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Representative for Illinois District 13

Born

1977

Age 49

Phone

(202) 225-2371

Office

1717 Longworth House Office Building, Washington 20515

Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Illinois District 13

Nikki Budzinski

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Voting Record — 536

Yes47%

No53%

Present0%

Not Voting0%

Party align95%

Cross-party5%

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Congressional District 13

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Nikki Budzinski

U.S. RepresentativeDemocratIllinois District 13

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Nikki's ATmosphere Activity

20 recent posts · 19 sponsored · 185 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govDec 23(source)

Yesterday was our last Ag Advisory Council meeting of 2025! I had a great conversation with local farmers and ag leaders about how they’re being impacted by President Trump’s trade war and the importance of expanding markets for our growers and producers.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govDec 23(source)

My team worked around the clock this year, helping folks in #IL13! In 2025, we resolved more than 1,000 cases and returned more than $2.2 million to constituents from the federal government – a record in my 3 years in office! #YearInReview

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govDec 23(source)

I’m excited to announce I’ve secured $1 million in federal funding for Harristown, IL, to replace its aging water service lines. This project will help lower water loss numbers and ensure that every Harristown resident can access safe and reliable water!

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govDec 22(source)

Last week, I led seniors from across the district to write letters advocating for the Older Americans Act! We had folks from Swansea, Springfield, and Champaign who came together to share their stories and stand up for the programs our seniors rely on to stay independent and age with dignity.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govDec 21(source)

ICYMI: I sent a letter to Dollar General and Family Dollar calling them out for deceiving and overcharging customers. At a time when prices are already way too high, I’m not going to let big corporations take advantage of working families.

Congress members demand answers on price disparities at dollar-store chains

A letter from 30 lawmakers criticizes recurring overcharges at Dollar General and Family Dollar stores – questioning ‘how seriously’ the companies prioritize ethics and affordability

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govDec 19(source)

For 60 years, the Older Americans Act has provided seniors with the support they need to age safely at home. Today, I brought together folks from across the district to write letters and advocate for Congress to reauthorize this law so that it meets the needs of seniors today.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govDec 19(source)

A recent Guardian report EXPOSED dollar stores for quietly overcharging customers. Lowering costs is my top priority – which is why I just sent a Congressional oversight letter to hold them accountable and demand better for working people.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govDec 18(source)

Farming operations have changed a lot over time, but our loan rules haven’t kept up. I’m introducing a bill with Congressman Mike Bost to modernize USDA loan rules and give Illinois farmers the freedom to set up their land in the way that works best for them.

Budzinski, Bost Introduce Bill to Modernize USDA Loan Programs

Yesterday, U.S. Reps. Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Mike Bost (IL-12) introduced legislation to remove outdated eligibility barriers that prevent modern family farms from accessing U.S. Department of Ag...

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govDec 18(source)

It was great to meet with Ai-jen Poo, founder of the National Domestic Workers Alliance, this week! We talked about how we can work together to support affordable child care and home care for working people to ensure they can get to school, go to work and contribute to a strong American economy.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govDec 18(source)

TODAY: Catch my team in your community for our monthly mobile office hours! They’ll be available to answer all your questions about constituent services and navigating federal agencies.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govDec 17(source)

Secretary Collins just announced plans to slash up to 35,000 health care positions from VA – including doctors and nurses. This is a complete betrayal of the heroes who served our nation.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govDec 17(source)

Are you running into roadblocks with a federal agency? Visit mobile office hours tomorrow to learn how my team can help! Details below:

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govDec 17(source)

This is HUGE. We just reached the number of signatures we need to force a vote to extend the ACA tax credits for three years. With just 14 days until these subsidies expire, Speaker Johnson should bring our bill to the floor IMMEDIATELY.

4 Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies

Four centrist Republicans have broken with their party's leadership over health care. They've signed onto a Democratic-led petition that will force a House vote on extending for three years an enhance...

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govDec 16(source)

The cost of life-saving prescription meds are way too high. One of the culprits? PBMs. I’m proud to reintroduce the Pharmacists Fight Back Act – a bipartisan bill to rein in these predatory drug middlemen and lower prices for Americans.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govDec 16(source)

Secretary Collins needs to take action to address VA’s failure to pay education benefits on time for more than 75,000 veterans and their families and stop hiding the truth from Congress. I joined @repmarktakano.bsky.social, @repchrispappas.bsky.social, and @blumenthal.senate.gov to demand answers.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govDec 15(source)

Happy Hanukkah to everyone celebrating in IL–13 and around the world! May these eight nights be filled with peace, light, and joy.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govDec 15(source)

The Trump administration just announced plans to eliminate 35,000 healthcare positions at the Veterans Health Administration – yet another betrayal of America’s heroes. VHA is already stretched thin, and these cuts will only worsen wait times and jeopardize the quality of care.

VA plans to abruptly eliminate tens of thousands of health care jobs

Strains on the Veterans Affairs system could grow with the elimination of as many as 35,000 mostly unfilled health care positions, including doctors and nurses.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govDec 15(source)

Last week, House Democrats successfully forced a vote to pass a bill overturning Trump’s ban on unions for federal employees. When we stand together, we win.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govDec 12(source)

As @newdems.bsky.social Vice Chair for Policy and a member of @democrats-veterans.house.gov, I’m excited to announce our new Agenda to Support Our Veterans! This framework will support our mission to ensure every veteran receives the care and benefits they’ve earned.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govDec 12(source)

Everyone deserves to know that the air they breathe and the water they drink is safe. I teamed up with @durbin.senate.gov and @duckworth.senate.gov to demand EPA do more active air and water quality monitoring so we can better protect the health of Metro East communities.

Lawmakers press EPA for more research on metro-east pollution, health impacts

They are asking the EPA to do what the CDC recommended seven months ago.

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Sponsored Bills(19)

H.R. 8076 (119th)
To amend chapter 131 of title 5, United States Code, to prohibit covered individuals from tr…
H.R. 7938 (119th)
To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to establish a grocery, farm, and food worker stabili…
H.R. 7864 (119th)
To amend the Act of May 17, 1954, to revise the boundary of Gateway Arch National Park.
H.R. 7324 (119th)
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand eligibility for incentives under t…
H.R. 7280 (119th)
To amend title 38, United States Code, to prohibit the Secretary of Veterans Affairs from en…

Cosponsored Bills(185)

H. Res. 1286 (119th)
Calling for a trade policy that supports workers, consumers, independent farmers, small busi…
Joined: 2026-05-14
H.R. 8798 (119th)
To amend the Child Nutrition Act of 1966 and the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Ac…
Joined: 2026-05-13
H.R. 8666 (119th)
To provide that Executive Order 14399 shall have no force or effect, and for other purposes.
Joined: 2026-05-07
H. Res. 1253 (119th)
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that public servants should be commende…
Joined: 2026-05-04
H.R. 8599 (119th)
To direct the United States Postal Service to submit a report to Congress on mail and packag…
Joined: 2026-04-30

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Voting History

536 total votes

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Recent roll calls with party-majority context so it is easier to scan how this member tends to vote.

Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2026-02-24	H.R. 4626 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-24	H. Res. 1075 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-24	H. Res. 1075 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-24	S. 2503 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-24	H.R. 6329 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-02-12	H.R. 2189 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	S. 1383 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	S. 1383 (119th)	Motion to Commit	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-11	H.R. 261 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	H.R. 261 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-11	H.J. Res. 72 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	H.R. 3617 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	H.R. 3617 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-11	H. Res. 1057 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	H. Res. 1057 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-11	H. Res. 1042 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-02-11	H. Res. 1042 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-10	H.R. 1531 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-02-09	H.R. 6644 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-02-04	H.J. Res. 142 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-04	H.R. 4090 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-04	H.R. 4090 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-02-03	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Accept Senate changes	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-03	H. Res. 1032 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-03	H. Res. 1032 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-02-03	H.R. 3123 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-02-02	H.R. 980 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-22	H. Con. Res. 68 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-22	H.R. 6359 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-22	H.R. 6359 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-22	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-22	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-22	H.R. 7148 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-22	H.R. 7147 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-22	H. Res. 1014 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-22	H. Res. 1014 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2026-01-22	H. Res. 1014 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-21	H.J. Res. 140 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-21	H.R. 6945 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-21	H.R. 6945 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-21	H. Res. 1009 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-21	H. Res. 1009 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-21	H.R. 5764 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-20	H.R. 5763 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-15	H.R. 2988 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-15	H.R. 2988 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-15	H.R. 2988 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Agreed to
2026-01-14	H.R. 7006 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-14	H.R. 7006 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-14	H.R. 7006 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed

Alignment stats consider only votes where a clear yes/no majority existed for the legislator's party. Cross-party marks divergence where the vote matched the opposite party majority. ↔ indicates cross-party divergence.

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