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Oct 20, 2025

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Budzinski Hears from Metro East Seniors on Impacts of Government Shutdown

ALTON, IL — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) met with senior citizens and senior living organizations in the Metro East to discuss how Trump Administration policies and the ongoing government shutdown are impacting vital services for older Americans. The conversation, which took place at Senior Services Plus in Alton, centered around issues related to Social Security and Medicare in […]

News and Announcements

Oct 15, 2025

Press

SAVOY: Budzinski Meets with Air Traffic Controllers Impacted by Government Shutdown

SAVOY, IL — On Tuesday, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) met with air traffic controllers at the University of Illinois Willard Airport to hear how they are being impacted by the government shutdown. While air traffic are seldom furloughed during a shutdown because of their essential role, they are not paid. “My visit with air traffic controllers at Willard Airport […]

Oct 14, 2025

Press

CHAMPAIGN: Budzinski Visits University of Illinois Projects Cancelled By Trump Administration

CHAMPAIGN, IL — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) visited the University of Illinois’ Prairie Research Institute to meet with researchers and tour projects whose federal grants were canceled by the Trump administration in an act of retaliation for the government shutdown. “The projects I toured today would have tackled critical public health challenges – improving access to clean […]

Oct 14, 2025

Press

EDWARDSVILLE: Budzinski Meets With Southern Illinois University Nursing Students

EDWARDSVILLE, IL — On Monday, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) met with current nursing students and recent graduates at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE). Their conversation focused on the cost of nursing education and the burden of student debt, as well as how the Republican budget reconciliation law will impact the nursing field, particularly in rural healthcare facilities reliant […]

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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.