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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

Jan 9, 2025

Press

Congresswoman Nikema Williams Leads Resolution Celebrating the Life and Legacy of the Late President Jimmy Carter

ATLANTA – Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) today reintroduced a House resolution honoring the life, achievements, and public service of former President Jimmy Carter. The resolution, co-led by Congressman Sanford Bishop (GA-02), commends President Carter for his humanitarian efforts, diplomacy, and advocacy, which spanned decades of service both in and out of elected office. Similar legislation […]

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Jan 9, 2025

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Congresswoman Nikema Williams Delivers Federal Resources to Reconnect Neighborhoods in Georgia’s Fifth District

ATLANTA – Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) continues to secure federal funding to restore communities separated by interstate highways. Today, Congresswoman Williams is delivering $2,800,000.00 in federal funds through the U.S. Department of Transportation for projects to help reconnect Downtown Atlanta neighborhoods once separated by the construction of the Downtown Connector. Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) said: […]

Dec 30, 2024

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Congresswoman Nikema Williams’ Statement on the Passing of Jimmy Carter

“Throughout his extraordinary life, President Jimmy Carter was a force for peace, human rights, and a voice for marginalized communities. The once peanut farmer from Plains, Georgia became a Nobel Peace Prize winner, reminding us that everyday people have the power to change the world. My husband, Leslie, and I named our only son, Carter, […]

Dec 20, 2024

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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 […]

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