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Representative Nikki Budzinski, who has been serving in the U.S. Congress representing Illinois' 13th district since 2023, shared updates on her legislative activities and advocacy efforts through a series of tweets on March 24, 2025. Budzinski, born in Peoria, Illinois, and residing in Springfield, has been focusing on issues impacting her constituents in Illinois.

On March 24, 2025, Budzinski expressed concern over the difficulties faced by returning service members. "Too many of our nation’s service members come home with invisible wounds – we can’t allow our disability claims process to deepen them." She announced the introduction of bipartisan legislation aimed at reforming the VA claims process, specifically to assist survivors of military sexual trauma.

Later that day, on the same platform, Budzinski commented on the Postmaster General's downsizing plans for the Postal Service. She noted the potential adverse effects on communities in Central and Southern Illinois. "The Postmaster General’s plans to downsize the Postal Service will lead to even more delays for Central and Southern Illinoisans." To address this concern, she introduced the bipartisan Protect Postal Performance Act to safeguard rural communities from being adversely affected by changes to USPS services.

In a subsequent tweet made on March 24, 2025, Budzinski shared her recent engagement with Illinois farmers. "Last week, I met with Illinois farmers who are being impacted by illegal federal funding freezes and the rollback of USDA grant programs." She remains dedicated to fighting against these funding issues to ensure that vital resources are restored to the communities relying on them.