Commonsense Solutions for the Heartland

Floor Speech

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Ms. BUDZINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today for the first time as the proud Representative of Illinois' 13th Congressional District. For those of you who don't know me yet, Mr. Speaker, I am Nikki Budzinski, and I am honored to serve the people of central and southern Illinois.

I am a trade unionist who came to Congress because too many Americans work hard every day and still find themselves struggling to make ends meet.

I am here to work across the aisle on commonsense solutions for working families in the heartland. This week, I was appointed to serve on the House Agriculture Committee and the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs--two places where bipartisanship is still very much alive.

I am ready to get to work on the farm bill that supports Illinois agriculture and the family farmers who keep our communities fed and our cars fueled.

I am eager to advocate for the heroes who put their lives on the line to protect our families and our future. I look forward to bringing voices from all of our communities to Congress as we tackle the most important issues facing our country.

Mr. Speaker, I thank them for trusting me to represent them.

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