U.S. Representative for Georgia’s 5th District
Nikema Williams
Position · −0.44
- In office
- House 2021–now
5 years in CongressMore senior than 36% of the House - Breaks on
- Finance and Financial Sector 8% · Environmental Protection 7%
- Committees
- Financial Services
- Bills on
- Government Operations and Politics · Health · Finance and Financial Sector
- Age
- 48
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
Where Williams has influence
Bills on the move
- H.R. 1640 HEIRS Act of 2025 · Out of committee
- H.R. 4423 No New Burma Funds Act · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Stories in Williams’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Williams breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Williams voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Finance and Financial Sector 8% · 1 of 13 party 8%
- Environmental Protection 7% · 1 of 15 party 4%
- Economics and Public Finance 2% · 1 of 50 party 0%
Notable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Williams broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| 09/16/26 | National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026On Passage · This bill provides statutory authority for the National Fraud Enforcement Division within the Department of Justice (DOJ).Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 07/21/26 | Main Street Capital Access ActOn Passage · Main Street Capital Access Act or the Main Street ActBroke w/ party | Yea |
| 07/15/26 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 07/14/26 | Sunshine Protection Act of 2025On Passage · This bill makes daylight saving time the new, permanent standard time.Broke w/ party | Nay |
| 06/29/26 | KIDS ActOn Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended · Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act or the KIDS ActBroke w/ party | Nay |
| 06/04/26 | Directing the President pursuant to section 5(c) of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from Lebanon.On Agreeing to the Resolution · This concurrent resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from Lebanon within seven days of the resolution's adoption.Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 05/13/26 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Passage · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Yea |
| 04/30/26 | A bill to amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978, and for other purposes.On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass · This act extends the authorities of Title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) until June 12, 2026.Broke w/ party | Nay |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Williams is saying
All 11 statements and posts-
Led bipartisan letter urging CMS to develop telehealth demonstration model for maternal health.
“As sponsors of the Tech to Save Moms Act (H.R. 8317), we write to encourage the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), through the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Innovation (CMMI), to pursue a demonstration model that advances the goals outlined in our legislation and leverages technology to improve maternal…”
HealthAI-read
Mentions H.R. 8317
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Criticized Supreme Court decision allowing Trump administration to use SAVE system for voter purges.
Voting AccessAI-read
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Urged HHS to expand colonoscopy access for polyp surveillance under ACA preventive benefits.
“Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in the United States and the country’s second leading cause of cancer mortality among women and men combined. However, colorectal cancer is unique in that it is largely preventable. Even when found and treated early, the five-year colorectal cancer survival rate is 90…”
HealthAI-read
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Spoke at press conference on affordability crisis and healthcare costs for small business owners.
“Affordability isn’t just a talking point, it’s not a ‘hoax.’ It’s the gas in your tank, the groceries in your cart, and the doctor’s bill you’re trying to pay. And for small business owners, it’s the rising cost of keeping your doors open, your employees paid, and your business running.”
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Williams, Merkley, Booker Lead Push to Close Constitutional Loophole Allowing for Slavery
Reintroduced constitutional amendment to eliminate slavery exception in the 13th Amendment.
“Slavery was wrong from day one, and we should have abolished it when the 13th Amendment was ratified. I will keep pushing, no matter how long it takes, for Congress to close the Slavery Loophole in the Constitution, finally ending slavery in America in every form, once and for all. It’s been one hundred sixty years…”
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Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) announced that Atlanta Public Schools has received $700,000 in congressionally directed spending to support future community schoolyard projects in Atlanta.
“As a proud APS mama, I know how much it means for our children to have places where they can learn, play, explore and just be kids. These projects aren’t just playgrounds and outdoor spaces. They support outdoor education, build climate resilience, connect us to nature and improve park equity — because all children…”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Williams voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredAbove expectations
Rank 166 of 433 in the House ┃ expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Williams’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 44
- Action in committee 4
- Action beyond committee 2
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
44 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 1 significant (got a roll call vote), 43 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 58 sponsored billsSponsored 58 (House median 25) · cosponsored 484 (median 289), 98 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Government Operations and Politics, Health, Finance and Financial Sector.
- H.J.Res. 216 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit the use of slavery and involuntary servitude as a punishment for a crime.Crime and Law Enforcement · Introduced Sep 15, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10239 Equal Pay for Equal Work ActLabor and Employment · Introduced Sep 2, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 10182 CEDS ActFamilies · Introduced Aug 27, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9946 Equity in STI Testing ActEstablishes equity standards for sexually transmitted infection testing access and services. AI-readHealth · Introduced Jul 23, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9890 Polling Place Standards ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Jul 22, 2026 In committee
- H.Res. 1420 Honoring the 31st International President and CEO of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Danette Anthony Reed.Education · Introduced Jul 6, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9493 Home Internet Accessibility ActScience, Technology, Communications · Introduced Jun 25, 2026 In committee
- H.R. 9380 Expanding Access to Credit through Consumer-Permissioned Data ActFinance and Financial Sector · Introduced Jun 18, 2026 In committee
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share | With party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congress | 157 | 15% | Pro |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 27% | Pro |
| Armed Forces and National Security | 58 | 33% | Pro |
| Energy | 36 | 31% | Pro |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 36% | Pro |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 47% | Pro |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 27 | 56% | Pro |
| Commerce | 26 | 77% | Pro |
| International Affairs | 26 | 88% | Pro |
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 64% | Pro |
| Environmental Protection | 22 | 45% | Pro |
| Immigration | 17 | 35% | Pro |
| Education | 16 | 25% | Pro |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 57% | Pro |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 92% | Pro |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 73% | Pro |
| Taxation | 8 | 75% | Pro |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 88% | Pro |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% | Pro |
| Law | 7 | 43% | Pro |
| Health | 6 | 67% | Pro |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% | Pro |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% | Pro |
| Animals | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Families | 4 | 50% | Pro |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% | Pro |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% | Pro |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% | Pro |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% | Pro |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% | Pro |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% | Pro |
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DEverton Blair Jr.GA-13100%agreement
- DSuzanne BonamiciOR-199%agreement
- DBonnie Watson ColemanNJ-1299%agreement
See all twelve closest allies, the members Williams most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Start with a free account Log inCampaign money
MethodIn the 2025–26 cycle Williams’s campaign raised $600K: $180K (30%) from individuals and $403K (67%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $76K.
Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Williams
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 135.
- National Association of Realtors Membership group PAC
- Delta Airlines Corporate PAC
- Cox Enterprises PAC (Coxpac) Inc. Corporate PAC
See how much each organization gave Williams this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inWilliams’s own leadership PAC: The Good Trouble PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Compare Williams’s measures across every Congress on file.
Start with a free account Log inRésumé and contact
Career in Congress
- U.S. House, GA-5Democrat2021–present
Seat
- State
- Georgia
- District
- 5
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 48
Committees and roles
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-3801
1406 Longworth House Office Building - District offices
- Atlanta
- Website
- nikemawilliams.house.gov
- RepNikemaWilliams
- repnikema
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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