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May 17, 2024
Press
Budzinski, IDOT to Host Hiring Fair on May 23rd

EAST ST. LOUIS, IL — On Thursday, May 23rd, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and the Illinois Department of Transportation will be hosting a career fair in East St. Louis. The fair will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville East St. Louis Center in Building D, 601 James R. Thompson Blvd. Representatives from […]

News and Announcements

May 16, 2024
Press

Budzinski Helps Pass Bipartisan Aviation Bill with Stronger Consumer Protections, Workforce Development Resources 

WASHINGTON, D.C. — This week, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) voted for a bipartisan, bicameral bill to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for five years. The legislation includes improved protections for consumers and increased funding for workforce development programs. “The profits of big airlines should never come before the safety and wellbeing of American passengers,” said Congresswoman Budzinski. “This week, […]

May 16, 2024
Press

Budzinski to Hold Veterans Resource Fair on June 1st

CHAMPAIGN, IL — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) announced that she will be hosting a Veterans Resource Fair in Champaign on Saturday, June 1st, at Parkland Community College. The event will help to connect local veterans with the benefits and services available to them through the PACT Act, local Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs) and the […]

May 10, 2024
Press

Budzinski Announces 2024 Congressional App Challenge

Submissions are due by October 24th, 11:00 a.m. CT SPRINGFIELD, IL — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) announced the start of the 2024 Congressional App Challenge for middle and high school students in Illinois’ 13th Congressional District. Students can compete individually or as a team. Winners will be selected by a panel of judges drawn from the local community. […]

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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.