Press Releases

Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13), a member of the Congressional State Medicaid Expansion Caucus, issued the following statement celebrating the launch of Medicaid Expansion in North Carolina: “Today is a big day for the people and the State of North Carolina. It’s been a long time coming.” said Congressman Wiley Nickel. “Medicaid Expansion will unlock billions of dollars in… Read more »

Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13), a member of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions, will vote to freeze six billion in recently transferred Iranian financial assets. “On October 7th, we saw Iranian-backed Hamas terrorists carry out a brutal and barbaric attack against Jewish people and the… Read more »

Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) issued the following statement in response to a fatal stabbing at Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School: “I’m devastated to hear that a Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School student has tragically passed away and another has been injured in a senseless act of violence,” said Congressman Wiley Nickel. “My thoughts are with the victims’ families… Read more »

Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel issued the following statement after the Israeli cabinet voted to approve a hostage deal:  “This deal is a necessary first step that will reunite innocent women and children with their families,” said Congressman Wiley Nickel. “We must also reunite over 150 other civilians still being held hostage. My focus is clear: support Israel’s right to… Read more »

Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) joined Congressman Jared Moskowitz (FL-23) and a bipartisan group of Members of Congress for a visit to the site of the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, FL. Congressman Nickel joined the Members of Congress and victims’ families for a tour of the 1200 Building at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, the site of… Read more »

Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) issued the following statement in response to the passing of Wake County Commissioner Dr. James West: “I’m deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Wake County Commissioner Dr. James West,” said Congressman Wiley Nickel. “For years, Commissioner West faithfully served and delivered results for the people of Wake County. He was a trailblazer… Read more »

Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) will vote for a short-term government funding bill to keep the federal government open. “Once again, House Democrats will put people over politics and bail out House Republicans, who are incapable of governing without our help. I’m a yes on today’s short-term government funding bill because it will keep the lights on. In the meantime, the… Read more »

Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) issued the following statement in support of daily humanitarian pauses in Gaza: “I support the temporary suspension of military operations in northern Gaza to allow humanitarian assistance and for civilians to evacuate,” said Congressman Wiley Nickel. “I welcome these brief humanitarian pauses, that should coincide with the release of Israeli… Read more »

Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) issued the following statement on the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act: “In one of his first moves as Speaker, Mike Johnson is choosing partisanship over unconditionally supporting our ally Israel, so I’m a no on this version of the bill in its current form,” said Congressman Wiley Nickel. “Let me be clear: Israel isn't just… Read more »

Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) and Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) led a bipartisan group of members in sending a letter to Chair of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission  Gary Gensler expressing concern regarding the agency's “Prohibition Against Conflicts of Interest in Certain Securitizations” proposed rule that may make it harder for Americans to make ends meet… Read more »