Nikki Budzinski

It was wonderful to connect with @GoIUPAT as they met with Congress to talk about their priorities and what union membership means to them. My grandpa was a union painter, and I saw firsthand how ...

My thoughts are with the Congressman's family during this difficult time. As Chairman, he brought a true commitment to helping those most in need, and his contributions to the committee will leave...

Today I met with the Springfield Chamber of Commerce to discuss our shared priorities for Springfield and Sangamon County – including infrastructure upgrades, downtown revitalization, and education...

Today, I had the chance to speak on the House Floor to honor the life and legacy of Barbara Flynn Currie. As the first woman to serve as Illinois House Majority Leader, she was a true trailblazer....

I met with the Illinois Health and Hospital Association to discuss the looming cuts in President Trump’s “Big Ugly Bill.” We’re working closely together to protect rural hospitals from the impact ...

FACT: The average household will spend about $740 more on gas this year because of Trump’s war with Iran. At a time when families are already stretched thin, this is a hit they can’t afford.

BIG NEWS 🚨 @RepChrisPappas and I just sent a letter with more than 100 of our colleagues to President Trump on his illegal executive order to restrict vote-by-mail. This is a direct attack on a lon...

DEADLINE EXTENDED! It’s not too late to join this year’s Congressional Art Competition. I encourage all young artists in IL-13 to submit your work by 5 PM TOMORROW for a chance to display it in th...

ICYMI: The @UofIllinois's Cancer Center has been named a Basic Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute – a major win for research and patients across our communities. Last year, I led the I...

What a great morning with women entrepreneurs from across the country at this year’s @NBWA BREW Leadership Forum! I talked about what Congress can do to level the playing field for small business...

Barbara was a force, who paved the way for generations of women in Illinois politics. As the first woman to serve as Illinois House Majority Leader and the longest-serving woman in the General As...

It’s amazing who you run into in the halls of Congress! I’m so glad my team was able to give a Capitol tour to these @SIUE students who are here in DC for a land surveying and geomatics competition...

If we don’t establish clear guardrails, prediction markets are a recipe for government corruption. I questioned the CFTC Chair about what regulations he’s going to put in place and spoke about my P...

As a dog mom, I’m so grateful for the care veterinarians provide, for the students choosing to pursue a career in this field, and for the veterinary scientists advancing our understanding of animal...

Today, my team will be out and about across the 13th District to help folks with constituent services! Stop by our mobile office hours at the locations below to get all your casework questions answ...

I just voted AGAIN for a War Powers Resolution to rein in President Trump’s war of choice in Iran. I’m going to keep speaking out, demanding answers, and calling for diplomacy. https://t.co/Cbkei1Qaw8

This week, I testified in support of my BOOTS Act which would ensure that our service members wear high-quality, American-made footwear. It’s commonsense policy that will keep our troops safe, stre...

Each year, organized retail crime causes more than $100 billion in financial losses – driving up prices for consumers, hurting small businesses, and putting workers at risk. It's time to put a stop...

Tomorrow, Team Budzinski is hitting the road for our monthly Mobile Office Hours. Stop by to learn more about how we can help you navigate the federal government! https://t.co/RBGskeRFir

🚨New data from the @FarmBureau finds that 70% of American farmers can’t afford the fertilizer they need. I’m working to pass legislation to increase transparency into the fertilizer market, but we...