Nikki Budzinski
@budzinski.house.gov
U.S. Representative for IL-13. Proud to serve the people of Central & Southern IL. New Democrat Coalition's Vice Chair for Policy.
I’m relieved that after a three week delay, Illinois families will receive full SNAP benefits on November 20th. We can’t forget that this pain was entirely avoidable – a crisis manufactured by President Trump who refused to send out benefits to hungry families.
Illinois SNAP food aid recipients to receive all November benefits by next week, IDHS says
People in Illinois who rely on SNAP benefits could start to see their November benefits as soon as Friday. However, the Illinois Department of Human Services says it could take until next week for eve...
abc7chicago.com
November 16, 2025 at 5:27 PM
I’m relieved that after a three week delay, Illinois families will receive full SNAP benefits on November 20th. We can’t forget that this pain was entirely avoidable – a crisis manufactured by President Trump who refused to send out benefits to hungry families.
Today, I convened immigration advocates and nonprofit leaders in Fairview Heights amid this recent surge in ICE activity across Central and Southern Illinois.
November 14, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Today, I convened immigration advocates and nonprofit leaders in Fairview Heights amid this recent surge in ICE activity across Central and Southern Illinois.
President Trump is shutting down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau – the agency in charge of capping credit card fees, protecting your private data, and taking on predatory payday lenders. This move is a handout for Wall Street at the expense of working people.
Trump administration declares CFPB funding illegal
The decision, disclosed in a court filing, puts the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on track to shut down in ‘early 2026’ when its remaining cash runs out.
www.politico.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:33 PM
President Trump is shutting down the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau – the agency in charge of capping credit card fees, protecting your private data, and taking on predatory payday lenders. This move is a handout for Wall Street at the expense of working people.
Last night, Republicans passed a government funding bill that does nothing to lower healthcare costs – but the fight isn’t over.
Without the ACA tax credits, health insurance premiums will double for millions. That’s why I’m going to keep pushing for to extend these critical subsidies long term.
Without the ACA tax credits, health insurance premiums will double for millions. That’s why I’m going to keep pushing for to extend these critical subsidies long term.
November 13, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Last night, Republicans passed a government funding bill that does nothing to lower healthcare costs – but the fight isn’t over.
Without the ACA tax credits, health insurance premiums will double for millions. That’s why I’m going to keep pushing for to extend these critical subsidies long term.
Without the ACA tax credits, health insurance premiums will double for millions. That’s why I’m going to keep pushing for to extend these critical subsidies long term.
A home should be a place of comfort and safety– but the management at Sangamon Towers has failed its residents. My team has reached out to HUD officials & is in active conversations with local residents & stakeholders to make this right. Everyone deserves to feel safe & comfortable where they live.
Seniors struggle at Sangamon Towers - Illinois Times, the capital city's weekly source of news, politics, arts, entertainment, culture
Early on a Friday morning in late August, a group of Springfield seniors sat around a table outside Sangamon Towers, the apartment building they call home. It was a cool morning, out of the norm for t...
www.illinoistimes.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:58 PM
A home should be a place of comfort and safety– but the management at Sangamon Towers has failed its residents. My team has reached out to HUD officials & is in active conversations with local residents & stakeholders to make this right. Everyone deserves to feel safe & comfortable where they live.
Why I voted no on the Republican funding deal ⬇️
November 13, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Why I voted no on the Republican funding deal ⬇️
House Democrats are not going to stop fighting to lower costs and save healthcare for the American people.
November 12, 2025 at 11:17 PM
House Democrats are not going to stop fighting to lower costs and save healthcare for the American people.
Last week, I visited The Land Connection in Champaign to learn more about how our community is being impacted by President Trump’s delay of SNAP benefits. Illinois families deserve better than this chaos and uncertainty.
November 12, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Last week, I visited The Land Connection in Champaign to learn more about how our community is being impacted by President Trump’s delay of SNAP benefits. Illinois families deserve better than this chaos and uncertainty.
It was an honor to speak at the Veterans Day Ceremony in Belleville today to show the veterans I represent how grateful I am for their bravery and their sacrifices.
November 11, 2025 at 5:44 PM
It was an honor to speak at the Veterans Day Ceremony in Belleville today to show the veterans I represent how grateful I am for their bravery and their sacrifices.
This Veterans Day, join me in honoring each of the brave men and women who stepped up to serve our country in uniform. I will never forget the sacrifices they’ve made to defend our democracy and I will never stop fighting for them and their families.
November 11, 2025 at 3:40 PM
This Veterans Day, join me in honoring each of the brave men and women who stepped up to serve our country in uniform. I will never forget the sacrifices they’ve made to defend our democracy and I will never stop fighting for them and their families.
In rural areas like Macoupin County, access to health care is a distinct challenge – and in an emergency, every second counts. Today, I met with EMTs in Gillespie to talk about what Congress can do to support rural ambulance services and ensure every American can access the care they need.
November 10, 2025 at 9:57 PM
In rural areas like Macoupin County, access to health care is a distinct challenge – and in an emergency, every second counts. Today, I met with EMTs in Gillespie to talk about what Congress can do to support rural ambulance services and ensure every American can access the care they need.
Kids learn better when they aren’t hungry, and for many families, school meals are a lifeline. Today, I stopped by the Bunker Hill School District to talk to students and highlight the importance of school meal programs.
November 10, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Kids learn better when they aren’t hungry, and for many families, school meals are a lifeline. Today, I stopped by the Bunker Hill School District to talk to students and highlight the importance of school meal programs.
New analysis just confirmed what Illinois families already know: energy costs are rising.
President Trump promised that energy bills would be “cut in half” when he took office. Instead, Illinoisans have seen their annual costs go up $200.
President Trump promised that energy bills would be “cut in half” when he took office. Instead, Illinoisans have seen their annual costs go up $200.
November 10, 2025 at 4:45 PM
New analysis just confirmed what Illinois families already know: energy costs are rising.
President Trump promised that energy bills would be “cut in half” when he took office. Instead, Illinoisans have seen their annual costs go up $200.
President Trump promised that energy bills would be “cut in half” when he took office. Instead, Illinoisans have seen their annual costs go up $200.
It was a blast to stop by basketball practice for the Chatham Chargers Special Olympics Team and to talk with parents about special education. I’ve been proud to champion Special Olympics programs because they give every child a chance to thrive. Go Chargers!
November 9, 2025 at 10:00 PM
It was a blast to stop by basketball practice for the Chatham Chargers Special Olympics Team and to talk with parents about special education. I’ve been proud to champion Special Olympics programs because they give every child a chance to thrive. Go Chargers!
Urbana Neighborhood Connection Center does incredible work to uplift youth and support families in our community. I was glad to have a chance to meet with Executive Director Dr. Jeniece Nance and Urbana Mayor DeShawn Williams to learn more about how I can support them.
November 9, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Urbana Neighborhood Connection Center does incredible work to uplift youth and support families in our community. I was glad to have a chance to meet with Executive Director Dr. Jeniece Nance and Urbana Mayor DeShawn Williams to learn more about how I can support them.
Small businesses are going to be devastated if we don’t extend the ACA tax credits. I spoke to @inc.com about how we need a bipartisan deal to address these rising costs and get the government back open.
This Congresswoman Sees 1 Path to Ending the Government Shutdown
The country is currently facing the longest government shutdown in American history. What will it take for Congress to end it once and for all?
www.inc.com
November 9, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Small businesses are going to be devastated if we don’t extend the ACA tax credits. I spoke to @inc.com about how we need a bipartisan deal to address these rising costs and get the government back open.
This week, I visited The Land Connection in Champaign to hear how local producers and neighbors are being impacted by so much uncertainty around SNAP benefits. Delaying these benefits for hungry Americans isn’t just cruel, it impacts our entire food system.
November 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM
This week, I visited The Land Connection in Champaign to hear how local producers and neighbors are being impacted by so much uncertainty around SNAP benefits. Delaying these benefits for hungry Americans isn’t just cruel, it impacts our entire food system.
This week, I teamed up with Champaign County Health Care Consumers to host an Open Enrollment webinar. With so much uncertainty around the ACA tax credits, we want to make sure you have all the information you need for a successful enrollment period.
November 7, 2025 at 6:47 PM
This week, I teamed up with Champaign County Health Care Consumers to host an Open Enrollment webinar. With so much uncertainty around the ACA tax credits, we want to make sure you have all the information you need for a successful enrollment period.
President Trump has cut off SNAP benefits, putting 56,000 families in Central and Southern Illinois at risk of going hungry. I stopped by the Glen-Ed Food Pantry in Edwardsville to help them pack meals and talk about the challenges they’re facing during this Republican government shutdown.
Budzinski visits Glen-Ed Pantry to hear shutdown concerns
"We need a functioning government that's going to be able to be a good partner to our nonprofits and our communities that serve so many people in need," Budzinski says.
www.theintelligencer.com
November 7, 2025 at 3:55 PM
President Trump has cut off SNAP benefits, putting 56,000 families in Central and Southern Illinois at risk of going hungry. I stopped by the Glen-Ed Food Pantry in Edwardsville to help them pack meals and talk about the challenges they’re facing during this Republican government shutdown.
Community Lifeline in East St. Louis was my first stop in the Metro East when I was first sworn into office! It was great to be back with Rev. Kendall and First Lady Wyvetta Granger today to talk about how we can work together to uplift our community and fight hunger.
November 7, 2025 at 12:50 AM
Community Lifeline in East St. Louis was my first stop in the Metro East when I was first sworn into office! It was great to be back with Rev. Kendall and First Lady Wyvetta Granger today to talk about how we can work together to uplift our community and fight hunger.
November is Rural Health Month. Ensuring that our rural communities in Central and Southern Illinois have access to quality care is one of my top priorities and I’m going to keep fighting back against Republican cuts that put our rural hospitals at risk.
November 6, 2025 at 3:48 PM
November is Rural Health Month. Ensuring that our rural communities in Central and Southern Illinois have access to quality care is one of my top priorities and I’m going to keep fighting back against Republican cuts that put our rural hospitals at risk.
Last week, I led 108 House Democrats in a letter to Speaker Johnson highlighting how letting the ACA tax credits expire will impact the small business community. We’re demanding that he extends this lifeline to help small business owners and employees afford their coverage.
November 5, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Last week, I led 108 House Democrats in a letter to Speaker Johnson highlighting how letting the ACA tax credits expire will impact the small business community. We’re demanding that he extends this lifeline to help small business owners and employees afford their coverage.
Supporting our farmers and ensuring access to nutritious food go hand in hand. I was honored to take part in a conversation with Food Tank President Danielle Nierenberg about ag policy in Congress, including my bill to help schools, hospitals, and food banks buy food from local farmers!
November 5, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Supporting our farmers and ensuring access to nutritious food go hand in hand. I was honored to take part in a conversation with Food Tank President Danielle Nierenberg about ag policy in Congress, including my bill to help schools, hospitals, and food banks buy food from local farmers!
This President would rather give $20 billion to Argentina than $5 billion to ensure kids HERE AT HOME don't go hungry.
It's cruel. He must follow the court order.
It's cruel. He must follow the court order.
November 4, 2025 at 7:37 PM
This President would rather give $20 billion to Argentina than $5 billion to ensure kids HERE AT HOME don't go hungry.
It's cruel. He must follow the court order.
It's cruel. He must follow the court order.
I’m teaming up with Champaign County Health Care Consumers to host a webinar about Open Enrollment this Wednesday! I hope you can join us to learn more about how to navigate your health care options in the ACA marketplace.
November 4, 2025 at 5:08 PM
I’m teaming up with Champaign County Health Care Consumers to host a webinar about Open Enrollment this Wednesday! I hope you can join us to learn more about how to navigate your health care options in the ACA marketplace.