Nikki Budzinski
U.S. Representative · IL-13 · Democrat
Statements and posts
42 press releases, floor remarks and posts since Jan 3, 2025.
Activity, last 12 weeks
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Announced $56.7 million in rail and port infrastructure funding for Illinois district.
“Our farmers grow some of the best crops in the world, but without reliable rail and port infrastructure, their ability to get those crops to market — and their livelihoods — are at risk”
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Budzinski Celebrates Nearly $145,000 AmeriCorps Seniors Grant for Dove, Inc.
Announced $144,731 AmeriCorps Seniors grant for Dove, Inc. in Decatur.
“People who want to give their time and talents to their communities should have every opportunity to do so, no matter their age”
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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.”
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VIDEO: Budzinski Meets with Gateway Memorial Hospital CEO, Demands Reform to Improve Operations
Met with hospital leadership and demanded reforms to address patient safety and financial crisis.
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Led 97 lawmakers urging USPS to revoke rule codifying Trump's mail-in voting restrictions.
“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.”
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$27 Billion and Counting: Budzinski Demands Answers from VA Admin on Exploding Oracle Costs
Questioned VA Deputy Secretary on Oracle contract costs exceeding $27 billion for health records modernization.
“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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Toured Springfield USPS facility and demanded improvements to mail delivery service.
“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
Joined local leaders for roundtable on gun violence prevention following deadly East St. Louis shooting.
“What happened in East St. Louis is something no family or community should have to endure”
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Hosted roundtable on gas and utilities affordability with stakeholders and toured solar site.
“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.”
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Led letters to OMB opposing proposed changes to federal grantmaking process that could politicize grants.
“This proposal would represent the most sweeping and destructive transformation of the federal financial assistance system in modern history and would subordinate nonpartisan, merit-based grantmaking to political control, exposing the entire framework to serious constitutional challenge.”
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Budzinski Hosts Third Workforce Summit, Highlighting Careers in Agriculture
Hosted third annual workforce development summit focused on career and technical education in agriculture.
“When I came to Congress, I made it my mission to inspire the next generation of workers, innovators, and leaders — and to make sure every young person knows there are real, meaningful pathways to success that don’t always require a four-year degree”
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VIDEO: Budzinski Helps IL-13 Constituent Recover $394,000 in Delayed Social Security Benefits
Helped constituent recover $394,000 in delayed Social Security benefits through advocacy with SSA.
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VIDEO: Budzinski Joins What It Takes with Sarah McCammon
Appeared on podcast to discuss path to public service, worker advocacy, and Democratic outreach to working-class voters.
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Budzinski Celebrates Passage of Faster Labor Contracts Act
Celebrated House passage of bill to speed up first union contract negotiations.
“Workers deserve the certainty of knowing they can secure a fair contract within a reasonable timeframe. Right now, there is no deadline for reaching a first contract, which allows employers to drag out negotiations for months—or even years—in the hope that workers will eventually give up. That’s not fair.”
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Budzinski, Bonamici Lead 27 Members in Push to Safeguard Pay and Benefits for Head Start Educators
Led letter urging Office of Head Start to withdraw proposed rule eliminating educator wage and benefit standards.
“At its core, this proposal asks the American people to accept that the teachers and staff caring for some of our nation’s most vulnerable children should continue earning wages so low that many cannot afford to stay in the profession.”
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Budzinski, LaHood Introduce Bill to Support Veterans Battling Parkinson’s
Introduced bill to expand access to boxing therapy programs for veterans with Parkinson's.
“Our veterans sacrificed so much for our country and we owe it to them to make sure they get the care and support they need following their service”
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VIDEO: Budzinski Calls for Improved Delivery for Rural Americans at Postal Hearing
Questioned Postal Regulatory Commission on rural mail service impacts.
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Budzinski and Bell Visit Immigration Detention Center
Visited ICE detention facility to conduct oversight of conditions and detainee treatment.
“Over the last year, we’ve seen members of our community detained by ICE while going to work, picking up their kids, or simply going about their daily lives. Many of those individuals have been transferred to the Ste. Genevieve detention facility.”
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Budzinski Celebrates House Passage of Permanent Year-Round E15
Celebrated House passage of bill to allow year-round E15 fuel sales.
“For years, I’ve championed permanent, year-round E15 as a win for American farmers, energy producers, and consumers. At a time when farmers are under pressure and families are feeling the strain of high gas prices, this legislation delivers much needed relief”
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Budzinski and Bipartisan Lawmakers Demand Permanent Year-Round E15
Led bipartisan effort urging House support for year-round E15 fuel sales legislation.
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Budzinski Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winner
Announced winners of 2026 Congressional Art Competition for Illinois district.
“The artistic talent and creativity of students across Central and Southern Illinois never cease to amaze me”
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Budzinski Convenes Agriculture Advisory Council Amid Rising Costs
Convened Agriculture Advisory Council to address rising fertilizer costs and farm bill concerns.
“I convened my Agriculture Advisory Council to hear directly from producers about the challenges they’re facing”
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CHAMPAIGN: Budzinski Hosts Roundtable With Immigration Groups and Local Leaders
Hosted roundtable with immigration groups and local leaders on enforcement and detention reform.
“Today was an important opportunity to come together as a community and learn how we can protect our immigrant neighbors. We heard powerful stories from people directly impacted, from organizations doing this work every day, and from local leaders ready to take action”
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Budzinski Sends Letter to Speaker Johnson, Demands House Pass PREDICT Act
Urged Speaker to pass PREDICT Act banning congressional members from wagering on prediction markets.
“Earlier today, the Senate took a serious and necessary step toward holding politicians to a higher standard – and the House must follow suit. Both Republicans and Democrats agree – members of Congress should not use their public service for personal gain.”
Sources: members’ press releases from their official websites (since the 119th Congress began (Jan 3, 2025)), the Congressional Record (since Aug 2026), and Bluesky posts. Quotes are shown only when they match the archived source text word for word; topics are AI-read and mentions are matched from the text.