Sep 23, 2024Voted yes
(S.2228)
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DemocratIllinois · U.S. Representative
Nicole (Nikki) Budzinski
U.S. Representative for Illinois
In office
3 yrsSince Jan 2023
Next election
2027Re-elected 2021
Age
49Born Mar 11, 1977
Party
Democrat
What they stand for
Budzinski has spent time focused on a few core fights. Each is tied to bills actually introduced or votes actually cast.
- 01Supports expanded services for military veteransBudzinski has sponsored multiple bills addressing veterans' needs. H.R.3183, the SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act of 2025, and H.R.3578, the Improving Veterans' Experience Act of 2025, are both introduced in committee. She also sponsored H.R.4159, which would direct the Secretary of Defense to issue regulations related to optional requirements for the military.
- 02Voted for domestic semiconductor manufacturing legislationBudzinski voted in favor of S.2228, the Building Chips in America Act of 2023, a bill that became law. Her vote was cast in favor of the measure, which supports domestic semiconductor manufacturing, and was recorded against the majority of her party's position on that vote.
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01 · Background
Who they are, where they came from
Nikki Budzinski represents Illinois's 13th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives. She has held this seat since January 3, 2023, as a member of the Democratic Party. Before entering elected office, Budzinski worked as a trade unionist and in labor-related roles. In Congress, Budzinski has sponsored legislation directed at veterans' services, including the SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act of 2025 (H.R.3183), which has been introduced in committee, and the Improving Veterans' Experience Act of 2025 (H.R.3578), also introduced in committee. She has additionally sponsored H.R.4159, which would require the Secretary of Defense to issue regulations on a specified matter, and H.R.1662, the LEAP Act, a reintroduced measure currently in committee. On the floor, Budzinski voted in favor of S.2228, the Building Chips in America Act of 2023, a bill that became law.
02 · Recent significant work
What they’ve done lately
Jun 26, 2025Sponsored
To require the Secretary of Defense to issue regulations requiring that optional combat boots worn by members of the Armed Forces wear be made in America, and for other purposes.
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May 23, 2025Sponsored
Improving Veterans’ Experience Act of 2025
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May 5, 2025Sponsored
SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act of 2025
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Feb 27, 2025Sponsored
LEAP Act
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03 · What's coming up
Bills they’ll vote on next
Bills that have cleared committee and are heading for a floor vote. See all upcoming votes →
House·HR.1071Reported to floor
No Censors on our Shores Act of 2025
Would bar entry and allow deportation of foreign officials who suppressed U.S. citizens' speech.
House·HR.151Reported to floor
Equal Representation Act of 2025
Would base House seat apportionment on citizen population rather than total population.
House·HR.2071Reported to floor
Save Our Shrimpers Act
Would bar U.S. funds to international institutions financing foreign shrimp operations.
House·HR.2076Reported to floor
Lulu’s Law
Would require the FCC to explicitly authorize wireless emergency alerts for shark attacks.
House·HR.2159Reported to floor
Count the Crimes to Cut Act
Would require public databases listing all federal criminal statutory and regulatory offenses.
04 · Money
Where the campaign funds come from
Budzinski raised $2.5M this cycle, with 57.4% from individuals and 40.3% from PACs. Top PAC contributors include Illinois Victory Fund, ULLICO Inc. Political Action Committee, Transport Workers Union of America Political Contributions Committee, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Political Action Committee, and United Steelworkers Political Action Fund. Top employer concentrations include Simmons Hanly Conroy LLP, Marquis Management Inc, Clifford Law Offices, and University of Illinois, with several additional law firms among the top ten. Outside spending totaled $632K supporting Budzinski, with FairShake accounting for $582K and Center Forward Committee contributing $50K in independent expenditures separate from her campaign.
Total raised · 2026
$2.5M
Cash on hand
$2.6M
Spent
$1.6M
By source
- Individuals$1.4M · 57.4%
- PACs$992K · 40.3%
- Party committees$2K · 0.1%
- Other$24K · 1.0%
Individual donor mix
Small-donor share (under $200)7.0%
Top PAC contributors
- ILLINOIS VICTORY FUNDFEC ↗$18K
- ULLICO INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (ULLIPAC)FEC ↗$10K
- TRANSPORT WORKERS UNION OF AMERICA POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS COMMITTEEFEC ↗$10K
- INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$10K
- BAYER US LLC EMPLOYEE POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (BAYERPAC)FEC ↗$10K
- UNITED STEELWORKERS POLITICAL ACTION FUNDFEC ↗$10K
- NEW DEMOCRAT COALITION ACTION FUNDFEC ↗$5K
- THE HOME DEPOT INC. POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEEFEC ↗$5K
- WINE AND SPIRITS WHOLESALERS OF AMERICA, INC. PACFEC ↗$5K
- NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS ASSOCIATION PACFEC ↗$5K
Top employer concentrations
- SIMMONS HANLY CONROY LLP$43K· 20 donors
- MARQUIS MANAGEMENT INC$38K· 15 donors
- CLIFFORD LAW OFFICES$18K· 5 donors
- UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS$16K· 24 donors
- POWER ROGERS LLP$16K· 6 donors
- KEEFE KEEFE & UNSELL PC$16K· 6 donors
- STATE OF ILLINOIS$14K· 31 donors
- THE GORI LAW FIRM$11K· 14 donors
- COONEY & CONWAY LLP$11K· 3 donors
- EDWARD JONES$8K· 4 donors
Self-reported employer data. Categories like “Retired” and “Not Employed” are excluded — these reflect demographic patterns rather than industry concentrations.
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