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Apr 21, 2025

Press

Budzinski Announces Winners of 2025 Congressional Art Competition

SPRINGFIELD, IL — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) announced the winners of her 2025 Congressional Art Competition. Natasha O’Brien, from Springfield High School, was declared the winner of the contest for her piece titled “Oh, Do I?” Her artwork will be displayed in the halls of the U.S. Capitol for one year. Second place was awarded to “David and […]

News and Announcements

Apr 21, 2025

Press

Budzinski Concludes District-Wide Tour to Protect Medicaid

SPRINGFIELD, IL — Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) concluded her district-wide tour of hospitals and community health centers, highlighting the devastating consequences of proposed Medicaid cuts being pushed by Congressional Republicans. Over the past week, Budzinski visited health care facilities across Illinois’ 13th district to speak with frontline providers and patients about the real-world impact of slashing Medicaid […]

Apr 17, 2025

Press

Budzinski Hears Directly from the Community During Town Hall in Chatham

CHATHAM, IL — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) hosted a town hall meeting at Chatham Glenwood High School. More than 370 constituents attended the event to ask questions, hear about Budzinski’s work in Congress, and share stories of the local impacts of the Trump administration’s policies. “Tonight, I had the opportunity to hear directly from people across Illinois’ […]

Apr 16, 2025

Press

Budzinski Slams Trump Administration & Congressional Republicans for Slashing Local Project Funding

GRANITE CITY, IL — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) met with local stakeholders to highlight Congressional Republicans’ refusal to include funding for local projects in the most recent funding package. The discussion focused on the impacts of delaying funding for projects previously selected for Congressional Community Project Funding awards – including loss of community benefits, longer project timelines, […]

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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.