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Feb 11, 2026

Budzinski Unveils Affordability Agenda to Address the Cost of Living Crisis

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Vice Chair of Policy for the New Democrat Coalition, unveiled her Affordability Agenda — a bold, practical roadmap to lower costs for working families in Illinois’ 13th District and across the country. The plan focuses on bringing down the five core expenses straining household budgets: health care, housing, energy, family care, […]

News and Announcements

Feb 4, 2026

Press

Budzinski, Mann Introduce Legislation to Expand Access to Mental Health Care in Underserved Areas

The More Behavioral Health Providers Act would help recruit mental health professionals to work in areas with a shortageWASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congressman Tracey Mann (KS-01) introduced the More Behavioral Health Providers Act to expand access to mental health and substance use disorder care in areas struggling with a shortage of mental health professionals. The […]

Feb 3, 2026

Press

Budzinski Votes NO on DHS Funding Bill, Demands ICE Accountability

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) voted against a Continuing Resolution that would provide additional funding for the Department of Homeland Security, citing ongoing failures in leadership, accountability, and public safety. “The American people have witnessed firsthand the deadly consequences of mismanagement and a complete lack of accountability at DHS. That must change now. Congress has a responsibility […]

Feb 3, 2026

Press

Budzinski Celebrates 45Z Tax Credit Proposal as Leading Advocate — Providing Certainty for Illinois Growers and Producers

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) issued a statement on the Department of Treasury’s proposed regulations on the 45Z Clean Fuels Production Credit. These rules reflect several of the key requests Budzinski has consistently made to the administration, which are critical for growers and producers in her district. “Today’s long-awaited 45Z proposal delivers certainty that agricultural […]

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Issues

Agriculture

As a native of Downstate Illinois and the Representative for some of our nation’s most productive farmland, Nikki is proud to serve on the House Agriculture Committee to give family farmers in Central and Southern Illinois an important seat at the table in Washington. In Congress, Nikki is focused on revitalizing rural America, protecting the farm safety net, maintaining critical nutrition programs and investing in conservation. You can learn more about the upcoming Farm Bill here.

Veterans

The grandchild of two World War II veterans, Congresswoman Budzinski understands the deep debt of gratitude owed to the men and women who’ve served our country. As a member of the House Committee on Veterans Affairs, Budzinski is focused on ensuring every veteran in Central and Southern Illinois has access to the benefits they’ve earned and deserve.

Labor

A Trade Unionist and proud member of the labor movement, Nikki has spent her entire career standing up for working families. As the representative for thousands of labor households in Central and Southern Illinois, Nikki is fighting to strengthen unions, protect the rights of workers and invest in career and technical education opportunities across the Heartland.