Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) released a video statement commemorating the 80th anniversary of the D-Day invasion. WATCH FULL VIDEO HERE Senator Budd said: “Today, as we...
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Budd Statement on Israeli Hostage Proposal
Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) released a statement after Israeli officials announced a proposal that would free the remaining hostages. Senator Budd said: “I commend Israel for...
Budd, Colleagues Demand Answers After Jordanian Nationals Attempt to Breach Quantico
Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) led a group of 13 Senators to send a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas pressing the department for answers after two...
Budd Statement on Biden Administration’s Planned Release of Guantanamo Bay Terrorists
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) released the following statement after press reports that the Biden Administration planned to transfer 11 detainees from the detention facility at...
Budd, Kelly Bill to Track High-Altitude Balloons Set to Become Law
Washington, D.C. — Today, Senators Ted Budd (R-NC) and Mark Kelly’s (D-AZ) ‘Seeing Objects at Altitude Regularly’ (SOAR) Act passed the House of Representatives as part of the Federal Aviation...
Budd, Cotton, Colleagues Help Introduce Bill to Repeal Biden Administration’s Arms Embargo on Israel
Washington, D.C. — Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has helped introduce the Israel Security Assistance Support Act, which would force the Biden administration to send critical weapons to Israel. The bill’s...
Budd, Bishop Lead Resolution Condemning Violent Anti-Israel Protests, Praising Police and Patriotic UNC Students
Washington, D.C. — Today, Senators Ted Budd (R-NC) led a coalition of U.S. Senators to introduce a resolution that: “Condemns the violent, anti-American and anti-Israel protests that are occurring...
Budd, Ernst Demand Answers After Biden Withholds Weapons from Israel
Washington, D.C. — Senators Ted Budd (R-NC) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) have sent a letter to President Biden demanding answers over his administration’s withholding of critical ammunition to Israel,...
Senators Budd & Ernst Return from Middle East: Push Hostage Release, Thank U.S. Troops
Washington, DC — Senators Ted Budd (R-NC) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) have returned from a congressional delegation (CODEL) to the Middle East, which included stops in Israel, Iraq, Syria, and the United...
Budd Joins Letter Demanding Biden Stop Plan to Welcome Gazan Refugees
Washington, D.C. — Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has joined a letter calling on President Biden to stop the reported plan to welcome Gazan refugees into the United States before American hostages held by...
Budd Statement on Hamas Video Showing NC Hostage
Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) released a statement after Hamas terrorists released a video showing North Carolina native Keith Siegel, who Hamas took hostage with his wife in...
Budd Announces Opposition to Foreign Aid Package
Washington, D.C. — In a speech on the Senate floor today, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) announced that he will be voting against the National Security Supplemental package. WATCH THE FULL REMARKS HERE Key...
Budd Leads NC Delegation to Support Bid to Host World Military Games
Washington, D.C. — Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) has led the majority of the North Carolina congressional delegation to send a letter to Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin expressing support for North...
Budd Statement on FISA Reform Bill
Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) released a statement after voting in favor of the Reforming Intelligence and Securing America (RISA) Act. The bill shortens the authorization period...
Budd Touts F-15E Strike Eagles from NC After Successful Intercept of Iranian Drones & Missiles
Washington, D.C. — During today’s Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) touted the F-15E Strike Eagles from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base in North Carolina after the...
Budd Pushes Senate to Pass Bill to Consider Terminating Qatar’s Major Non-NATO Ally Status
Washington, D.C. — In a speech on the Senate floor today, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) pushed the chamber to pass his bill to review Qatar’s Major Non-NATO Ally Status. Senator Budd introduced the...
Budd Defends NC-Based F-15E Strike Eagles from Cuts During Hearing with Joint Chiefs Chairman
Washington, D.C. — During today’s Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) defended the importance of the F-15E Strike Eagle to the United States’ strength around the world...
Budd Introduces Bill to Consider Terminating Qatar’s Major Non-NATO Ally Status
Washington, D.C. — Today, Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) introduced the ‘Reviewing Qatar’s Major Non- NATO Ally Status Act’ alongside Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA), and Rick Scott (R-FL). The bill would...
Senate Passes Budd, Manchin, Boozman Resolution Honoring Gold Star Spouses
Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Senate has unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution to designate April 5, 2024 as Gold Star Wives Day. The resolution honors the sacrifices made by the spouses and...
Senators Budd & Ernst Call on Qatar to Expel Hamas Leaders
Washington, D.C. — After reports that Hamas refused the latest U.S.-brokered hostage offer, Senators Ted Budd (R-NC) and Joni Ernst (R-IA) issued a joint statement calling on the State of Qatar to...