Kids learn better when they aren’t hungry, and for many families, school meals are a lifeline. Today, I stopped by the Bunker Hill School District to talk to students and highlight the importance of school meal programs.
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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Nikki Budzinski
U.S. RepresentativeDemocratIllinois District 13
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20 recent posts · 19 sponsored · 183 cosponsored
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New analysis just confirmed what Illinois families already know: energy costs are rising.
President Trump promised that energy bills would be “cut in half” when he took office. Instead, Illinoisans have seen their annual costs go up $200.
It was a blast to stop by basketball practice for the Chatham Chargers Special Olympics Team and to talk with parents about special education. I’ve been proud to champion Special Olympics programs because they give every child a chance to thrive. Go Chargers!
Urbana Neighborhood Connection Center does incredible work to uplift youth and support families in our community. I was glad to have a chance to meet with Executive Director Dr. Jeniece Nance and Urbana Mayor DeShawn Williams to learn more about how I can support them.
Small businesses are going to be devastated if we don’t extend the ACA tax credits. I spoke to @inc.com about how we need a bipartisan deal to address these rising costs and get the government back open.
This week, I visited The Land Connection in Champaign to hear how local producers and neighbors are being impacted by so much uncertainty around SNAP benefits. Delaying these benefits for hungry Americans isn’t just cruel, it impacts our entire food system.
This week, I teamed up with Champaign County Health Care Consumers to host an Open Enrollment webinar. With so much uncertainty around the ACA tax credits, we want to make sure you have all the information you need for a successful enrollment period.
President Trump has cut off SNAP benefits, putting 56,000 families in Central and Southern Illinois at risk of going hungry. I stopped by the Glen-Ed Food Pantry in Edwardsville to help them pack meals and talk about the challenges they’re facing during this Republican government shutdown.
Community Lifeline in East St. Louis was my first stop in the Metro East when I was first sworn into office! It was great to be back with Rev. Kendall and First Lady Wyvetta Granger today to talk about how we can work together to uplift our community and fight hunger.
November is Rural Health Month. Ensuring that our rural communities in Central and Southern Illinois have access to quality care is one of my top priorities and I’m going to keep fighting back against Republican cuts that put our rural hospitals at risk.
Last week, I led 108 House Democrats in a letter to Speaker Johnson highlighting how letting the ACA tax credits expire will impact the small business community. We’re demanding that he extends this lifeline to help small business owners and employees afford their coverage.
Supporting our farmers and ensuring access to nutritious food go hand in hand. I was honored to take part in a conversation with Food Tank President Danielle Nierenberg about ag policy in Congress, including my bill to help schools, hospitals, and food banks buy food from local farmers!
This President would rather give $20 billion to Argentina than $5 billion to ensure kids HERE AT HOME don't go hungry.
It's cruel. He must follow the court order.
I’m teaming up with Champaign County Health Care Consumers to host a webinar about Open Enrollment this Wednesday! I hope you can join us to learn more about how to navigate your health care options in the ACA marketplace.
Families across Central and Southern Illinois are suffering because of President Trump’s cruel decision to delay November SNAP. We refuse to let our neighbors go hungry - which is why we’ve compiled resources across our community to help folks access food.
President Trump just announced he’s only going to send out partial SNAP payments this month. SNAP amounts to just $6 a day - partial benefits are simply not enough to keep food on the table. He has the legal authority to fully fund this critical assistance, instead he’s leaving families hungry.
I’m proud to cosponsor the Head Start Shutdown Protection Act to ensure that Head Start programs in Illinois and across the country can stay open during a government shutdown. Families and children shouldn’t have to suffer because of Republican inaction in Washington, DC.
November is Native American Heritage Month! This month, we celebrate the rich culture, histories and traditions of Native American communities in Illinois and across the country.
On Día de los Muertos, families gather in celebration and remembrance of those who are no longer with us. May memories bring you joy and comfort.
SNAP amounts to just $6 a day. The idea that anyone would have benefits left over at the end of the month is absurd – especially with what groceries cost right now. Families are going hungry TODAY and the president needs to reverse his cruel decision immediately.
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Voting History498 total votesExpandCollapse
Voting History
498 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-17 | H.R. 6703 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-17 | H.R. 6703 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-17 | H.R. 3616 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-17 | H. Con. Res. 64 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-17 | H. Con. Res. 61 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-17 | H. Res. 953 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-17 | H. Res. 953 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-16 | H.R. 3632 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-16 | H.R. 3632 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-16 | H.R. 4371 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-16 | H.R. 4371 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-16 | H. Res. 951 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-16 | H. Res. 951 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-16 | H.R. 3187 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-15 | S. 284 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-12 | H.R. 3668 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-12 | H.R. 3668 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 2550 (119th) | Final passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H. Res. 432 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3898 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3898 (119th) | Send back to committee | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3383 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3383 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3383 (119th) | Approve amendment | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3383 (119th) | Approve amendment | NO | NO | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3638 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H.R. 3628 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-11 | H. Res. 939 (119th) | Kill the motion | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-10 | H. Res. 432 (119th) | Motion to Discharge | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-10 | S. 1071 (119th) | Final passage | NO | YES | ✕ | Passed |
| 2025-12-10 | S. 1071 (119th) | Motion to Commit | YES | YES | ✓ | Failed |
| 2025-12-10 | H. Res. 936 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-10 | H. Res. 936 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-10 | H.R. 1676 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-09 | S. 356 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-04 | H.R. 1049 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-04 | H.R. 1069 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-12-03 | H.R. 1005 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-03 | H.R. 4305 (119th) | Final passage | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-12-03 | H.R. 2965 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-02 | H. Res. 916 (119th) | Approve resolution | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-02 | H. Res. 916 (119th) | End debate now | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-02 | H.R. 4423 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-12-01 | H.R. 5348 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-21 | H. Con. Res. 58 (119th) | Approve resolution | YES | NO | ✕↔ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H.R. 1949 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H.R. 3109 (119th) | Final passage | NO | NO | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H. Res. 893 (119th) | Motion to Refer | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H.R. 6019 (119th) | Fast-track passage | YES | YES | ✓ | Passed |
| 2025-11-20 | H.R. 4058 (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.