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Jun 4, 2025

Press

Budzinski Secures Major Health Wins in Passage of SUPPORT Act

The legislation addresses the nation’s opioid crisis while increasing funding for maternal and youth health services WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) voted to pass the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act, legislation that delivers funding to communities confronting the devastating opioid overdose crisis. The bill includes two key priorities championed by Congresswoman Budzinski: “The devastating […]

News and Announcements

Jun 4, 2025

Press

Budzinski, Graves Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Save Rural Hospitals

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congressman Sam Graves (MO-06) reintroduced the bipartisan Save America’s Rural Hospitals Act to help struggling rural hospitals stay open by reforming Medicare repayment structures. As many rural hospitals struggle with rising costs, this bill gives them the support they need to continue serving communities in Illinois’ 13th Congressional District and around the […]

Jun 2, 2025

Press

ICYMI: Budzinski Tours Local Businesses Hit by President Trump’s Tariffs

SPRINGFIELD, IL — Last week, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) toured First to the Finish, a sporting apparel store in Edwardsville, Illinois, and Martinelli’s Market, Bakery and Deli in Champaign, Illinois to highlight the impact of President Trump’s tariffs on small businesses. “President Trump campaigned on lowering costs, protecting American industry, and bringing home good-paying jobs. However, imposing sweeping tariffs on our […]

May 30, 2025

Press

Budzinski Slams Trump’s Nippon Rally, Vows to Defend Granite City Jobs

SPRINGFIELD, IL — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s appearance in Pennsylvania, where he touted the merger between U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel. “Today, President Trump took a victory lap, claiming he single-handedly saved American steel – but he failed to mention Illinois, failed to mention Granite City Works, and failed to consult the hundreds of workers […]

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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.