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Hi, I'm Congresswoman Nikema Williams and I proudly serve the people of Georgia's Fifth Congressional District, how can I help you today?

Issues

Protecting Voting Rights

I will always fight to expand the right to vote across our country and build on the legacy of my predecessor and mentor, civil rights icon Congressman John Lewis. Georgians know their vote is their voice, but Georgians – especially in communities of color – are also no strangers to voter suppression tactics. As a co-chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, I am committed to amplifying the voice of the people, breaking down barriers to voting, and ensuring the integrity of our elections. I am an original co-sponsor of the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and authored the Voters on the Move Registration Act of 2021.

Expanding Access to Health Care

I know from personal experience that our ability to access health care can change, and often save, our lives. I have been uninsured and chosen to not receive medical care after a dangerous car accident because the visit to the emergency department would have been too expensive. I struggled to pay for my mom’s treatment as she battled stage four cancer in the final years of her life. Every American must have the right to visit a doctor when they need medical care, regardless of the size of their bank account. In Congress, I co-sponsored Medicare for All legislation and I am committed to the promise of universal, quality health care coverage. I will continue fighting to ensure people can access medical services from prenatal to mental health care. We must make sure health care is a right, not a privilege, for all the people.

Building Equitable Access to Education

All of us should have equitable access to high-quality education, no matter our ZIP code or bank account. For me, this is a value that is deeply ingrained. My Great Aunt Autherine Lucy paved the way for accessible education in this country as the first Black woman to attend the University of Alabama. I have also seen firsthand, as a former public school teacher, how integral education is to opening doors to opportunity. In Washington, I will always fight for the resources that our students and teachers need to succeed. Higher Education & Student Debt Relief 44.7 million Americans and counting remain burdened by student loan debt well after graduation–including me. Student debt creates a barrier to purchasing a home, starting a family, and creating the very life promised on the other side of a college education. As I advocate for student debt cancellation for federal borrowers, I’m also fighting for policies to bring immediate relief to especially debt-burdened borrowers. This includes leading the Student Loan Credit Score Rehabilitation Act, which would ensure all negative credit reporting related to a previously defaulted student loan is removed from a borrower’s credit history once the borrower has completed student loan rehabilitation.

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Feb 17, 2026

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Congresswoman Nikema Williams on the Passing of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr.

ATLANTA — Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) released the following statement on the passing of Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr.: Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) said: “We mourn the passing of the Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. — a giant of the Civil Rights Movement and a fearless voice for marginalized communities. He spoke truth unapologetically […]

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Feb 16, 2026

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Congresswoman Nikema Williams Celebrates Accomplishments of Black Aviators on Fifth Black Aviation Professionals Day

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) celebrated Black excellence in the field of aviation on the fifth International Black Aviation Professionals Day. Black aviators—including pilots, air traffic controllers, skycaps, flight attendants, ground crew members, and more—have been and continue to be instrumental to the success of the aviation industry, overcoming significant adversity. Congresswoman […]

Feb 10, 2026

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Congresswoman Nikema Williams Leads Call for Better Labor Rights Practices Involving Women with Endometriosis

WASHINGTON D.C. – Congresswoman Nikema Williams led 11 members of Congress in a letter to the U.S. Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer urging her to increase the visibility of endometriosis and adenomyosis in the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). Currently, the WH-380 Certification of Health Care Provider for Employee’s Serious Health Condition under the FMLA […]

Feb 6, 2026

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Congresswoman Nikema Williams Demands Reversal of Department of State’s Threat to Reproductive Freedoms Across the Globe

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) and Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) led 73 congressional colleagues in a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urgently calling for the reversal of guidance issued in November to U.S. embassy personnel worldwide that directs them to recast human rights protections as human rights abuses. This abdication […]

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Out loud, on purpose.

Hi, I'm Congresswoman Nikema Williams and I proudly serve the people of Georgia's Fifth Congressional District, how can I help you today?

Issues

Protecting Voting Rights

Expanding Access to Health Care

Building Equitable Access to Education

More News &amp; Announcements

Congresswoman Nikema Williams Celebrates Accomplishments of Black Aviators on Fifth Black Aviation Professionals Day

Congresswoman Nikema Williams Leads Call for Better Labor Rights Practices Involving Women with Endometriosis

Congresswoman Nikema Williams Demands Reversal of Department of State’s Threat to Reproductive Freedoms Across the Globe

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