U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) joined Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) and 20 other Republican senators in introducing legislation that would ban noncitizens from voting in elections held in Washington, D.C.
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Sen. Budd, Colleagues Urge DOL to Repeal Biden-Era Rules Harming Farmers, Ease Accessibility for Visas Used by Ag Producers
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.), and Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.-5) recently led a bicameral, bipartisan coalition of 84 of their fellow federal lawmakers in sending a letter to Secretary of Labor Lori Chavez-DeRemer urging the Department of Labor to roll back enforcement of Biden-era regulations that have dramatically increased costs for American farmers. Rules increasing the complexity of the H-2A visa program have increased deficits for farmers and created obstacles for producers seeking to enroll in the program.
Sen. Budd, Senate Colleagues Urge Secretary Lutnick to Probe DeepSeek AI’s Connections to Chinese Military, Intelligence Apparatus
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) recently led a group of Senate colleagues in urging Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick to probe allegations made by U.S. officials that DeepSeek Artificial Intelligence has provided support to the People’s Republic of China’s military and intelligence operations. The letter requests that the Department of Commerce investigate these allegations and thoroughly review threats posed by other Chinese open-source models that may be feeding information back to servers with ties to the Chinese government.
Senators Budd, Kelly Introduce SEIZE Act to Authorize Transfer of Confiscated Iranian Weapons to U.S. Partners
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) introduced the bipartisan Seized Iranian Arms Transfer Authorization (SEIZE) Act to authorize the use of Presidential Drawdown Authority to transfer confiscated Iranian weapons seized in transit to terror proxies like the Houthi’s in Yemen to U.S. partners for their use. The SEIZE Act would bypass a potentially year-long legal process for the distribution of captured Iranian weapons and equipment held by U.S. CENTCOM, allowing it to be sent directly to U.S. military partners around the globe.
Senators Budd, Gillibrand, Lummis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Stop Illegal Use of Digital Assets by Criminals and Terrorists
Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) was joined by Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) in reintroducing the Financial Technology Protection Act. The bipartisan bill aims to address the illegal use of financial technologies and digital assets to prevent sanctions evasion, terrorist financing, and money laundering.
Sens. Budd, Heinrich Introduce Amendment to Crack Down on Illicit Anti-Obesity Drugs Entering the U.S. from China
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) recently introduced an amendment to the 2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act to ensure the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can activate regulatory and enforcement authorities to prevent the importation of illicit weight loss drugs and Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) from the Republic of China and other foreign countries.
Governor Stein Promotes Safe Gun Storage During NC S.A.F.E. Week of Action
(RALEIGH) Governor Josh Stein joined Deputy Secretary William Lassiter, Elizabeth City Police Chief Eddie Graham Jr, and gun safety proponents to highlight NC S.A.F.E.’s (Secure All Firearms Effectively) Week of Action and call for safe firearm storage.
Governor Stein Highlights Public Safety Priorities at Rehabilitation & Reentry Conference
(RALEIGH) Governor Stein joined the North Carolina Department of Adult Correction, elected officials, law enforcement, and advocates at the North Carolina Rehabilitation and Reentry Conference to reaffirm North Carolina’s commitment to enhancing reentry processes to promote public safety, reduce recidivism, and improve outcomes.
Op-Ed: Expand Access to Anti-Obesity Medications to Improve Lives, Reduce Long Term Costs
Obesity rates are skyrocketing in our nation. In the last two decades, obesity has doubled among American adults. Despite the growing consensus and greater understanding of the disease, many people continue to view obesity as a lifestyle choice or personal failure. It’s important to understand that for many Americans, obesity is not a choice. It’s a chronic disease that affects every layer of a patient’s life.
Senator Michael Lazzara: Rescheduling cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug
I have countless Veterans in my district and am a Veteran myself and have long championed policies that promote economic growth, public safety, and personal freedom. That’s why I side with President Trump on rescheduling cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug—a move that would not only facilitate research opportunities in the industry but also establish better regulatory frameworks for businesses and consumers alike.
Governor Stein Urges Congress to Protect North Carolinians’ Health Care and Oppose Cuts to Medicaid Funding
Governor Josh Stein sent a letter to Congressional leaders urging them to change course on proposed federal cuts to the Medicaid program and laying out what’s at stake in North Carolina.
Op-Ed: Medicare Advantage is a prime example of “government efficiency,” yet some are trying to kill it
For many of us in the business community, it has been a welcome change to see commonsense business principles being applied to our bloated and dysfunctional federal government. Every day, we see news articles detailing examples of waste, fraud, and abuse being uncovered.
Budd Introduces Bill to Help Families Afford Health Sharing Ministries
Washington, D.C. — Senator Ted Budd (R-NC) introduced the Health Sharing Ministry Tax Parity Act, which would allow families to deduct the cost of a health sharing ministry membership from their annual tax bill.
Op-Ed: We must take action to combat obesity
With nearly half of the American population suffering from obesity, we must take action to combat this rising health epidemic. Nearly 93 million estimated Americans are affected by obesity and its ripple effects. In the next five years, it’s predicted this number will rise to 120 million
Keeping North Carolina Seniors Healthy Means Protecting Medicare Advantage
Lately, there’s been a lot of talk about making government work better and lowering costs for Americans. As a former state lawmaker, I know that real solutions come from strengthening programs that deliver results—especially for seniors. Medicare Advantage is one of those programs.
Budd, Markey Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prepare for AI Public Health Threats
Washington, D.C. — Senators Ted Budd (R-NC) and Edward J. Markey (D-MA) introduced the Strategy for Public Health Preparedness and Response to Artificial Intelligence Threats Act.
NC moves to end police involvement in transporting mental health patients
When someone is having a mental health crisis — whether they’re thinking about suicide, acting erratically or experiencing hallucinations — they frequently end up in a hospital emergency department, mostly because there are few places for them to go.
'Approved or denied': Health care providers say insurers too often deny care for profit
Amanda Watson was diagnosed with breast cancer three weeks after having an emergency cesarean section to deliver her second son. Her test results showed she had one of the most aggressive forms of breast cancer, with a high recurrence rate and low survival rate.
Budd, Tillis, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Restore Access to WNC Homes
Washington, D.C. — Senator Ted Budd (R-NC), Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), Rep. Chuck Edwards (R-NC), and Don Davis (D-NC) have introduced the Restoring Access to Mountain Homes Act.
John Hood: Expand Options to Ease Medical Costs
RALEIGH — As the North Carolina General Assembly begins its 2025 session, lawmakers have many pressing issues to tackle.