Statements and posts
15 press releases and posts, newest first.
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Applauded President Trump's nominations of two judges for North Carolina federal district courts.
“Identifying highly qualified and strong constitutionalist nominees to serve as federal judges in North Carolina is a responsibility I take very seriously. I am confident that Phil Aubart, nominee for U.S. District Judge for the Middle District of North Carolina, and Brian Meyers, nominee for U.S. District Judge for the…”
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Budd, Coons USCIRF Reauthorization Bill Passes Senate with Wide Bipartisan Support
Passed bipartisan bill reauthorizing the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom through 2028.
“The right to worship – or not worship – is fundamental to democracy and stability around the world. With it go freedom of speech, assembly, and petition. I’m proud this bill reauthorizing the United States Commission for International Religious Freedom passed the Senate with broad bipartisan support. I urge the…”
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Budd Bill to Build New State Veterans Home Near Fort Bragg Passes the Senate Unanimously
Senate unanimously passed bill transferring federal land to North Carolina for new veterans home.
“North Carolina is the proud home of more than 620,000 veterans, and we have a responsibility to provide them with the quality care that they have earned. After the Fayetteville State Veterans Home closed in 2024, our state lost critical capacity to care for our veterans. Building a new veterans home near Fort Bragg…”
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Filed amicus brief defending homeschool parents' rights to choose religious curriculum.
“repeatedly held that a State violates the Free Exercise Clause when it excludes religious observers from otherwise available public benefits”
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Senator Budd Wraps Second Official 100 County Tour and is Ready to Get Back on the Road
Completed second official 100-county tour across North Carolina to meet constituents.
“Now that I’ve completed my second tour, my work is far from over. I’m resetting the odometer and ready to get back on the road.”
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Budd, Markey Lead Bipartisan Resolution Condemning China’s Wrongful Detention of American Academics
Introduced bipartisan resolution condemning China's wrongful detention of American academics.
“The Chinese Communist Party’s pattern of unjustly detaining innocent Americans on baseless allegations cannot carry on unchecked. It is long past time for the CCP to return American academics Dr. Youlin Chen and Mr. Min Zin home to their loved ones and end the targeting of American citizens. I am proud to stand with…”
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Introduced bill establishing biometrology laboratory program for biotech research under NIST.
“If the U.S. is going to continue to lead the world in biotechnology innovation, we must ensure that the accepted standards for the most fundamental inputs that these programs will rely on are developed in America.”
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Urged Trump administration to hold China accountable for religious persecution, drug trafficking, and AI competition.
“The CCP’s malign influence on the world stage is growing rapidly, and American citizens are paying the price.”
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Led colleagues in letter to Trump urging confrontation with China over illicit vape exports to U.S.
“This is a public health crisis, a national security threat, and a trade-fairness failure at once. Honest American retailers who follow federal law are being undercut by a black market supplied almost entirely from a single country that profits while our families pay the price.”
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Led bipartisan letter urging Trump to secure release of detained pastors and religious minorities in China.
“The United States should continue to promote international religious freedom by calling on the Government of the People’s Republic of China to end its harassment and persecution of members of religious organizations, unconditionally release all unjustly detained political prisoners imprisoned for exercising their right…”
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Senator Budd Announces Departure of State Director Kyle Bridges
U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) released the following statement marking the departure of State Director Kyle Bridges, who served as Senator Budd’s State Director since 2023, and previously worked for Senator Budd during his tenure in the…
“Kyle has traveled to every single corner of North Carolina with me during his time as my office’s State Director, and his strong relationships have helped our team better serve North Carolina’s 100 counties.”
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U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) released the following statement after the Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced over $32 million for disaster relief and public works projects across the state.
“The EDA’s public works investments in Cumberland and Jackson Counties will also undoubtedly drive economic growth while creating more jobs for hardworking North Carolinians and their families. I’m grateful to the Trump administration for delivering the federal resources needed to complete these four critical projects,…”
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Senator Budd Secures F-15EX Aircraft for Seymour Johnson Air Force Base
U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.), member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after receiving notice from Secretary of the Air Force Troy Meink that Seymour Johnson Air Force Base (AFB) will be the…
“This confirmation from the Department of the Air Force that Seymour Johnson’s mission is being prioritized and modernized with the procurement of F-15EX aircraft is an important step toward ensuring America maintains its air dominance. But we cannot stop here. Congress must do its job and pass the NDAA with a multiyear…”
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U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) today delivered remarks on the Senate floor calling for his Senate Colleagues to join his effort to permanently close the dangerous “hemp loophole” that has allowed the intoxicating hemp industry to sell…
“Our children should never be the testing ground for an industry willing to exploit a loophole in federal law for profit.”
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U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.), member of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) released the following statements after their Foreign Robocall Elimination Act passed the Senate floor…
“Too many American households have been targeted by foreign scam calls that threaten to steal identities and defraud innocent victims. We cannot allow these criminals to continue preying on Americans without consequence. I am proud this timely legislation passed the Senate with unanimous support, and I urge my House…”