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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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Jul 22, 2025

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Congresswoman Nikema Williams Passes Bipartisan Legislation in Committee to Continue the World Bank’s Pause on the Government of Burma

WASHINGTON D.C. – Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) introduced the No New Burma Funds Act in the House Financial Services Committee last week. This week, the legislation was brought before the House Financial Services Committee and the amendment was passed. This legislation would direct the United States to use its voice and vote at the World […]

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Jul 22, 2025

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Congresswoman Nikema Williams Introduces Legislation to Lower Prescription Drug Prices

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05), along with Rep. Don Bacon (NE-02), Rep. Angie Craig (MN-02), and Rep. Bryan Steil (WI-01), introduced the Plain Prescription Prices Act, legislation that would require direct-to-consumer television advertisements for prescription drugs to include a statement of the drug’s list price. This change will empower consumers to hold […]

Jul 18, 2025

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Congresswoman Nikema Williams Votes NO on the Department of Defense Appropriations Act 2026

WASHINGTON D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) released the following statement: Congresswoman Nikema Williams said: “We cannot keep spending more and more money on defense. I have consistently called for reining in excessive defense spending so we can fully invest in our communities. Continuing to rubber stamp an inflated budget over smart investments shortchanges […]

Jul 15, 2025

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Rep. Nikema Williams Speaks on the House Floor in Honor of Congressman John Lewis and the 5th Anniversary of his Passing

WASHINGTON D.C. – Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) joined her Congressional Black Caucus colleagues in honoring Congressman John Lewis and the 5th Anniversary of his passing with remarks on the House floor: Remarks as prepared: “Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Ours is not the struggle of a day, […]

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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

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Congresswoman Nikema Williams Introduces Legislation to Lower Prescription Drug Prices

Congresswoman Nikema Williams Votes NO on the Department of Defense Appropriations Act 2026

Rep. Nikema Williams Speaks on the House Floor in Honor of Congressman John Lewis and the 5th Anniversary of his Passing

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