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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 — 518

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 · 185 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govJul 12(source)

The Eastern Illinois Foodbank does incredible work fighting food insecurity in our community - and it's more important than ever in light of Trump's massive cuts to SNAP. I was glad to meet with their team to talk about how we can work together to make sure none of our neighbors go hungry.

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

Donald Trump wants to eliminate the Manufacturing Extension Program, which helps small manufacturers like Wagner Machine Co. grow in our district and across Illinois. This program has driven innovation, expanded markets, and created hundreds of jobs – ending it would be a huge setback.

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

Since taking office, the Trump Administration has unleashed cruelty, chaos, and fear among immigrant communities. Their actions are unacceptable. Today, I met with local advocates to hear about the impacts they’re feeling on the ground & talk about ways we can support our immigrant neighbors.

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

By signing the Big Ugly Bill, President Trump is taking money out of YOUR pocket to give billionaires a massive tax break. Elon Musk doesn’t need tax relief – working families do.

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

The Big, Ugly Bill will decimate social services, kill jobs, close hospitals, and raise costs for families. No one will be spared the impacts. Today, I convened stakeholders in Decatur with Mayor Wolfe and the United Way to call out the deeply harmful consequences of this bill.

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

In Granite City, steel isn’t just a job – it’s a community legacy that goes back generations. I’m going to keep fighting for the investments Granite City needs to keep that legacy alive.

Have Trump and U.S. Steel given up on Granite City? Many in metro-east fear so

“They left Granite City out of the conversation, and it’s still left out of the conversation,” said a retired steelworker.

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

On average, a Black woman will earn just 64 cents for every dollar a white man makes doing the same job. That’s unacceptable. I’m proud to cosponsor a resolution recognizing July 10 as Black Women’s Equal Pay Day and affirming our commitment to ending the wage gap once and for all.

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

Rain, storm or shine, we can always count on lineworkers to brave dangerous conditions and keep the power on. This Lineworker Appreciation Day, join me in thanking lineworkers for all they do for our communities!

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

NEWS: As @newdems.bsky.social Vice Chair for Policy, I’m excited to unveil our strategy to unleash America’s energy future. By cutting red tape and producing more power at home, our plan will lower costs, create union jobs, and build a stronger, safer and cleaner grid for everyone.

Dems launch energy strategy to guide permitting deal

The group's framework offers a potential legislative roadmap for Democrats if they regain a majority.

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

The Trump Administration is withholding billions of dollars of Congressionally-allocated funding from public schools across the country – and students in #IL13 are expected to be some of the hardest hit. President Trump MUST end this cruel freeze.

A District-by-District Accounting of the $6.2 billion U.S. Department of Education Has Held Back from Schools

The Education Department is refusing to release billions of dollars for public schools. See the impact by school system and congressional district.

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

July is Disability Pride Month where we celebrate the disability community and recognize their countless contributions to our nation! Let’s keep working together to build a more inclusive world.

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

IMPORTANT UPDATE 🚨✏️ In May, I hosted an education-focused town hall to stand against the cruel funding cuts to East St. Louis High School. They just got word that the funds have been deposited into the district's account. This proves that when our community comes together, we can make a difference.

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

The Big, Ugly Bill is one of the most harmful pieces of legislation in American history. I wrote an explainer of the top 10 ways Republicans are ripping off working families through this catastrophic bill.

10 Things You Might Not Know About Republicans’ Big, Ugly Bill

By New Dem Vice Chair for Policy Nikki Budzinski (IL-13)

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govJun 26(source)

Are you subscribed to my newsletter? Visit budzinski.house.gov/newsletter to make sure you’re not missing any updates on my work in Congress on behalf of our communities! 📨

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Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govJun 26(source)

The Supreme Court just made it harder for Americans on Medicaid to access healthcare at Planned Parenthood. This dangerous decision threatens access to cancer screenings, birth control, prenatal care, and other reproductive services for millions of women.

States can block Medicaid money for health care at Planned Parenthood, the Supreme Court says

The Supreme Court says states can block the country’s biggest abortion provider, Planned Parenthood, from receiving Medicaid money for health services such as contraception and cancer screenings.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govJun 26(source)

The workers who make U.S. Steel profitable deserve a seat at the table – especially Granite City @steelworkers.bsky.social who've been sidelined too long. With Nippon pledging $14 billion to plants in Indiana, Pennsylvania, & Minnesota, we’re calling for Granite City to receive its fair share too.

Congresswoman Budzinski wants Granite City Works investment from Nippon

“We still don’t know what our future is,” union leader said.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govJun 26(source)

Today is #EqualityDay, marking three landmark SCOTUS decisions that advanced LGBTQ+ rights – including marriage equality. As we celebrate these pivotal moments of progress, we aren’t backing down from the ongoing fight to ensure full equality for LGBTQ+ Americans.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govJun 25(source)

From Illinois to Maryland, we need to expand our broadband infrastructure to keep rural Americans connected. For our fourth #NewDemsOnTheRoad stop, @repaprildelaney.bsky.social and I had the chance to host a broadband-focused roundtable to see how we can get this done for our communities.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govJun 25(source)

There’s a lot of terrible policies in the GOP tax package — and I’m especially concerned that the Senate version would give President Trump $100 million to execute a strategy to gut the federal workforce. This is a direct attack on unionized workers and the services my constituents rely on.

Senate reconciliation bill would give Trump ‘carte blanche’ to reorganize agencies, lay off feds

The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee authorizes a $100 million war chest for OMB to reorganize government without congressional oversight.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govJun 25(source)

Billionaires don’t need another tax break. I’ll never support a tax package that funds handouts for the top 10% on the backs of working families.

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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(185)

H. Res. 1286 (119th)
Calling for a trade policy that supports workers, consumers, independent farmers, small busi…
Joined: 2026-05-14
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

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Voting History

518 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
2025-06-12	H.R. 4 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-12	H.R. 4 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-06-12	S. 331 (119th)	Final passage	NO	YES	✕	Passed
2025-06-11	H. Res. 499 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-11	H. Res. 499 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-10	H.R. 884 (119th)	Final passage	YES	NO	✕↔	Passed
2025-06-10	H.R. 2096 (119th)	Final passage	YES	NO	✕↔	Passed
2025-06-10	H. Res. 489 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-10	H. Res. 489 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-09	H. Res. 481 (119th)	Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-06-09	H. Res. 488 (119th)	Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	YES	NO	✕↔	Passed
2025-06-09	H.R. 2035 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-06-06	H.R. 2966 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-05	H.R. 2987 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-05	H.R. 2987 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-06-05	H.R. 2931 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-05	H.R. 2931 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-06-04	H.R. 2483 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-06-04	H.R. 2483 (119th)	Approve amendment	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-06-04	H. Res. 458 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-04	H. Res. 458 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-06-03	H.R. 1804 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-06-03	H.R. 1642 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-22	H.R. 1 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-22	H.R. 1 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-05-22	S.J. Res. 31 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-22	H. Res. 436 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-22	H. Res. 436 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-22	H. Res. 436 (119th)	Consideration of the Resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-22	H. Res. 436 (119th)	Consideration of the Resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-22	—	Motion to Adjourn	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-05-20	S.J. Res. 13 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-20	H.R. 1223 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-20	H. Res. 426 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-20	H. Res. 426 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-19	H.R. 1286 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-19	H.R. 1263 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-15	H.R. 2240 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-15	H.R. 2255 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-14	H. Res. 352 (119th)	Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-14	H.R. 2243 (119th)	Final passage	YES	NO	✕↔	Passed
2025-05-14	H. Res. 405 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-14	H. Res. 405 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-14	H.R. 2215 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-13	H.R. 249 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-13	H. Con. Res. 30 (119th)	Motion to Suspend the Rules and Agree	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-05-08	H.R. 276 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-05-08	H.R. 276 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-05-07	H.R. 881 (119th)	Final passage	YES	NO	✕↔	Passed
2025-05-07	H.R. 1503 (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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