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"This is Good Versus Evil": Budd Delivers Speech Supporting Israel
Washington, D.C. - Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) delivered a powerful speech on the Senate floor today, expressing unwavering support for the State of Israel. The speech came in the wake of the heinous act committed by Hamas terrorists, who brutally murdered over 1,400 civilians, including 31 Americans.Senator Budd did not mince his words as he described the horrific atrocities committed by the terrorists. He stated, "The level of barbarism that we witnessed was nothing short of evil incarnate. The mass slaughter of innocent civilians. Unspeakable violence against women,...
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Budd Joins Britt Letter Calling Out President Biden for Placing Unconfirmed Julie Su in Presidential Line of Succession
Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has joined a letter to President Biden expressing concerns about the Administration's decision to elevate Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su into the presidential line of succession. The letter, led by Senators Katie Britt (R-AL) and signed by a total of 30 senators, questions the eligibility of Su to assume the office of the President of the United States.The letter highlights the fact that Su's nomination as Secretary of Labor has not been confirmed by the United States Senate since March 14, 2023. Despite lacking support from both Republican and...
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Budd, Klobuchar, Smith Introduce Bill to Support Volunteer Drivers
Washington, D.C. — Today, Senators Ted Budd (R-NC), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Tina Smith (D-MN) introduced S. 3020, the Volunteer Driver Tax Appreciation Act. The bill aims to support volunteer drivers who provide rides for seniors and non-drivers through churches, community organizations, and nonprofits by increasing the charitable mileage tax deduction rate.Under the current rate, volunteer drivers are eligible for a charitable mileage tax deduction of $0.14 per mile. However, with the introduction of the Volunteer Driver Tax Appreciation Act, this rate would be...
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Budd, Blackburn, Colleagues Call on Biden to Freeze $6 Billion Iran Transfer
Washington, D.C. - A group of Republican senators, led by Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee, has sent a letter to President Biden urging him to freeze a $6 billion transfer of funds to Iran. The letter, co-signed by Senator Ted Budd of North Carolina and 17 other senators, highlights concerns about Iran's support for terrorism and its recent collaboration with Hamas.The letter begins by stating, "Iran is the world's largest state sponsor of terrorism, and the Wall Street Journal reported that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps worked with Hamas to plan the ongoing...
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Sen. Budd Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Encourage Public Offerings and Expand Investment Opportunities
Washington, D.C. — Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has introduced the Encouraging Public Offerings Act, a bipartisan legislation aimed at making initial public offerings (IPOs) more attractive for companies and protecting investors. The bill was co-sponsored by Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Chris Van Hollen (D-MD).The Encouraging Public Offerings Act seeks to promote capital formation by implementing significant changes to securities laws. One of the key provisions of the bill is allowing companies of all sizes to...
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Senator Ted Budd Urges Senate to Stay in Session Until All Appropriations Bills are Passed
Washington, D.C. — In a joint effort, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) and 12 other senators have penned a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), calling for the U.S. Senate to stay in session until all 12 fiscal year 2024 appropriations bills are debated, passed, and signed into law by President Biden.The letter, led by Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), emphasizes the importance of completing the appropriations work without delay....
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Senator Demands Accountability for Senior Pentagon Official's Links to Iranian Government
Washington, D.C. — Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has joined a group of senators in calling for an investigation into a senior Pentagon official with close ties to the Iranian government. The senators are demanding a full explanation and accountability regarding the official's alleged involvement in an Iranian Foreign Ministry information operation.The official in question is Ariane Tabatabai, the chief of staff to the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict. According to leaked emails, Tabatabai was reportedly...
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Senator Ted Budd Raises Alarm on Troubling Trade Trends with Devastating Implications for U.S. Textile and Apparel Manufacturing
Washington, D.C. — Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has joined a bipartisan effort to address concerning trade and economic trends that could have devastating consequences for U.S. textile and apparel manufacturing. The letter, led by Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH), urges President Biden to take immediate action.In the letter, the senators request that President Biden convene an interagency meeting with key leadership from the U.S. Trade Representative, Department of Commerce, Department of Homeland Security, Department of the...
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Senator Ted Budd Co-Sponsors Bill to Strengthen Oversight of Science and Technology Agreements with China
Washington, D.C. — Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has joined as a co-sponsor for S. 2894, the Science and Technology Agreement Enhanced Congressional Notification Act, aimed at enhancing oversight of science and technology agreements (STAs) between the United States and the People’s Republic of China (PRC).The bill, originally introduced by Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE), seeks to ensure comprehensive transparency by requiring the Secretary of State to provide detailed information to Congress about any new, renewed, or extended agreement with China....
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Senator Ted Budd Calls on Senator Schumer to Bring Pay Our Military Act to the Floor
Washington, D.C. — Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has co-sponsored S. 2835, the Pay Our Military Act of 2023 and called on Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) to bring it to the floor without delay.The bill, introduced by Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK), aims to ensure that military service members in the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, Navy, Coast Guard, and Space Force are paid in the event of a government shutdown in Fiscal Year 2024.Under the proposed legislation, funds would be allocated to pay members of the Armed Forces, including...
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Senator Ted Budd Introduces Bill to Provide Flexibility for Workers Education
Washington, D.C. — Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has introduced a new bill aimed at providing greater flexibility for workers' education. The legislation, known as the Flexibility for Workers Education Act, seeks to modify the Fair Labor Standards Act to allow employers to offer voluntary growth and development opportunities to their employees without counting towards hours worked.S. 2878, as the bill is officially known, would enable employers to provide education and training programs outside of work hours that are directly related to an employee's...
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Senators Budd and Booker's Action for Dental Health Act Included in Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act
Washington, D.C. — The Action for Dental Health Act, sponsored by Senators Ted Budd (R-NC) and Cory Booker (D-NJ), has been included in the Bipartisan Primary Care and Health Workforce Act, which recently passed out of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee. The legislation aims to reauthorize and expand a grant program that helps states increase their oral health workforce and provide necessary dental care.Speaking about the bill, Sen. Budd emphasized the importance of expanding access to oral healthcare at the...
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North Carolina State University Receives $39.4 Million DOD Grant to Accelerate Semiconductor Development
Washington, D.C. — In a significant boost to the semiconductor industry, North Carolina State University has been awarded a $39.4 million grant by the Department of Defense (DOD) to expedite the development of wide- and ultrawide-bandgap semiconductors. The grant aims to address the present and future needs of the DOD, as well as fortify national security.The initiative, known as the Commercial Leap Ahead for Wide-bandgap Semiconductors (CLAWS) proposal, will bring together leading technology companies and academic institutions such as Adroit...
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Sen. Budd Co-Sponsors Bill to Safeguard American Education from Foreign Control
Washington, D.C. — Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has joined forces with Senator JD Vance (R-OH) to co-sponsor the Safeguarding American Education from Foreign Control Act, a bill aimed at protecting American universities from foreign adversaries' influence.The bill, if passed, would require American universities to disclose any gifts received from foreign adversaries, regardless of their value. Additionally, it would mandate that the Department of Education share all current and future reports regarding these gifts with the Office of the Director of...
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Sen. Budd Co-Sponsors Bill to Protect 2nd Amendment Rights
Washington, D.C. — In response to the Governor of New Mexico's recent actions, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has co-sponsored S. 2911, the Protecting the Right to Keep and Bear Arms Act.The proposed legislation aims to prevent the President or a cabinet official from imposing gun control measures through various means, including declaring emergencies or public health orders.The bill was introduced by Senator Mike Braun (R-IN) and comes as a direct response to the Governor of New Mexico's decision to declare a public health emergency, leading to...