US Senator Ted Budd (R-NC)
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Recent News About US Senator Ted Budd (R-NC)
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Budd Joins Coalition Calling on Biden Administration to Withdraw EV Mandate
Senator Ted Budd of North Carolina has joined a coalition of lawmakers calling on the Biden Administration to withdraw its proposed Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards for passenger cars and light-duty trucks. The coalition, led by Senators Mike Crapo, Ted Cruz, and U.S. Representative Tim Walberg, argues that these standards do not comply with federal law and would effectively mandate the mass production of electric vehicles (EVs) while phasing out gas-powered cars and trucks.In a letter addressed to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),...
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Budd, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Bolster U.S. Transformer Supply Chain, Stop New Biden DOE Rule
Washington, D.C. - Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has joined forces with colleagues to introduce the Distribution Transformer Efficiency & Supply Chain Reliability Act. The bill aims to prevent the implementation of new regulations by the Biden Department of Energy (DOE), which would require a shift from standard grain oriented electrical steel (GOES) cores to amorphous cores in distribution transformers.GOES currently dominates over 95% of the domestic distribution transformer market, and manufacturers have tailored their production lines to accommodate this material. The...
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Budd Joins Bipartisan Inquiry into VA Community Care Wait Times
Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has joined a bipartisan inquiry to address the issue of lengthy wait times for community care appointments in North Carolina and across the nation. The senator expressed his commitment to helping veterans receive the care they need as quickly as possible.The letter, signed by Senators Jon Ossoff (D-GA), Rick Scott (R-FL), John Cornyn (R-TX), Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), emphasizes the urgent need to reduce delays faced by veterans seeking healthcare through the VA's community...
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Budd Signs Amicus Brief Defending President Trump’s Ballot Access
Washington, D.C. - Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has joined an amicus curiae brief to the Supreme Court, urging the reversal of the Colorado Supreme Court's decision that barred President Trump from the presidential ballot. The brief, led by Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and co-signed by a total of 46 U.S. Senators, argues that the Colorado Supreme Court's opinion undermines the prerogatives of members of Congress.In the amicus brief, it is stated that the Colorado Supreme Court "raced past numerous textual and structural limitations" and adopted a "malleable and expansive view" of...
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Budd, Hudson Defend First Amendment Rights of Gun Groups
Senator Ted Budd and Rep. Richard Hudson, both Republicans from North Carolina, have filed an amicus curiae brief in the Supreme Court in NRA v. Vullo. The brief calls on the Court to prevent the State of New York from using its regulatory power to impose financial blacklists on the National Rifle Association (NRA) and other advocacy organizations based on their personal beliefs.In 2018, Maria Vullo, the Superintendent of the State of New York’s Department of Financial Services (DFS), issued formal guidance to banks and insurance companies in the state, urging them to...
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Budd, Ernst Publish Op-ed Marking 100 Days of Americans Held Hostage
Washington, D.C. — Senators Ted Budd (R-NC) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) have published an op-ed on Fox News highlighting the 100th day of captivity for American hostages held by Hamas terrorists in Gaza. The Senators criticize President Biden's weak leadership, which they believe has allowed the hostages to remain in captivity for so long.According to the op-ed, the attack on Israel by Hamas on October 7th was not only an attack on Israel but also an attack on America. The Senators argue that this assault resulted in the loss of approximately 32 American lives, making it one of...
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Budd Sponsors Bill Authorizing States to Secure Own Border
Washington, D.C. — Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has co-sponsored the Creating Obstructions Necessary to Address Illegal and Nefarious Entry Rapidly (CONTAINER) Act, a bill that would allow border states to take immediate action in securing their borders without seeking approval from the Biden administration. The bill, led by Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), aims to address the ongoing crisis at the southern border.Speaking about the bill, Senator Budd stated, "The crisis at the southern border is unlike anything we’ve ever seen. Instead of facing this situation head-on, the...
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Budd, Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Bill Requiring SCOTUS Review of Presidential Candidate Ballot Status
Washington, D.C. - A group of Republican senators, including Ted Budd of North Carolina, Thom Tillis of North Carolina, Rick Scott of Florida, J.D. Vance of Ohio, Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming, and Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma, have introduced the Constitutional Election Integrity Act. The bill aims to address concerns related to the disqualification of presidential candidates from the ballot based on Constitutional grounds.Under the proposed legislation, partisan state officials and state courts would no longer have the power to remove candidates from the ballot. Instead,...
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Budd Joins Coalition Demanding Accountability over DOD Chain of Command Breakdown
Washington, D.C. — Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has joined a coalition of 12 U.S. Senators demanding accountability over a breakdown in the Department of Defense's chain of command. Led by Senator Roger Wicker (R-MS), the coalition has written a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, raising concerns about the failures related to his incapacitation and transfer of authority.The letter, co-signed by Senators Budd, Wicker, Deb Fischer (R-NE), Tom Cotton (R-AR), Mike Rounds (R-SD), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Rick Scott (R-FL), Tommy...
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Senator Ted Budd Returns from Middle East: Advocates for Hostage Release
Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has recently returned from a congressional delegation to the Middle East, where he advocated for the release of hostages held by Hamas and met with key officials. The bipartisan delegation, led by Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA), included several other members of Congress from both parties.During the trip, Senator Budd and his colleagues visited Kibbutz Nir Oz, a community that was devastated by a terrorist attack carried out by Hamas on October 7th. Speaking about the visit, Senator Budd said, "To see the results of that barbarism first hand only...
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Budd, Tillis, Brown, Vance, Braun, Young Resolution Honoring Wright Brothers Passes Senate
The Senate has unanimously passed a resolution recognizing December 17th as "Wright Brothers Day" and commemorating the 120th anniversary of the first powered flight. The resolution, known as S. 513, was originally sponsored by Senators Ted Budd (R-NC), Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Thom Tillis (R-NC), JD Vance (R-OH), Mike Braun (R-IN), and Todd Young (R-IN).The resolution highlights the significant achievements of Orville and Wilbur Wright, who performed the first powered, controlled, sustained, heavier-than-air flight on December 17, 1903, near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. The...
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Budd Sends Holiday Message of Support to Gaza Hostage Families in Floor Speech
Washington, D.C. - Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) delivered a heartfelt holiday message of support to the families of the hostages still being held in Gaza during a speech on the Senate floor today. Senator Budd urged all Americans to send prayers of comfort and speak out in support of the hostages and their families during this holiday season.In his speech, Senator Budd acknowledged the stark contrast between the joy and festivities of the holiday season and the pain and isolation experienced by the 130 hostages still held captive in Gaza. He emphasized the anguish faced by...
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Senate Passes Final 2024 Defense Bill Including Budd-Secured Wins for NC
The U.S. Senate has passed the Conference Report of the Fiscal Year 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), the final version of the annual defense bill. This bill, which will be sent to the president for approval after House approval, includes several wins for North Carolina, secured by Senator Ted Budd (R-NC).One of the key victories for North Carolina is a 5.2% pay raise for servicemembers and their families in the state. Additionally, the bill authorizes over $890 million for military construction and planning and design funding for North Carolina's military...
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Budd Calls on Biden to Include Border Policy in National Security Bill
Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has called on President Biden and Senate Democrats to prioritize border security funding and policy changes in the proposed national security supplemental spending package. Budd emphasized the importance of protecting America's own borders before assisting other nations in their border protection efforts. He stated, "The biggest threat to our national security right now is the wide open southern border."Budd expressed concern over the current border crisis and urged immediate action, stating, "This crisis must be dealt with, and dealt with now." He...
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Budd, Murray Lead Bipartisan Bill to Help Military Retain Skilled Nurses
Washington, D.C. - Senators Ted Budd (R-NC) and Patty Murray (D-WA) have come together to introduce the Retain Educated Workers and Registered Nurses Developing (REWARD) Experience Act. This bipartisan bill aims to empower the Military Health System to retain skilled nurses as they pursue higher education.Under the proposed legislation, the hiring manager of a military medical center would have the authority to waive certain General Schedule (GS) qualification standards related to work experience for nurses at military medical treatment facilities. This waiver would be...
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Budd, Colleagues Call on White House to Reverse Course on Digital Trade and Stand Up to China
Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) and a coalition of 32 Senators are urging President Biden to reverse a decision by the U.S. Trade Representative to abandon key commitments at the World Trade Organization (WTO) related to digital trade. The decision by the U.S. Trade Representative has raised concerns as it could allow China and Russia to fill the policy vacuum and undermine American competitiveness and innovation.The letter, led by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Ranking Member Mike Crapo (R-ID), expresses concerns about the United States' decision to stop...
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Budd, Scott, Colleagues Demand Answers on Latest Iran Sanctions Waiver
Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has joined a coalition of senators led by Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) in demanding answers from top government officials regarding the recent decision to extend an Iran sanctions waiver. The coalition has written a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen, and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, expressing concerns about the lack of a cohesive Iran strategy from the administration.The Biden Administration issued a waiver on November 13, granting Iran access to approximately $10 billion. This decision has...
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Budd, Hagerty, Colleagues Renew Demand for Transparency on Taxpayer-Funded Voter Mobilization
Washington, D.C. — A group of Republican senators, led by Senator Bill Hagerty of Tennessee, has written a letter to President Biden demanding transparency regarding the use of taxpayer dollars to implement an executive order on voter mobilization. The letter, which was also signed by Senator Ted Budd of North Carolina and several other colleagues, calls for information on the implementation of Executive Order 14019 and the use of federal resources for voter-related activities.Executive Order 14019, issued by President Biden, allows federal agencies to use taxpayer funds...
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Budd Calls on Qatar to Pressure Hamas to Release NC Hostage in Floor Speech
Washington, D.C. - Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) delivered a passionate speech on the Senate floor today, urging the government of Qatar to put pressure on Hamas leaders in Doha to release all remaining hostages, including North Carolina native Keith Siegel. In his address, Senator Budd also called for the extradition of Hamas leadership to the United States to face justice for their involvement in the killing and kidnapping of Americans.Senator Budd expressed his gratitude for the release of some hostages but emphasized the importance of not forgetting those who are still...
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Budd Statement on Release of First U.S. Hostages From Gaza, Renews Call to Release All Hostages, Including NC Native
Washington, D.C. - Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has expressed his satisfaction with the release of a group of hostages from Gaza, which includes American Avigail Mor Idan and Adrienne "Aviva" Siegel, the wife of North Carolina native Keith Siegel. In a statement, Senator Budd reiterated his commitment to securing the freedom of all hostages, including Keith Siegel and Omer Neutra, who are still being held by Hamas terrorists."We are pleased that some hostages have been released and are now home with their loved ones," Senator Budd said. "We remain steadfast in our commitment...