Nikki Budzinski

Share of party-line votes on each issue where Budzinski voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.

1. Finance and Financial Sector 31% · 4 of 13 party 8%
2. Crime and Law Enforcement 25% · 6 of 24 party 4%
3. Government Operations and Politics 22% · 4 of 18 party 6%

Where Budzinski broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.

Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.

• Statement · Press release · Sep 17, 2026

  Budzinski Brings Home $22 Million in Federal Funding for Central and Southern Illinois Airports

  Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) announced $22,928,305 in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) funding for St. Louis Downtown Airport and Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport.

  “St. Louis Downtown Airport in Cahokia Heights and Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Springfield play a critical role in providing regional air service for our district, but they’re in need of modernization to help better serve travelers and businesses.”

• Statement · Press release · Sep 16, 2026

  Budzinski, Tonko, Heinrich Introduce Legislation to Ensure Federal Energy Investments Create Good-Paying Union Jobs and Benefit Workers and Communities

  Today, U.S. Representatives Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Paul Tonko (NY-21) introduced the Good Energy Jobs Act, legislation that ensures federal investments in America’s energy future create good-paying union jobs, strengthen domestic…

  “If we want to build the next generation of American energy infrastructure, we need to empower the union men and women who are going to build it. This legislation ensures that workers are paid family-sustaining wages and have a fair shot at organizing, while also ensuring that projects drive local economic development…”

• Statement · Press release · Sep 9, 2026

  VIDEO: Budzinski Meets with Gateway Memorial Hospital CEO, Demands Reform to Improve Operations

  Yesterday, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) met with leadership at Gateway Regional Medical Center to address serious concerns surrounding patient-safety and the hospital’s ongoing financial crisis.

• Statement · Press release · Sep 4, 2026

  Budzinski, Pappas, Krishnamoorthi Lead Letter Urging USPS to Revoke Rule Codifying Mail-in Voting Executive Order

  Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Congressman Chris Pappas (NH-01), and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08), led 97 Members of Congress in a letter to Postmaster General David P. Steiner, calling on him to revoke a Postal…

  “Under this rule, USPS would be asking its employees – many of whom are already overworked and understaffed – to essentially act as election judges by cross-referencing mail-in ballots with lists provided by states. It is irresponsible to impose these additional and undefined responsibilities that would be outside the…”

• Statement · Press release · Sep 2, 2026

  $27 Billion and Counting: Budzinski Demands Answers from VA Admin on Exploding Oracle Costs

  Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) pressed U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Deputy Secretary Paul Lawrence during a House Veterans Affairs Committee hearing on the VA’s plans to give Oracle an additional $17 billion for…

  “This is a program that was promised to Congress in 2022 as on-time and on-budget. That didn’t happen.”

• Statement · Press release · Aug 21, 2026

  SPRINGFIELD: Congresswoman Budzinski and State Senator Turner Demand Improvements to Postal Performance

  Yesterday, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and State Senator Doris Turner held a press conference to address ongoing mail delivery and service issues in the Springfield area and call for improvements to ensure residents receive…

  “Every community across the country – from sprawling urban areas to rural farm towns – deserves reliable and efficient postal service.”

◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Budzinski voted on, the vote is shown next to it.

Sponsored 19 (House median 25) · cosponsored 512 (median 289), 18 of them as an original cosponsor · most often on Armed Forces and National Security, Government Operations and Politics, Agriculture and Food.

• H.R. 3183 SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act of 2025Establishes safety and support programs for veterans. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Jul 21, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 7280 Veteran DATA ActCreates data collection and reporting requirements for veteran information and services. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Jun 23, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 7938 Grocery, Farm, and Food Worker Stabilization Grant Program Act of 2026Creates grant program for grocery, farm, and food workers. AI-readAgriculture and Food · Introduced Jun 4, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 7324 More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2026Health · Introduced Apr 22, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 3863 VA Mental Health Outreach and Engagement ActExpands Veterans Affairs mental health outreach and engagement programs for veterans. AI-readArmed Forces and National Security · Introduced Apr 22, 2026 Out of committee
• H.R. 2103 Protect Postal Performance ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Apr 6, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 8076 PREDICT ActGovernment Operations and Politics · Introduced Mar 26, 2026 In committee
• H.R. 7864 Gateway Arch National Park Boundary Revision Act of 2026Public Lands and Natural Resources · Introduced Mar 9, 2026 In committee

Agreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.

In the 2025–26 cycle Budzinski’s campaign raised $2.9M: $1.6M (57%) from individuals and $1.2M (41%) from PACs and other committees. Cash on hand: $2.6M.

Through Jun 30, 2026; filings lag, so recent gifts can take weeks to appear. Money raised also counts loans and transfers, so the shares need not add to 100%. Source: FEC.gov.

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Who funds Budzinski

The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 302.

1. Ullico Inc. Corporate PAC
2. International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Labor union PAC
3. United Steelworkers Labor union PAC

Budzinski’s own leadership PAC: Silicorn Valley PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.