Rep. Nikki Budzinski
@RepNikkiB
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U.S. Rep. for IL's 13th District. Proudly serving on @HouseAgDems & @VetAffairsDems for Central & Southern IL. Vice Chair for Policy @NewDemCoalition.
Illinois & Washington, DC
Joined December 2022
Fighting for working families is my life's work. It's why I joined the labor movement. And it’s why I just took an oath to serve the constituents of Illinois’ 13th Congressional District. Thank you for placing your trust in me to serve our communities. Let's get to work!
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I'm joining educators, parents and students taking a stand for public schools! Every child should have access to a good education, no matter where they live or how much money their family has.
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Often veterans themselves, VA employees work tirelessly to ensure those who served can access the benefits and care they need. My meeting with @AFGENational today underscored how critical it is to protect our veterans and safeguard the services they rely on.
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Today, on Abraham Lincoln’s birthday, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on his legacy.
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Tariffs on Canadian imports would drive up input prices and shrink markets for Illinois growers and producers - making it even harder for our family farmers to keep their heads above water.
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The Trump Administration's policies haven’t focused on ways to lower costs for families. Here’s what we’ve heard so far ⬇️
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Join me TONIGHT at 5 PM CT as I answer your questions about President Trump's Executive Orders and Elon Musk's involvement in our government.
Do you have concerns about Donald Trump's executive actions and Elon Musk's illegal power grab? Me too. Join me for a telephone town hall tomorrow night at 5pm CT to learn more about how I'm pushing back to protect Central and Southern Illinois.
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Tariffs are an important tool in our toolbox, but a 10% tariff on energy imports from Canada – one of our closest trading partners – would hurt our farmers.
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Today, we had a House Agriculture Committee hearing on the state of the farm economy. From crop insurance to disaster aid, the issues we discussed today will help us craft a Farm Bill that supports Illinois growers and producers.
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Last night, I voted to pass the Housing Unhoused Disabled Veterans Act. I was proud to champion this legislation that would make it easier for disabled veterans to qualify for housing assistance and help us end veteran homelessness once and for all.
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Scientists at the UIUC Soybean Innovation Lab were conducting critical research to address food insecurity and create new markets for Illinois farmers. Then Trump fired them. I will not stand aside while this administration attacks my constituents' livelihoods.
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Do you have concerns about Donald Trump's executive actions and Elon Musk's illegal power grab? Me too. Join me for a telephone town hall tomorrow night at 5pm CT to learn more about how I'm pushing back to protect Central and Southern Illinois.
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The fentanyl crisis has impacted countless lives in #IL13 and across the country. I was glad to have the opportunity to meet with members of the Illinois Drug Enforcement Officers Association to talk about our shared priorities to keep our communities safe.
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Last year, I was proud to vote to pass the first Social Security expansion in decades. Now that the Social Security Fairness Act is in effect, more than 2.5 million public servants across the country will see the full benefits they've earned.
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Amidst growing attacks on reproductive freedom, the closure of Planned Parenthood in Decatur is deeply concerning. I will always fight to protect access to essential reproductive care for women in Central and Southern Illinois – and across the country.
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Groundbreaking biomanufacturing research is happening right here in Southern Illinois and opening up new markets for our growers. It was great to visit SIUE and learn more about their work at the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center!
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Trump gave Elon Musk full access to the government’s payment system with no warning or explanation. I'm fighting back as a cosponsor of the Taxpayer Data Protection Act to put a stop to Elon Musk's invasion of our privacy.
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Did you know that Harlem Globetrotters CEO Mannie Jackson grew up in Edwardsville and graduated from the University of Illinois? Although he was born in Missouri, #IL13 is proud to call this inspiring athlete and businessman one of our own! #BlackHistoryMonth
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These funds have been legally obligated. The Trump Administration can't just rip them away. Working with our community to secure this funding was one of my proudest achievements — I will do everything I can to see these projects through.
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