Nikki Budzinski
Liberal
Democrat
House Representative
Illinois - District 13
Current Position: US House Representative IL-13
Running For: House Representative - District 13
Policy Positions
Economic Policy
- For the American Family Act creating a permanent tax cut for working parents
- For supporting American military equipment manufacturing in the National Defense Authorization Act
- For the Rebuild Rural America Act to invest in economic development for rural communities
- For the America Grows Act to increase federal investment in agricultural research and development
- For the Food Deserts Act to support grocery stores in areas with limited food access
- For the Delivering for Rural Seniors Act and Enhance Access to SNAP for College Students Act to address food insecurity
- Against cuts to Social Security and Medicare
- For the Social Security Fairness Act to close loopholes preventing full benefits
- Against Republican efforts to cut $880 billion in Medicaid funding
Business & Labor
- For the PRO Act to protect workers' rights
- For bipartisan legislation to expand apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs for workers without college degrees
- For the Tools Tax Deduction Act to help apprenticeship employees and construction workers afford equipment
- For the Fair Warning Act to strengthen advance notice requirements for plant closures
- For the Child Care Stabilization Act to provide funding for child care programs and workers
- For establishing the White House Made in America Office to prioritize American manufacturers in federal projects
- For making farm and ranch workers eligible for public service student loan forgiveness
- For helping young and beginning farmers gain access to land, markets and capital
Health Care
- For the Affordable Insulin Now Act to cap insulin prices at $35 per month
- For the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to crack down on predatory drug pricing by Pharmacy Benefit Managers
- For improving healthcare access for women veterans
- For allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices
- For capping insulin prices at $35 per month for all patients
- For increasing healthcare provider access in rural communities through the Rural America Health Corps Act
Education
- Against privatizing schools through voucher programs
- For full funding of Title I and IDEA education programs
- For ensuring teachers receive living wages
Environment
- For increased use of biofuels including ethanol, biodiesel, and sustainable aviation fuel
- For the Rural Energy Savings Act providing interest-free loans for energy efficiency improvements
- For transitioning to clean energy economy while creating union jobs
Civil Rights
- For expanding veterans' access to STEM jobs and scholarships in science, technology and healthcare
- For streamlining VA communication with veterans through the Clear Communication for Veterans Claims Act
- For reproductive rights; opposes nationwide abortion bans, supports protecting women who travel for reproductive care, supports reversing Hyde Amendment, and supports protecting IVF access
Immigration & Foreign Affairs
- For comprehensive immigration reform including stronger border security measures
- For adding 22,000 new Border Patrol agents
- For creating a path to citizenship for Dreamers through the American Dream and Promise Act
Public Safety
- Against defunding the police
- For federal grant programs providing resources to local law enforcement agencies
- Against President Trump's pardons for January 6th Capitol attackers
- For legislation addressing the fentanyl crisis including the STOP Fentanyl Overdoses Act
- For replacing lead service lines with federal government support