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Congressman Nickel Visits Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting Site

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Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) joined Congressman Jared Moskowitz (FL-23) and a bipartisan group of Members of Congress for a visit to the site of the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting in Parkland, FL. Congressman Nickel joined the Members of Congress and victims’ families for a tour of the 1200 Building at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, the site of…

Congressman Nickel Issues Statement on Passing of Wake County Commissioner Dr. James West

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Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) issued the following statement in response to the passing of Wake County Commissioner Dr. James West: “I’m deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Wake County Commissioner Dr. James West,” said Congressman Wiley Nickel. “For years, Commissioner West faithfully served and delivered results for the people of Wake County. He was a trailblazer…

Congressman Nickel to Vote for Short-Term Government Funding Bill

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Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) will vote for a short-term government funding bill to keep the federal government open. “Once again, House Democrats will put people over politics and bail out House Republicans, who are incapable of governing without our help. I’m a yes on today’s short-term government funding bill because it will keep the lights on. In the meantime, the…

Congressman Nickel Issues Statement In Support of Daily Humanitarian Pauses in Gaza

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Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) issued the following statement in support of daily humanitarian pauses in Gaza: “I support the temporary suspension of military operations in northern Gaza to allow humanitarian assistance and for civilians to evacuate,” said Congressman Wiley Nickel. “I welcome these brief humanitarian pauses, that should coincide with the release of Israeli…

Congressman Nickel Issues Statement in Opposition to Israel Supplemental Appropriations Act In Its Current Form

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Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) issued the following statement on the Israel Security Supplemental Appropriations Act: “In one of his first moves as Speaker, Mike Johnson is choosing partisanship over unconditionally supporting our ally Israel, so I’m a no on this version of the bill in its current form,” said Congressman Wiley Nickel. “Let me be clear: Israel isn't just…

Congressman Nickel, Congressman Steil Lead Bipartisan Letter to SEC Chair Gensler

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Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) and Congressman Bryan Steil (WI-01) led a bipartisan group of members in sending a letter to Chair of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission  Gary Gensler expressing concern regarding the agency's “Prohibition Against Conflicts of Interest in Certain Securitizations” proposed rule that may make it harder for Americans to make ends meet…

Congressman Nickel Issues Statement on NCGA Congressional Map

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Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) issued the following statement after the North Carolina General Assembly voted to pass a self-serving, highly partisan congressional map: “Last year, courts threw out a Republican gerrymander and drew a fair, 7-7 congressional map for North Carolina,” said Congressman Wiley Nickel. “Now, we’re seeing yet another extreme partisan gerrymander…

Congressman Nickel Issues Statement Following Another Failed House Speaker Vote

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Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) issued the following statement following another failed House Speaker vote: "I came to Congress because pro-democracy Republicans, Independents, and Democrats made their voices heard in my district," said Congressman Wiley Nickel. “My constituents want a House Speaker who can bring Congress together, find common ground, and get things done.…

Congressman Nickel Issues Statement in Support of Temporary, Expanded Authorities for Speaker Pro Tempore

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Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13), a member of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus and the Blue Dog Coalition, issued the following statement in support of a proposal to grant Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick McHenry temporary, expanded authorities: “Congress is rudderless without a duly-elected Speaker of the House and we can't wait any longer for Republicans to get their House in…

Congressman Nickel Supports Freezing $6 Billion in Iranian Assets

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Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) announced his support for freezing the $6 billion in recently transferred Iranian assets in response to the brutal and unprecedented killing of over 1,200 Israelis and 25 Americans by the Iranian-backed terrorist group Hamas. “There's no moral equivalence for what we're seeing right now as Iranian-backed Hamas terrorists murder, torture, and wage…