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Rep. Nikki Budzinski, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Illinois’ 13th district, shared updates on her recent activities through a series of tweets on February 5, 2025. These posts highlighted her meetings and legislative efforts concerning veterans' affairs, social security issues for police officers, and federal employees' rights.

On February 5, 2025, Rep. Budzinski tweeted about a meeting with Rep. Tom Barrett to discuss collaboration as leaders of the House Veterans Affairs Technology Modernization Subcommittee. She expressed optimism about working together for veterans: "I had a great meeting with @RepTomBarrett to talk about how we can collaborate as leaders of the House Veterans Affairs Technology Modernization Subcommittee! I'm looking forward to working together on behalf of our veterans."

Later that day, she reported on her discussion with members of the Illinois Fraternal Order of Police regarding social security eligibility requirements affecting them adversely over the years. She emphasized her role in passing the Social Security Fairness Act and committed to ensuring its proper administration: "I met with @IllinoisFOP members today and discussed how they've been impacted by years of unfair Social Security eligibility requirements. I was proud to get the Social Security Fairness Act across the finish line, and will push the Administration to ensure it's administered…"

In another tweet from February 5, 2025, Rep. Budzinski addressed federal employees' need for clarity regarding their rights and union representation amidst uncertainty. She advised them to check their bargaining unit status using their SF-50 form: "With the current state of uncertainty, federal employees need to know their rights and whether they have union representation. You can find out your bargaining unit status on your SF-50 form:"