Press Releases

Today, U.S. Representative Wiley Nickel (NC-13) welcomed Vice President Kamala Harris to North Carolina’s 13th Congressional District to highlight the administration's efforts to support America’s small businesses. Representative Nickel (NC-13), Representative Ross (NC-02), Representative Foushee (NC-04), and Small Business Administration Administrator Guzman traveled with Vice… Read more »

Today, U.S. Representative Wiley Nickel (NC-13) was appointed to the House Committee on Financial Services. Rep. Nickel is one of only two Freshmen Democrats to be appointed to an exclusive House Committee in the 118th Congress.  The Committee on Financial Services, one of only four exclusive committees in the U.S. House of Representatives, oversees the nation’s housing and… Read more »

This week, U.S. Representative Wiley Nickel (NC-13) joined 11 members of the Blue Dog Coalition in sending a letter to Speaker McCarthy expressing concern regarding possible defense budget cuts by the Republican Majority. The letter, which was endorsed by the coalition, comes in response to reports regarding concessions made during the Speakers negotiations with far-right members… Read more »

  Today, U.S. Representative Wiley Nickel (NC-13) delivered remarks on the Floor of the U.S. House of Representatives for the first time since being sworn into the 118th Congress. “It’s the honor of a lifetime to represent the people of North Carolina’s 13th District. While we’ve seen chaos and confusion play out in this very chamber over the past week, I want to make clear… Read more »

Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Wiley Nickel (NC-13) issued the following statement in response to reporting by groups, including the Wall Street Journal, on defense budget cuts by the Republican Majority. "I'm very concerned about reporting that Speaker McCarthy may have promised extremists in his party steep cuts to the Pentagon’s budget," said Congressman… Read more »

Just after midnight, U.S. Representative Wiley Nickel (NC-13) was sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives by the House Speaker on January 7, 2023. The swearing-in was delayed following several chaotic days when the Republican majority was unable to elect a speaker until the 15th ballot. “After days of chaos and confusion spearheaded by a small number of… Read more »