Sangamon Sun

Rep. Nikki Budzinski, currently serving in the U.S. Congress representing Illinois’ 13th district, has been active on social media discussing recent legislative and political issues. Her tweets provide insight into her initiatives and stances on various topics.

On March 17, 2025, Rep. Budzinski announced the introduction of a bipartisan bill aimed at assisting veterans in pursuing careers in fields such as health care, engineering, and computer science. She stated, "I introduced a bipartisan bill with @RepAbeHamadeh to help veterans pursue careers in good-paying fields like health care, engineering and computer science. Let’s get this bill across the finish line!"

Later that day, she expressed opposition to President Trump's decision to roll back executive orders related to labor standards on federally-funded projects. In her tweet from March 17, 2025, she said, "President Trump is rolling back executive orders that ensure the workers who build our roads and bridges get a fair wage and safe working conditions. As a proud union member myself, I strongly oppose this move to undercut labor standards on federally-funded projects."

On March 18, 2025, Rep. Budzinski celebrated National Ag Day by acknowledging the contributions of farmers in Illinois and nationwide. She mentioned organizing a roundtable discussion to engage with the community about current challenges. Her tweet read: "Happy National Ag Day! Farmers in Illinois and across the country feed and fuel us, and I’m proud to be a partner to them. That’s why I’m convening a roundtable tomorrow to hear directly from our community on how they are feeling in these uncertain times."