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From My Office

Oct 30, 2026

Press

Budzinski Secures $56.7 Million in Critical Rail and Port Infrastructure Investments for Decatur and Granite City

Today, U.S. Representative Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) announced that the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has awarded a combined $49,906,330 to two Illinois railroads in her district through its Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program. The Decatur and Eastern Illinois Railroad (DREI) will receive $42,554,984, and V&S Railway will receive $7,351,346. Earlier this year, Budzinski wrote to FRA Administrator David Fink […]

News and Announcements

Oct 28, 2026

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GUARDIAN EXCLUSIVE: Budzinski Leads 33 Lawmakers in Demanding FTC Investigation into Overcharging by Dollar, Convenience Stores

This week, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) led 33 of her colleagues in a letter calling on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate reports of widespread overcharging by some of America’s most-recognized brand-name retailers. The letter was first reported exclusively by The Guardian. To read the full story, click HERE. The letter is just the latest in the […]

Oct 7, 2026

Press

Budzinski Celebrates Nearly $145,000 AmeriCorps Seniors Grant for Dove, Inc.

DECATUR, IL — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) visited Dove, Inc. in Decatur to celebrate the organization receiving nearly $145,000 through the AmeriCorps Seniors Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP). During her visit, Budzinski met with Dove staff and senior volunteers to hear how the federal investment is helping adults 55 and older give back and support their […]

Sep 17, 2026

Press

Budzinski Brings Home $22 Million in Federal Funding for Central and Southern Illinois Airports

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) announced $22,928,305 in Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) funding for St. Louis Downtown Airport and Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport. The federal grants will go towards several construction and safety-related upgrades at both airports. “St. Louis Downtown Airport in Cahokia Heights and Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport in Springfield play a critical role […]

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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.