Senator Ted Budd

08/06/2026

From 2018 to 2023, ER visits in the U.S. for pediatric cannabis poisoning increased by 461%. This is a public health crisis that demands immediate attention.

56 national & state public health groups support eliminating the h**p loophole. I hope my colleagues join the fight. The health & wellness of the American people, especially our children, depend on it.

08/05/2026

While we are overcome with joy that Pastor Ezra Jin was released, eight Zion Church leaders remain imprisoned as the CCP fast-tracks harsh sentences against them.

Ahead of the Trump-Xi summit, I urge President Donald J. Trump to advocate for their release. A Chinese government that imprisons pastors and restricts religious freedom is intolerable to the U.S.

08/05/2026

Proud to support bipartisan legislation that protects kids from online predators, addictive algorithms, & harmful platform design.

The legislation Senate Commerce Republicans advanced today is an important step toward a safer digital world for the next generation.

08/05/2026

Let me be clear: I will not back down. I will not waver. I will not stop until this life-threatening h**p loophole is closed permanently. We must strip this amendment from the CR & regulate these harmful substances for what they are—not what the industry wants to call them.

08/04/2026

Too many Americans are targeted by foreign scam calls that threaten to steal from & defraud innocent victims.

Proud that my Foreign Robocall Elimination Act passed the Senate unanimously. I urge the House to pass it to strengthen cooperation against foreign robocall scammers. https://bit.ly/4w7wzyc

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 with unanimous support. The bill brings together government and...

08/04/2026

Happy Birthday, U.S. Coast Guard! Thank you to the Coast Guardsmen serving across North Carolina and around the world for protecting our shores, securing our borders, and always answering the call to save lives. Semper Paratus!

08/03/2026

Before the Senate adjourns, we must pass the SAVE America Act, confirm President Donald J. Trump's outstanding nominations, & fund the government.

I'm offering an amendment to the CR to strip out an extension of the h**p loophole to ensure unregulated, dangerous intoxicants are not sold, especially to kids.

07/31/2026

Enjoyed visiting W.R. Long Inc. in Edgecombe Co. With deep roots in the farm machinery industry, this family-owned business is known for its innovative agricultural & construction equipment. These folks exemplify NC's dedication to quality manufacturing & family business values.

07/31/2026

While Iran continues to fire on American bases, Democrats are endangering our troops by blocking military funding. Now is not the time to play politics with the men and women who defend this country.

07/31/2026

America must lead in the AI race. Excessive regulation could push innovation abroad, undermining our economic and national security. We need commonsense guardrails that safeguard Americans and guarantee the next generation of AI is built and developed here at home.