President Trump’s hush money trial announced their verdict. The panel of 12 jurors found the former President guilty on all 34 felony charges. Following the verdict, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) issued the following statement: “Here’s the thing: The American people have been lied to enough by the former President. It’s no wonder that trust in government is at an all-time low... Read More »
Today, Reps. Wiley Nickel (NC-13) and Deborah Ross (NC-02) hosted a press conference with Apex Mayor Jacques Gilbert and members of the Town Council, Representative Maria Cervania, and Wake County Commissioner Cheryl Stallings to celebrate $1.9 million in federal funding that they secured for the town to complete the Cash Corporate Center Sewer Interceptor (Middle Creek Outfall) Project. “I’m prou... Read More »
Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) issued the following statement after the Financial Innovation and Technology (FIT) for the 21st Century Act passed in the U.S. House of Representatives: “I’m proud to see this bill pass with 71 Democrats voting yes, including Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (CA-11), House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33), and Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5).... Read More »
Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) welcomed former Vice President Al Gore to the House of Representatives for a meeting with the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC). “It was an honor to welcome my former boss and current Chair of Climate Reality, Vice President Al Gore, back to the Capitol for an important meeting with the House Sustainable Energy & Environment Coalition,” said Congr... Read More »
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 »
