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Congressman Nickel Condemns Terrorist Attacks in Israel

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Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) issued the following statement in response to terrorist attacks in Israel by Iranian-backed Hamas: “I strongly condemn the cowardly and unprovoked terrorist attacks by Iranian-backed Hamas in Israel,” said Congressman Wiley Nickel. “The U.S. will always stand with Israel, our most important ally in the Middle East, and we must ensure that…

Congressman Nickel Issues Statement on Republican Motion to Vacate

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Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) issued the following statement on the Republican Motion to Vacate:  “My constituents deserve a Speaker of the House who will bring Members together and find common ground,” said Congressman Wiley Nickel. “It’s past time that the House pass a budget that will make positive changes for North Carolina. Right now, my constituents are…

Congressman Nickel to Vote to Keep Federal Government Open

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Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) will join Democrats and Republicans in voting for a short-term funding package to keep the federal government open. “Funding the government is one of the most basic responsibilities of Congress, and while this short-term funding package falls short in many areas, we can't allow the perfect to be the enemy of the good,” said Congressman Wiley…

Congressman Nickel Issues Statement on Ongoing Budget Situation

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Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) issued the following statement on the ongoing budget situation after a partisan proposal failed on the House floor: “We need to keep the government open. We have less than a day to make it happen, and it's well past time for Democrats and Republicans to meet in the middle and find a bipartisan solution,” said Congressman Wiley Nickel. “There’s a…

Congressman Nickel's No Budget, No Pay Act Secures Bipartisan Support

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Today, the No Budget, No Pay Act secured bipartisan support with Congressman Anthony D’Esposito (NY-04) signing on as Republican co-lead.  The No Budget, No Pay Act, introduced by Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13), would hold Members of Congress financially accountable if Congress does not agree to a budget resolution or pass regular appropriations bills on a timely…

Congressman Nickel Hosts United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai

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Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) hosted United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai in Raleigh for a roundtable to discuss how federal investments focused on the AAPI community creates a stronger economy for everyone. Congressman Nickel and Trade Representative Tai were joined by State Representative Maria Cervania, State Representative Ya Liu, Town of Morrisville…

Congressman Nickel Hosts Redistricting Roundtable

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Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) hosted a roundtable ahead of North Carolina’s redistricting process to discuss the need for fair maps, equal representation, and the importance of protecting the right to vote. Congressman Nickel was joined by State Representative Abe Jones and leaders and advocates from Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, NC Counts, Planned…

Congressman Nickel Introduces the No Budget, No Pay Act

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Today, during a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) introduced the No Budget, No Pay Act. The legislation would hold Members of Congress financially accountable if Congress does not agree to a budget resolution or pass regular appropriations bills on a timely basis.  Congressman Nickel introduced the No Budget, No Pay Act with original…

Congressman Nickel, Congressman Joyce Introduce the Bipartisan MINI Act

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Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) and Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) introduced the bipartisan Maintaining Investments in New Innovation (MINI) Act. This bipartisan legislation would promote and support medical innovation in the United States.  The MINI Act represents a crucial step forward in the ongoing efforts to promote and safeguard cutting-edge and complex…

Congressman Nickel Introduces the Bipartisan Keep STEM Talent Act

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Today, Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13), Congressman Bill Foster (IL-11), Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), and Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (TX-29) introduced the bipartisan Keep STEM Talent Act. This bipartisan legislation would ensure that America retains its position as the world leader in science and technology by retaining talented workers in the STEM workforce. Often,…