Statements and posts
8 press releases and posts, newest first.
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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.”
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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…”
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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.
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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…”
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$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.”
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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.”
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Budzinski Joins Local Leaders in East St. Louis for Roundtable on Gun Violence Prevention
Last night, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) joined local leaders for a roundtable discussion on gun violence prevention efforts.
“What happened in East St. Louis is something no family or community should have to endure.”
Mentions H.R. 4103
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Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congressman Mike Levin (CA-49) convened a roundtable to hear from local stakeholders about their ideas and vision to make gasoline and utilities more affordable, with a specific eye toward…
“I’m honored that Leader Jeffries has tasked Rep. Levin and me with addressing one of the most important issues affecting Americans’ pocketbooks: gas and utility prices. We’ve watched this year as the President’s reckless policies have allowed those costs to skyrocket. Our solutions aren’t just about reversing that…”