Sangamon Sun

Rep. Nikki Budzinski, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Illinois' 13th district, shared updates on her legislative actions and engagements through a series of tweets in early February 2025.

On February 9, Rep. Budzinski expressed her satisfaction with the recent Social Security expansion legislation. She stated, "Last year, I was proud to vote to pass the first Social Security expansion in decades. Now that the Social Security Fairness Act is in effect, more than 2.5 million public servants across the country will see the full benefits they've earned."

On February 10, she addressed the ongoing fentanyl crisis affecting communities within her district and nationwide. She noted her recent meeting with law enforcement officials by stating, "The fentanyl crisis has impacted countless lives in #IL13 and across the country. I was glad to have the opportunity to meet with members of the Illinois Drug Enforcement Officers Association to talk about our shared priorities to keep our communities safe."

Later that day, Rep. Budzinski announced an upcoming telephone town hall meeting concerning issues related to former President Donald Trump and entrepreneur Elon Musk's actions. She invited constituents by saying, "Do you have concerns about Donald Trump's executive actions and Elon Musk's illegal power grab? Me too. Join me for a telephone town hall tomorrow night at 5pm CT to learn more about how I'm pushing back to protect Central and Southern Illinois."