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Congress Member Profile|U.S. Representative|Democrat|Illinois District 13
Nikki Budzinski
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Voting Record — 552
Yes47%
No53%
Present0%
Not Voting0%
Party align95%
Cross-party5%
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Nikki Budzinski
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratIllinois District 13
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Nikki's ATmosphere Activity
20 recent posts · 19 sponsored · 188 cosponsored
Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.
Today marks a powerful first step in preserving Brooklyn, IL — America’s oldest Black town.
With this $2 million investment, a historic building will be transformed into a vibrant community hub where neighbors can gather, access vital resources and build skills to strengthen the local economy.
BREAKING NEWS: A soldier with inside information on the Maduro operation in Venezuela cashed in BIG. That’s exactly the kind of abuse my bipartisan bill with Rep. Adrian Smith would BAN.
We need the PREDICT Act now more than ever.
This is exactly why so many Americans don’t trust politicians — and why I introduced the bipartisan, PREDICT Act.
Betting on the outcome of your own race is a clear conflict of interest. It’s corrupt, plain and simple.
House Republicans passed a resolution touting the work they’ve done for rural America. In reality, they’ve stripped away healthcare & SNAP while farmers are pushed to the brink.
It’s a slap in the face to rural communities still struggling under the weight of their cuts - and bracing for more.
Today I met with the Springfield Chamber of Commerce to discuss our shared priorities for Springfield and Sangamon County – including infrastructure upgrades, downtown revitalization, and education.
Together, these improvements will enhance the safety and the wellbeing of folks across the city.
Today, I had the chance to speak on the House Floor to honor the life and legacy of Barbara Flynn Currie.
As the first woman to serve as Illinois House Majority Leader, she was a true trailblazer.
FACT: The average household will spend about $740 more on gas this year because of Trump’s war with Iran.
At a time when families are already stretched thin, this is a hit they can’t afford.
BIG NEWS 🚨 @repchrispappas.bsky.social and I just sent a letter with more than 100 of our colleagues to President Trump on his illegal executive order to restrict vote-by-mail.
I urge the Admin to reverse course and protect access to vote-by-mail and the independence of the Postal Service.
ICYMI: The University of IL's Cancer Center has been named a Basic Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute – a major win for research and patients.
Last year, I led the Illinois delegation, with our Senators, in a letter to NCI urging this designation.
Incredibly proud to see it delivered.
I talked about what Congress can do to level the playing field for small businesses competing with Main Street, and Wlower healthcare costs, like extending the ACA tax credits, so they can better support their employees.
What a great morning with women entrepreneurs from across the country at this year’s BREW Leadership Forum!
Her unwavering commitment to putting people first is exactly the kind of leadership we need. She’ll be deeply missed, but her example will continue to guide us forward.
Barbara was a force, who paved the way for generations of women in Illinois politics.
As the first woman to serve as Illinois House Majority Leader and the longest-serving woman in the General Assembly, she inspired me and countless others.
If we don’t establish clear guardrails, prediction markets are a recipe for government corruption. I questioned the CFTC Chair about what regulations he’s going to put in place and spoke about my PREDICT Act – which would ban insider trading on prediction market platforms.
Tomorrow, Team Budzinski is hitting the road for our monthly Mobile Office Hours. Stop by to learn more about how we can help you navigate the federal government!
I joined The Julie Mason Show to talk about my PREDICT Act – a bipartisan bill to ban government officials from insider trading on prediction markets and help restore trust in government.
So far in 2026, my team has helped return more than $615,000 to constituents that they were owed by the federal government! If you’re running into roadblocks with the IRS, the Social Security Administration, or any other government agency, visit my website to learn how we can help!
Last week, I stopped by the Empowerment Opportunity Center in Decatur and saw the incredible work they are doing for our neighbors. But with the President's budget gutting LIHEAP and community service block grants, centers like this one are under threat — right when our neighbors need them most.
ICYMI: I joined Sirius XM to talk about the @newdems.bsky.social Affordability Agenda! This comprehensive, commonsense plan tackles the top costs crushing working families – from groceries and utility bills to health care and housing.
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Voting History
552 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-03 | — | Election of the Speaker | NOT_VOTING | — | — | Johnson (LA) |
| 2025-01-03 | — | Call by States | PRESENT | — | — | 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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