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… Read more »
Today, U.S. Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) issued the following statement in response to proposed legislation to establish a 12-week abortion ban in North Carolina:
“It’s unfortunate that once again, the Republican majority in Raleigh is pushing extreme restrictions on abortion and working to criminalize women's health care decisions,“ said Congressman Nickel. “The people of… Read more »
Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) released a report detailing how working families in North Carolina’s 13th District are struggling to keep up with rising costs of goods and services.
The report titled, “Economic Impact Report: Making Ends Meeting in North Carolina’s 13th District,” outlines how Congressman Nickel has hit the ground running and is working every day to… Read more »
In an unprecedented yet predictable decision, the partisan N.C. Supreme Court has overruled the previous Court’s decision to toss out unfair and gerrymandered electoral maps in North Carolina. Further, the Court has upheld discriminatory voter ID laws that target underrepresented communities and suppress their participation in our democracy.
U.S. Representative Wiley Nickel… Read more »
Last night, House Republicans advanced a partisan proposal to raise the debt ceiling that’ll leave working families and veterans in North Carolina’s 13th District behind. The Republican bill includes 22% cuts on non-defense programs: an unserious proposal and non-starter for Representative Nickel.
Republicans' use of the debit limit as a bargaining chip despite the catastrophic… Read more »
In a huge accomplishment, U.S. Representative Wiley Nickel (NC-13) advanced two bipartisan bills through the House Financial Services Committee today.
The Nickel-backed bills, the Improving Disclosures for Investors Act and the Equal Opportunity for All Investors Act, were voted through with support from both Democrats and Republicans during a full Financial Services… Read more »
Today, in line with recommended guidelines for individuals 45 and above, U.S. Representative Wiley Nickel (NC-13) underwent regular colorectal cancer screening at the Raleigh Endoscopy Center in Cary, North Carolina.
According to the American Cancer Society, colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer. It’s also the second deadliest cancer in the United… Read more »
Today, U.S. Representative Wiley Nickel (NC-13), along with other members of the Problem Solvers Caucus, unveiled a bipartisan debt ceiling framework.
The Problem Solvers Caucus, a bipartisan working group equally divided between Democrats and Republicans, is committed to finding common ground and putting forth solutions. In such a closely divided Congress, the only real… Read more »
U.S. Representative Wiley Nickel (NC-13) is pleased to announce over $32 million in community project funding requests submitted to the House Appropriations Committee for consideration in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Appropriations bill.
In accordance with House Appropriations Committee guidance, each Representative may submit a maximum of 15 requests across bills. This year,… Read more »
Today, U.S. Representative Wiley Nickel (NC-13) launched a Carolina Hurricanes playoff challenge ahead of the Hurricanes first round playoff series against the New York Islanders.
Representative Nickel, a longtime Hurricanes fan and father of a Junior Canes player, challenged his fellow freshmen class and Problem Solvers Caucus colleague, Representative Anthony D’Esposito… Read more »
