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Congressman Nickel Unveils Framework for Commonsense Immigration Reform, Border Security

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Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) joined his fellow members of the New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Immigration and Border Security Task Force to unveil a new framework for bipartisan immigration and border security reform that will secure the southern border, bolster the U.S. workforce, improve pathways to legal status, and help address the asylum system. Throughout the 118th…

Congressman Nickel Named Co-Chair of Caucus on Ethnic and Religious Freedom in Sri Lanka

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Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) was named a co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on Ethnic and Religious Freedom in Sri Lanka. The Congressional Caucus on Ethnic and Religious Freedom in Sri Lanka advocates for increasing civil and human rights for all ethnicities and religions in Sri Lanka, specifically the Eelam Tamil community. “I’m proud to have the opportunity to…

Congressman Nickel Outlines Alternate Path Forward on Bipartisan Security Package

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Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) spoke on the House floor to outline an alternate path forward on the Senate’s bipartisan security package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. “Only four House Republicans are needed to elect a new speaker. If Mike Johnson fails to act, I believe there are many Republicans in the House who agree with the 22 Republicans in the Senate on…

Congressman Nickel Receives “A” Rating from End Citizens United

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Today, as End Citizens United released their legislative scorecard, Congressman Wiley Nickel is honored to announce his receipt of an “A” rating by the pro-democracy advocacy organization. “Representative Wiley Nickel has been a leader in the fight to safeguard our democracy, expand voting rights, and get Big Money out of our politics to ensure that the voices of the American people are…

Congressman Nickel Announces USDA Funding for City of Dunn to Purchase Public Works and Police Vehicles

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Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel is pleased to announce that the city of Dunn will be granted federal funds for the purchase of public works vehicles and police vehicles. These funds are authorized by the USDA Rural Development program and will provide local law enforcement and city employees with the proper vehicles to continue their important work for the people of Dunn. Congressman…

Congressman Nickel Champions Bipartisan Tax Relief Package

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Washington, DC - Last night, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) joined Democrats and Republicans in championing a bipartisan tax relief package to lower costs for working families and small businesses.   The bipartisan package expands the Child Tax Credit and the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, incentivizes research and development, and supports small…

Congressman Nickel Commends New Lawsuit in Response to Partisan NC Gerrymandering

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Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) issued the following statement in response to former state Supreme Court Justice Bob Orr’s lawsuit asking state courts to declare that North Carolinians have a constitutional right to fair elections: “Voters deserve a redistricting process that ensures every voice and every vote is heard and accounted for," said Congressman Wiley Nickel. “That's…

Nickel-Backed Bill to Hold China Accountable Passes House

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Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel’s (NC-13) bill to hold China accountable passed on the floor of the House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support.  The bill, which previously passed through the House Financial Services Committee with Nickel as co-lead, requires the US Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to use America’s voice and vote to…

Congressman Nickel Applauds Approval of Spot Bitcoin ETFs

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Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13), a member of the House Financial Services Committee and Subcommittee on Digital Assets, issued the following statement in response to the historic approval of numerous spot bitcoin ETFs: “Today's historic approval of spot bitcoin ETFs is a victory for everyday investors and the future of the digital asset market,” said Congressman Wiley Nickel.…

Congressman Nickel Introduces Security Clearance Improvement Act

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Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) introduced the Security Clearance Improvement Act, a bill to bar conspiracy theorists and participants of the January 6th assault on the United States Capitol from obtaining a national security clearance or access to classified information. The bill, previously introduced by former Congresswoman and January 6th Select Committee Member Stephanie…