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Senator Ted Budd speaks at Rev. Billy Graham statue dedication
Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) recently participated in the dedication of a statue honoring Rev. Billy Graham in the U.S. Capitol's Statuary Hall. During his speech, Budd acknowledged the significant impact of Graham's ministry, which reached more than two billion people through radio and television broadcasts.
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Bipartisan group seeks to overturn Biden's DOL fiduciary rule
Washington, D.C. — Senators Ted Budd (R-NC), Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Joe Manchin (D-WV), and Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS) have introduced a resolution of disapproval under the Congressional Review Act to overturn a rule from the Department of Labor (DOL). The senators argue that this rule endangers financial choice and access.
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Senators introduce bill to repeal Biden's arms embargo on Israel
Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has played a pivotal role in introducing the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, a bill that would compel the Biden administration to supply crucial arms to Israel. This legislation was spearheaded by Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR).
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SOAR Act for tracking high-altitude balloons poised to become law
Senators Ted Budd (R-NC) and Mark Kelly’s (D-AZ) bill, known as the 'Seeing Objects at Altitude Regularly' (SOAR) Act, has passed the House of Representatives. This development comes as part of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act. The Senate had already approved the FAA Reauthorization last week, and now the package is set to be signed into law.
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Senators introduce resolution condemning anti-Israel protests on college campuses
Washington, D.C. — Today, Senators Ted Budd (R-NC) led a coalition of U.S. Senators to introduce a resolution that “condemns the violent, anti-American and anti-Israel protests that are occurring on campuses of institutions of higher education nationwide; and expresses its thanks for the patriotic actions of law enforcement in New York City and in Chapel Hill, the University of North Carolina interim Chancellor Lee Roberts, and fraternity brothers at the University of North Carolina.”
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Bipartisan bill aims to boost US-Israel anti-tunneling efforts
Senators Ted Budd (R-NC) and Gary Peters (D-MI) introduced the United States-Israel Anti-Tunnel Cooperation Act in Washington, D.C. today. The legislation proposes a $30 million increase in funding to bolster Department of Defense efforts, working alongside the Israeli Defense Forces, to detect, navigate, and demolish tunnels built by Hamas and other terrorist organizations beneath the Gaza Strip and near the Israeli border.
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Senate passes FAA Reauthorization Act with key provisions for North Carolina
The U.S. Senate has passed the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act, a legislative package that includes nearly two dozen provisions secured by Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) for the benefit of North Carolina and the flying public.
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Budd, Ernst Demand Answers After Biden Withholds Weapons from Israel
Senators Ted Budd (R-NC) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) have sent a letter to President Biden demanding answers over his administration’s withholding of critical ammunition to Israel, including precision-guided munitions.
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Budd Joins Letter Demanding Biden Stop Plan to Welcome Gazan Refugees
Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has joined a letter along with 34 other senators, led by Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), calling on President Biden to halt the reported plan to welcome Gazan refugees into the United States. The senators emphasized the importance of prioritizing the rescue of American hostages held by Hamas in Gaza before considering the acceptance of Gazan refugees.In the letter, the senators expressed their concerns about the national security implications of accepting Gazan refugees, stating, “Your administration’s reported plan to accept Gazan refugees poses a...
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Video: Budd Praises UNC’s Response to Pro-Hamas Mob
Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) commended the University of North Carolina's swift action in response to a pro-Hamas mob incident that occurred on campus this week. The Senator's remarks came after a video statement was released where he highlighted the positive steps taken by the university.In the video, Senator Budd praised the actions of Chancellor Lee Roberts and the campus community, stating, “Right here in North Carolina, we saw a true act of leadership. At the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, a pro-Hamas mob briefly took down the...
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Budd Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Overturn Biden EV Mandates
Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) joined forces with other lawmakers to introduce a bipartisan Congressional Review Act legislation aimed at blocking the Biden administration's electric vehicle mandates. The proposed legislation comes in response to the Environmental Protection Agency's recent finalization of new emissions regulations requiring a significant increase in the percentage of electric vehicles sold in the U.S.Senator Budd expressed his opposition to the EV mandates, stating, “President Biden’s new EV mandate continues this administration’s war...
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Budd Helps Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Set Limits on Social Media for Children
Washington, D.C. — Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has joined forces with several other senators to introduce the Kids Off Social Media Act, a bipartisan legislation aimed at setting limits on social media use for children. The bill proposes a minimum age of 13 to use social media platforms and prohibits social media companies from providing algorithmically-targeted content to users under the age of 17.In a statement, Senator Budd expressed his concerns about the mental health crisis among young people, stating, “Parents in North Carolina and across the country are rightly...
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Budd Statement on Hamas Video Showing NC Hostage
Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) responded to the recent video released by Hamas terrorists showing North Carolina native Keith Siegel, who has been held hostage along with his wife in Israel since October 7, 2023.In his statement, Senator Budd expressed, “We are encouraged to see that Keith Siegel is alive, and we once again demand that Hamas release Keith and all of the hostages immediately and unconditionally. The release of this video for purposes of propaganda and psychological torture is further example of the true, evil nature of Hamas. We remain...
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Senator Ted Budd Announces Opposition to Foreign Aid Package
Washington, D.C. — Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) made a firm declaration today on the Senate floor, stating his opposition to the National Security Supplemental package. In his speech, Senator Budd highlighted his concerns about the current state of affairs both globally and domestically.Senator Budd criticized President Biden's perceived weakness in handling international matters, stating, “From the Middle East to Europe to the Indo-Pacific, weakness from President Biden has allowed chaos to spread across this globe.”He also drew attention to the pressing issues within the...
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Budd Leads NC Delegation to Support Bid to Host World Military Games
Washington, D.C. — Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has led the majority of the North Carolina congressional delegation in expressing support for North Carolina’s bid to host the 2027 World Military Games.In a letter addressed to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, the North Carolina Congressional Delegation stated, "Dear Secretary Austin, We write to you today expressing our support and requesting your initiation of the bid process of hosting the World Military Summer Games during the summer of 2027 in the great state of North Carolina."Highlighting the significance of hosting...
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Budd, Hagerty, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Prohibit Foreign Nationals From Funding U.S. Elections
Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) helped introduce the Preventing Foreign Interference in American Elections Act alongside Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN).The legislation aims to prevent foreign nationals from funding U.S. elections through various means, including indirect contributions and donations for specific election-related activities. It also prohibits foreign nationals from donating in connection with state ballot initiatives.The bill is co-sponsored by Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Ted Cruz (R-TX), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), and Roger Marshall...
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Budd Touts F-15E Strike Eagles from NC After Successful Intercept of Iranian Drones & Missiles
Senator Ted Budd of North Carolina praised the F-15E Strike Eagles from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base for their successful interception of Iranian drones and missiles during a recent defense of Israel. Speaking at the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Senator Budd expressed his concerns about the potential fighter capacity gap and highlighted the critical role played by fighter aircraft in various regions.Senator Budd emphasized the importance of the F-15E Strike Eagles, stating, “Our fighter aircraft are also playing major roles in other regions, like U.S....
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Budd Urges National Park Service to Recognize Blue Ridge Parkway as National Historic Landmark
Washington, D.C. — Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has called upon the National Park Service (NPS) to designate the Blue Ridge Parkway as a National Historic Landmark. In a letter addressed to NPS Director Charles Sams III, Senator Budd expressed his strong support for the designation, stating, "Thank you for the steps you are taking to help designate the Blue Ridge Parkway as a National Historic Landmark. I write to express my strong support for designating the Blue Ridge Parkway as a National Historic Landmark."Describing the significance of the Blue Ridge Parkway, Senator Budd...
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Budd Celebrates Fujifilm NC Expansion
Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) expressed his gratitude and excitement following the announcement of a significant investment expansion by Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies at their manufacturing facility in Holly Springs, NC.In a statement, Senator Budd highlighted the importance of the investment, stating, “I would like to thank Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies for their continued partnership with the Old North State and congratulate their company and North Carolina’s state officials for making this expansion possible. This new investment will not...
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Senator Ted Budd Urges Senate to Review Qatar’s Major Non-NATO Ally Status
Washington, D.C. — Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) delivered a compelling speech on the Senate floor today, urging the chamber to pass his bill aimed at reviewing Qatar’s Major Non-NATO Ally Status. The proposed legislation, known as the ‘Reviewing Qatar’s Major Non- NATO Ally Status Act,’ was introduced by Senator Budd recently.During his address, Senator Budd emphasized the importance of holding major allies to account, stating, “Seeking the release of the hostages demands strength and moral clarity. We demand it of our own leaders, and we should require it from our major...