Sangamon Sun

Rep. Nikki Budzinski, representing Illinois' 13th district in the U.S. Congress, has recently shared her views on several pressing issues through a series of tweets. These posts highlight her commitment to addressing agricultural challenges, supporting bipartisan legislation for farmers, and advocating for veterans' healthcare.

On March 16, 2025, Rep. Budzinski expressed her concerns regarding the bird flu outbreak affecting U.S. agriculture. She stated "I wrote an op-ed about the bird flu outbreak wreaking havoc on U.S. agriculture. I'm ready to work with President Trump and USDA Secretary Rollins to contain the virus, stabilize the farm economy, & lower food prices."

The following day, March 17, 2025, she joined forces with Rep. Jahana Hayes to urge Speaker Johnson to resume Farm Bill negotiations. In her tweet, she emphasized the need for bipartisan cooperation by saying "I joined @RepJahanaHayes in calling on Speaker Johnson to resume Farm Bill negotiations. We need a bipartisan Farm Bill that protects SNAP benefits and supports corn and soybean growers in Illinois."

Later that same day, Rep. Budzinski criticized recent actions within the Department of Veterans Affairs under President Trump's administration regarding personnel changes at VA facilities: "Our veterans deserve better than chaos and confusion when they try to access healthcare from the VA. Trump's indiscriminate firings of VA employees are an insult to every hero who has put their life on the line for America."