Rep. Nicole (Nikki) Budzinski

From a constituent in Carlinville, IL

Oppose Border Wall Construction in the Greater Big Bend Region

I am writing as a concerned American to urge you to oppose any federal funding or authorization for border wall construction in the Big Bend region of Texas. Big Bend National Park is a national treasure that belongs to all of us. As a member of Congress, you have a responsibility to protect our sha

From a verified voter in Belleville, IL

I am writing as a constituent and employee enrolled in a self-funded employer health plan. Recently, my employer announced that coverage for GLP-1 medications used to treat obesity would be eliminated effective July 1, despite the plan year not ending until December 31. Employees were given less th

From a constituent in Carlinville, IL

Stop elimination of subsided student loans & keep college available for all

The GOP House Appropriations Committee just released the 2027 bill for the Labor/Health Human Services/Education subcommittee. One of the clauses eliminates subsidized student loans altogether. This must be stopped. This is a clear attempt to make college unattainable to anyone who can’t afford to p

From a constituent in Carlinville, IL

Major Richard Star Act

Major Richard Star Act For the past 5 years, Congress has failed to pass the Major Richard Star Act. This act would take care of veterans wounded in combat. Passing this act needs to be Congress’s top military funding priority instead of writing a blank check to Israel or funding an unnecessary, il

From a verified voter in Belleville, IL

I am writing as a concerned constituent regarding reports that the federal government is spending approximately $5 million to apply gold leaf to four bronze horse statues near the Lincoln Memorial as part of a beautification initiative in Washington, D.C. While I appreciate the importance of preser

From a constituent in Urbana, IL

WE THOUGHT WE'D SEEN THE WORST!

Representatives grilling Todd Blanche over the so-called 'slush fund' are wrong. In questioning who will be able to apply for compensation, they sidestep the question of whether this fund has any legitimacy. It doesn't. From where this case started, there is no legitimacy to a settlement without jud

From a verified voter in Collinsville, IL

Transportation bill ev tax

I’m writing about the unfair ev tax that’s being proposed in the 2026 transportation bill. In Illinois ev drivers already pay an extra $100 a year to contribute to the roads on top of our yearly $150 plate renewal sticker fee. Drivers of gas-powered vehicles pay approximately $73 to $89 in federal