Statements and posts
11 press releases and posts, newest first.
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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…”
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Mentions H.R. 8317
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Criticized Supreme Court decision allowing Trump administration to use SAVE system for voter purges.
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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…”
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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…”
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Congresswoman Nikema Williams Reintroduces Legislation to Increase Access to Child Care
Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) reintroduced the Care is an Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) Act.
“As a mama, I know how critical early education and childcare are to the future of our children and the well-being of our families. We are in the midst of a childcare crisis. Too many working families in Georgia and across the country are struggling to find affordable, high-quality care for their children. As a…”
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Congresswoman Nikema Williams Reintroduces the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act
Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) led 12 members of the House in introducing the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, which will reestablish the National Equal Pay Enforcement Task Force.
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Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) sent a congressional oversight letter to U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy inquiring about what action the Department of Health and Human Services is taking to…
“As scientific knowledge continues to evolve, we respectfully seek information regarding how the Department of Health and Human Services is working to improve diagnosis and access to care for individuals living with endometriosis.”
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Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) released the following statement in response to the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ordering a review of Georgia’s district maps under new voting rights rules based on the Supreme Court’s ruling in…
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Congresswoman Nikema Williams Joins Legislation to Ban ICE from Using TSA Data
Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) co-sponsored the No TSA Data for ICE Act, introduced by Rep. Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), that would prevent the two agencies from coordinating to enforce the Trump administration’s mass deportation agenda.
“TSA has broken that trust in a gross violation of people’s First Amendment rights. This data sharing should terrify all of us. It does nothing to make us safer, but rather endangers the basic rights of all Americans and worsens our mass surveillance crisis.”