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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 — 568

Yes47%

No52%

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 · 192 cosponsored

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Recent ATmosphere posts, sponsorships, and cosponsorships.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govJul 20(source)

On this day in 1968, the first Special Olympic games were held! My nephew Noah loves participating in the Special Olympics program at his school, and I’m committed to supporting these opportunities that have given countless folks with disabilities the chance to play, compete, and grow.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govJul 18(source)

Trump’s elimination of important USDA programs, combined with deep cuts to SNAP, is making it harder for food banks to stay open and families to keep food on the table. I refuse to let our neighbors go hungry and I met with leaders in Carlinville today to talk about how we’re fighting back.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govJul 18(source)

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Labor Caucus

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🚨 We’re calling on all Members of Congress to sign @golden.house.gov’s discharge petition to force a vote on overturning Trump’s illegal EO stripping 1 million federal workers of their collective bargaining rights. If you stand with workers, now is the time to prove it.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govJul 18(source)

This bill is a slap in the face to all who have courageously served our nation and made immense sacrifices to defend the freedoms we hold dear. I was proud to vote no and to side with what is right for our troops.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govJul 18(source)

It directs DoD to make almost $8 billion in cuts – putting troop pay on the chopping block. It’s appalling that House Republicans would force our heroes in uniform to take a pay cut so that billionaires can get a tax break.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govJul 18(source)

It attacks LGBTQ+ servicemembers with hateful policies and prevents female servicemembers from traveling to seek reproductive care, even when they’re stationed in a state where it is unavailable. These policies will undermine our troops' health, morale, and readiness.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govJul 18(source)

This bill is a highly-partisan spending plan that hurts our military readiness and undermines the welfare of our servicemembers. It’s yet another cynical attempt by House Republicans to fund tax breaks for billionaires and big corporations – this time on the backs of our troops.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govJul 18(source)

Last night, I voted NO on House Republican’s military funding bill. Here’s why ⬇️🧵

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govJul 18(source)

🚨The deadline to apply for a fall internship in my office is this weekend! Visit budzinski.house.gov/internships to learn more.

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Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govJul 18(source)

These cuts jeopardize local public broadcasting, strip access to critical healthcare, gut lifesaving emergency programs, and undermine our support for global allies. It doesn’t make us stronger — it makes us weaker.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govJul 18(source)

Let’s be clear: the funding they just voted to slash was passed with bipartisan support and signed into law. Walking away from those commitments isn’t just irresponsible — it’s reckless.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govJul 18(source)

With this vote, House Republicans have officially abdicated Congress's constitutional duty to appropriate federal dollars, effectively surrendering that authority to the Executive Branch. www.nytimes.com/2025/07/17/u...

Congress Agrees to Claw Back Foreign Aid and Public Broadcast Funds

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govJul 17(source)

I’m excited to announce that after a hard-won battle, my bipartisan BOOTS Act is advancing as part of the annual defense authorization bill! By requiring troops to wear American-made combat boots, this legislation will protect U.S. manufacturing jobs and keep our servicemembers safe.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govJul 17(source)

President Trump’s decision to eliminate the 988 LGBTQ+ youth lifeline will cost lives. In the face of a youth mental health crisis and rising attacks against the LGBTQ+ community, we cannot afford to lose this life-saving resource.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govJul 17(source)

Five years ago we lost an American hero: Congressman John Lewis. Congressman Lewis’ leadership has inspired me throughout my career in public service, and his legacy will endure forever as a reminder to challenge injustice, fight for our democracy, and make good trouble.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govJul 17(source)

Traveling office hours are TODAY! Catch my team in Carlinville, Virden, Monticello, and Staunton to learn more about how we can help you with constituent services.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govJul 16(source)

The Trump Administration has walked back its plan to fire more than 80,000 VA employees, but they’re still trying to force staff out through attrition & retirements. With 1,172 IT employees resigning so far, I’m seriously concerned about how this vacancy will impact services for our vets.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govJul 16(source)

I always love meeting with FFA officers from Illinois! These young leaders represent the future of American agriculture and I’m proud to be their partner in Congress.

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govJul 16(source)

Are you having an issue with a federal agency? Are you curious how my team can help? Visit our traveling office hours TOMORROW to get all your constituent services questions answered! Details here:

Nikki Budzinski@budzinski.house.govJul 16(source)

Congratulations to Champaign’s own Jake Munroe on being drafted by the Los Angeles Angels! www.news-gazette.com/sports/angel...

Angels pick Munroe

Former Champaign Central standout goes in the fourth round of the MLB draft on Monday

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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(192)

H.R. 9289 (119th)
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the tax credit for contributions of ind…
Joined: 2026-06-11
H.R. 9150 (119th)
To amend title 38, United States Code, to direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provid…
Joined: 2026-06-04
H.R. 9128 (119th)
To amend the Commodity Exchange Act of 1936 for the protection of certain information, and f…
Joined: 2026-06-03
H.R. 9105 (119th)
To reinstate criminal penalties for persons charging veterans unauthorized fees relating to …
Joined: 2026-06-02
H.R. 9018 (119th)
To direct the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to provide to Congress notice of any suicide or …
Joined: 2026-05-22

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Voting History

568 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
2025-01-21	H.R. 186 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-16	H.R. 30 (119th)	Final passage	YES	NO	✕↔	Passed
2025-01-16	H.R. 30 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-01-15	H.R. 33 (119th)	Final passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-15	H.R. 144 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-15	H.R. 164 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-14	H.R. 28 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-14	H.R. 28 (119th)	Send back to committee	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-01-14	H.R. 153 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-14	H.R. 152 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-13	H.R. 192 (119th)	Fast-track passage	YES	YES	✓	Passed
2025-01-09	H.R. 23 (119th)	Final passage	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-07	H.R. 29 (119th)	Final passage	YES	NO	✕↔	Passed
2025-01-03	H. Res. 5 (119th)	Approve resolution	NO	NO	✓	Passed
2025-01-03	H. Res. 5 (119th)	Motion to Commit with Instructions	YES	YES	✓	Failed
2025-01-03	H. Res. 5 (119th)	End debate now	NO	NO	✓	Passed
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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