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 Cruz in Introducing Bill to Ban Central Bank Digital Currencies
Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) collaborated with Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) to introduce the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act, a bill aimed at halting federal efforts to issue a central bank digital currency (CBDC).In a statement, Senator Budd expressed his concerns, stating, “As Americans face the prospect of an increasingly weaponized government, ensuring financial privacy is pivotal. A CBDC would open the door for the federal government to surveil and control the spending habits of all Americans. Any push to establish a CBDC must be confronted and...
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Budd Helps Introduce Fair Qualifications for Pilots Act
Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) played a key role in introducing the Fair Qualifications for Pilots Act, a bipartisan effort aimed at addressing the medical requirements imposed on drone operators by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).The bill seeks to prevent the FAA from enforcing stringent medical qualifications on drone operators, particularly those involved in commercial Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) operations. Currently, these operators are mandated to meet the same medical standards as commercial airline pilots, despite notable...
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Budd Lays Out Opposition to National Security Spending Package Without Border Security
Washington, D.C. — Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) expressed his opposition to a national security spending package that lacked provisions to secure the southern border. In his speech on the Senate floor, he highlighted the severity of the ongoing border crisis and emphasized the need to prioritize border security.Budd stated, "We are currently facing the worst border crisis in U.S. history. We're feeling the consequences of this crisis all over the country." He further criticized Senate Democrats, stating that they are "beholden to progressive ideologies and ideologues who...
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Budd, Kaine, Young, Baldwin Resolution Recognizing Career & Technical Education Month Passes Senate
Washington, D.C. — The Senate has unanimously passed a resolution recognizing February 2024 as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. The resolution, known as S. Res. 550, was sponsored by Senators Ted Budd (R-NC), Tim Kaine (D-VA), Todd Young (R-IN), and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), who are also co-chairs of the Senate CTE Caucus.Senator Budd expressed his gratitude for the passage of the bipartisan resolution, stating, "I’d like to thank my colleagues for unanimously passing our bipartisan resolution recognizing February as Career and Technical Education Month. I will...
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Senator Budd Secures NC Wins in FAA Reauthorization
Washington, D.C. - Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has played a key role in advancing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act, which includes several victories for North Carolina and the flying public. As a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, Senator Budd voted to move the package out of committee, showing his commitment to the safety of the flying public and the expansion of America's aviation industry.One of the significant wins for North Carolina is the support for Boom Supersonic, a company that is establishing its facility in Greensboro. This...
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Budd, Tillis Secure $125,000 Grant for Rowan-Salisbury Schools to Expand Resource Officer Program
Washington, D.C. — Senators Ted Budd (R-NC) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) have announced that the Rowan-Salisbury School System has been awarded a $125,000 Community-Oriented Policing Services (COPS) hiring grant. This grant will be used to expand the resource officer program in the school system, ensuring a safer environment for students and staff.In a statement, Senator Budd expressed his excitement about the grant funding, saying, "I am thrilled to announce that Rowan County Schools was awarded this competitive grant funding. SROs play a critical role in fostering trust and...
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Budd Statement Opposing Foreign Aid Without Border Security
Washington, D.C. - Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has expressed his opposition to a foreign aid bill that does not address border security. In a statement released following his vote against moving forward with the bill, Senator Budd emphasized the importance of securing the United States' own border before providing assistance to other countries."My principle has always been that we must secure our own border before helping other countries protect theirs," Senator Budd stated. He criticized the Senate's initial deal, which he believes fails to address the current crisis, and...
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Budd-Kelly Bill to Track High-Altitude Balloons Passes Committee
Washington, D.C. — The 'Seeing Objects at Altitude Regularly' (SOAR) Act, introduced by Senators Ted Budd (R-NC) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ), has passed out of the Senate Commerce Committee, marking a significant milestone on its path to becoming law. The bill, included as part of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Reauthorization Act, aims to enhance the tracking and identification of high-altitude balloons operating above 10,000 feet.Under the proposed legislation, the FAA will be required to issue new regulations mandating that all high-altitude balloons flying at...
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Budd Statement on Release of DOD’s List of Chinese Military Companies Operating in the U.S.
Washington, D.C. — Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has released a statement in response to the Department of Defense's publication of a list of Chinese military companies operating in the United States. This release comes after Senator Budd and a group of seven Senators had written a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, urging the Pentagon to make the list public, as mandated by the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act.In his statement, Senator Budd expressed his satisfaction that the Biden Administration had finally published the list, stating, "While I'm...
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Senator Ted Budd Opposes National Security Supplemental Deal
Washington, D.C. - Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has expressed his strong opposition to the recent backroom deal on the national security and border package. In a statement released on February 5, 2024, Senator Budd highlighted several concerns regarding the deal.According to Senator Budd, the deal fails to address the ongoing border crisis effectively. He argues that the bill would only serve to normalize thousands more border crossings per day, perpetuate the practice of catch and release, provide bailouts for sanctuary cities, and grant President Biden the authority to...
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Budd, Manchin Introduce Sound Science for Farmers Act
Washington, D.C. - Senators Ted Budd (R-NC) and Joe Manchin (D-WV) have introduced the Sound Science for Farmers Act, a bill aimed at creating accountability and scientific quality standards for Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) assessments, risk evaluations, and regulatory actions for existing chemicals that impact America's farmers and producers.The EPA's proposed changes to its chemical risk evaluation framework on October 30, 2023, have raised concerns about the undermining of peer review and scientific standards for "best available science" under the Toxic...
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Budd Slams Biden’s Iran Appeasement in New Op-Ed
Washington, D.C. — Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has criticized the Biden administration's approach towards Iran in an opinion piece for the Washington Examiner. Budd's article comes in the aftermath of an Iranian-backed drone attack that resulted in the deaths of three U.S. servicemembers in Jordan.Budd argues that there are crucial U.S. national interests at stake, including the free flow of energy and trade to world markets, as well as counterterrorism efforts. He emphasizes that appeasement is not the solution and suggests that a weak response or further appeasement would...
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Budd Joins Coalition Demanding End to U.S. Aid to UNRWA Amid Hamas Ties
Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has joined a coalition of senators in calling for an end to U.S. aid to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA). The coalition, led by Senators Pete Ricketts, Tim Scott (R-SC), and Jim Risch (R-ID), has sent a letter to demand "an immediate and permanent prohibition" of U.S. aid to UNRWA.The letter comes in the wake of recent revelations that 12 UNRWA staff members were directly involved in an attack on Israel, which took place on October 7th. It has also been discovered that around 10% of UNRWA's...
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Budd Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Biden to Strengthen Iran Sanctions Enforcement
Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has joined a bipartisan coalition letter led by Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) urging President Biden to enforce current law and take action against Iran's illicit oil trade through sanctions. The letter also encourages support for proposed legislation, including the bipartisan Stop Harboring Iranian Petroleum (SHIP) Act.The letter, co-signed by a total of 18 Senators, emphasizes the need to prevent illicit trade in Iranian oil and deny Iran the financial resources it uses to attack U.S. forces and allies in the Middle East....
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Budd, Colleagues Propose Bills to Expand Financial Opportunity
Washington, D.C. - Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has introduced two bills aimed at expanding economic opportunity and reducing regulations for American businesses. The Regulation A+ Improvement Act and the Investment Opportunity Expansion Act seek to make it easier for individuals to start and grow new businesses, as well as invest in private offerings.The Regulation A+ Improvement Act, co-sponsored by Senator Mike Braun (R-IN), aims to increase the dollar amount companies can raise without going through the traditional initial public offering (IPO) process. By allowing...
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Budd, Colleagues Press DOD on Failure to Publish List of Chinese Military Companies Operating in the United States
Washington, D.C. - A group of seven senators, led by Senator Ted Budd (R-NC), has sent a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, urging the Pentagon to fulfill its obligation to publish the names of "Chinese military companies" operating in the United States. This request is in accordance with Section 1260H of the Fiscal Year 2021 National Defense Authorization Act.The letter, also co-signed by Senators Tom Cotton (R-AR), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Rick Scott (R-FL), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Deb Fischer (R-NE), and Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), expresses concerns over the Department...
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Budd Joins Coalition Blasting Biden for Pausing LNG Permits
Washington, D.C. — Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has joined a coalition of 25 senators in criticizing the Biden administration's decision to pause all pending non-FTA export permit applications for liquified natural gas (LNG) export projects. The letter, led by Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), expresses concerns about the potential economic, environmental, and national security consequences of this decision.In a statement, Senator Budd said, "The Biden administration’s decision to pause LNG export approvals puts radical, left-wing environmentalists ahead of American families,...
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Budd Sends Message to Qatar: Time is Up on Hostages Crisis
Washington, D.C. - Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) delivered a strong message to the government of Qatar, urging them to take immediate action to resolve the ongoing hostages crisis. In a speech on the Senate floor, Senator Budd emphasized the urgency of the situation, stating, "Our patience has run out. Time is up." He called on Qatar to either pressure Hamas leaders to release the hostages or expel them from their land.Highlighting the dire conditions faced by the hostages, Senator Budd stated, "The hostages are being deprived of food, water, and medical care. They are being...
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Budd, Hagerty, Colleagues Introduce Bill Requiring Census to Include Citizenship Question
Washington, D.C. - A group of Republican senators, led by Senator Bill Hagerty of Tennessee, have introduced a bill that would require the Census Bureau to include a citizenship question on future census forms. The bill, known as the Equal Representation Act, aims to provide a greater understanding of the U.S. population and distinguish between citizens and non-citizens for apportionment purposes.The bill also seeks to prohibit non-citizens from being counted for purposes of congressional and Electoral College apportionment. Additionally, it requires the Census Bureau to...
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Budd Leads Colleagues to Introduce Strategically Lowering Gas Prices Act
Washington, D.C. - Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has introduced the Strategically Lowering Gas Prices Act, a bill aimed at addressing the high cost of fuel faced by working Americans and small businesses. Budd was joined by Senators Dan Sullivan (R-AK), Eric Schmitt (R-MO), Mike Braun (R-IN), and Pete Ricketts (R-NE) in introducing the legislation.The bill seeks to prohibit the Biden administration from releasing oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) until any executive orders that block energy development on federal land are revoked. The legislative text of the bill...