Nikki Budzinski

ICYMI: I questioned the Postal Regulatory Commission on rural mail service this week. Rural communities deserve the same reliable delivery as everyone else — full stop. The conversation was product...

Last week, I had the chance to question Secretary Rollins. Farmers and rural communities are counting on real answers — and I'm going to keep demanding real action. https://t.co/dgmDazrxfB

This week, I had the chance to sit down with advocates from Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago during their Family Advocacy Day. Lurie's serves kids from communities all across Illinois — includi...

Today, we reflect on the past 82 years since D-Day. We remember & honor the lives we lost during World War II. We will always remember their bravery and willingness to serve. https://t.co/26MhB...

Earlier this week, Democrats and four House Republicans voted to stand up to the President and end this war in Iran. I was proud to take a stance for the American people as we work to rein in this ...

For veterans living with Parkinson's, boxing therapy has changed lives. It improves mobility, manages symptoms, and helps people stay on their feet and in their homes. That’s why I joined @RepLaHoo...

Spent the morning with some of the sharpest kids around for NABTU’s Kids in the Trades day here on Capitol Hill. We talked about our favorite book  — Click, Clack, Moo that says, “When you work to...

Rural communities deserve the same reliable mail service as everyone else. I was glad to ask the Postal Regulatory Commission about that critical issue today and we had a productive conversation. I...

Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) has served this country for generations – but now it’s at risk of closing. I joined @RepGlennIvey and AFGE to make sure their message was heard loud ...

Last night, I joined the Millennium Water Alliance in honoring @SenatorDurbin, where I also connected with Patti Simon, the wife of the late Senator Paul Simon. My first internship was with Senat...

Yesterday, I met with some of our community's most important workers – members of the ATU Local 1249! We talked about the importance of protecting the safety of transit workers on the job, ensuring...

The right to organize is how workers get a fair shot. We're fighting to protect them. No one should have to fight alone for a fair wage and safe conditions. That's what union rights are for. http...

4 House Republicans just voted WITH Democrats to stand up to this President and put the American people first🚨 I was proud to join them as we work to rein in this war.

This reporting is a reminder of what's at stake. At a time when the CFTC is operating with fewer personnel and losing experienced career employees, it must be equipped with stronger tools to coord...

When regulators can't effectively share information, it's harder to detect fraud, stop bad actors, and protect consumers. That's why @RepMessmer and I introduced legislation to strengthen informat...

I met with the Communication Workers of America this week. Conversations that discuss issues like affordable, reliable health care are always valuable to our working families. https://t.co/78yjGwFbBS

I'm deeply saddened about the loss of Urbana Councilwoman and my dear friend – Chaundra Bishop. For years she battled a rare Stage 4 cancer, while being an advocate and expert for the importance of...

It was an honor meeting with the Illinois Chapter of the @alzassociation. I'm a proud supporter of the ASAP Act, which requires Medicare to cover the blood test for early detection, and other Alzhe...

Gas prices have risen 43% nationally in a year and our small businesses are paying the price. https://t.co/GEfpRQ60NB

Cutting SNAP benefits makes food insecurity worse. Our families should not have to choose between groceries and rent. https://t.co/I0y8M5A58b