This past month in Washington was another busy one, with more late nights battling Republicans as they consistently work against the American people. Their latest target was public broadcasting, proposing a Rescissions Package that would severely cut its funding. These Republican cuts to public media are not only bad, they are deeply concerning. Slashing already approved funding will hit families hard, especially those in rural areas across Georgia. Even Atlanta's own WABE, serving as Atlanta’s NPR and PBS stations, faces an immediate threat of $2 million in direct CPB funding cuts, alongside $1.1 billion in broader cuts to the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. You all deserve Let's be clear: this isn’t just about abandoning "Sesame Street" for Wall Street. It's about abandoning the children and families who enjoy everyday life, like my CarterCakes, and the rural communities who rely on these vital services. | Restoring Essential Healthcare Act | Good news! This month, a judge blocked the Trump administration’s efforts to defund Planned Parenthood. This is a victory for every Planned Parenthood health center and for everyone in the Fighting Fifth who seeks the healthcare they need and deserve. In response, I am co-leading the Restoring Essential Healthcare Act to reverse Republican efforts to shutter Planned Parenthood and other reproductive health centers nationwide. As you know, before I was a Congresswoman, I was part of the Planned Parenthood family. I heard firsthand from patients about their fight for the essential and fundamental right to reproductive freedom and healthcare. Securing reproductive freedom means securing access to reproductive healthcare for everyone—no matter their ZIP code or their bank account. | As always, I am here to serve you! Please do not hesitate to contact my Washington D.C. office at 202-225-3801 or my District Office at 404-659-0116. I look forward to connecting with you soon! Yours for the People, | Nikema Williams Member of Congress | The New School Year is Here! | The 2025 Congressional App Challenge is Here! | Calling all #FightingFifth middle and high school students who love coding! The Congressional App Challenge offers an exciting opportunity to create and submit your app for a chance to win. Students can participate individually or in teams of up to four. Winning apps will be featured on the CongressionalAppChallenge.us website and displayed in the U.S. Capitol. The deadline for submissions is October 30th, 2025. For more details on registration, please visit: https://nikemawilliams.house.gov/congressional-app-challenge | NOW OPEN: U.S. Service Academy Nomination Applications | The application for nominations to the U.S. Service Academies is now open! This program is for Fighting Fifth students 17 and up who want to become officers. Members of Congress can nominate candidates for four of the five U.S. Service Academies: U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Coast Guard Academy, U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, U.S. Airforce Academy, and U.S. Naval Academy.
These academies offer a top-rated education with government-funded tuition, housing, and board, along with a guaranteed career upon completion. To learn more about the Service Academy, please visit my website: https://nikemawilliams.house.gov/service-academy-nominations
| REAL ID went into effect and is now required to access federal buildings and fly. If you are a U.S. citizen and already have a REAL ID-compliant Georgia driver's license or ID, you do not need to resubmit your documents. If you need a REAL ID, you will need to bring documents. A list of acceptable documents can be found below. Please visit the Georgia Department of Driver Services for more information on how to obtain a REAL ID or verify the validity of your current one.
Want to see if you’re REAL ID ready: https://georgia.gov/get-real-id-compliant
| Plain Prescription Prices Act | The Plain Prescription Prices Act mandates that TV ads display the price of all prescription drugs, addressing the cost struggles for 89% of Americans over 65 who use prescription medications. Prescription drug pricing needs transparency, especially since prescription drugs are among the few TV-advertised products without listed pricing. I joined my colleagues in introducing this bill, which enables consumers to hold drug companies accountable for unjustified price hikes, helping to alleviate sticker shock on life-saving medications. Read the full text here | Stop ICE from Kidnapping U.S. Citizens Act
| Trump is using ICE as his secret police to target U.S. citizens and legal residents. I co-sponsored the Stop ICE from Kidnapping U.S. Citizens Act to ensure families in the Fighting Fifth and across the country are kept safe from Donald Trump and his cruel and illegal tactics. | K-12 Education Funding Letter
| Over the past few weeks, I, as well as other members of Congress, have been sending letters pressuring the Trump administration to release the withheld funding for education. After a month of relentless pressure, I can now say that $7 billion in funds frozen by the Trump administration, ensuring students and teachers have the resources to thrive this school year, have been released.
Read the full letter here | Voting is a right that every voter and federal employee in the #FightingFifth should be able to exercise.
The Trump Administration’s actions to limit time off will disproportionately hurt federal workers, especially those who are also caregivers in the #FightingFifth. This time off is their only opportunity to let their voice be heard. This administration cannot be allowed to discourage civic engagement. In response to this, I wrote a letter to the Trump administration urging them to immediately reverse this policy.
Read the full letter here | In committee this month, I passed the recently introduced the No New Burma Funds Act alongside Congresswoman Young Kim. Here in the Fighting Fifth, thousands of Burmese neighbors now call Georgia home and they deserve more than words, they deserve action. Investment in Burma was initially paused following a military coup that overthrew the country’s democratically elected government. This bill will require the U.S. to extend the World Bank’s pause on disbursements and financing to the government of Burma. Here in the Fighting Fifth, we stand with immigrants and refugees and it must stay that way. Watch my committee remarks here: | As August approaches, students in the Fighting Fifth are preparing for the new school year. Team Nikema participated in two back-to-school events, providing free school supplies and information to parents and families. They also shared details about service academy and app challenge opportunities with students. As a former public school educator, I understand that education is the foundation to opening doors for students in the #FightingFifth and nationwide. With current attacks on education from Donald Trump and Republicans, we have to continue to invest in our students and provide them with the resources they need to succeed. | #TeamNikema in the community
| This month, Team Nikema was out in full force across the Fighting Fifth, connecting with constituents at eight different "Congress in your Community" stops. We had the opportunity to meet you right where you are, assisting a constituent in finding resources for a veteran and providing the community with valuable information to address future questions and concerns. While I'm in D.C. fighting for you and ensuring your voice is heard in every room, my District team is always ready to assist. Please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions. Keep an eye out for our August stops, which will be announced soon! In the meantime, here's a list of all the neighborhoods Team Nikema visited this July: -
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Riverdale | Celebrate my D.C. and Atlanta Interns With Me
| Our interns in both the D.C. and District offices are important to addressing the needs of the #FightingFifth. On National Intern Day, July 31st, we celebrated their contributions this summer, from fighting for voting rights to ensuring access to essential healthcare. Please join me in celebrating their hard work. You can watch a video showcasing their summer experiences in D.C. and Atlanta. A special thank you to: -
Todd Poe, Sophomore, Morehouse College -
Bailey DeShong, Graduate, Agnes Scott College -
Jeffrey Markowitz, Senior, University of Georgia -
Elise Sampson, Senior, Spelman College -
Kennedy Carrington, Senior, Clark Atlanta University -
Alexia Dunnon, Senior, Clark Atlanta University | Are you Part of the Small Business Council? | My Small Business Council is a top priority here in the Fighting Fifth, as small businesses are the backbone of our community. I will always be committed to ensuring they have the resources to thrive and succeed. If you're interested in getting involved, please contact our team. Check out the businesses currently on the council! Little 5 Points Community Center
Goldbergs Concessions Corporation
Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs
Electrifying U Boutique
Sebastien DuPont
I Will Survive, Inc. /Palmer Firm Group, LLC
Just add honey inc
Shine Army
Classic INTOWN Barbershop and MEN Spa
JLM Risk Management
Alliance Group
Soulstice Inc
KiDsGyM USA Incorporated
GMH Ministries Inc.
Tarr Personal Care Home LLC
Be A Geek, Inc.
Soulful Catering LLC
Sweet Auburn BBQ
Insights Marketing and Promotions Company | Don't Forget: Joint Town Hall with Councilmember Andrea L. Boone | Don't forget to join us for a joint town hall with Atlanta Councilmember Andrea Boone at Jackson Memorial Baptist Church. This is an opportunity to hear about our work and get your questions answered. Space is still limited, so RSVP here: https://bit.ly/AugustGA05TH. Date: Thursday, August 14, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Location: Jackson Memorial Baptist Church, 534 Fairburn Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30331 | Do you need assistance with a federal agency? Call my office at (404) 659-0116 | | Washington, D.C.
1406 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: (202) 225-3801 | Atlanta
100 Peachtree Street NW | Suite 1920
Atlanta, GA 30303
Phone: (404) 659-0116 | |
