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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.

The Latest

From My Office

Dec 20, 2024

Press

Congresswoman Nikema Williams Secures Critical Increases in Funding Authorizations for Fifth District Water Infrastructure

WASHINGTON DC– This week, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) secured increases in funding authorizations for vital water infrastructure in the Fifth District with the passage of the 2024 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). This critical legislation will authorize essential investments in America’s water infrastructure. Each Congress must reauthorize WRDA legislation. Included in this year’s WRDA are […]

More News & Announcements

Dec 17, 2024

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Congresswoman Nikema Williams Leads Effort to Address Health Disparities in Colorectal Cancer Care

ATLANTA – Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) led colleagues in sending a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, calling for an end to cost-sharing for patients receiving laxative medication, commonly known as ‘colonoscopy preparation,’ ensuring they can access the care they need without cost-related disparities. The fight against colorectal cancer (CRC) is […]

Dec 6, 2024

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Congresswoman Nikema Williams Joins Bipartisan, Bicameral Effort to Secure Billions in Federal Disaster Assistance Following Hurricane Helene

WASHINGTON DC – Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) joined U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA), alongside U.S. Representatives Buddy Carter (GA-01), Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Drew Ferguson (GA-03), Hank Johnson (GA-04), Rich McCormick (GA-06), Lucy McBath (GA-07), Austin Scott (GA-08), Mike Collins (GA-10), Barry Loudermilk (GA-11), Rick Allen (GA-12), David […]

Nov 19, 2024

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Congresswoman Nikema Williams Passes Legislation to Address Veteran Homelessness

WASHINGTON – This week, Congresswoman Nikema Williams’ (GA-05) legislation to increase the supply of housing for veterans passed the House of Representatives as a part of H.R. 8371, a Veterans Affairs legislative package. Congresswoman Williams’ Return Home to Housing Act, originally introduced in November 2023, will raise the maximum allowable rate that the Department of […]

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