The following opinion piece by Rep. Budd was published in Townhall: https://townhall.com/capitol-voices/congressmantedbudd/2021/11/18/bidens-socialist-spending-spree-is-poisonous-for-america-n2599301 When Joe Biden was campaigning for president, Democrats said the Biden presidency would be a return of the so-called “adults” to the White House. Biden promised to be a politically moderate leader foc... Read more »
Washington, D.C. -- Rep. Ted Budd (R-NC) has proposed a bill to require all personnel in the Biden White House to complete a financial literacy course focused on inflation. Text of the bill is HERE Rep. Budd said in a statement: “Under the Biden Administration’s tax and spend policies, inflation has grown into a full blown crisis. Consumer costs have risen by the highest rate in decades, and it’s ... Read more »
Asheboro, N.C. -- Today, Rep. Ted Budd (R-NC) joined community leaders, elected officials, and the Job Creators Network (JCN) for the Bring Back Small Business Bus Tour, where he was awarded with JCN’s Defender of Small Business Award. The event highlighted the challenges faced by small businesses in Asheboro and across North Carolina and voiced opposition to debilitating, job-killing taxes and re... Read more »
Washington, D.C. -- Today, Rep. Ted Budd (R-NC) spoke at a press conference alongside House Minority Whip Steve Scalise (R-LA), Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL), and dozens of Republican Study Committee members strongly opposing President Biden’s radical, far-left legislative agenda. Video of the remarks: Text of the prepared remarks: Less than one year into the Biden presidency, America is stumbling fro... Read more »
Washington, D.C. -- Rep. Ted Budd (R-NC) sat down with Republican Policy Committee Chairman Gary Palmer (R-AL) to discuss Rep. Budd’s efforts to ensure fair and open competition in government infrastructure projects. They discussed Rep. Budd’s Fair Open Competition Act. Rep. Budd introduced this bill in February 2021 and submitted it as an amendment in June 2021. The video is below: More informati... Read more »
Rep. Budd’s op-ed in the Washington Times: https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2021/oct/25/the-great-american-cryptocurrency-opportunity/ Due to China’s anti-free market mentality, the United States has an economic opening on financial technology, and we need to seize it. China escalated its war on economic freedom by banning all crypto transactions in September. This is nothing new for one of th... Read more »
Advance, N.C. -- Today, Rep. Ted Budd visited two restaurants in Burlington and Asheboro alongside the North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association and State Senator Amy Galey. They spoke with owners and workers at the Golden Corral in Asheboro and the Biscuitville in Burlington about the ongoing labor shortage and the importance of ending the current federal stay at home unemployment bonus. ... Read more »
Washington, D.C. -- Rep. Ted Budd (R-NC) has co-sponsored H.R. 4433, the Veterans Entrepreneurship Act. This bipartisan bill would create a pilot program at the Small Business Administration (SBA) to reward 250 veterans with grants that they could use to start or acquire a small business or franchise over a three year period. Grantees would be required to complete certified training programs speci... Read more »
Graham, N.C. -- Today, Rep. Ted Budd presented a $577,917 federal grant from the Economic Development Administration to Alamance Community College (ACC). The grant will assist the college in the acquisition of equipment needed for its new Biotechnology Center of Excellence in partnership with LabCorp, based in NC-13. The project is anticipated to create nearly 100 jobs and leverage millions in pri... Read more »
Washington, D.C. -- Today, Rep. Ted Budd (R-NC) co-sponsored the Expanding Opportunity Zones Act. The bill was originally introduced by Rep. Jim Hagedorn (R-MN). The bill would increase the number of Opportunity Zone designations in each state to 30 percent and extend the tax deferral date to December 31, 2029. Rep. Budd said in a statement: “Opportunity Zones have been proven to boost economic ad... Read more »
