Illinois' 13th Congressional District
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Recent News About Illinois' 13th Congressional District
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Budzinski Holds Roundtable with Women Veterans in East St. Louis
On September 7, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) held a roundtable with women veterans in East St. Louis to discuss a wide range of issues from access to health care and mental health care to challenges with Military Sexual Trauma (MST) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
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Budzinski Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Increase Agricultural Research Funding
On August 28, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) announced the introduction of her newest bipartisan bill, the America Grows Act, which would increase our nation’s investments in agricultural research. She made the announcement during a roundtable at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with the Farm Journal Foundation which focused on the importance of agricultural innovation.
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MACOUPIN COUNTY: Budzinski Announces More Than $2.4 Million in Head Start Funding
On July 7,2023, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) announced that the Illinois Valley Economic Development Corporation will receive $2,469,760 in federal support for head start programming in Macoupin, Calhoun, Greene and Jersey Counties.
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Budzinski Urges EPA to Promote the Recovery and Reclamation of Refrigerant Gases
On June 29 2023, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan urging the agency to promote the recovery and reclamation of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) to bring down refrigerant costs for consumers and reduce harmful emissions.
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SAVOY: Budzinski, Durbin, Duckworth Announce $22.6 Million Infrastructure Grant for Village of Savoy
On June 27, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski and Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth announced that the Village of Savoy, Illinois will receive more than $22.6 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Curtis Road Grade Separation and Complete Streets Project.
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CHAMPAIGN-URBANA: Budzinski Announces More Than $6.6 Million for New Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District Buses
On June 26, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) announced that the Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District will be receiving $6,635,349 in federal funding to purchase new American-built hybrid buses.
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MADISON COUNTY: Budzinski Announces More Than $1 Million for Madison County Mass Transit District
On June 26, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) announced that the Madison County Mass Transit District will be receiving $1,080,000 in federal funding for a bus replacement.
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Budzinski Applauds USDA Grants for Underserved Farmers
This week, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) applauded news that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has selected the first recipients of the Increasing Land, Capital and Market Access Program — a new program aimed at supporting young, beginning and underserved farmers.
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Budzinski in Fox News Op-Ed: “It’s Time to Get Serious About Passing a Bipartisan Farm Bill”
On June 22,Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) published an op-ed in Fox News calling on her colleagues from both sides of the aisle to get focused on passing a bipartisan farm bill this year without rumored delays.
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Budzinski Launches ‘Farm Bill 101’ to Highlight Role of Legislation in Central and Southern Illinois
On June 22, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski launched “Farm Bill 101” — an initiative focused on highlighting the important role the Farm Bill plays in communities across Central and Southern Illinois, and the need to pass the legislation this year.
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Budzinski Introduces Rebuild Rural America Act
On June 21, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) introduced the Rebuild Rural America Act — comprehensive legislation to address the challenges specific to rural America and make it easier for these communities to access federal funding on the path to economic revitalization.
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Budzinski Helps Secure $75 Million for Lock & Dam Upgrades in House Energy & Water Appropriations Bill
On June 20, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) joined U.S. Representatives Darin LaHood (R-IL-16), Eric Sorensen (D-IL-17), Sam Graves (R-MO-06)and Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO-03) in applauding the inclusion of $75 million in the Fiscal Year 2024 House Energy and Water Appropriations bill to upgrade locks and dams along the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers.
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Budzinski, Steel Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Address Youth Mental Health Crisis
This week,U.S. Representatives Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13) andMichelle Steel (R-CA-45) introduced the Trauma Support and Mental Health in Schools Reauthorization Act — bipartisan legislation to link schools with evidence-based trauma support and mental health care services, improving access for students.
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Budzinski, Duckworth, Durbin Statement on Completion of Springfield Race Riot Site Special Resource Study
Budzinski, Duckworth, Durbin Statement on Completion of Springfield Race Riot Site Special Resource Study
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Illinois' 13th Congressional District hosts Budzinski, Nunn, Courtney, Spanberger Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Young Farmers’ Access to Land on June 09, 2023
On June 09, U.S. Representatives Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13), Zach Nunn (R-IA-03), Joe Courtney (D-CT-02) and Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07) introduced the Increasing Land Access, Security and Opportunities Act — bipartisan legislation to help bring the next generation into family farming.
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Illinois' 13th Congressional District hosts VIDEO: Budzinski Highlights Local Importance of SNAP in Farm Bill Hearing on June 07, 2023
On June 2023, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) highlighted the stories of her constituents who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program during a House Committee on Agriculture Hearing on nutrition programs in the upcoming 2023 Farm Bill.
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Illinois' 13th Congressional District hosts Budzinski Stands Up for Granite City Steel Workers in Congressional Steel Caucus’ Annual “State of Steel” Meeting on June 07, 2023
On June 07, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) advocated for Granite City steelworkers during the Congressional Steel Caucus’ annual “State of Steel” meeting.
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Illinois' 13th Congressional District hosts Budzinski, Clyburn Introduce Bill to Reauthorize Rural Energy Savings Program on June 06, 2023
On June 06, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Assistant Democratic Leader James Clyburn (SC-06) introduced the Rural Energy Savings Act of 2023 to reauthorize the Rural Energy Savings Program in the 2023 Farm Bill.
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Illinois' 13th Congressional District hosts DECATUR: Budzinski, Moore Wolfe Applaud $16 Million Rail Safety Grant on Jun 06, 2023
This week, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) joined U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth in announcing $16 million in funding through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT) Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program for Decatur, Illinois, to improve rail connectivity by supporting construction activities to upgrade 1.21 miles of Brush College Road.
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Illinois' 13th Congressional District hosts Budzinski Votes for Bipartisan Debt Limit Deal on May 31, 2023
On May 31, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski released the following statement after voting for the bipartisan debt limit deal made between President Joe Biden and Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy and House Republicans.