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Seat

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 · 183 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

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

It was great to meet with VFW advocates from Illinois to talk about their legislative priorities! As a member of @democrats-veterans.house.gov, I’m focused on improving health care, strengthening VA, and ensuring every veteran has the support they need when they hang up their uniform.

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

When I was home in August, I had the chance to tour the SIU School of Medicine where they’re doing groundbreaking Alzheimer’s research – research that could save lives. President Trump’s plan is to put the federal resources that support these breakthroughs on the chopping block.

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

Apprenticeships are a proven way to get folks connected with good-paying jobs and to help businesses hire talented employees. My LEAP Act would help young people entering the workforce and support Main Street by giving small businesses a tax credit when they hire apprentices.

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

September is Suicide Prevention Month – a reminder that you are not alone. If you or a loved one need help, call or text 988 for free, confidential support 24/7.

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

President Trump has once again turned his back on America’s working men and women – and today, no community feels that betrayal more deeply than Granite City. My full statement:

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

We’ve already hosted events in Gillepsie and Caseyville, and we’re looking forward to heading to Champaign, Macon County, and Sangamon County this week!

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

For smaller communities in Central and Southern Illinois, the OSLAD grant program is a huge opportunity to expand and upgrade their public parks at half the cost. My team is partnering with IDNR to share how our local park districts can apply for these grants!

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

I’ve joined an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to uphold states’ bans on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ youth. Being LGBTQ+ isn’t a disease or something to “fix,” and the government has a duty to protect young people from this cruel, harmful practice.

Congressional Equality Caucus

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Today, 187 Members of Congress—led by Equality Caucus Chair @repmarktakano.bsky.social & Vice Chair @reptedlieu.bsky.social & @merkley.senate.gov—filed a brief urging SCOTUS to protect young LGBTQI+ people and uphold Colorado's ban on so-called "conversion therapy." Link in bio for more info.

Takano, Lieu, & Merkley lead 187 members of congress in Filing Brief to Support Conversion Therapy Bans at SCOTUS. IMAGE: The United States Supreme Court.

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

It was great to join the NAPS Chat podcast to talk about my brand-new Congressional Postal Service Caucus! You can listen to our conversation on iTunes, Spotify, or here: naps.org/NAPS-Chat

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

President Trump's plans to deploy the National Guard to Chicago aren't about safety – they're about weaponizing the federal government to intimidate our communities. This cannot – and will not – become our new reality.

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

Horrible. I'm praying for the recovery of Lt. Courtney Moravek and firefighter Bobby Poynton and grateful for our heroic first responders. www.wcia.com/news/champai...

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

Boeing is hiring scabs to avoid giving St. Louis Machinists fair wages and benefits. I continue to stand with the workers on strike and urge Boeing to come to the table and negotiate in good faith. www.stltoday.com/news/local/b...

Boeing says it will hire replacements for striking St. Louis workers

Boeing said in a letter to employees that the company started the process on Thursday.

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

Hey @cc-indivisible.bsky.social, I was one of the first people to sign onto this letter!

Champaign County Indivisible 📎

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Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govSep 4(source)

Falls are the leading cause of injury among seniors – but they are preventable! I introduced the SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act to create a new office in the Veterans Health Administration focused on falls prevention and help give our older veterans a healthier, more resilient future.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govSep 4(source)

I’m back in Washington, DC for the fall legislative session after a busy district work period! Here’s what I was up to in August:

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govSep 4(source)

The Trump admin is proposing a near-total ban on abortion care & counseling at VA – a disgraceful attack on women veterans who put their lives on the line to defend our freedom. As a member of @democrats-veterans.house.gov, I’m fighting back to ensure women vets have access to the care they need.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govSep 4(source)

My mom has been a League of Women Voters member my whole life, and she instilled in me at a young age the importance of using your vote – your voice. I couldn’t be more honored to address @lwvus.bsky.social as a member of Congress and share how I’m fighting to protect our democracy.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govSep 4(source)

The Trump administration must lift the stop work order issued on the Revolution Wind Project. Over a thousand union tradesmen and women’s jobs hang in the balance. Let them get back to work.

Trump administration halts work on an almost-finished wind farm

The Revolution Wind farm was slated to start sending power to homes and businesses in Rhode Island and Connecticut starting next year.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govSep 3(source)

Republicans REJECTED my amendment to show how their Big, Ugly Bill spikes your energy bills. They don’t want you to know the truth: gutting clean energy tax credits means higher costs for families.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govSep 3(source)

My statement on President Trump's illegal plans to deploy the National Guard to Chicago:

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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(183)

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
H.R. 8333 (119th)
To reauthorize the YouthBuild program, and for other purposes.
Joined: 2026-04-16

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Voting History

498 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
2026-01-21	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
2026-01-14	H. Res. 992 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-14	H. Res. 992 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-13	H.R. 4593 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-13	H.R. 4593 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-13	H.R. 2312 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-13	H.R. 2270 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-13	H.R. 2262 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2026-01-13	H.R. 2262 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-13	H. Res. 988 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-13	H. Res. 988 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-13	H.R. 6504 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-13	H.R. 6500 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-12	H.R. 2683 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-09	H.R. 5184 (119th)	Final passage	YES	NO	✕↔	Passed
2026-01-08	H.R. 1834 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-08	H. Res. 780 (119th)	Approve resolution	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-08	H.R. 131 (119th)	Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-08	H.R. 504 (119th)	Passage, Objections of the President To The Contrary Notwithstanding	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2026-01-08	H.R. 6938 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-08	H.R. 6938 (119th)	Retaining Divisions B and C	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-08	H.R. 6938 (119th)	Retaining Division A	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-07	H. Res. 780 (119th)	Motion to Discharge	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2026-01-07	H. Res. 977 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-07	H. Res. 977 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2026-01-06	—	Call of the House	PRESENT	—	—	Passed
2025-12-18	H.R. 498 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-18	H.R. 498 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-18	H.R. 845 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-18	H.R. 845 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-18	H.R. 1366 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-18	H.R. 1366 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-18	H.R. 4776 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-18	H.R. 4776 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-12-18	H.R. 4776 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-12-18	H.R. 4776 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-12-18	H.R. 4776 (119th)	Approve amendment	NO	NO	✓	Failed
2025-12-17	H.R. 3492 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-12-17	H.R. 3492 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	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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