US Senator Ted Budd (R-NC)
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Recent News About US Senator Ted Budd (R-NC)
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Bipartisan bill aims for increased transparency in SBA's disaster loan account
Senators Ted Budd, Tim Scott, Thom Tillis, and Marsha Blackburn have introduced the SBA Disaster Transparency Act.
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Senators question FEMA over alleged political bias in disaster aid
Senators Ted Budd and Thom Tillis, both representing North Carolina, have spearheaded an initiative involving 18 U.S. Senators in addressing concerns to FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell.
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Bill supporting service dogs for veterans advances with Senate approval
Today, Senators Ted Budd, Mark Kelly, Thom Tillis, and Tammy Duckworth celebrated the Senate's approval of the bipartisan Working Dog Commemorative Coin Act.
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Budd urges swift action on recovery funding for hurricane-hit North Carolina
On November 20, 2024, Senator Ted Budd of North Carolina addressed the Senate floor to commend the efforts of individuals in Western North Carolina who provided assistance during Hurricane Helene.
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Senators demand accountability after VA budget discrepancy
Senator Ted Budd from North Carolina has joined a group of senators in calling for increased accountability and oversight of the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) following a significant budget issue.
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Bipartisan group urges White House for swift disaster funding post-hurricanes
Senators Ted Budd and Thom Tillis, along with Congressman Chuck Edwards, have taken the lead in a bipartisan effort urging President Biden to expedite disaster funding.
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Qatar expels Hamas leaders amid U.S. pressure; Senator Budd responds
Senator Ted Budd of North Carolina has issued a statement in response to Qatar's decision to expel Hamas leadership from Doha.
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Senators urge Biden administration to change policy on Qatar over Hamas ties
Senator Ted Budd of North Carolina has joined a group of Republican senators in urging the Biden administration to alter its policy towards Qatar, particularly concerning Hamas officials residing there.
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Budd & Wicker visit NC bases; discuss hurricane response & national security
Senate Armed Services Committee members Ted Budd and Roger Wicker have concluded visits to Fort Liberty in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in Goldsboro, North Carolina.
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Budd and Tillis propose bill to replenish depleted SBA disaster loan program
Senators Ted Budd and Thom Tillis, both representing North Carolina, have announced their intention to introduce a bill aimed at replenishing the Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Loan Program.
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Senator Budd comments on killing of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar
Today, Senator Ted Budd of North Carolina issued a statement following the death of Yahya Sinwar, leader of Hamas. Sinwar was killed by the Israeli Defense Forces. He was identified as the mastermind behind the attacks on October 7, 2023.
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Lawmakers urge HHS and FEMA to use Greensboro facility for hurricane recovery
Senator Ted Budd has joined other North Carolina lawmakers in a call to operationalize the Greensboro Influx Care Facility (ICF) to aid recovery efforts in Western North Carolina following Hurricane Helene. The letter, directed to Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, was led by Senator Thom Tillis and Representative Richard Hudson. It was also signed by Representatives Virginia Foxx, Chuck Edwards, David Rouzer, Dan Bishop, Greg Murphy, and Patrick McHenry.
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Biden Administration silent on bipartisan call for bounty on Hamas leaders
The Biden administration has not responded to a bipartisan request from Senator Ted Budd and 11 other senators to establish a reward for information leading to the capture of Hamas leaders. The request, made on September 26, 2024, called for a reward of up to $25 million under the State Department's Rewards for Justice program. This initiative aimed at bringing Yahya Sinwar and other Hamas leaders or operatives responsible for the murder and kidnapping of Americans on October 7, 2023, to justice.
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Senate Republicans condemn Hamas attacks on anniversary
Senator Ted Budd and his 48 Republican colleagues in the Senate have issued a resolution condemning the Hamas terrorist attacks on Israel, marking the anniversary of the October 7th massacre. The attacks resulted in over 1,200 deaths, including more than 40 Americans. The resolution also calls for the immediate release of hostages held by Hamas.
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Budd and Tillis propose military leadership for Helene response
Senators Ted Budd and Thom Tillis have released a statement regarding the ongoing Helene Response Operations. The statement highlights the efforts of various responders working to address the disaster's impact.
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Bipartisan push for swift disaster relief after Hurricane Helene devastation
Senator Ted Budd of North Carolina has collaborated with other lawmakers in a bipartisan effort to expedite the passage of disaster relief legislation following the destruction caused by Hurricane Helene. In a letter addressed to key Senate leaders, including Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Senator Budd emphasized the urgent need for an appropriations package to aid millions affected by the hurricane.
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Lawmakers plan air tour of storm damage in western NC
Senators Ted Budd and Thom Tillis, along with Representatives David Rouzer and Dr. Greg Murphy, will tour Tropical Storm Helene damage in Western North Carolina tomorrow. They will be joined by Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler for an aerial survey.
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Senator Budd addresses Tropical Storm Helene's impact on Western North Carolina
Senator Ted Budd of North Carolina has issued a statement following an operational briefing on the impact of Tropical Storm Helene. The briefing was conducted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), North Carolina Emergency Management, the National Weather Service, and the American Red Cross.
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Senator Budd honors heroic acts by North Carolinians
Raleigh, N.C. — This week, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) met with the families of North Carolinians who were awarded the Carnegie Medal, an honor bestowed by the Carnegie Hero Fund Commission on “individuals in the United States and Canada who risk death or serious physical injury to an extraordinary degree saving or attempting to save the lives of others.”
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Legislation introduced by senators aims to streamline claims for Camp Lejeune victims
Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has introduced the Ensuring Justice for Camp Lejeune Victims Act with Senators Thom Tillis (R-NC), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Mike Braun (R-IN), Chris Coons (D-DE), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Gary Peters (D-MI), and Mazie Hirono (D-HI).