Rep. Nikki Budzinski
@RepNikkiB
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U.S. Rep. for IL's 13th District. Proudly serving on @HouseAgDems & @VetAffairsDems for Central & Southern IL. Vice Chair for Policy @NewDemCoalition.
Illinois & Washington, DC
Joined December 2022
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
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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.
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Small business owners across Minnesota rely on the ACA tax credits for health care. By letting the ACA credits expire, Republicans are putting the squeeze on our local businesses because their health care costs will go up. I’m joining @RepNikkiB in pushing @SpeakerJohnson to
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Leading 108 House Democrats in a letter, she underscored how the expiration of Affordable Care Act tax credits would impact the small business communityWASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman...
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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.
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Families across Central and Southern Illinois are suffering because of President Trump’s cruel decision to delay November SNAP. We refuse to let our neighbors go hungry - which is why we’ve compiled resources across our community to help folks access food.
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apparently the bubble in people searching for ‘AI bubble’ has burst
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President Trump just announced he’s only going to send out partial SNAP payments this month. SNAP amounts to just $6 a day - partial benefits are simply not enough to keep food on the table. He has the legal authority to fully fund this critical assistance, instead he’s leaving
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From the student debt crisis to cuts to rural healthcare, nursing students and recent grads face many challenges starting their careers. Thanks to @AACNursing for stopping by my DC office to talk about how we can invest in the next generation of our nursing workforce.
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I’m proud to cosponsor the Head Start Shutdown Protection Act to ensure that Head Start programs in Illinois and across the country can stay open during a government shutdown. Families and children shouldn’t have to suffer because of Republican inaction in Washington, DC.
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November is Native American Heritage Month! This month, we celebrate the rich culture, histories and traditions of Native American communities in Illinois and across the country.
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44% of released incarcerated people in the U.S. are arrested within a year. 3 years? 68% 5 years? 77% Two factors consistently lower re-offense rates: - Education while incarcerated - Strong family communication Full article in comments @PrisonPolicy
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On Día de los Muertos, families gather in celebration and remembrance of those who are no longer with us. May memories bring you joy and comfort.
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Today is the first day of Open Enrollment. You can visit https://t.co/n4P3ANnxpX to explore your health insurance options, and remember – the high prices you see are a direct result of President Trump and Republicans in Congress refusing to extend the tax credits that keep
getcovered.illinois.gov
Explore Get Covered Illinois, the official health insurance marketplace for Illinois. Compare health plans, estimate costs, enroll in coverage, and get financial help. Open Enrollment starts November...
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SNAP amounts to just $6 a day. The idea that anyone would have benefits left over at the end of the month is absurd – especially with what groceries cost right now. Families are going hungry TODAY and the president needs to reverse his cruel decision immediately.
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Congress funds a SNAP reserve – around $5 billion right now – for exactly this situation. But instead of sending this money out to hungry families, President Trump is letting it gather dust.
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Always curious and full of energy, Beagles turn every walk into an adventure 🐾🎉.
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Today, for the first time in history, SNAP benefits won’t be going out – leaving 42 million Americans wondering how they’ll get their next meal. Why? Because the Trump administration is REFUSING to use SNAP’s emergency contingency fund to administer this critical assistance. 🧵
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Happy Halloween! I hope everyone in IL-13 has a safe, fun, and spooky night!
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Biofuels create important markets for Illinois farmers and help folks save at the gas pump. I’m calling on the EPA to finalize rules that would support stronger commodity prices, more stable markets, and greater opportunity for rural America.
budzinski.house.gov
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) led 48 bipartisan Members of Congress in a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin expressing...
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We should not be facing a hunger crisis in the richest country in the world. President Trump has the funds and the legal authority to administer SNAP in November – he’s just choosing not to.
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“When you get one need fulfilled, there’s always another one waiting right behind it,” said Megan Austin, director of the food pantry in Murphysboro.
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My Congressional Postal Caucus Co-Chairs and I just delivered our priorities for Postmaster General David Steiner: 📨Address delivery delays 📨Protect postal employees 📨Ensure reliable service for all
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We've been cooking something up in the studio. The @nvidiastudio that is, letting us create without limits.
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