This is a government takeover. Plain and simple. Elon Musk and DOGE should be nowhere near the CDC.   DOGE is something Trump and Elon made up to act as their undemocratic attack force. #FireElonMusk

$32 billion in generational wealth is locked behind tangled titles across 44 states. That's why I introduced the HEIRS Act. The House Financial Services Committee advanced my bipartisan legislation to help families clear title, protect their homes and land, and secure what's rightfully theirs. This isn't just a legal issue—it's an equity issue, an economic issue, and a rural issue. I'll keep fighting to protect generational wealth for families in the #FightingFifth and across the country.

Black mamas deserve better. That's why I co-founded the Congressional Mamas' Caucus and why we hosted a conversation on advancing Black maternal health. In Georgia, Black mothers are nearly three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than their white counterparts—and more than 80% of those deaths are preventable. We cannot accept that. I welcomed fellow Georgian Shanette Williams, whose daughter, Amber Thurman, died because of Georgia's abortion ban and delayed care. Shanette has turned unimaginable grief into advocacy through the Amber Thurman Foundation, reminding us that behind every statistic is a family forever changed. Thank you to my co-chair Congresswoman Tlaib, our panelists, and everyone who joined us as we continue fighting for policies that protect Black mothers, expand access to reproductive health care, and save lives. In the #TheFightingFifth and across our country, Black maternal health is a crisis we have the power—and responsibility—to address.

The housing crisis doesn't care if you're a Democrat or a Republican. Trump is withholding policies that will help working families keep a roof over their heads to push his attack on voting rights. The American people deserve better.

We need more leaders who reflect the communities they serve. That's why I hosted scholars from the Atlanta University Center Consortium's Center for Excellence in Public & Government Service (@AUCConsortium) as they visited Washington to learn more about public service and civic leadership. That's also why I fought to secure $2 million for this program—because investing in HBCUs is investing in the next generation of public servants.

Birthright citizenship is a constitutional right and a fundamental part of the promise of America. It should not have taken the Supreme Court to tell Trump that. It’s literally right there: “ALL persons born.” The fight for our civil rights is an everyday one, and we'll keep fighting to protect the rights of everyone in the #FightingFifth and across the country.

Atlanta Beltline Fest was the perfect reminder of why Atlanta shines on the world stage. With the excitement of the #WorldCup all around us, the festival brought together neighbors and visitors alike to celebrate the people, culture, and creativity that make our city one of a kind. ⚽🌎 From local artists and entrepreneurs to incredible performances and family-friendly activities, the #FightingFifth was on full display.

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook is keeping her position after the Supreme Court ruled that Trump does not have the authority to fire a Federal Reserve governor. We already knew that, but I'm glad to see the Court confirm it.   Being president doesn't mean you can just "fire" anyone. It shouldn't have taken a Supreme Court ruling for Trump to understand that—but apparently, it did.

The Supreme Court just rejected the Republican National Committee's challenge and ruled that elections officials may count mail-in ballots that arrive after Election Day because in a true democracy, we count EVERY vote.    Trump's war on mail-in voting is a symptom of his unpopular policies. We'll keep fighting to ensure every vote and voice are heard in the #FightingFifth and across the country.

Kicked off the day at the @ATLHBCUAlumni 5K in the #FightingFifth, where they're raising thousands of dollars in scholarships to support students pursuing higher education at our HBCUs. Higher education is one of the surest paths to closing the racial wealth gap, and I will always fight for opportunities for our HBCUs, their students, and their alumni!

From fighting for reproductive freedom and affordable homeownership to protecting voting rights and building an economy that works for everyone, it was another busy week delivering for the #FightingFifth. Catch up on the rest of my week in #NikemasNotes!

This is what pure joy looks like. 🥹💙 Congratulations to Mariyah Thompson, winner of this year's Congressional Art Competition! Your creativity, talent, and hard work earned you this incredible honor, and we're proud to have your artwork represent the #FightingFifth in the U.S. Capitol. Congratulations, Mariyah, and shoutout to Frederick Douglass High School (@apsDouglassHigh)! 🎨🏆

Too many families in the #FightingFifth and across the nation in federally assisted housing still face barriers to reliable broadband access. That's why I reintroduced the Home Internet Accessibility Act, requiring a nationwide assessment of broadband capacity in federally assisted housing and directing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to develop a plan to expand broadband readiness where it's needed most.

Georgia is home to America's payments industry, with 70% of the nation's credit, debit, and prepaid card transactions flowing through the #FightingFifth. That's why I questioned witnesses on how we can encourage innovation while protecting consumers, supporting small businesses, and ensuring our financial system works for everyone—not just the biggest companies.

Strong communities depend on strong partnerships. That's why I hosted Pat Pullar of the Clayton County Water Authority in DC. We discussed the importance of investing in reliable water infrastructure, supporting essential public services, and ensuring Clayton County families have the resources they need to thrive. I'll keep fighting to bring federal investments home and deliver for the #FightingFifth.

I spoke with my longtime friend Mini Timmaraju (@mintimm) of Reproductive Freedom for All (@reproforall) about the devastating impact abortion bans have had on Georgia families four years after Dobbs. We warned people what was at stake. We were told it couldn't happen. Today, we're seeing those consequences play out in real time. In the #FightingFifth and across our country, we won't back down from the fight for reproductive freedom and bodily autonomy.

Four years after Dobbs, Georgia families are still living with the consequences of this extremist Supreme Court decision. I stood Democratic leaders, the Reproductive Freedom Caucus, and the Democratic Women’s Caucus to stand with Shanette Williams and honor the memory of her daughter, Amber Nicole Thurman, whose death became a tragic example of what happens when reproductive freedoms are attacked. In the #FightingFifth and across our country, we’re fighting to restore reproductive freedom and ensure no family experiences this preventable loss again.

Black women have always spoken truth to power and protected our communities. @RepLaMonica did just that when she showed up at Delaney Hall to conduct congressional oversight. Now she’s being targeted for doing her job.   I stand with my friend and colleague @RepLaMonica and against the political targeting of elected officials for carrying out their constitutional duties.

People in the #FightingFifth and across the country need relief from the housing crisis, but Trump didn't even bother to show up and sign the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act because he'd rather focus on his voter suppression efforts, the SAVE act.   Housing affordability is a crisis, and I will continue fighting for you—even when your president bails on you.

We’re in a housing crisis, and Trump canceled the signing of bipartisan housing legislation because he said it was “of minor importance.”   There’s nothing minor about struggling to keep a roof over your head.

I hosted leaders from Cox Enterprises (@coxenterprises) and Cox Automotive (@coxautomotive) to discuss the future of AI, innovation, and Georgia's workforce. As technology continues to evolve, we must ensure innovation doesn't come at the expense of workers. With more than 900 Cox employees living and working in the #FightingFifth, these conversations help ensure technological progress creates opportunity without leaving people behind.