Rep. Nikki Budzinski

Corruption is rampant in Washington – and that has to change. Today, I’m unveiling an Anti-Corruption Agenda, demanding action in Congress to end Citizens United, ban insider trading and hold SCOTUS accountable. Here’s the plan.

Eid Mubarak! I’m wishing a joyous Eid al-Fitr to all celebrating in IL-13 and around the world!

I can't wait to watch the Fighting Illini crush Penn tonight!

Last summer, the Trump Administration cut $137 billion from rural Medicaid. Now, they want to spend $200 BILLION in taxpayer dollars to continue their war of choice against Iran. Their priorities couldn’t be more backwards. apnews.com/article/iran-w…

Republicans REFUSE to negotiate measures to rein in ICE. I’ve signed a discharge petition to force a vote on funding for critical agencies TSA, FEMA, and the Coast Guard, without funding President Trump’s cruel immigration agenda. If Republicans care about paying federal workers, there’s no reason they shouldn’t join this effort!

I joined an @OversightDems hearing to demand better on-time mail delivery for Central and Southern Illinoisans. I asked Postmaster General Steiner: how much worse do delivery rates have to get before he rethinks the misguided "Delivering for America" plan?

My team will be in Staunton, Carlinville, Virden, and Monticello tomorrow for Mobile Office Hours! Stop by to learn more about how we can help you navigate the federal government.

During disasters, workers at grocery stores, farms, and meatpacking plants are on the front lines, ensuring families in Illinois and around the country get fed. I’m proud to partner with @SenatorLujan to introduce legislation that would protect these essential workers during times of disaster and instability.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day IL-13! I hope everyone enjoys this celebration of Irish heritage and culture. ☘️

I’ve signed onto a discharge petition to force a floor vote on legislation to fund TSA, FEMA, and the Coast Guard. It’s a commonsense step to reopen parts of DHS while we negotiate reforms to ICE and CPB – but Senate Republicans just voted it down. They’d rather force workers to go without pay than rein in Trump’s ICE.

It’s Election Day in Illinois! Making your voice heard at the ballot box is fundamental to our democracy. Visit elections.il.gov to find your polling place or a vote-by-mail drop box.

The so-called “Rural Health Transformation Fund” doesn’t come close to making up for President Trump’s $137 billion Medicaid cut in the Big, Ugly Bill. That’s why I brought together rural health providers from across the district last for a virtual roundtable last week to talk about how we can work together to protect access to the care our communities need.

In the richest country in the world, working people shouldn’t have to ration their medicine. I am fighting to bring down health care costs and reverse Republican cuts to make sure that no family has to make these heartbreaking decisions. nbcnews.com/health/health-…

I was honored to address members of the National Association of Postal Supervisors at their Legislative Conference in DC today! I talked about my work as co-chair of the Congressional Postal Service Caucus and shared how I’m fighting back against postal privatization, working to protect postal employees, and standing up for on-time rural delivery.

Calling all high school artists in IL-13: the 2026 Congressional Art Competition is open for submissions! I’m always blown away by the talent we have in our district and I can’t wait to see this year’s artwork!

Home care workers are vital to ensure that seniors and folks with disabilities can stay in their homes and live with dignity – their wages should reflect that. I’m proud to be an original cosponsor of legislation to guarantee minimum wage and overtime protections for home care workers!

As President Trump continues to wage his war of choice in the Middle East, working people are facing skyrocketing gas prices here at home. That means every time you drive to work, to school, to church or to the grocery store, you’re paying more.

IL-13 is America’s “Silicorn Valley” – where some of the world’s most productive farmland meets top scientific minds to make genuine breakthroughs. I was excited to take part in the 7th Annual Champaign-Urbana Ag Tech Week and talk about our region’s leadership in the growing biomanufacturing industry! chambanatoday.com/news/298892-bu…

HUGE win for America’s veterans and federal workers. Unions help ensure accountability and improve veteran care. I’m proud to stand with @AFGENational as we continue to fight back against President Trump’s union-busting agenda.

This is heartbreaking news. I’m praying for the loved ones of these six service members and for the safety of all of our troops in the Middle East. washingtonpost.com/national-secur…

This week, I held a virtual roundtable with the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services and more than 50 rural health providers. We talked about how we can work together in the face of Republicans’ extreme Medicaid cuts to protect access to care for our rural communities. budzinski.house.gov/posts/budzinsk…