Press Releases

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… 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… 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… 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… 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,”… 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… 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… 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)… 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… 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… Read more »