September is Hunger Action Month. In Central Illinois, food insecurity is rising — food pantries are seeing demand they've never experienced before, and 5 million Americans have lost SNAP benefits since the Big, Ugly Law passed.
Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Illinois District 13
Nikki Budzinski
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Voting Record — 617
Yes48%
No51%
Present0%
Not Voting0%
Party align95%
Cross-party5%
Nikki Budzinski
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratIllinois District 13
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Nikki's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 19 sponsored · 209 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
The Enjoy Illinois 300 is one of the best events we host right here in the district — and it never disappoints! Great to see so many fans come out and celebrating. 🏁
I met with my agriculture advisory council in Champaign yesterday to talk about the challenges they’re facing — an understaffed FSA, collapsed Canada trade deals, biofuel policy uncertainty, and another Farm Bill expiration in three weeks.
Springfield just launched the BEACON Project. — a smarter, more compassionate approach to mental health and substance use crises. Last year, Springfield first responders went on nearly 1,800 mental health calls.
Removing reasonable accommodations from disabled VA employees — many of them veterans with service-connected disabilities — isn't reform. It's discrimination. I joined @repmarktakano.bsky.social and colleagues in demanding answers from Secretary Collins.
The families burying their loved ones at Arlington National Cemetery deserve silence and dignity — not tourists on an observation deck looking down at their grief. The Trump administration's planned arch is unauthorized, unfunded by Congress, and opposed by veterans and Gold Star families alike.
Yesterday, I spoke at the Alliance of Illinois Community Foundations annual meeting today in Champaign.
Today is a solemn day for our nation. 25 years later, we continue to honor the memory of the 2,977 Americans who were killed in this horrific act of terrorism and thank the brave first responders who sacrificed so much to save lives that day. #NeverForget
When we invest in local food infrastructure, everybody wins — farmers reach new markets, communities get access to fresh locally grown food, and rural economies get stronger. Illinois just committed $3.5 million to 61 organizations across 35 counties to do exactly that.
A Montana farmer said it best: "It's just sad that food has to be a bargaining chip."
Farmers are already dealing with record diesel prices, high fertilizer costs, and uncertain commodity markets. We need a trade agreement that works for farmers, not a trade war that makes everything harder.
Republicans control the White House, the Senate, and the House. Gas is at a record high. Groceries keep climbing. Medicaid is being cut.
The men and women of the 183rd Wing have given nearly two decades of dedicated service to this nation.
I joined @SenDuckworth & @SenatorDurbin to call on the Air Force to provide a replacement mission for Springfield's 183rd Wing following the deactivation of its repair facility in 2027.
Illinois hospitals stand to lose $4 billion in Medicaid funding cuts in the Big, Ugly Law — and the hospitals most at risk are the ones serving rural communities and the most vulnerable patients.
Gas prices hit a record high with a national average above $4 a gallon in August.
We have to be direct about what’s causing this — the war in Iran is driving up gas and utility costs at a time when families in Central and Southern Illinois are already stretched to the limit. It’s time for relief.
I’m proud to be among the Democrats leading the way in bringing federal dollars back home to our district. These investments are strengthening water infrastructure, improving public safety, supporting community health, and keeping our communities competitive.
Bethalto residents have been without reliable clean water for over a year.
I've requested $805,000 in federal funds to replace aging water mains — and I'm going to keep pushing until Bethalto residents get the investment and the answers they deserve.
I joined Postmaster General Steiner, Chairman Pete Sessions, and Congressman Wesley Bell for a tour of the St. Louis postal processing facility. It was a valuable look at the operations that keep mail moving across Central and Southern Illinois every single day.
Canada's retaliatory tariffs are in effect today — targeting U.S. steel, dairy, and agricultural equipment. Illinois farmers and workers are caught in the middle of a trade war that didn't have to happen. We need stable trade relationships with our neighbors.
Gas hit a record high for Labor Day weekend — $4.14 a gallon, nearly a dollar more than last year. The war in Iran is driving all of it, and the administration has no clear answer for when it ends. Working families can't afford to keep waiting.
Childcare is already unaffordable for working families. The answer isn't to redirect money based on family structure — it's to invest more. This proposal takes funds from single working parents and gives them to married couples with a stay-at-home spouse.
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Voting History617 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
617 total votes
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-01 | H.R. 6500 (119th) | Accept Senate changes | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-08-31 | S. 32 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-08-31 | S. 307 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-07-21 | H. Res. 1438 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-07-21 | H.R. 1118 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-07-20 | H.R. 8823 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-07-20 | H.R. 4541 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-07-16 | H.R. 9237 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-07-16 | H.R. 5362 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-07-15 | H.R. 8595 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-07-15 | H.R. 8595 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-07-15 | H.R. 8595 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-07-15 | H.R. 8595 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-07-15 | H.R. 8595 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | YES | ✕↔ | Failed |
| 2026-07-15 | H.R. 8595 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-07-15 | H.R. 8595 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-07-14 | H.R. 1181 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-07-14 | H.R. 1181 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-07-14 | H.R. 139 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-07-14 | H. Res. 1423 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-07-14 | H. Res. 1423 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-07-13 | H.R. 8897 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-07-13 | H.R. 3106 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-06-30 | H. Res. 1399 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-06-30 | H. Con. Res. 108 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-06-30 | H. Res. 1398 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-06-30 | H. Res. 1398 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-06-29 | H.R. 7128 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-06-29 | H.R. 7757 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-06-25 | H.R. 2478 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-06-24 | H.R. 915 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-06-24 | H.R. 7401 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-06-23 | H.R. 6644 (119th) | Accept Senate changes | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-06-23 | S. 629 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-06-11 | H. Res. 1335 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-06-11 | H.R. 9238 (119th) | Fast-track passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-06-10 | H.R. 8464 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-06-10 | H.R. 8464 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-06-10 | H.R. 8312 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2026-06-10 | H.R. 7892 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-06-09 | H.R. 5408 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-06-09 | H. Res. 1140 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-06-09 | S. 2 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-06-09 | S. 2 (119th) | Motion to Commit | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2026-06-09 | H. Res. 1140 (119th) | Motion to Discharge | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-06-09 | H. Res. 1345 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-06-09 | H. Res. 1345 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-06-08 | H.R. 8428 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-06-08 | H.R. 8466 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2026-06-05 | H.R. 2913 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
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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