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LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR — Office of Representative Nikki Budzinski
Works forDNikki Budzinski · Democratic · Illinois 13th District
Legislative Director for U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-IL-13), handling energy, infrastructure, and labor issues, with focus on reauthorizing the Affordable Connectivity Program. Previously led Legislative Affairs for the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Infrastructure, focusing on implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act. Prior to that, served as Senior Policy Advisor to former Rep. Cheri Bustos (IL-17). Recipient of the 2025 Outstanding Congressional Staff Award from Growth Energy for his work on biofuels policy.
Last year's salary
Calendar year 2025
Career tenure
4 roles tracked
Sponsored trips
$1,603 total
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Employment History
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Earlier career
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Sponsored Travel
2 trips · $1,604 combined disclosed value.