Budzinski Releases Anti-Corruption Agenda to Reform Federal Government

Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski unveils sweeping proposals to address self-dealing, dark money, and restore accountability in Washington.

Jan. 28, 2026 at 2:07pm

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Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) has announced a comprehensive Anti-Corruption Agenda aimed at cracking down on self-dealing, dark money, and restoring accountability to the federal government. The agenda includes a range of legislative proposals introduced by Budzinski's colleagues, such as amending the Constitution to overturn the Citizens United decision, prohibiting members of Congress and their families from trading individual stocks, and requiring Supreme Court justices to adhere to a binding code of ethics.

Why it matters

Budzinski's Anti-Corruption Agenda comes at a time when public trust in government institutions has eroded due to concerns over corruption and the influence of special interests. The proposals aim to reduce the impact of money in politics, increase transparency, and help rebuild confidence in the democratic process.

The details

Budzinski's agenda includes support for the Citizens Over Corporations Amendment, the Presidential Accountability Amendment, legislation to prohibit members of Congress and government officials from trading on political outcomes in prediction markets, the Restore Trust in Congress Act to ban lawmakers and their families from owning individual stocks, the High Court Gift Ban Act to limit gifts to Supreme Court justices, and the SCOTUS Ethics, Recusal, and Transparency Act to require the Court to adopt a binding code of ethics. The DISCLOSE Act is also part of the agenda, which would mandate the disclosure of donors who have given $10,000 or more to organizations spending money in elections.

  • Budzinski announced the Anti-Corruption Agenda on January 28, 2026.

The players

Nikki Budzinski

Congresswoman representing Illinois's 13th congressional district and the author of the Anti-Corruption Agenda.

Tiffany Muller

President of End Citizens United, an organization that advocates for campaign finance reform.

Joe Neguse

U.S. Representative who has introduced the Citizens Over Corporations Amendment.

Joseph Morelle

U.S. Representative who has introduced the Presidential Accountability Amendment.

Chip Roy

U.S. Representative who has co-sponsored the Restore Trust in Congress Act.

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What they’re saying

“As corruption in the White House becomes increasingly normalized, it's no surprise that more Americans are losing faith in public institutions. Restoring that trust requires a renewed commitment to integrity and accountability. I'm excited to back a handful of proposals that will do just that – and reaffirm that public service is meant to serve the people, not enrich those in power.”

— Nikki Budzinski, Congresswoman

What’s next

Budzinski will join End Citizens United President Tiffany Muller for a conversation on anti-corruption reform and the influence of money in politics later today.

The takeaway

Budzinski's Anti-Corruption Agenda represents a comprehensive effort to address concerns over self-dealing, dark money, and the erosion of public trust in government institutions. The proposals aim to reduce the influence of special interests, increase transparency, and help restore integrity to the democratic process.