Illinois' 13th Congressional District
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Recent News About Illinois' 13th Congressional District
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SPRINGFIELD: Budzinski, EPA Announce More than $787,000 for Moving Pillsbury Forward
On May 25, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to announce that Springfield’s Moving Pillsbury Forward project has been selected to receive a $787,135 grant funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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Budzinski, Jackson Urge Administration to Focus on Food Access
On May 16, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congressman Jonathan Jackson (IL-01) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture urging Secretary Tom Vilsack to make additional resources available to rural and urban communities struggling to maintain access to healthy and affordable food options.
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Budzinski Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Classify Corn-Based Ethanol as an Advanced Biofuel
On May 15, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski joined Representatives Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Stephanie Bice (OK-05), Wesley Hunt (TX-13) and Eric Sorensen (IL-17) to introduce the Fuels Parity Act, bipartisan legislation that would allow ethanol from corn starch to qualify as an advanced biofuel.
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VIDEO: Budzinski, Miller Lead Moment of Silence to Honor Victims of Tragic I-55 Pileup
On May11, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congresswoman Mary Miller (IL-15) led a moment of silence with colleagues from the Illinois congressional delegation to honor the victims of last week’s tragic pileup on Interstate 55. The incident, caused by low visibility from a dust storm, resulted in seven deaths and more than 30 hospitalizations.
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Budzinski Calls for Funding to Stop Flow of Illicit Fentanyl and Secure the Southern Border
On May 11, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) joined Congressman Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) and colleagues on the New Democrat Coalition in a call for increased federal funding to address the flow of deadly, illicit fentanyl that is impacting nearly every American community and secure our nation’s southern border. Budzinski is the Freshman Leadership Representative for the coalition.
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Budzinski Announces Winners of 2023 Congressional Art Competition
This week, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) announced the winners of her first Congressional Art Competition at a reception in Springfield. Leo Harvey, from Springfield High School, was announced as the overall winner of the contest with his piece titled “Woof Woof.”
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Budzinski Applauds EPA Action Allowing Summer Sales of E15
On Apr 28, 2023, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) released the following statement applauding news that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will allow summer sales of E15.
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Budzinski Votes Against Partisan Budget Cut Proposal
This week, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) joined four Republican colleagues and every House Democrat in voting against partisan legislation that would make harmful across-the-board cuts to federal programs.
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Budzinski Speaks at NABTU Legislative Conference, Helps Launch Bipartisan Building Trades Caucus
On Apr 26, 2023, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) gave remarks at the North American Building Trades Union’s 2023 Legislative Conference and joined union members and congressional colleagues to launch the bipartisan Building Trades Caucus.
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Rep. Budzinski Helps Introduce Bipartisan Young Farmer Success Act
The Young Farmer Success Act represents an important effort in preserving America’s agricultural economy and will ease the financial burden on young farmers.
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Budzinski Secures EPA’s Commitment to Appoint Cahokia Heights Response Coordinator
EPA Administrator Michael S. Regan agreed to appoint a member of his team to see through progress on the community’s flooding and sewage crisis
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Bourne named to represent 13th Congressional District in ILGOP State Central Committee
State Rep. Avery Bourne (R-Raymond) was recently elected to represent the 13th Congressional District on the Illinois Republican State Central Committee.
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From West Central Reporter
Davis wins 13th Congressional District race
Republican Rodney Davis has been declared the winner in the 13th Congressional District against Democrat Betsy Londrigan.