U.S. Representative for Illinois’s 13th District
Nikki Budzinski
Position · −0.32
- In office
- House 2023–now
3 years in CongressMore senior than 18% of the House - Breaks on
- Finance and Financial Sector 31%
- Crime and Law Enforcement 25%
- Committees
- Agriculture
- Veterans' Affairs
- Bills on
- Armed Forces and National Security
- Government Operations and Politics
- Agriculture and Food
- Age
- 49
2026 election
Running for re-election
General election Nov 3, 2026
Also running
- RJeff Wilson$348K
- DDylan Thomas Blaha$106K
- RJoshua Loyd$17K
Bottom line
Where Budzinski has influence
Roles
- Ranking Member · Technology Modernization (Veterans' Affairs)
- Agriculture · 11th in seniority on the minority side
- Veterans' Affairs · 6th in seniority on the minority side
Bills on the move
- H.R. 3863 VA Mental Health Outreach and Engagement Act · Out of committee
- H.R. 2034 Edith Nourse Rogers STEM Scholarship Opportunity Act · Passed a chamber
Talks most about
Stories in Budzinski’s press releases with their latest stance, last three months. Read by AI.
Where Budzinski breaks with Democrats
MethodShare of party-line votes on each issue where Budzinski voted against most Democrats. The tick is the median for House Democrats.
- Finance and Financial Sector 31% · 4 of 13 party 8%
- Crime and Law Enforcement 25% · 6 of 24 party 4%
- Government Operations and Politics 22% · 4 of 18 party 6%
Every issue Pro See all 12 issues where Budzinski has broken with Democrats, and filter the voting record to those votes.
Try ProNotable votes
Full record (Pro)Where Budzinski broke with their party, close outcomes and final passage votes on named bills, newest first.
| Date | Title | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2026 | Main Street Capital Access ActOn Passage · Main Street Capital Access Act or the Main Street ActBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Making appropriations for national security, Department of State, and related programs for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.On Agreeing to the Amendment · National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2027Broke w/ party | Nay |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Fraud Prevention and Accountability ActOn Passage · This bill (1) assigns financial integrity, improper payment prevention, and spending transparency functions to the Bureau of the Fiscal…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| May 14, 2026 | Cashless Bail Reporting ActOn Passage · This bill requires the Department of Justice to publish annually a list of state and local governments that permit individuals who are…Broke w/ party | Yea |
| May 13, 2026 | To amend the Clean Air Act with respect to the ethanol waiver for Reid Vapor Pressure under that Act, and for other purposes.On Passage · Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act of 2025Broke w/ party | Yea |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Fallen Servicemembers Religious Heritage Restoration ActOn Passage · Foreign Intelligence Accountability Act and the Anti-CBDC Surveillance State ActBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Apr 23, 2026 | HEATS ActOn Passage · Harnessing Energy At Thermal Sources Act or the HEATS ActBroke w/ party | Yea |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Defending American Property Abroad Act of 2026On Passage · This bill authorizes the President to prohibit the entry of a vessel into the United States if the vessel has transited any U.S.Broke w/ party | Yea |
Yea ■ filled · Nay □ open · Not voting – dash. Party split bars: Democrats left, Republicans right; dark = yea, light = nay.
What Budzinski is saying
All 8 statements and posts-
Budzinski Brings Home $22 Million in Federal Funding for Central and Southern Illinois Airports
Announced $22.9 million in FAA funding for airport infrastructure upgrades in Illinois.
“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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Introduced bill ensuring federal energy investments create union jobs and community benefits.
“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…”
Labor and EmploymentAI-read
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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.”
◇ statements (press releases) · ○ posts. When a statement names a bill Budzinski voted on, the vote is shown next to it.
Effectiveness, 119th Congress so far
How it’s measuredMeets expectations
Rank 218 of 433 in the House · expected = average of 192 minority-party members without a committee lead
How far Budzinski’s own bills got, weighted by substance. The average member scores 1.00.
- Introduced 19
- Action in committee 9
- Action beyond committee 2
- Passed chamber 1
- Became law 0
19 bills and joint resolutions sponsored: 0 significant (got a roll call vote), 19 substantive, 0 commemorative. Compare the House
Bills, 119th Congress
All 19 sponsored billsSponsored 19 (House median 25) · cosponsored 512 (median 289), 178 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
Votes by issue
How votes are tagged| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Congress | 158 | 16% |
| Economics and Public Finance | 70 | 29% |
| Armed Forces & National Security | 61 | 36% |
| Energy | 38 | 37% |
| Crime and Law Enforcement | 33 | 58% |
| Environmental Protection | 33 | 45% |
| Government Operations and Politics | 30 | 67% |
| Public Lands and Natural Resources | 28 | 61% |
| Commerce | 27 | 81% |
| International Affairs | 26 | 88% |
Show all 32 issues
| Issue | Votes | Yea share |
|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Sector | 25 | 76% |
| Immigration | 17 | 53% |
| Education | 16 | 38% |
| Agriculture and Food | 14 | 57% |
| Science, Technology, Communications | 12 | 100% |
| Labor and Employment | 11 | 82% |
| Health | 8 | 75% |
| Taxation | 8 | 88% |
| Transportation and Public Works | 8 | 100% |
| Emergency Management | 7 | 86% |
| Law | 7 | 43% |
| Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues | 5 | 80% |
| Native Americans | 5 | 100% |
| Animals | 4 | 50% |
| Families | 4 | 50% |
| Housing and Community Development | 4 | 100% |
| Procedural | 4 | 75% |
| Foreign Trade and International Finance | 3 | 100% |
| Social Welfare | 3 | 67% |
| Arts, Culture, Religion | 2 | 50% |
| Water Resources Development | 2 | 100% |
| Government operations & elections | 1 | 0% |
How often Budzinski voted with Democrats on each issue is part of Pro.
Who votes alike
MethodAgreement on contested votes where both cast yea or nay.
Most aligned
- DEleanor Holmes NortonDC-AL99%agreement
- DPablo José HernándezPR-AL99%agreement
- DStacey E. PlaskettVI-AL97%agreement
Full voting network Pro See all twelve closest allies, the members Budzinski most often votes against, and the closest allies in the other party.
Try ProCampaign money
MethodIn 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.
Last cycle, party money, self-funding and debts are part of Pro. See Pro
Who funds Budzinski
The largest PACs and other committees giving directly to the campaign this cycle, of 302.
- Ullico Corporate PAC
- Ameren Corporate PAC
- American Bankers Association Trade association PAC
See how much each organization gave Budzinski this cycle and last, the mix of corporate, labor, trade and other PACs, and who else each one funds.
Start with a free account Log inBudzinski’s own leadership PAC: Silicorn Valley PAC. A separate PAC a member sponsors to give to other candidates.
Record over time
Historical record Pro Compare Budzinski’s measures across every Congress on file.
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Career in Congress
- U.S. House, IL-13Democrat2023–present
Seat
- State
- Illinois
- District
- 13
- Current term
- 2025–2027
- Age
- 49
Committees and roles
- Agriculture
- Veterans' Affairs
- Technology Modernization Ranking Member
Contact
- DC office
- 202-225-2371
1717 Longworth House Office Building - District offices
- Champaign, Decatur, Springfield, Collinsville
- Website
- budzinski.house.gov
- RepNikkiBudzinski
- repnikki
- YouTube
- UCp0Ykb-qUGx3ekTH9MIEK-w
Elsewhere
Wikipedia · Ballotpedia · GovTrack · Congress.gov · OpenSecrets
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