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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 — 498

Yes46%

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 · 184 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govMar 11(source)

Who would have thought that letting an unelected billionaire take a chainsaw to our federal government would have negative consequences?

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Government cuts under Trump’s second term weakened US emergency, security, and foreign response capabilities, now under scrutiny amid Middle East conflict. https://cnn.it/3P1jy9x

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govMar 11(source)

I’m going to keep fighting for these investments that drive innovation, support our growers, and bolster our rural economies.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govMar 11(source)

I was thrilled to join Deputy Governor Andy Manar in Champaign for a conversation about biomanufacturing! I’ve always said that Central and Southern Illinois is America’s “Silicorn Valley” and our region’s leadership has only grown since we secured the iFAB Tech Hub designation.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govMar 10(source)

Excited to join @repwesleybellmo.bsky.social and the Gateway Arch Park Foundation this afternoon to announce first steps to expand Gateway Arch National Park into Illinois! This project will bring opportunity, energy, and investment to the Metro East.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govMar 10(source)

I’m proud to receive a 💯 on the Alliance for Retired Americans legislative scorecard! Whether it's advocating for the Older Americans Act or fighting to protect Social Security and Medicare, I’ll always work to ensure our seniors can thrive during their golden years.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govMar 10(source)

Gas prices are up 17% since President Trump launched strikes on Iran. The American people don’t want another endless war in the Middle East and they certainly don’t want to be paying more at the gas pump at a time when costs are already way too high.

U.S. Gasoline Prices, Rising Again, Hit $3.48 a Gallon

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govMar 9(source)

I’m proud that my team has helped park districts in Champaign, Springfield, and Grandview get state funding for projects and upgrades! With federal grants uncertain under the Trump Administration, I met with local leaders to talk about how we can ensure our communities get the resources they need.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govMar 9(source)

I’m honored to be named a Legislative Leader by the Humane World Action Fund! I’d like to dedicate this award to my dog, Lulu. 🐾

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govMar 9(source)

The 2026 Congressional Art Competition is underway! Open to all high schoolers in IL-13, this contest is an opportunity to have your art displayed in the U.S. Capitol. Submissions are due Friday, April 17th. 🎨

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govMar 8(source)

Happy International Women’s Day! Today is a special day to celebrate the incredible women who strengthen our communities. Together, let’s keep fighting to ensure every woman and girl has the opportunity to reach her full potential.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govMar 6(source)

I’m honored to receive the Equal Rights Champion Award from the ERA Coalition! I will always stand up for women’s rights and fight to pass the Equal Rights Amendment, which would codify gender equality in our Constitution.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govMar 6(source)

I was thrilled to bring together leaders from America’s postal unions for the first roundtable of the Congressional Postal Service Caucus! Ensuring the future of USPS begins by protecting the postal employees whose hard work keeps this lifeline running each and every day.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govMar 6(source)

President Trump is spending billions of taxpayer dollars on his irresponsible, deadly war with Iran – all while he slashes healthcare and nutrition assistance for Americans. This is one of the many reasons I voted to stop Trump from continuing this conflict.

What Trump’s War With Iran Has Already Cost Taxpayers

The military operation had already cost more than approximately $600 million before the first strikes were even carried out.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govMar 6(source)

As the representative for one of America’s top ag research institutions – the University of Illinois – I know how important global collaboration is to make scientific breakthroughs that support our farmers, fight hunger, and save lives. We can’t let the U.S. retreat from these vital partnerships.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govMar 6(source)

That is upside down. I will continue fighting for a solution that keeps our communities safe and ensures accountability, while guaranteeing public servants are paid for the vital work they do.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govMar 6(source)

Let me be clear: I am ready and willing to fund TSA, FEMA, and anti-terrorism efforts to ensure hardworking public servants get their paychecks and Americans are protected from real threats. But Republicans would rather these folks go without pay than demand reform & accountability for ICE and CBP.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govMar 6(source)

Just this week, ICE agents detained four workers in Bethalto in my district. When this administration said they were going after criminals, they lied. These actions, on top of the horrors we’ve witnessed over the last year, are why I cannot and have not supported additional funding for ICE.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govMar 5(source)

We need a serious push for diplomacy and a clear plan to prevent this from spiraling further. Our troops’ safety and stability in the region depend on it.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govMar 5(source)

President Trump promised to end “forever wars” and lower costs on day one. Instead, six servicemembers have been killed, gas prices are up, and Republicans are more concerned with entangling us in unauthorized foreign wars than making everyday life easier for Americans.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govMar 5(source)

But just months ago, the administration said Iran’s nuclear capabilities had been neutralized. Now we’re being told new strikes were necessary. Those two things don’t add up, and the American people deserve straight answers.

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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(184)

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
H.R. 8457 (119th)
To direct the Secretary of Agriculture to provide grants and direct or guaranteed loans to i…
Joined: 2026-04-22

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Voting History

498 total votes

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Date	Bill	Question	Position	Party Maj	Align?	Result
2025-04-10	H.R. 1526 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-09	H.R. 1526 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-04-09	S.J. Res. 18 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-09	S.J. Res. 28 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-09	H. Res. 313 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-09	H. Res. 313 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-08	H. Res. 294 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-08	H. Res. 294 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-04-07	H.R. 1039 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-07	H.R. 586 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-01	H.R. 1491 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-04-01	H. Res. 282 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-04-01	H. Res. 282 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-31	H.R. 997 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-31	H.R. 517 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-03-27	H.R. 1048 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-03-27	H.J. Res. 75 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-27	H.J. Res. 24 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-25	H. Res. 242 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-25	H. Res. 242 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-25	H.R. 1534 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-24	H.R. 1326 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-24	H.R. 359 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-11	H.J. Res. 25 (119th)	Final passage	YES	NO	✕↔	Passed
2025-03-11	H.R. 1968 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-11	H.R. 1968 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-03-11	H.R. 1156 (119th)	Final passage	YES	NO	✕↔	Passed
2025-03-11	H. Res. 211 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-11	H. Res. 211 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-10	H.R. 993 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-10	H.R. 901 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-10	H.R. 495 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-06	H. Res. 189 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-06	S.J. Res. 11 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-05	H. Res. 189 (119th)	Kill the motion	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-03-05	H.J. Res. 42 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-05	H.J. Res. 61 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-04	H. Res. 177 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-04	H. Res. 177 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-03-04	H.R. 758 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-03-03	H.R. 856 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-27	H.J. Res. 20 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H.J. Res. 35 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H.R. 695 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H. Con. Res. 14 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-02-26	H.R. 804 (119th)	Fast-track 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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