US Senator Ted Budd (R-NC)
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Senator Budd Urges Businesses to Reject ESG in New Op-Ed
Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has penned an op-ed for the Washington Examiner, urging businesses to reject environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives and return to the core principles of business. In the article, Senator Budd argues that ESG has begun to displace traditional business principles and prioritize social and political activism over delivering value to customers.The op-ed highlights the negative consequences of ESG initiatives, citing examples such as Bud Light's partnership with transgender activist Dylan Mulvaney, which resulted in a significant loss...
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Budd Leads 46 Senators in Demanding Answers Over Firearms Export License Pause
Washington, D.C. - Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has taken the lead in a letter signed by 46 U.S. Senators addressed to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. The letter raises concerns and demands answers over the recent decision by the Bureau of Industry and Security to pause the issuance of export licenses for firearms, ammunition, and certain accessories to most overseas markets. This move, described as unprecedented, is seen as part of the Biden administration's unfriendly stance towards the firearms industry.In the letter, the Senators highlight the potential impact of this...
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Budd Leads Majority of Senate GOP to Demand that DOD Rescind Abortion Travel Policy
Washington, D.C. — Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has taken the lead in a group of 27 U.S. Senators who have sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, expressing their opposition to the Department of Defense's policy of covering travel expenses for servicemembers and dependents seeking abortions. The letter, co-signed by Senators from various states, calls on Secretary Austin to rescind the policy immediately.The letter begins by accusing Secretary Austin of politicizing the military and breaking his promise to the American people not to do so. It specifically refers...
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Budd, Shaheen Lead Resolutions Countering Chinese Influence in Latin America and Globally
Washington, D.C. - Senators Ted Budd (R-NC) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) have spearheaded a bipartisan effort to introduce two resolutions aimed at countering Chinese influence in South America and on a global scale. The resolutions, co-sponsored by a group of senators from both parties, seek to address the growing concern over China's economic and political activities.The first resolution, co-sponsored by Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Joe Manchin (D-WV), and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), focuses on strengthening the US dollar as the world's reserve currency....
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Budd Lays Out Foreign Policy Principles in New Op-Ed
Washington, D.C. — Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has written an opinion piece for FoxNews.com outlining his foreign policy principles and his vision for how the United States should confront the forces of evil around the world. In his op-ed, Budd criticizes the Biden administration's handling of foreign policy and emphasizes the importance of strength and leadership in protecting American interests.Budd begins by stating that the Biden administration's failure to recognize the importance of a strong America at home is its "original sin." He argues that the challenges faced by...
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Budd Introduces Bill to Empower Individuals to Control Their Own Digital Assets
Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has introduced the Keep Your Coins Act, a bill aimed at protecting individuals' right to control their own digital assets without the need for a third-party intermediary. The legislation comes in the wake of the collapse of FTX, a cryptocurrency exchange, and seeks to allow customers to maintain custody of their digital assets in self-hosted wallets, thereby avoiding the risks associated with relying on third parties.The Keep Your Coins Act would specifically prohibit any federal agency from proposing a rule that would limit or impair a person's...
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Budd Sponsors Bill Requiring DHS to Notify Localities on Illegal Alien Transfers
Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has co-sponsored the National Oversight of Transportation Immigrants to Communities is Essential (NOTICE Act), a bill that aims to address the issue of the Biden administration's practice of relocating illegal immigrants without informing local or state officials. The bill, originally introduced by Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS), would require federal agencies to notify states and localities when taxpayer dollars are used to transport migrants within 100 miles of their jurisdictions.Under the NOTICE Act, the notification provided to states and...
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Budd Sponsors Bill to Help Families of Victims Killed by Illegal Aliens
Washington, D.C. - Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has joined forces with Senator Roger Marshall (R-KS) to co-sponsor the Justice for Angels Families Act. This legislation aims to provide support and justice to Angel Families, who are the immediate relatives of victims who lost their lives due to homicides committed by illegal immigrants, including drunk driving accidents.One of the key provisions of the bill is to expand the coverage of the Crime Victims Fund specifically for Angel Families. This fund provides financial assistance to victims of crimes, and the proposed amendment...
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Budd, Colleagues Urge Sanders to Hold Hearing on Antisemitic Attacks on College Campuses
Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) and several other lawmakers have written a letter to Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee Chair Bernie Sanders (I-VT), urging him to hold a hearing on the rise of antisemitic attacks on college campuses. The letter, led by HELP Committee ranking member Bill Cassidy (R-LA), emphasizes the need to ensure the Biden administration is fulfilling its legal responsibility to protect Jewish students from harassment and attacks.The letter, signed by Senators Susan Collins (R-ME), Mike Braun (R-IN), Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS), Mitt...
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Budd Joins Coalition Demanding Answers on National Security Threats at Border
Washington, D.C. - Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has joined a coalition of Republican lawmakers demanding answers from the Biden Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regarding national security threats at the Southern border. Led by Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) and Representative Mark Alford (R-MO), the coalition has sent a letter to DHS seeking clarification on several critical issues.The letter, signed by multiple senators and representatives, poses a series of questions to the Department of Homeland Security. One of the key concerns raised in the letter is whether...
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Budd, Tillis to Introduce Bill to Combat Persecution of Religious Groups in China
Washington, D.C. - Senators Ted Budd and Thom Tillis announced their plan to introduce the Combatting the Persecution of Religious Groups in China Act. This legislation aims to hold senior Chinese government officials accountable for the persecution of Christians and other religious minorities. The bill is being led in the House by Rep. Mark Alford.The proposed bill includes several key provisions to address the issue. Firstly, it declares the persecution of Christians and other religious minorities by senior Chinese government officials as a gross violation of human...
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Budd Leads Colleagues to Send Letter on DOD’s Thunderdome Initiative
Washington, D.C. - Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has spearheaded a letter to the Department of Defense (DoD) regarding its Thunderdome initiative. The letter, co-signed by Senators Mike Rounds (R-SD), Joe Manchin (D-WV), and Jacky Rosen (D-NV), emphasizes the importance of implementing zero trust principles and architecture across the DoD Information Network to safeguard sensitive data and critical systems.The Thunderdome initiative is a crucial component of the DoD's Zero Trust Strategy, bringing modern, commercial digital trust technologies to the Department. The Senate Armed...
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Budd Speaks on NC Hostages in Gaza, Demands Release Before Aid
Washington, D.C. — Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has called for the immediate release of all American hostages, including those from North Carolina, who are being held by Hamas terrorists in Gaza. He made this demand in a recent speech on the Senate floor, insisting that no U.S. aid should be sent to the Gaza Strip until the hostages are freed.During his speech, Senator Budd addressed the heinous actions committed by Hamas, stating, "Make no mistake, the only word to describe Hamas is evil, and when they commit atrocities like those of October 7th, we must not look away."...
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Budd Sponsors Bill to Increase Awareness of Resources for Veteran Homebuyers
Washington, D.C. - Senator Ted Budd, a Republican from North Carolina, has co-sponsored a bipartisan bill aimed at increasing awareness of resources available for veteran homebuyers. The bill, known as S. 3068 or the VA Home Loan Awareness Act, seeks to add a disclosure to the standard mortgage pre-qualification application to highlight the VA Home Loan Program.The VA Home Loan Program is a government initiative that provides favorable mortgage options for veterans, allowing them to purchase homes with little to no down payment and at competitive interest rates. Despite...
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Budd, Tillis Demand Answers on Flow of Fentanyl Into NC
Washington, D.C. - Senators Ted Budd and Thom Tillis have expressed deep concern about the influx of fentanyl into the United States, particularly in North Carolina. In a letter addressed to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Administrator Anne Milgram, the senators highlighted the devastating impact of fentanyl overdoses on North Carolinians and called for urgent action.Over the past nine years, more than 13,000 individuals in North Carolina have lost their lives due to fentanyl overdoses. The senators...
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Budd Leads Colleagues to Demand State Department Rescind Pronoun Mandate
Washington, D.C. – Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) and 10 other U.S. Senators have called on Secretary of State Antony Blinken to rescind the State Department's latest guidance on gender pronouns. The Senators argue that the guidance infringes upon the First Amendment rights of State Department employees and violates the Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA).In their letter, the Senators assert that the State Department's guidance, titled "Updated Department Guidance Regarding Transgender Employees in the Workplace," is potentially illegal. They argue that it "infringes upon...
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Senator Budd Returns from CODEL to Indo-Pacific Command
Washington, DC — Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) recently returned from a congressional delegation (CODEL) to Indo-Pacific Command and other U.S. military headquarters and installations in Hawaii and Guam. The purpose of the trip was to assess the military threat posed by China and ensure that the joint force is properly equipped to maintain deterrence in the region.During the visit, Senator Budd received operational briefings and toured infrastructure projects in order to gain a comprehensive understanding of the current state of affairs. One of the highlights of the trip was...
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Budd-Supported Resolution Standing with Israel Passes Senate
Washington, D.C. - In a show of solidarity with Israel, the Senate has passed a resolution supporting the nation as it faces a wave of terrorist attacks from Hamas. Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) played a crucial role as an original co-sponsor of the resolution.The resolution, officially known as S. Res. 417, highlights several key points that underline the Senate's unwavering support for Israel. It begins by acknowledging Israel's efforts to diminish the threat posed by Hamas and reaffirming the nation's right to self-defense. The Senate is committed to assisting Israel in...
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Budd, Rubio, Colleagues Call on Biden to Revoke Visas for Hamas Sympathizers
Washington, D.C. — Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has joined Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and 10 other Senators in introducing a resolution that urges President Biden to use existing U.S. law to revoke the visas of foreign nationals who endorse or espouse activity in support of Hamas or other Foreign Terrorist Organizations. This initiative comes as part of a bipartisan effort to address national security concerns.In a statement, Senator Budd emphasized the importance of cherishing the privilege of living in the United States. He stated, "If a foreign national abuses this blessing...
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Budd, Cruz, Capito Propose Bill to Limit Social Media Access at School
Washington, D.C. — Senators Ted Budd (R-NC), Ted Cruz (R-TX), and Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) have introduced a new bill aimed at limiting children's access to social media at school. The bill, known as the Eyes on the Board Act, would require schools that receive federal broadband funding to prohibit access to social media on subsidized services, devices, and networks.The bill has garnered support from several organizations, including the American College of Pediatricians, Parents Defending Education Action, Heritage Action, and the American Association of...