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Nikki Budzinski, a U.S. Congresswoman representing Illinois' 13th district, shared her thoughts and legislative efforts through a series of tweets on March 7, 2025. Budzinski has been active in Congress since replacing Rodney Davis in 2023. Born in Peoria, Illinois, she resides in Springfield and holds a BA from the University of Illinois.

In one tweet posted on March 7 at 15:34 UTC, "60 years ago, hundreds of demonstrators were attacked on the Edmund Pettus Bridge as they marched for the right to vote. I'm proud to honor their legacy by joining my colleagues in introducing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act to safeguard equal access to the..." Budzinski commemorated the anniversary of an important civil rights event and announced her support for legislation aimed at protecting voting rights.

Later that day at 16:44 UTC, Budzinski tweeted about healthcare issues affecting her constituents: "My constituent shared how Medicaid is a lifeline for her family to meet their daughter's medical needs. Cuts to this program would be devastating for so many in our community." She emphasized the importance of Medicaid and warned against potential cuts to the program.

On March 7 at 18:27 UTC, she announced new labor legislation with bipartisan support: "This week, we introduced the #PROAct! This bipartisan bill protects the right of all workers to join a union and bargain collectively for higher wages, better benefits and safer working conditions. As a member of the @Labor_Caucus, I will never stop fighting for workers in..." Through this tweet, Budzinski highlighted her commitment to advocating for workers' rights as part of her role within Congress.