U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski representing Illinois' 13th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski representing Illinois' 13th Congressional District | Official U.S. House headshot
Rep. Nikki Budzinski, serving Illinois' 13th district in the U.S. Congress since 2023, recently shared insights into her legislative priorities and achievements through a series of tweets. Budzinski has emphasized expanding job training programs, her new leadership role within the New Democrat Coalition, and support for rural health initiatives.
On November 21, 2024, Rep. Budzinski highlighted her commitment to expanding access to job training programs. She visited "@UALocal_149's newly expanded training facility" and engaged with students about the opportunities available through union apprenticeships during National Apprenticeship Week.
Later that day, she expressed gratitude for being elected as Vice Chair for Policy at the New Democrat Coalition. In her tweet, she mentioned her intention to leverage this position to foster bipartisan cooperation and deliver tangible results for working families in Central and Southern Illinois: "I'm honored to be elected to serve as @NewDemCoalition Vice Chair for Policy!"
On November 22, 2024, Budzinski voiced her support for a bipartisan resolution recognizing National Rural Health Day. Her tweet underscored a dedication to improving healthcare access in rural areas of Central and Southern Illinois: "I'm proud to support a bipartisan resolution to designate National Rural Health Day & recognize the dedication of rural health providers!"