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Nikema Williams

Nikema Williams

D GA-5 · House

2025–Present House Of Representatives (District 5)
2023–2025 House Of Representatives (District 5)
2021–2023 House Of Representatives (District 5)
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Defense

+181
Helped 1343 Hurt 1162 Unclear 804

Healthcare

+398
Helped 1066 Hurt 668 Mixed 52 Unclear 878

Finance

-88
Helped 932 Hurt 1020 Mixed 4 Unclear 432

Education

+266
Helped 856 Hurt 590 Mixed 1 Unclear 389

Energy

-184
Helped 381 Hurt 565 Mixed 18 Unclear 244

Criminal Justice

-97
Helped 329 Hurt 426 Mixed 6 Unclear 66

Labor

+134
Helped 346 Hurt 212 Unclear 263

Government Operations

-50
Helped 57 Hurt 107 Unclear 560

Immigration

-64
Helped 278 Hurt 342 Mixed 4 Unclear 100

Veterans Affairs

+293
Helped 452 Hurt 159 Unclear 108

Agriculture

+98
Helped 342 Hurt 244 Unclear 127

Transportation

-44
Helped 214 Hurt 258 Unclear 162

Housing

+88
Helped 327 Hurt 239 Unclear 35

Environment

-66
Helped 149 Hurt 215 Unclear 161

Trade

+36
Helped 249 Hurt 213 Mixed 2 Unclear 46

Civil Rights

+130
Helped 283 Hurt 153 Unclear 56

Technology

+40
Helped 227 Hurt 187 Unclear 49

Foreign Affairs

-143
Helped 130 Hurt 273 Unclear 49

Elections

-6
Helped 190 Hurt 196 Mixed 2

Military Procurement

+17
Helped 142 Hurt 125 Unclear 101
20 policy domains
Helped Hurt Mixed Unclear

Industry Impact Profile

25750 industry impacts

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How this is computed

P Primary sponsor · C Co-sponsor · Y Yea vote · N Nay vote

Weighted score (w:) uses strongest role per bill. Weights: Primary 1.0, Co-sponsor 0.3, Yea 0.1, Nay -0.1.

Bills where the legislator voted nay (without sponsorship) contribute -0.1 per bill. Equal yea and nay roll calls on the same bill contribute 0.

Vote date filters affect vote attribution; sponsorship is always included.

Positive-Effect Industries

Direct (2091), Defense (128), Veterans Affairs (114), DoD (32), State (19), VA (19), Executive (16), USDA (16), Legislative (14), Legislative Branch (14), Treasury (13), Agriculture (11), Congress (11), Coast Guard (9), NPS (7), CMS (6), Justice (6), Oversight (6), DOJ (4), Education (4), Foreign Affairs (4), ICE (4), Judiciary (4), Local (3), SSA (3), Transportation (3), Army Corps (2), Cemeteries (2), DHS (2), FDA (2), FEMA (2), Housing (2), Interior/USDA (2), International Development (2), Military Logistics (2), NASA (2), NOAA (2), SBA (2), Defense R&D (1), EPA (1), Federal Executive (1), Federal Law Enforcement (1), HHS (1), IBWC (1), Intelligence (1), Judicial (1), Manufacturing (1), Municipal (1), National Security (1)
Direct (737), Veterans (121), Military Families (17), Military (3), Foreign (2), Black Maternal Health Beneficiaries (1)
Direct (796), Child Care (3), Maritime Training (2), Immigrant Students (1), Professional Development (1), Religious Studies (1), Research Universities (1), Technical (1)
Direct (647), Research (15), Community (3), Tribal (3), Reproductive Health (2), Perinatal Care (1)
Direct (375), Naval (2), Testing (2), Ammunition (1), Ground Vehicles (1), Missiles (1), Missiles/Hypersonics (1), Nuclear C3 (1), Rotorcraft (1), Small Business (1), Small/Innovative (1), Space Systems (1)

Negative-Effect Industries

Direct (3901), Defense (101), Veterans Affairs (69), EPA (30), Coast Guard (27), NPS (11), FDA (9), Education (8), Agriculture (7), BLM (7), Forest Service (7), HHS (7), SEC (7), Foreign (5), CFPB (4), Federal Child Welfare (4), Treasury/IRS (4), VA (4), Executive (3), Executive Branch (3), Legislative (3), Legislative Branch (3), NOAA (3), NOAA/EPA (3), Natural Resources (3), Acquisition (2), Congress (2), Defense Acquisition (2), Foreign Diplomatic (2), Law Enforcement (2), Military (2), DOE (1), DOJ (1), DoD (1), Energy Department (1), Energy/Defense (1), Environmental Regulation (1), Federal (1), Federal Immigration (1), Federal Law Enforcement (1), GAO (1), Intelligence (1), Interior Department (1), NNSA (1), SSA (1), Science Agencies (1), Space Force (1), State (1), Strategic Command (1), Treasury (1), U.S. Coast Guard (1), USDA (1), Waste Management (1)
Direct (239), Veterans (20), Family Sponsors (4), Environmental Health (1), Environmental Justice (1), Water Quality (1)
Direct (248), Nuclear (2), Logistics (1), Maintenance (1)
Direct (240), Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Systems (3), Space Force (1)
Direct (239), Family Planning Services (2), Public Health (2)

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Showing positive and negative-direction effects only. Mixed and uncertain effects are not included in these counts.

Votes by Industry (Yea/Nay Alignment)

How this legislator's Yea/Nay votes landed across industries; distinct from overall bill exposure above.

Analysis coverage
100.0% of votes
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S+ Supported Benefits
S- Supported Burdens
O+ Opposed Benefits
O- Opposed Burdens
Industry S+ S- O+ O- Net
Government (75 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Defense (229), Veterans Affairs (183), Coast Guard (36), DoD (33), EPA (31) +70 more
-459
General Public (8 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Veterans (141), Military Families (17), Family Sponsors (4), Military (3), Foreign (2) +3 more
-244
Military (4 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Systems (3), Air Force (2), Families (1), Space Force (1)
-117
Defense (14 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Naval (2), Nuclear (2), Testing (2), Ammunition (1), Ground Vehicles (1) +9 more
-90
Healthcare (5 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Research (15), Community (3), Tribal (3), Family Planning Services (2), Public Health (2)
-139
Education (6 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Child Care (3), Maritime Training (2), Immigrant Students (1), Religious Studies (1), Research Universities (1) +1 more
+1
Cryptocurrency - - -71
Transportation (6 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Foreign (2), Labor (2), Technology (2), Tourism (2), Moving (1) +1 more
+5
Financial Services (1 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): HSA (7)
-117
State & Local Government (2 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Medicaid (6), Non-Expansion (3)
+40
Construction (4 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Federal Projects (1), Federal/Military (1), Military/Pacific (1), Utilities/Infrastructure (1)
- -92
Manufacturing (4 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Foreign (8), Electrical Equipment (2), Defense (1), Foreign Adversary (1)
-5
Taxpayers - - -15
Agriculture (6 sub)
Sub-categories (total impacts, all buckets): Coffee (2), Commodities (2), Hemp (2), Livestock (2), Coffee Production (1) +1 more
-127
Law Enforcement -26

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Sponsored & Cosponsored Bills

hres160-118

Cosponsor In Committee

Recognizing Black History Month as an important time to celebrate the remarkable and unique contributions of all LGBTQI+ Black Americans in United States history.

1 clause Feb 24, 2023
Foreign Businesses Consumers

hr1124-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To abolish the death penalty under Federal law.

3 clauses Feb 21, 2023
Immigrant Communities Consumers Federal Government Law Enforcement

hr1150-118

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To establish the John Lewis Civil Rights Fellowship to fund international internships and research placements for early- to mid-career professionals to study nonviolent movements to establish and protect civil rights around the world.

4 clauses Feb 21, 2023
Environmental Groups Foreign Businesses Education Foreign Affairs

hr1118-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To amend the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to provide for additional disclosure requirements for corporations, labor organizations, Super PACs and other entities, and for other purposes.

23 clauses Feb 21, 2023
Telecommunications Environmental Groups Federal Government Lobbying

hres150-118

Primary Sponsor In Committee

Honoring the life and legacy of John Robert Lewis and commending John Robert Lewis for his towering achievements in the nonviolent struggle for civil rights.

0 clauses Feb 21, 2023

hr1091-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To amend title 18, United States Code, to clarify the causation element in the Federal hate crime statute, and for other purposes.

0 clauses Feb 17, 2023

hr1073-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To direct the Joint Committee of Congress on the Library to obtain a statue of Shirley Chisholm for placement in the United States Capitol.

1 clause Feb 17, 2023
Regulated Industries Consumers Federal Government

hr1045-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To amend title 10, United States Code, to improve dependent coverage under the TRICARE Young Adult Program.

0 clauses Feb 14, 2023

hres128-118

Cosponsor In Committee

Honoring the life and legacy of Henry Louis Aaron.

1 clause Feb 14, 2023
Foreign Businesses Consumers

hres131-118

Primary Sponsor In Committee

Expressing support for the designation of February 16, 2023, as International Black Aviation Professionals Day.

0 clauses Feb 14, 2023

hr908-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to require the disclosure of tax returns of Presidents and Vice Presidents and certain candidates for President and Vice President, and for other purposes.

2 clauses Feb 9, 2023
Regulated Industries Consumers Federal Government Lobbying

hr885-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services and other Federal officials to compile into a searchable database information relating to Federal support for biomedical research and development, and for other purposes.

2 clauses Feb 9, 2023
Environmental Groups Healthcare Consumers Scientific Research Veterans

hr883-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To amend titles II and XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the disability insurance benefits waiting period for individuals with disabilities, and for other purposes.

1 clause Feb 9, 2023
Healthcare Consumers Federal Government Consumers

hr884-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to provide for current year inclusion of net CFC tested income, and for other purposes.

6 clauses Feb 9, 2023
Financial Services Consumers Federal Government Business

hr973-118

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To award a Congressional Gold Medal to Thomas W. Dortch, Jr., in recognition of his unique and substantial contributions across America in lifting marginalized people, communities, and institutions that continue to struggle for economic mobility, access to greater opportunities, equity, and equality for all people.

3 clauses Feb 9, 2023
Transportation Healthcare Consumers Education Federal Government

hr882-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To provide grants to State educational agencies to support State efforts to increase teacher salaries, and for other purposes.

7 clauses Feb 8, 2023
Financial Services Natural Gas Environmental Groups Education

hres99-118

Cosponsor In Committee

Supporting the goals and ideals of National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.

1 clause Feb 7, 2023
Electric Utilities Environmental Groups Education Healthcare Consumers

hr827-118

Primary Sponsor Introduced

To require the Comptroller General to submit to Congress a report on the capacity of federally assisted housing to support broadband service, and for other purposes.

1 clause Feb 2, 2023
Agriculture Homeowners Federal Government Telecommunications

hr782-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To prohibit the interference, under color of State law, with the provision of interstate abortion services, and for other purposes.

1 clause Feb 2, 2023
Business Healthcare Consumers Federal Government Native American Tribes

hr770-118

Cosponsor Introduced

To establish eligibility requirements for education support professionals and school support staff under the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, and for other purposes.

1 clause Feb 2, 2023
Environmental Groups Healthcare Consumers Education Federal Government

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