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Congressman Nickel Issues Statement on one-year Anniversary of the Overturning of Roe v. Wade

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Today, U.S. Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) issued the following statement on the one-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade: “One year ago today, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, an unprecedented and dangerous decision for women in North Carolina and throughout the country. “Since Roe v. Wade was overturned, we’ve seen a push in Congress…

Congressman Nickel Questions Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell

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This week in a House Financial Services Committee hearing, U.S. Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) questioned Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on recent reports that he may have been at a Dead & Company concert, and in a light back and forth, confirmed the Chairman’s 50-year affinity for the Grateful Dead.  Congressman Nickel talked about the band and asked Chairman…

Congressman Nickel Delivers Floor Speech on Indictment of Former President Donald Trump

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Today, U.S. Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) spoke on the House floor to deliver remarks on the federal indictment of former President Donald Trump.  Nickel was the first Member of Congress to speak on the House floor since the indictment against former President Trump was unsealed at the end of last week.  Congressman Nickel’s remarks can be found HERE. 

Congressman Nickel Issues Statement on Federal Indictment of Former President Donald Trump

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Today, U.S. Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) issued the following statement on the federal indictment of former President Donald Trump: “Today's indictment demonstrates former President Trump’s complete and total disregard for the national security of the United States,” said Congressman Wiley Nickel. “Former President Trump’s actions compromised the lives and safety of U.S.…

Congressman Nickel Joins the Blue Dog Coalition

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Today, U.S. Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) joined the Blue Dog Coalition.  The Blue Dog Coalition, co-chaired by Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02), Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03), and Congresswoman Mary Peltola (AK-AL), is an official caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives composed of fiscally-responsible Democrats, who are leading the way to find common…

Congressman Nickel Announces Support for Bipartisan Budget Agreement

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Today, in video remarks, U.S. Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) announced his support for the bipartisan budget agreement.    “This budget deal reflects robust, bipartisan compromise, and I’m proud to support it,” said Congressman Wiley Nickel. “I came to Washington to get things done, and I’ll continue to set aside the noise, find common ground, and deliver results for…

Congressman Nickel Issues Statement on Debt Ceiling Agreement

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Today, U.S. Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) issued the following statement after being briefed by White House officials on the debt ceiling agreement negotiated by President Biden and Speaker McCarthy: “In such a closely divided Congress, compromise is necessary for legislation to clear the House, Senate, and get on to the President’s desk,“ said Congressman Wiley Nickel. “It's…

Congressman Nickel Issues Statement on North Carolina Legislature Overriding Veto of 12-Week Abortion Ban

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Today, U.S. Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) issued the following statement after the North Carolina State Legislature voted to override Governor Cooper’s veto of a 12-week abortion ban, which now goes into law: “This consequential decision goes against the mainstream opinion of North Carolinians who believe that women should be able to make their own health care decisions free…

Nickel, Golden, and Bipartisan Group Introduce Legislation to Extend Title 42 Immigration Restrictions

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Today, U.S. Representatives Wiley Nickel (NC-13), Jared Golden (ME-02), Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), Don Davis (NC-01), Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), David Valadao (CA-22), and Zach Nunn (IA-03) introduced bipartisan legislation to effectively extend Title 42 immigration restrictions while also giving more time to enact meaningful, long-term reforms. This legislation provides the Biden…

Nickel, Feenstra Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Access to Capital for Farmers and Rural Communities

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Today, U.S. Representatives Wiley Nickel (NC-13) and Randy Feenstra (IA-04) introduced the Access to Credit for our Rural Economy (ACRE) Act of 2023, which would benefit American families, farmers, and rural communities nationwide by giving greater flexibility to more financial institutions to offer affordable lines of credit to rural and agricultural borrowers. “The ACRE Act will…