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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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Apr 15, 2026

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Congresswoman Nikema Williams Leads Introduction of the Bipartisan, Bicameral Tech to Save Moms Act

WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) led the introduction of the Tech to Save Moms Act, bipartisan legislation to support the use of technology to help close the gap in maternal health care and address the racial and ethnic disparities in maternal mortality outcomes. Representatives Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Ashley Hinson (IA-02), and David Joyce […]

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Apr 9, 2026

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Congresswomen Nikema Williams, Hayes Fighting Food Insecurity for College Students

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) continued her work to combat food insecurity by announcing the introduction of the Overcoming Higher Education Hunger Through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (OHH SNAP) Act. Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) is co-leading the introduction of the OHH SNAP Act. This legislation would allow independent students and students […]

Apr 7, 2026

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Congresswoman Nikema Williams’ Statement on Trump’s Threat of War Crimes

ATLANTA – Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) released the following statement on President Trump’s threat of war crimes in his Truth Social post about Iran: Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) said: “Saying, ‘A whole civilization will die tonight,’ should be enough to end a presidency. Donald Trump is unfit to serve as the leader of the free […]

Apr 1, 2026

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Congresswoman Nikema Williams Spends a ‘Day in Decatur’

ATLANTA – Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) spent the day in Decatur, Georgia, on Monday, March 31, hosting events ranging from a community project funding check presentation to a legislative luncheon with City of Decatur elected officials. Congresswoman Nikema Williams began the day at Decatur High School, where she presented a check for $401,000 in community […]

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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

Congresswomen Nikema Williams, Hayes Fighting Food Insecurity for College Students

Congresswoman Nikema Williams’ Statement on Trump’s Threat of War Crimes

Congresswoman Nikema Williams Spends a ‘Day in Decatur’

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